Published Feb 8, 2024

337. Ask the Physical Therapist! Caitlin Alexander, DPT Answers Your Injury Questions

Caitlin Alexander, DPT, dives into essential injury prevention strategies for runners, focusing on tendon health, aging considerations, and the crucial role of strength training. She shares expert advice on managing training loads, understanding pain, and the importance of targeted warm-ups and exercises to maintain peak performance and prevent injuries.

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- What are the exercise guidelines for 50-year-olds?
  Asked by 169 people
- Why is strength training important?
  Asked by 116 people
- What are the benefits of strength training?
  Asked by 108 people
- How can I prevent overtraining?
  Asked by 83 people
- How does mobility impact athletic performance and injury prevention?
  Asked by 75 people
- What is the best warm-up routine?
  Asked by 56 people
- Why should older people lift weights?
  Asked by 45 people
- How can I prevent running injuries?
  Asked by 33 people
- Why is proper technique important in physical activities or sports?
  Asked by 27 people
- How to build a strong running body
  Asked by 25 people
- Am I overtraining?
  Asked by 23 people
- Can you provide more information on strength training for older adults?
  Asked by 21 people
- How to train for a triathlon
  Asked by 17 people
- How do you know if you are overtraining?
  Asked by 15 people
- How does strength training improve health?
  Asked by 14 people

337. Ask the Physical Therapist! Caitlin Alexander, DPT Answers Your Injury Questions

Topics covered

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Aging Runner's Strength

Stress Load Impact

Efficient Running Prep

Running Form and Strength

Efficient Injury Prevention

Aging and Running

Optimizing Strength Training

Running Through Pain

Training Load Errors

Managing Neural Fatigue

Tendon Health Strategies

Understanding Low Back Pain

Tendon Health Insights

Triathlete Warm-Up Benefits

Overcoming Tendinitis Cycle

Questions from this episode

What are the exercise guidelines for 50-year-olds?

Why is strength training important?

What are the benefits of strength training?

How can I prevent overtraining?

How does mobility impact athletic performance and injury prevention?

What is the best warm-up routine?

Why should older people lift weights?

How can I prevent running injuries?

Why is proper technique important in physical activities or sports?

How to build a strong running body

Am I overtraining?

Can you provide more information on strength training for older adults?

How to train for a triathlon

How do you know if you are overtraining?

How does strength training improve health?

Episode Highlights

Injury Prevention

Tendon Health

Aging and Running

Strength Training

337. Ask the Physical Therapist! Caitlin Alexander, DPT Answers Your Injury Questions

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Questions from this episode

Episode Highlights

Injury PreventionCaitlin Alexander, a physical therapist and professional triathlete, shares insights on injury prevention for runners. She emphasizes efficient strategies, managing training loads, and understanding pain to maintain long-term health.

Injury Prevention

Tendon HealthCaitlin Alexander shares insights on effective loading strategies and rehabilitation approaches for tendon health. She emphasizes the importance of strength training and consistent load to prevent injuries and manage tendinitis.

Tendon Health

Aging and RunningCaitlin Alexander discusses the necessary adjustments in strength training and warm-up routines for aging runners. She highlights the importance of targeted exercises and thorough warm-ups to maintain performance and prevent injuries.

Aging and Running

Strength TrainingCaitlin Alexander discusses the importance of single leg exercises and balancing workouts to enhance running performance and prevent injuries. She provides insights into effective strength training strategies and the significance of recognizing fatigue signals.

Strength Training