10/06/2025                                                                            
                                    
                                                                            
                                            Let’s face it… being injured sucks. And if it happens in the middle of training for a big race, it can feel especially discouraging. But sometimes the best (and hardest) decision is to step back, let your body heal, and prevent long-term damage.
This is the framework we use to help runners recover, rebuild, and safely return to training when an injury gets in the way:
1️⃣ Unload: we shift focus to other aspects of performance like nutrition, sleep, and mindset. It can also be a great opportunity for you to reconnect with hobbies that you haven’t had as much time for. 
2️⃣ Back to basics: we work on rebuilding from the ground up with strength and walking first, progressing to plyometrics
3️⃣ Gradual return to run: we lay out a specific and gradual return to run program to help you safely start running again
4️⃣ Return to training: now you can get back at it with confidence, taking what you’ve learned during recovery to be stronger than ever for your next race
Remember: sitting out now doesn’t erase your hard work - it protects the miles and years of running healthy still ahead. 
At Flowstate Physiotherapy, we’ll help guide you through the process so you can recover fully and get back to running stronger than ever. Send us a DM or use the link in bio to learn more.
🗣️A quick shoutout: Our approach has been shaped over the years by some of the best minds in the running rehab space. Thank you  ,  , and  for paving the way and sharing your knowledge 🙌