EP 246 : Do Beginner Runners Get Injured Often?

About this episode

Dr. Michael Fredericson discusses common running injuries and prevention strategies with host Vikas Singh.

Dr. Michael Fredericson works at Stanford University as a Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. He is widely recognized for his research and clinical work in running injuries, biomechanics, and endurance athlete care, helping runners and athletes worldwide improve performance while staying injury-free. In the conversation today, he discusses running injuries with Vikas. The conversation explores shin splints, knee pain, achilles tendon and flat foot - how to recognize early wa...

People in this episode

Host: Vikas Singh

Guest: Dr. Michael Fredericson

Topics covered

• running injuries
• biomechanics
• endurance athlete care
• shin splints
• knee pain
• achilles tendon
• flat foot

Keywords

• running injuries
• shin splints
• knee pain
• achilles tendon
• flat foot
• biomechanics
• endurance athletes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Stanford University

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