Interdisciplinary Case Miles

About Interdisciplinary Case Miles

Real runners. Real problems. Real solutions. The Interdisciplinary Case Miles podcast dives deep into clinical cases affecting runners of all levels, analyzed through the lens of three leading experts in running health. Each episode presents a runner’s story—pain, performance, or puzzling symptoms—and explores it from the collaborative perspectives of an orthopedic physical therapist, a running medicine physician, and a sports dietitian. Tune in for practical, evidence-based strategies and behind-the-scenes insight into what really helps runners return to the roads stronger than before. Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT, OCS Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards is a board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist and founder of Precision Performance & Physical Therapy and Fast Bananas RUNsource. She is a researcher, author, and national speaker on running-related injuries, performance, and recovery. Kate treats runners of all levels—from recreational to professional—and specializes in working with those who haven’t had success elsewhere. She is part of the interdisciplinary team for the Atlanta Track Club Elite, serves as adjunct faculty at Emory University School of Medicine, and regularly lectures at running camps, universities, and team programs nationwide. Dr. Sara Raiser MD, FAAPMR, CAQSM, LMT Dr. Sara Raiser is a sports medicine physician and academic physiatrist at the University of Virginia Runner’s Clinic, where she specializes in the care of runners across all levels. Her clinical and research work focuses on bone stress injuries, gait mechanics, female athlete health, and interdisciplinary care models in running medicine. Dr. Raiser has served as team physician for Atlanta Track Club Elite, Stanford University, and several collegiate and high school programs. She brings a deeply collaborative and evidence-based approach to helping runners recover, adapt, and perform. Kelsey Pontius, RD CSSD Kelsey Pontius is a board-certified specialist in sports dietetics and the founder of Meteor Nutrition. A two-time U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials qualifier, she combines elite-level athletic experience with clinical expertise to help runners fuel for performance, recovery, and health. Kelsey is the sports dietitian for Atlanta Track Club Elite and consults with NCAA Division I teams, as well as individual runners across the country. Her practice focuses on endurance nutrition, gut health, injury recovery, and hormone balance through food. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-running-injury-podcast-formerly-interdisciplinary-case-miles--6623567/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-running-injury-podcast-formerly-interdisciplinary-case-miles--6623567/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss).

Publisher

Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards PT

Category

health & fitness · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Sept 2025

Latest episode

2 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

29 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Oct 2026

   29: Hip Arthritis Doesn’t Always Mean Your Running Days Are Over

   Hip arthritis doesn't always mean your running days are over but it does raise some important questions. In Episode 29 of The Running Injury Podcast, Dr. Sara Raiser (MD), Sports Dietitian Kelsey Pontius, and Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards Physical Therapist walk through a listener-submitted case from a 50-year-old ultra runner facing progressive hip arthritis, a torn labrum, nerve pain, and the possibility of a future hip replacement. Together, they discuss how to manage symptoms, delay surgery when appropriate, and prepare for the best possible outcome if surgery becomes necessary. Whether you're an endurance athlete, marathon runner, trail runner, or someone dealing with hip pain, this episode explores what the current evidence says about hip replacement, returning to running, and protecting long-term joint health. In this episode, you'll learn: When hip pain may be a sign that it's time to consider a hip replacement Can you safely run after a hip replacement? What the current research says How physical therapy, gait analysis, and strength training can help you keep running longer Why rotational strength, hip stability, and running mechanics matter before surgery How cross-training may reduce symptoms while maintaining fitness Nutrition strategies before and after joint replacement surgery to support healing and recovery How protein, hydration, and key nutrients help optimize surgical outcomes This episode is packed with practical advice for runners trying to stay active while  managing hip arthritis and for anyone wondering what life and running can look like before and after a hip replacement.Featured Experts Dr. Sara Raiser, MD, FAAPMR, CAQSM – Running Medicine Physician Kelsey Pontius, MS, RD, CSSD – Sports Dietitian Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards, PT, DPT, OCS – Physical Therapist & Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist Chapter Highlights 00:00 Welcome and host updates 04:10 Listener case: Hip arthritis in an ultra runner 09:30 Hip replacement: When is the right time? 18:45 Can runners return to running after hip replacement? 27:20 Physical therapy, strength training, and gait mechanics 36:15 Cross-training and managing symptoms before surgery 43:50 Nutrition before and after joint replacement surgery 52:40 Final advice for runners facing hip replacement Your support helps us continue bringing evidence-informed education to runners around the world. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-running-injury-podcast-formerly-interdisciplinary-case-miles--6623567/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-running-injury-podcast-formerly-interdisciplinary-case-miles--6623567/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss). If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow and subscribe so you never miss a case. Have a question or a case you'd like us to explore on the show? We’d love to hear from you. Reach out anytime at runcasemiles@gmail.com.

