The Runner’s Recovery Plan From Sleep To Smart Therapies
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We dig into why recovery is the part of training that actually makes you fitter, and how sleep can be the difference between steady progress and repeat injuries. Dr Michael Betler breaks down modern therapies and timeless basics so recreational runners can heal faster, train longer, and age with strength.
• sleep routines that drive growth and repair
• what shockwave therapy is and what it targets
• dry needling for muscle spasm and overloaded tissue
• treating glute medius tendon pain with balance and healing support
• osteopathic manipulative treatment for realignment and symmetry
• why heat and blood flow matter after the first swelling phase
• strength and balance training for injury prevention and healthy ageing
• anti-inflammatory eating patterns and the obesity inflammation link
• access to healthy food and why inequality affects health outcomes
• practical runner advice on shoe replacement and responding to niggles
• limits of AI and online self-diagnosis plus when to get imaging
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