The Runners Zone

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On episode 63 Nathan and Chris dive into navigating running related pain. 

They cover how we manage pain in our patients, when it’s necessary to push through pain or completely stop training, and how we help healthy runners navigate the inevitable discomfort of running. 

Bones, Tendons, Weights, and Whistles @ Gig Harbor, Washington

If you are ready to step up your game at managing RRIs, come join Chris and myself in Gig Harbor, Washington on 2/24-2/25. Learn more by clicking HERE. 

Yamato Study

Bruce Wilk Book

The Running Injury Continuum

Bone Stress Injury Book 

In today's episode, Chris and Nathan dive into how to start your own running business. They cover their mistakes and failures in starting out, navigating social media, how to grow local relationships, and how to develop your unique voice. 

Chris and Nathan are excited to launch our 2024 Long Run Mastermind, designed to help you build a business you love. Check out the link below to learn more and schedule a discovery call. 

Long Run Mastermind

In today’s episode, Chris and Nathan discuss how we got into teaching continuing education and the need for seasonality in training and life. Then Chris puts Nathan on the hot seat to answer common questions about BSIs. Be sure to check out the studies they site below. 

LIFTMOR Study

Robling Studies Hart Studies

Surgical vs Conservative Mgmt papers

Femoral Shaft Concepts Paper

Welcome back to the Runners Zone Podcast!

In this episode Chris and Nathan break down the fundamentals of patella tendinopathy. They discuss key considerations around subjective testing, objective examination, exercise prescription, return to run progression, and strength training considerations. They break down three case studies on how these cases can present very differently.

Bones, Tendons, Weights, and Whistles Nashville - 

https://zerenpt.samcart.com/products/btww/

If you are looking to up your game at managing running-related injuries come join Chris and Nathan in Nashville, Tennessee on September 30th and October 1st. 

This two day course is designed to help you master the management of bone stress injuries and tendon disorders. We cover developing trust with patients, running through subjective and object examinations, optimal exercise prescription and how to develop long term return to run plans. Come join us for a fun-filled weekend in Nashville at Wolf PT in September. 

Hey and welcome back to The Runners Zone Podcast. I’m Nathan Carlson. Today, Chris and I discussed how we measure professional progress. We discuss how this has evolved from new grads to business owners. 

Chris and I will be bringing BTWW to Nashville, Tennessess at Wolfe Pt this Septemeber 30th-October 1st. We are pumped to share how we approach managing running related injuries from tendon related disorders to BSIs. Over the weekend, we cover running an effective subjective exam, performing a thorough orthopedic assessment, conducting functional testing and gait analysis and developing specific exercise and training plans for individual patients. We cover a lot of science, but at the end of the day this course is all about practical application to real life runners. To learn more and sign up check out the link below. 

BTWW Nashville - https://zerenpt.samcart.com/products/btww/

In today's episode, Chris and I discuss how we approach designing running plans for our patients getting back to training and competition and how we coach athletes for performance and longevity. We discuss practical case examples and the need for open/honest communication, how to balancing work and life with training. Finally, we discuss how we approach running returning from bone and tendon injuries of the hip, knee, and foot. Chris and I are excited to announce we are taking our BTWW course to Nashville, Tennessee, on 9/30-10/1. This is a two day, in-person course designed to sharpen your clinical skills working with runners. We cover fundamental sciences of bone and tendon injuries, running a targeted orthopaedic exam, exercise progression, and developing return to run plans. And this course is heavy on practical application. It’s all about how you apply key ideas to actual runners. To learn more, check out the link below. 

Chris recently launched a new offering, “Run With Chris' is a subscription-based program designed specifically for recreational distance runners. Take the guesswork out of your programming with weekly running workouts and drills programmed by Chris. To learn more about Run with Chris, be sure to visit the link below!

BTWW Nashville https://zerenpt.samcart.com/products/btww/

Run with Chris https://chrisjohnsonpt.com/runwithchris/

In today’s episode, Chris and I explain how to navigate your PT career as a new grad. We cover the mentors and experiences that have shaped our professional careers and try to pull out some key ideas for new grads just starting their careers.

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In this episode, Nathan and Chris sat down with chiropractor Luke Nelson. Luke has 20 years of experience working with runners and endurance athletes and has a particular interest in the calf muscle complex. He breaks how to assess calf and foot strength and how that . He also speaks to the importance of how to apply that data to the unique patient in front of you. To learn more about Luke, be sure to give him a follow IG and check out his online course for managing running related injuries below. 

Luke's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sportschiroluke/

Luke’s Courses: https://www.matassessment.com/matrunningcourse

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In this episode, Chris and Nathan break down intra-articular pain. They cover runners dealing with Meniscus tears, cartilage damage, and ligament injuries breaking down the essentials to a quality examination. The dissect important misconceptions about what to do and not do with these injuries. 

Envelope of Function

Presence of Abnormal Findings in 230 Asymptomatic Knees

Knee Arthroscopy Versus Conservative Management

Clinical Exam of the Runner (Video)

Episode 35: Kentaro Onishi on Injectables

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In this episode, Chris and Nathan dive into everything you need to know about your hip and running. They cover how they've changed their views on the runner's hip, managing hip pain, key assessments to understand, programming principles to improve hip strength. Be sure to check out the show resources and articles below!

Nathan's Youtube Chris Newsletter How to Rehab a Sacral Stress Fracture Spokane Course Lindsey's IG

Research Articles - 

The Warwick Agreement

Muscle Function During Walking, Running, & Sprinting

Thigh Muscle Weakness in Different Pathological States

Height & Running Experience Affect Running Cadence

Clinical Examination of Groin Pain

Exercise Video Links

Farmer’s March 

Lateral Toe Tap 

Rearfoot Elevated Split Squat 

Step-Up 

Long Lever Bridge 

Hip Airplane 

Band Resisted Hip Flexor Training Matrix