How Can We Create Effective Return-to-Running Protocols?

Presented by Phil Plisky and Todd Arnold

How Can We Create Effective Return-to-Running Protocols?

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Audio Runtime: 45 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 21 Minutes

Rehab and Performance Lab Episode 1: How Can We Create Effective Return-to-Running Protocols?
Todd Arnold, MD, medical officer for elite athlete care at USA Track & Field, teams up with Phil Plisky to unravel the complexities of return-to-running protocols. From untangling research nuances to creating individualized strategies, delve into the dynamic conversation shaping the roadmap for athletes’ successful return to running.

Learning Objectives
  • Interpret the evidence around return to running
  • Apply evidence-based, practical strategies to actionably address working with athletes to create a return-to-running plan after injury
  • Solve patient case scenarios involving specific types of athletes and their return to running
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Meet your instructors

Phil Plisky

Dr. Phil Plisky is a professor in the University of Evansville’s Doctor of Physical Therapy and PhD in Health Professions Education programs. He is the host of the MedBridge Rehab and Performance Lab podcast and founder of the Coaches Club at

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Todd Arnold

Dr. Todd Arnold is a sports medicine physician with more than two decades of experience caring for athletes of all levels. He has been on the sidelines caring for those competing in high school sports, multiple levels of collegiate sports, NCAA Championships, and World Championships. He serves as the medical officer for elite…

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Chapters & learning objectives

How Can We Create Effective Return-to-Running Protocols?

1. How Can We Create Effective Return-to-Running Protocols?

Todd teams up with Phil to unravel the complexities of return-to-running protocols.