Ep 70: Stay Injury-Free as a Runner, with physical therapist Dr. Katy Vieira & Dr. Michelle Quirk

In this episode of the Mindful Marathon Podcast, I’m joined by Katy Vieira, DPT, physical therapist, run coach, and owner of Re•Move Rehab & Performance, for a practical conversation about running injury prevention and rehab, designed especially for busy women runners.

We talk about the most common complaints Katy sees in her practice, the biggest mistakes runners make when it comes to injury prevention, and simple, realistic strategies you can start using now to stay healthy and consistent with your running.

Whether you’re navigating a small niggle, coming off an injury, or simply want to run for the long term, this episode will help you better understand your body and train with more confidence.

In this episode, we cover:
The most common running injuries seen in clinic
The #1 mistake runners make when trying to prevent injury
How to tell the difference between normal training discomfort and warning signs
Simple, high-impact strength and movement habits for runners
Why the off-season is a powerful time to build resilience
When to seek help instead of “waiting it out”

You can connect with Dr. Vieira on her website: https://www.removept.com/
And on Instagram: www.instagram.com/removerehab and www.instagram.com/move.nourish.dpt

If this conversation resonates with you, Katy and I are excited to invite you to our upcoming in-person workshop: Building a Resilient Runner: Off-Season Essentials for Women Runners. This 3-hour interactive workshop will help you:
*Build strength and bone health to support your running
*Understand early injury warning signs
*Train smarter in the off-season without burning out
*Stay consistent while balancing a full life
*Rediscover joy and intention in your running

More info and how to register are right here: https://mindful-marathon.com/resilien...

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** The information contained in this podcast is intended to serve as educational information and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should consult your primary care physician before undertaking any fitness regimen or exercise, which can pose serious health risks if undertaken or performed improperly. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in the videos is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/advanced practice provider. **