Episode 52: PEACE, LOVE and Progress: Redefining Ankle Recovery and Rehab with Coach Lauren

Episode 52 is LIVE!

PEACE, LOVE & Progress: Redefining Ankle Recovery & Rehab with Coach Lauren

In this episode of the Up & Running Podcast, Coach Lauren dives deep into acute rehab after her recent Grade II Lateral Ankle Sprain injury only 3 days out from her first race of the spring season. 

Key Topics Covered:

Why R.I.C.E. is outdated — and what to do instead

Ottawa Ankle Rules & When to get an X-ray after an ankle injury

What to do in the critical first 72 hours

Safe movement strategies in the first few days

How to progress rehab from isometrics to plyometrics

The role of optimism, education, and aerobic activity in healing

Navigating the emotional toll of injury — how to process grief, frustration, and identity loss when sport is taken away

The beginnings of a return-to-run progression

Resources Mentioned:

CEP Compression Ankle Sleeve: https://a.co/d/eemJMvm

McDavid USA: https://www.mcdavidusa.com/

Coach Lauren's 12 Week Return to Run Program: https://app.pteverywhere.com/theprdoc/bookingonlinePtE/membership=65529b9ab68e1f6d5d3fcf87

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Connect With Us:

Questions on Acute Rehab or Ankle Injuries for the next podcast episode DM me on IG @thepersonalizedrunningdoc! 

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Discovery Call inquiry email [email protected] 

Links

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