About this episode

Mandy Wainfan discusses common running injuries and recovery strategies for runners.

Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration for sponsoring this video! Get 15% off your first order at http://visit.pfandh.com/extramilestshow Mandy Wainfan is a sports medicine chiropractor who specializes in running injuries. In this episode Mandy shares how runners can recover from Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles pain, IT Band Syndrome, Runner's Knee, and Hamstring injuries. She also explains how strength training can help you recover faster, prevent future injuries, and return to running stronger. Watch the full video on YouTube Topics covered: ​ 00:00 ​ — Running injuries: What works and what doesn't ​ 01:45 ​ — Most common running injuries ​ 02:46 ​ — How to safely work through an injury ​ 08:28 ​ — Understanding and treating plantar fasciitis ​ 14:20 ​ — Practical steps for recovering from plantar fasciitis ​ 19:17 ​ — How much pain is acceptable during rehab? ​ 20:14 ​ — The mental side of injury recovery ​ 23:53 ​ — What to do when treatment is not working ​ 25:20 ​ — Nutrition, under-fueling, and injury risk ​ 28:35 ​ — Understanding Achilles injuries 30:20 — Precision Fuel & Hydration Sponsor ​ 31:32 ​ — How to recover from Achilles injuries ​ 32:34 ​ — Isometric exercises for…

People in this episode

Host: Floris Gierman

Guest: Mandy Wainfan

Topics covered

• running injuries
• recovery
• strength training
• plantar fasciitis
• Achilles injuries
• IT Band Syndrome
• Runner's Knee

Sponsors

Precision Fuel & Hydration

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