In this conversation, Dr. Alex Edison and Dr. Jen Xu from the University of Kentucky Sports Medicine Research Institute discuss lower extremity injuries, particularly focusing on the ankle and foot.

They explore common injuries among runners, prevention strategies, the importance of warming up and recovery, the role of the brain in injury prevention, and the significance of proper footwear. The conversation emphasizes the need for load management, understanding pain signals, and the rehabilitation process for injured athletes.

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Erscheinungs­datum: 1.11.2025, 09:45:00