Creating Healthy Feet and Healthy Runners with Spencer Tredo

Spencer has a vast knowledge of feet and running. He talks about everything from running form, the history of footwear, how humans are built to run, and things you can do to make yourself a healthier and better runner!

Show Notes

Spencer talks about his physical therapy and personal background with running, and how his thought process about running changed to what his views are now (0:30). Brady asks Spencer about research impacting the modern treatment of the foot. Also, Spencer covers the question of are humans built to run and the history of footwear (8:40). At this point, the conversation moves to discuss running form and biomechanics of running (22:55). How does a running analysis work, and what can runners gain from doing a running analysis? What impact does strength training have on running? When are orthotics prescribed compared to when the foot needs to be strengthened (40:42)?

What is Freedom Talks?

We set out to talk with physical and occupational therapists, along with other healthcare providers about the state of healthcare, hot button topics, and treatment options in different healthcare segments.