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   18 Sept 2026

   28: Haglund’s Deformity & Achilles Pain | When Rehab Isn’t Enough

   When Achilles pain keeps coming back, the problem may be more complicated than “just tendonitis.” In Episode 28 of The Running Injury Podcast, Dr. Sara Raiser, sports dietitian Kelsey Pontius, and Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards walk through the show’s first listener-submitted case: an ultra runner dealing with recurrent Achilles pain, a visible bump at the heel, bursitis, and a confirmed Haglund’s deformity.After months of rest, physical therapy, cycling, shoe changes, shockwave therapy, and multiple medical opinions, she was still trying to answer one big question: Should she keep managing it conservatively or is it time to consider surgery? This episode looks at why stubborn Achilles injuries require more than treating the painful spot and why the right diagnosis, rehab plan, nutrition strategy, footwear, and provider can make all the difference. In this episode, you'll learn: -What Haglund’s deformity is and how it can irritate the Achilles tendon -Why insertional Achilles tendinopathy can be so difficult to treat -How bursitis can be part of a larger problem rather than the primary diagnosis -Why ultrasound can be especially helpful when evaluating Achilles tendon injuries -When shockwave, orthotics, footwear changes, and other procedures may help -Why physical therapy should address the entire kinetic chain—not just the calf and ankle -How vegan athletes can support tendon healing through energy, protein, carbohydrates, B12, zinc, omega-3s, and creatine -When it may be reasonable to discuss surgery after conservative treatment has failed This case is a reminder that persistent pain deserves another look. If treatment isn’t working, it may be time to question whether you’re treating the right problem in the first place. Featured Experts Dr. Sara Raiser MD – Running Medicine Physician Kelsey Pontius, MS, RD, CSSD – Sports Dietitian Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards PT – Physical Therapist & Orthopedic Clinical Specialist Chapter Highlights 00:00 Welcome to Episode 28 03:00 The first listener-submitted case 05:30 Recurrent Achilles pain and Haglund’s deformity 10:45 Is it really Achilles tendinopathy? Getting the diagnosis right 16:30 Ultrasound, bursitis, insertional tendinopathy, and tendon changes 24:00 Physical therapy: What good Achilles rehab should include 31:30 When conservative treatment isn’t working 36:45 Haglund’s surgery and return-to-sport outcomes 42:00 Vegan athletes, fueling, and tendon healing 49:15 Choosing the right provider and the right treatment 55:00 Final takeaways Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-running-injury-podcast-formerly-interdisciplinary-case-miles--6623567/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-running-injury-podcast-formerly-interdisciplinary-case-miles--6623567/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss). If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow and subscribe so you never miss a case. Have a question or a case you'd like us to explore on the show? We’d love to hear from you. Reach out anytime at runcasemiles@gmail.com.

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   4 Sept 2026

   27: Is It Actually Your Hip Flexor...Or Something Else

   Welcome to Season 2 and welcome to The Running Injury Podcast! If you've been with us before, you may notice one big change: Interdisciplinary Case Miles has a new name. While the name is new, everything you love about the show remains the same real runner cases, evidence-informed conversations, and practical advice from a team of experts dedicated to helping runners stay healthy and perform at their best. To kick off the new season, the hosts catch up on what they've been working on from a successful High School Runners Summit focused on injury prevention, nutrition, sleep, and mental health, to exciting behind-the-scenes projects, and Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards' emotional return to racing after completing her first 5K in 11 years following her ARVC diagnosis. Then it's time for the first case of Season 2:A 24-year-old runner develops pain in the front of his hip after an aggressive track workout. His symptoms worsen with stairs, speed work, hills, prolonged sitting, and frequent work travel raising important questions about what could really be causing his pain. In this episode, you'll learn: -Why groin pain in runners should be treated as a femoral neck stress fracture until proven otherwise -Other causes of anterior hip pain, including labral tears, hip impingement, hip retroversion, pubic symphysis injuries, and athletic pubalgia -Why hip flexors need strength-not just stretching- to support efficient running mechanics -How travel, missed meals, hydration, and sleep can contribute to injury risk -What actually matters when it comes to breathing mechanics, core stability, and pelvic floor function -How strength, mobility, gait analysis, and training load all work together to keep runners healthy Whether you're training for your next race, recovering from an injury, or simply trying to understand why your hip hurts, this episode offers practical, evidence-informed strategies to help you run stronger and recover smarter. Featured Experts: Dr. Sara Raiser MD – Running Medicine Physician Kelsey Pontius, MS, RD, CSSD – Sports Dietitian Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards PT – Physical Therapist & Orthopedic Clinical Specialis tChapter Highlights 00:00 Welcome to The Running Injury Podcast 02:30 Host updates and what's new for Season 2 08:15 Case introduction: Anterior hip pain in a runner 12:45 Why ruling out a femoral neck stress fracture comes first 19:30 Understanding hip flexors and running mechanics 28:20 Nutrition, travel, and recovery challenges for busy runners 36:45 Breathing mechanics, core stability, and pelvic floor function 45:00 Physical therapy strategies for hip flexor injuries 54:15 Key takeaways for preventing and treating hip pain Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-running-injury-podcast-formerly-interdisciplinary-case-miles--6623567/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-running-injury-podcast-formerly-interdisciplinary-case-miles--6623567/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss). If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow and subscribe so you never miss a case. Have a question or a case you'd like us to explore on the show? We’d love to hear from you. Reach out anytime at runcasemiles@gmail.com.

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