In this episode, Dr. Sarah breaks down the biggest lessons she’s learned after 3.5 years of specializing in hip pain for women runners. We dive into hip labral tears, femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), hip dysplasia, tendinopathy, running after injury, strength training, surgery decisions, and the mental side of recovery. Dr. Sarah shares why some runners actually feel better once they return to running, why generic rehab plans often fail, how fear and pain beliefs impact recovery, and why individualized coaching matters for long-term success. She also discusses perimenopause and hip pain, hypermobility and EDS, sitting pain vs running pain, and the role of strength and progressive run volume in helping women get back to running with confidence.

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