The Running Explained Podcast

s3/e26 Understanding Pain with Dr. Megan Waples, PT, DPT (@perfectstridept)

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What is pain? No, not the suffering we experience in a race or hard workout, but ACTUAL pain? Physical therapist Dr. Megan Waples, PT, DPT of @perfectstridept joins the show today to talk to us about pain!

  • What is pain?
  • Is pain always a bad thing?
  • The difference between the "pain of racing" vs injury-related pain
  • Is where you feel pain always where the issue is?
  • Is inflammation always bad? Considering RICE for injury management
  • Acute injury vs overuse injury vs chronic injury
  • Chronic pain & cortical smudging
  • Why it's emotionally challenging to rehab an injury
  • Ways to "hack" your brain when you're going through rehab
  • Talking about chronic pain
  • Lifestyle factors that can help recovery


    • Dr. Megan Waples (PT, DPT) is a former collegiate cross country and track athlete (Emory University) who now works with endurance athletes at Perfect Stride Physical Therapy in New York City. She has a special interest in helping runners get back to training pain-free. https://perfectstridept.com/megan-waples/


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