Running With An Injury: Is It Safe?

Author: Katherine Campbell
Published: Mon 02 Oct 2023
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“So can I still run?” An injured runners’ favorite question. Runners want to keep running. And, in a situation of a runner with a race on the calendar, the countdown adds 10x more complexity. So, can runners still run while injured? There’s a lot to unpack with this question, so, in this episode, Physical Therapist, Dr. Victoria Sekely discusses…

Is It Safe To Run With An Injury or With Pain?
Can You Do More Damage Running With Pain?
What Type of Injuries Should You Not Run With?
In What Situations Should You Stop Running?
Understanding Whether Or Not To Defer Your Race

Victoria Sekely is a Physical Therapist with a passion for all things running. Victoria graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Georgetown University and went on to complete her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from New York University. Victoria is also a USATF Level 1 and RRCA certified run coach. She is dedicated to helping runners of all levels by using her skills and knowledge to assist runners who are rehabbing from an injury, interested in injury prevention, and/or looking to improve their training with custom running programs.

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