Return-to-Running Progression Based on Functional Criteria

Learn evidence-based strategies for safely reintroducing running during rehabilitation through this 21-minute lecture that establishes functional criteria for running progression. Explore systematic approaches to assess patient readiness for running activities, understand the physiological and biomechanical considerations that guide safe return-to-running protocols, and examine research-supported progression strategies used in clinical practice. Discover how to evaluate functional movement patterns, strength parameters, and cardiovascular readiness that serve as benchmarks for advancing patients through different phases of running rehabilitation. Master the application of objective criteria to minimize re-injury risk while optimizing recovery outcomes for athletes and recreational runners returning from injury.