{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Run Smarter Podcast","title":"Q&A: Resting Injuries / Transitioning Shoes / Hip Imbalances","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/460cb631\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2467,"description":"Brodie answers the following questions:Anna: As a trail runner and a doctor I know the evidence has changed. Rest is no longer recommended for injury and lots of focus on strength. But I also know that most of my injuries are due to overuse or lack of recovery. So how to know when to back off. Or is rest never the answer?Dominik: How to safely transition from high cushioned shoes to minimal (barefoot) shoes? Does the barefoot approach really reduce a lot of injuries? If so, Why elite runners don’t run in minimal shoes? I am reading Born to run and am a bit puzzled about thisCraig: Recently, I was lucky to get a pair of Altra Vanish Carbon during a limited time special. I was sort of debating on using this for a marathon at the end of May. How many times would you recommend running in these shoes prior to the race? Debbie: Managing 1 year of left knee pain after returning from running following a rectus femoris tendinopathy. An MRI recently showed mild bursitis and joint effusion. I believe it's related to kinetic chain imbalances including a right hip shift. Where should the rehab focus be? Should I be exercising my knee at all or solely focusing on improving hip mobility?💥💥80% of Runners are Injured EVERY YEAR 😲 But it Doesn't Have to be You!Avoid being a statistic & sign up for the FREE 5-Day Injury Prevention ChallengeRun Smarter YouTube ChannelReceive Run Smarter EmailsBook a FREE Injury chat with BrodieRun Smarter App IOS or AndroidPodcast Facebook group","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/yu6CIQL0sKEEn32UMHvSGj80p9Ns_xcjLGp-EWyJlqQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM5ODgwLzE2Nzkw/MTQzMTYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}