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s5/e17 An Unwelcome Twist: Everything You Need to Know About Coming Back from Ankle Sprains with Dr. Lauren LaPierre, DPT
An ankle sprain can put a serious crimp in your style, especially when it happens two days before race day. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Lauren LaPierre, physical therapist, running coach, and trusted resource for all things injury rehab, to break down what it actually takes to recover from a sprained ankle and get back to running (properly!)
In this conversation, Lauren breaks down what a sprain actually is (yes, it’s more than “I rolled my ankle”), how to assess its severity, and why conservative care should almost always be your first move. She walks us through each stage of her own…
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