Ready to Run

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Welcome to the Ready to Run Podcast, hosted by Kurt Roeser, DPT (physical therapist and sub-elite long distance runner) and Efren Caballes, DO (sports medicine physician). The goal of our podcast is to engage in thoughtful discussions with athletes, coaches, clinicians, and researchers to share knowledge within the field of sports medicine and inspire progression in the sport of running. We hope to empower individuals to navigate injuries, reduce injury risk, optimize training and performance, and provide listeners with the tools needed to get Ready to Run!

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Episode 30: Iron Deficiency in Endurance Athletes

Nov 02 2023 19 mins  
What we talked about: 3:10- Outlining the episode 3:40- What is iron and why it is importance for endurance athletes 4:35- Different types of iron deficiency 7:50- Diagnosis of iron deficiency 11:05- Altitude training and optimization of iron 11:55- Who is screened for iron deficiency 12:40- Goal ferritin levels for athletes 13:45- Getting more iron in your diet 14:55- When and how

Episode 29: Calcaneal Bone Stress Injuries

Oct 13 2023 14 mins  
What we talked about: 4:00- Introduction to calcaneal bone stress injuries 4:25- What is the calcaneus? 4:55- Where these injuries typically occur within the heel 5:55- Risk factors 7:15- Presentation 10:30- Progression of the injury 11:15- Treatment 13:40- Summary Sponsors: 2Before Use the code "Lindsey" for 30% off of 20 packs plus free shipping Sidekick Tool Go to sidekicktool.c

Episode 28: Groin Pain in Runners

Sep 21 2023 33 mins  
What we talked about: 4:00- Terminology of groin pain 6:10- How to start treatment with groin pain 9:20- Utilizing ultrasound 15:20- Finding the source of pain to provide an effective treatment strategy 18:00- Running protocol with these injuries 21:55- Rehabilitation exercises 25:45- Return to run expectations 29:00- Sports hernia protocol Sponsors: 2Before Use the code "Lind

Episode 27: High Risk Stress Fractures of the Hip

Sep 07 2023 25 mins  
What we talked about: 3:40- Quick introduction to stress injuries 6:05- Bone stress injuries of the femoral neck 7:35- How these injuries present with these injuries 11:00- Recovery and return to run program 18:20- Bone stress injuries of the lesser trochanter 20:40- Injuries of the femoral shaft 23:20- Takeaways from the episode Sponsors: 2Before Use the code "Lindsey" f

Episode 26: Sacral Bone Stress Injuries

Aug 24 2023 21 mins  
What we talked about: 3:00- What is the sacrum 3:45- Characteristics of a bone stress injury 6:20- Defining a sacral stress fracture 6:45- Signs and symptoms 8:25- Imaging 9:35- Treatment 11:55- Different layers of bone 13:30- DEXA scans 15:30- Rehabilitation Sponsors: 2Before Use the code "Lindsey" for 30% off of 20 packs plus free shipping Sidekick Tool Go to sidekickto

Episode 25: Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) and hip labrum tears in runners - Lindsey Plass

Jun 15 2023 54 mins  
On this week’s episode of the Ready to Run Podcast, we have the pleasure of meeting with Lindsey Plass to discuss femoroacetabular impingement (otherwise known as FAI) and hip labrum tears in runners. Lindsey is a Chicago-based physical therapist, performance coach, author, and international speaker. Lindsey is a former college soccer player turned 10-time marathoner and triathle

Episode 24: Dan King - US Masters runner and 1 mile world record holder (60-64 age group)

Apr 20 2023 61 mins  
In this episode, we meet with Dan King who is a US masters runner from Boulder, CO. Dan is an accomplished runner and currently holds the world record in the 60-64 age group in the mile with a time of 4:49:08 set in 2020. He discusses how he overcame a years long history of recurring plantar fasciitis and calf strains which led to his unique training regimen focusing on high volume

Episode 23: Not so Simple Ankle Injuries

Apr 06 2023 49 mins  
While most runners return to sport following an acute ankle sprain without complications, not all ankle sprains are simple. In this episode, we'll discuss an example case to demonstrate several important considerations for someone with chronic ankle instability. This includes a discussion on the most common causes of persistent ankle pain including cartilage injuries, peroneal

Episode 22: Rochelle Basil - Re-finding the Fun in Running

Mar 23 2023 63 mins  
This week, our guest is Rochelle Basil. Rochelle is a local elite long-distance runner, coach, and dog mom. She is originally from New Zealand but now lives just outside of Boulder, Colorado. Her career highlights include competing in the World Cross Country Championships and running a 2:39 marathon in London. In this episode, she shares her personal story of the ups and downs of h

Episode 21: Haglund's Syndrome - Diagnosis and Treatment

Mar 09 2023 58 mins  
What we talked about: 1:50- Defining Haglund’s syndrome 4:40- Prevalence of Haglund’s syndrome 8:00- How these patients present 14:50- Diagnosis 18:40- Prognosis 25:20- Rehab from this injury and return to running program 40:10- Alternative treatments if there is not full recovery with physical therapy 54:20- Evolution of the treatment of Haglund's syndrome Sponsors: Previnex U