In this episode, we talk with the physical therapist, Richard Willy. Rich explains what tissue capacity is, what he looks for during a gait analysis, the benefits and pitfalls of ‘wearables’, and how footwear may fit into the whole picture. He also summarised the key differences between treadmill and overground running, with good take homes for clinicians who analyse their athletes on the treadmill and then extrapolate that to the outside world.
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About Rich Willy:
Dr. Richard Willy, PT, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the School of Physical Therapy at University of Montana. Rich received his PhD in Biomechanics and Movement Science from the University of Delaware and his master of physical therapy from Ohio University. In addition to his research interests, he been a clinician for 18 years specializing in the treatment of the injured runner. His research aims to develop clinically effective treatments for patellofemoral pain syndrome, Achilles tendon injuries and tibial stress fractures. As well as publishing in peer-reviewed journals, Dr. Willy is a national and international presenter on his research and clinical expertise on how to evaluate and treat the runner with injuries. Dr. Willy and his research have been featured in Runner’s World multiple times.
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PodChatLive Episode 40 with Rich Willy on Running Biomechanics and Tissue Capacity