Can You Run Through Plantar Fasciitis? Treating Foot Pain with Dr. Lisa Mitro, DPT

If you’ve had it before, you know that nagging pain in the arch of your foot all too well. We sit down with Dr. Lisa Mitro, DPT, to discuss how to treat one of the most common running injuries - plantar fasciitis. She describes the symptoms of plantar fasciitis, how to treat it acutely and long-term, and answers your biggest question - how you can keep running. Thank you to our sponsors: ✨ Tailwind : Complete sport nutrition made simple, including hydration mixes, high-carb sport drinks, endurance fuel, and recovery mixes. Use code TREADLIGHTLY20 at https://tailwindnutrition.com/TREADLIGHTLY for 20% off your first purchase. ✨ Previnex : Previnex creates clinically effective, third-party tested supplements made with high-quality ingredients, including Muscle Health Plus (creatine). Use the code treadlightly for 15% off your first order at previnex.com In this episode, you will learn: ✅ Signs and symptoms of plantar fasciitis ✅ How do you treat plantar fasciitis? ✅ Can your running shoes cause PF? ✅ Why big toe strength matters ✅ Do orthotics help? ✅ Can you run through plantar fasciitis? ✅ How long does it take for plantar fasciitis to heal? About our guest: 🔗 Connect with Dr. Lisa Mitro at https://www.drlisadpt.com/ 🔗 Follow Dr. Lisa on IG at @ dr.lisa.dpt Let’s stay connected: ➡️ Tread Lightly Running Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treadlightlyrunning / ➡️ Laura Norris Running on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauranorrisrunning/ ➡️ Hundreds of evidence-based training tips on Laura’s website: https://lauranorrisrunning.com/ ➡️ Run to the Finish on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runtothefinish/?hl=en ➡️ Thousands of running gear reviews and training guides: https://runtothefinish.com/