Everything Runners Should Know About Tendon Injuries

Use code DORJAN10 for 10% your first order at rabbit apparel: www.runinrabbit.com Nathan and Matt are joined by a very special guest, Dr. Karin Sibernagel, Professor at University of Delaware, to discuss the latest research about tendon anatomy, injury, and rehabilitation. Karin shares her extensive experience, both scientific and practical as a clinician, about everything tendon, especially the Achilles. They dive into the specific anatomy of tendons, why they so often get injured, and what you can do to rehabilitate on your own. Chapters 0:00 - Intro 2:32 - Karin's background & research 6:30 - An overview of the anatomy of tendons 10:40 - How the muscle, bone, & tendon work together when in movement 14:18 - How to analyze how ready the calf complex is for running 21:18 - They physiology of tendon pain 24:46 - Risk factors for tendon injuries 27:24 - Rehabbing tendon pain 31:08 - Why heavy loading rebuilds tendons 36:38 - Timelines for tendon healing 38:32 - The results of Karin's latest research 48:52 - How useful is shockwave therapy? 54:24 - The role of shoes in Achilles tendon pain 59:28 - The effect of consistent super shoe use on tendon health 1:08:54 - Wrap-up GET YOUR DOR MERCH! Our store is now LIVE: https://doctors-of-running.myspreadshop.com/ SHOP all our the team's favorite gear at our DOR Running Warehouse page! (affiliate link) https://www.runningwarehouse.com/catpage-DORPP.html?from=docrun Find us on social! https://www.facebook.com/doctorsofrunning https://www.instagram.com/doctorsofrunning/ https://twitter.com/DoctorsRunning https://www.linkedin.com/company/doctors-of-running/ We are a group of physical therapists and runners interested in the art and science of running shoes. Learn more by visiting doctorsofrunning.com