96. 5 Keys to Overcoming Foot and Ankle Pain with Surgeon and Professional Ultrarunner Stefanie Flippin

We have a very special guest with us today. Dr. Stefanie Flippin is not only a true expert in the foot and ankle working as a surgeon, clinician, and practice owner but she also a professional ultrarunner for HOKA, run coach, and the 2021 USATF 100 mile national champion and course record holder! This conversation was such a treat as Stefanie may be one of the most positive spirits out there but I just loved her outlook on running injuries and our running community. In this episode, Stefanie shares her passion and 5 key takeaway points to overcoming foot and ankle pain as a runner! No patient should be treated the same Find the right shoe! Importance of active stretching and mobility routines Address proximal issues (hip muscles and even the mental aspect of overcoming an injury) The power of belief and its impact on healing and pain management Free E-books for Overcoming Foot & Ankle Pain in Runners: Plantar Fasciitis: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/footpain/buy Connect with Stefanie: Instagram: @stefanieannflippin Lift Run Perform Website: https://liftrunperform.com/ Clinic Website: https://www.flippinfootandankle.com This week's show brought to you by: Heal from the Amino Company. Heal is an amino acid, whey and creatine based formulation designed to reduce recovery times and improve physical function after injuries by accelerating muscle repair while helping maintain a healthy inflammatory response. Check out the research here: https://aminoco.com/healthyrunner If you're looking for a nutritional advantage when it comes to recovering from your running injury or your daily training I highly recommend you give Heal a try. If you're interested in learning more and giving Heal a try, we've got a special offer for you where you can save 30% by using the code HEALTHYRUNNER. Just head to: https://aminoco.com/healthyrunner and use the code HEALTHYRUNNER at checkout to save 30% Click HERE to be directed to the discount page! Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster? Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program . Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry. Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. If you're interested in learning more, we've got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are. Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching Connect with Dr. Duane : Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel duane@sparkyourtraining.com www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe : Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website