This week on The Rehab Runway, Luke sits down with one of the most influential voices in running rehab, Tom Goom, better known as The Running Physio.Tom has inspired clinicians and runners around the world with his evidence-based yet practical approach to treating running injuries. In this episode, Luke and Tom unpack the real gamechangers that have shaped how they both work with runners, from modern load management to the art of communication and the evolution of running rehab itself.They explore: 🏃‍♂️ How Tom’s approach to treating runners has evolved ⚙️ The key shifts and “aha moments” that changed his clinical practice 💪 Why strength training remains a cornerstone of injury prevention and rehab 📈 How to approach load management and return-to-run progressions 🚫 The biggest myths and mistakes still seen in running rehab 🧠 The importance of communication, behavioural change, and understanding the runner’s mindset 🔮 What excites Tom most about the future of running rehabPlus, Tom shares his top three recovery tips for runners and three key lessons for clinicians helping runners return from injury, before jumping into a rapid-fire round that reveals his favourite strength exercise, most underrated rehab tool, and one myth he wishes would disappear for good.Whether you’re a clinician, coach, or runner, this conversation is packed with insights you can apply immediately in the clinic or on the run.🔗 Follow Tom Goom: Instagram: @running.physio Website: https://www.running-physio.com/📝 Show Notes Mentioned in This Episode: Personal Energy Availability Questionnaire (PEAQ): https://mypeaq.streamlit.app/

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