Doc On The Run podcast Archives - DOC

1042 Can You Still Run Your Race With A Broken Toe?

Can you still complete your race after breaking a toe? Learn the two biggest risks runners must avoid and the strategy Dr. Segler uses to help athletes decide whether it’s safe to continue training and racing.

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1041 The Mental Trick To Reframe Hard Workouts After A Stress Fracture

Taking a day off after a stress fracture can feel like failure. Learn the simple mental trick Dr. Segler teaches competitive runners to help them recover faster, avoid setbacks, and return to racing with confidence.

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1040: The Dreaded Running Injury Rubber Band Sign

The “Rubber Band Sign” may be one of the earliest warning signs of an Achilles injury or stress fracture. Learn what runners should do when they notice this unusual sensation.

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#1039: The Surgery Question Most Runners Are Afraid to Ask

Before agreeing to surgery, there is one simple question every runner should ask. It may tell you more about your chances of getting back to running than anything else your surgeon says.

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1038: Most Critical Healing Time for a Metatarsal Fracture

The first seven days after a metatarsal fracture may determine how quickly you heal. Learn why this early healing phase is so important for runners.

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1037: Why Identical Runs Can Keep Your Stress Fracture Weak

Repeating the exact same run may actually slow your stress fracture recovery. Learn why bone needs progressive variability—not identical loading—to heal and get stronger.

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#1035: Can You Run After Multiple Fifth Metatarsal Fractures And Osteoporosis?

Can runners with osteoporosis safely run after multiple fifth metatarsal fractures? Learn what really causes recurrent fractures and how biomechanics may matter more than you think.

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#1034: My Number One Secret Weapon For Extensor Tenosynovitis In Runners

What is the best way to calm extensor tenosynovitis in runners? Learn Dr. Segler’s “secret weapon” for reducing tendon sheath inflammation and getting back to running faster.

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#1033: MRI Versus CT Scan For Stress Fractures: Which One Actually Tells You If You Can Run?

Should runners get an MRI or CT scan for a stress fracture? Learn what each scan actually shows and why imaging alone rarely tells you when it is safe to run again.

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1032 Plantar Plate Sprain in Triathletes: Real Strategy Call With a Former Pro

A former professional triathlete and current coach discusses how he’s managing a painful plantar plate sprain while trying to maintain fitness during a real strategy call with Dr. Christopher Segler.

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