In this episode, Stephanie Mundt (Physical Therapist and Performance Coach), interviews Ellie Somers (Physical Therapist and Performance Coach) about her experience working with a professional women's soccer team. They discuss the challenges of being a woman, in women's sports, the joys, the dream, how she got there and her advice for young professionals looking to do the same.

In this return episode, Stephanie Mundt, Physical Therapist and Performance Coach, and Ellie Somers, Physical Therapist and Performance Coach, discuss some of the life and professional lessons they've learned in the last couple of years.

In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Mundt (Run Coach and Physical Therapist) and Dr. Ellie Somers (Run Coach and Physical Therapist) discuss their thoughts, feelings and the evidence surrounding gait training for runners. 

Is gait training necessary? Will gait re-training reduce injury risk? Is gait usually the source of injury? 

We walk through a lot of our personal belief and philosophy around this and how that has been informed by the evidence. 

If you're a runner looking for physical therapy or run coaching services, give us a shout:

Dr. Steph : [email protected] : www.volantept.com

Dr. Ellie: [email protected] : www.sisuwolf.com

In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Mundt and Dr. Ellie Somers moan and groan about the demonization of common (and often treatable with physical therapy) medical pathology in runners. This demonization and fear-based approach often sending runners down a path of further invasive treatments and medicalization while simultaneously pulling them from their sport. 

We discuss some of the issues we see in people we work with, and offer up no solutions really, except to say that we think runners are amazing. Generally, this podcast is a long soap box for both of us and we hope you'll hop on the ride and give it a listen. 

If you want to understand why we get so frustrated with how runners are managed in healthcare, this is a decent listen. If you're looking for validation of your ridiculous healthcare experience, this is a decent listen. 

Thank you for taking the time to listen to us rant. If you're in need of some good run coaching or physical therapy, give us a shout:

Dr. Stephanie Mundt (Scottsdale, AZ) : [email protected]

Dr. Ellie Somers (Seattle, WA) : [email protected]

In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Mundt (Physical Therapist, Run Coach) and Dr. Ellie Somers (Physical Therapist, Run Coach), discuss deciphering and working to understand hip pain without missing any "zebra's." Hip pain for runners is complex and can be challenging to work through. Dr. Steph draws from her personal experience struggling with a recent bone stress injury and Dr. Ellie Somers, draws from her experience working with generalized hip pain and discomfort as a runner and athlete. 

In this episode, we talk through why paying attention to hip pain matters and what hip pain might mean for you as a runner. We talk with Steph about some of her struggles and challenges she has faced recovering from femoral neck stress fracture AND hip labral tear, and how she has worked through those things both as a runner and a clinician and coach. 

As always, you can reach out to us via our contact information below:

Dr. Steph: [email protected] : www.volantept.com

Dr. Ellie: [email protected] : www.sisuwolf.com 

In this episode Dr. Stephanie Mundt and Dr. Ellie Somers speak with guest, Dr. Renee Hodges, Doctor of Physical Therapy, triathlon coach, and the owner of Foundation Physical Therapy and Endurance Coaching, about menopause and performance. 

In this episode they discuss the changes that are occurring through these phase of life for menstruating people and review the terminology involved, as well as speak to some of the symptoms that could be occurring to indicate the start of peri-menopause. 

They also review some of the changes to your hormones as you enter into these stages in life, some of the things that could help make the transition feel a bit easier and discuss considerations for training adaptations. If you have been wondering how to approach your training as you age and work into this beautiful transition as a menstruating person, this is a great listen. 

To connect with Dr. Renee, head to her website for your physical therapy or coaching needs: http://www.foundationpt.net/

As always, you can reach out to us via our contact information below:

Dr. Steph: [email protected]

Dr. Ellie: [email protected]

In this episode Dr. Stephanie Mundt, PT, DPT and Dr. Ellie Somers, PT, DPT discuss how to learn how to trust the process as a runner and how to adapt to "failures." They leave it all on the line and open up about their own personal struggles with quantitative measurements as runners and the meaning we create around these numbers. 

If you are someone who has ever felt frustrated with your running, frustrated with your results or struggled with the DOWNS of the sport, this one is for you. 

If you are in need of a coach, we are accepting new runners! Reach out to one of us individual or apply to join our Sisu Squad Run Team.

Dr. Steph : [email protected]

Dr. Ellie : [email protected]

Apply for our Sisu Squad : https://sisuwolf.com/services/run-coaching/

Oh hey! We're back with our very first guest of this podcast, Dr. Danielle Kroot. She comes to us today to chat about running during and after pregnancy. 

Dr.Danielle Kroot is a physical therapist, running and triathlon coach, and owner of Starting Line. Starting Line is a hybrid facility for endurance athletes offering physical therapy, performance coaching, and group indoor treadmill and strength classes. Danielle's passion for working with runners came from her own love for the sport and the challenges and injuries she faced herself as a new runner. Her treatment approach is rooted in educating and empowering her patients so they can tackle their goals with confidence. As a new Mama herself, she realized the gap in resources for women returning to run postpartum and wanted to be able to help new Mamas on their journey.  (feel free to add another sentence or take anything away if necessary

To connect with Dr. Kroot:

Website: www.startinglinemaine.com (Run Studio) , www.startinglinephysicaltherapy.com (Physical Therapy Services)

Instagram: @runfitdoc, @startingline207, @mamabearfitnessllc

email: [email protected]

Resources discussed in today's episode:

Guidelines for activity during pregnancy - https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/52/21/1339 

Is it safe to exercise during pregnancy? - https://blogs.bmj.com/bjsm/2019/07/11/is-it-safe-to-exercise-during-pregnancy/

Guidelines for postpartum return to run - https://blogs.bmj.com/bjsm/2019/05/20/ready-steadygo-ensuring-postnatal-women-are-run-ready/

Mom's Run Strong Program Information: https://www.mamabefit.com/moms-run-stronger

In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Mundt and Dr. Ellie Somers dish about the nonsense women are told about their hips and how this impacts sport and running. Hear us dish and provide insights into how this could be impacting your life. 

Contact info:

Ellie

email: [email protected]

web: www.sisuwolf.com 

Steph

email: [email protected]

web: www.volantept.com

Additional reading:

1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29791183/

2. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16260666/

3. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24175127/

Raise your hand if you've ever had shin splints as a runner? 

Shin splints are a fairly common running related injury and report of pain. There are a number of misconceptions about shin splints. In this episode we discuss some of the reasons shin splints might happen, how to manage them and when to seek assistance. 

Dr. Stephanie Mundt and Dr. Ellie Somers offer physical therapy and run coaching services. If you need help, reach out below:

Dr. Stephanie Mundt: [email protected]

Dr. Ellie Somers: [email protected]