699: Jay Dicharry: Running Rewired: Set Your Athletes Up For Success

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In this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart podcast, host Dr. Karen Litzy welcomes fellow physical therapist Jay Dicharry, MPT, SCS, a leading expert in sports rehabilitation and the author of “Running Rewired.” The conversation dives into running, covering assessment, injuries, and innovative approaches to help endurance athletes recover. Jay shares insights on the evolution of running advice over the decades, highlighting the need for updated methodologies in training and rehabilitation. Tune in to gain valuable knowledge on running techniques and how to effectively address common injuries while benefiting from Jay’s extensive experience in the field.

Time Stamps:

[00:02:20] Assessing body mechanics in running.

[00:03:41] Postural compensations in running.

[00:08:48] Running economy and control.

[00:11:09] Runners’ identity and injury management.

[00:14:01] Hip extension vs. lumbar compensation.

[00:17:02] Tech-assisted motor control techniques.

[00:21:15] Wearable tech in biomechanics.

[00:25:26] Asymmetries in runner’s performance.

[00:27:34] Strength, power, and running injuries.

[00:30:03] Plyometrics for bone density.

[00:32:28] Tendon rehabilitation techniques.

[00:36:30] Patient engagement in physical therapy.

[00:40:24] Mental focus in running.

[00:42:30] Improve movement quality for runners.

[00:46:08] Strength training for runners.

[00:50:24] Personal growth in physical therapy.

[00:00:00] Staying healthy, wealthy, and smart.

More About Jay:

Jay Dicharry completed his Masters of Physical Therapy at Louisiana State University Medical Center and is a Board-certified Sports Clinical Specialist. Dicharry’s career blurs the line between clinical practice, coaching, and engineering to solve problems and optimize performance. Dicharry built his reputation in biomechanical analysis as Director of the SPEED Clinic at the University of Virginia and is the Founder of MOBO. Dicharry writes for digital and print media and has authored two books on running gait, “Running Rewired” and “Anatomy for Runners.” Dicharry enjoys an active research career and has published over thirty-five professional journal articles and book chapters. He also consults for the running and cycling industry, the US Armed Forces, USA Track and Field, USA Triathlon, and athletes across the world. Having taught in the Sports Medicine program at UVA and the DPT program at OSU-Cascades, he brings a strong bias towards patient education, and teaches internationally to elevate the standard of care for Therapists, Physicians, and Coaches. He is excited to share his research-driven focus and expertise to build our students into critical thinkers and push the needle in our profession.