Victoria Loving is a physical therapist, athlete, and running coach based in Austin, Texas. She works with athletes and patients within the clinical setting, but also works as a traveling Physical Therapist through her business Vagabond Running Physio & Fitness.In this episode, Victoria discusses common running injuries and how to avoid them. We talk about the benefits of strength training for runners, antiquated practices in physical therapy, and more.Timecodes:

(1:30) - Interest in Physical Therapy

(3:56) - Clinical PT vs. Athletic Specialization

(5:59) - Outdated Practices

(8:54) - DIY vs. Visiting a PT

(11:17) - Establishing a Relationship With Your PT

(12:30) - Shin Splits

(15:50) - IT Band Syndrome

(19:46) - Plantar Fasciitis

(20:57) - Is Stretching Useful?

(25:02) - How Stress Leads To Injuries

(27:00) - Benefits of Strength Training For Runners

(29:23) - Foundational Exercises

(31:50) - Dialing in Mechanics

(33:50) - Recovery Protocols

(34:50) - Acupuncture

(38:27) - Entrepreneurial Approach to PT

(39:57) - Challenges of PT Outside of the ClinicFor More:Follow Brock on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brockcovington/Follow Brock on YouTube: @BrockCovington Follow Victoria on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vagabond_running_physio/Work with Victoria: https://www.vagabondrunningphysiofitness.comSupport The Podcast:⁠⁠switchback Electrolytes⁠⁠: https://bit.ly/3ON7KDN⁠⁠Ten Thousand: https://bit.ly/Ten-Thousand | Code: COVINGTON⁠⁠Flux Footwear: https://flux.rfrl.co/xw7mr | Code: Brock

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