What If Your Heel Pain Isn’t Plantar Fasciitis and What to Do About It
A look at runners’ foot pain that may feel like, but not be plantar fasciitis and what to do about it.
Joe Uhan
Title: Stay the Course Columnist
Location: Oregon
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Expertise
- Topics of Expertise: Physiotherapy, sports medicine, sports science, run coaching, trail running, ultrarunning
- Amount of Expertise: 25-plus years of competitive running, including 12 years as an ultrarunner, 20 years coaching running, 13 years of physiotherapy
Education & Certifications
- Education: Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; Master of Arts, Kinesiology, University of Minnesota; Doctorate of Physical Therapy, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
- Years of Professional Experience: 10
- Certifications: Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist in Physical Therapy, Certified Functional Manual Therapist, USA Track & Field Level II Certified Coach
- Club or Association Memberships: American Physical Therapy Association Member
- Other Relevant Positions, Current and Past: Former contributor to Ultrarunning Magazine and Trail Runner magazine
A Word from Joe Uhan
I aim to offer unique clinical and athletic insights on the issues and challenges facing those who pursue and love road, trail, and ultrarunning. My personal interests include all things outdoor exploration, travel, fast running, writing, teaching and mentorship, and beer miling.
Give It a Brake: Form Fundamentals for Healthy, Efficient Running
A look at proper torso alignment in running and what to avoid.
Waterlogged Part II: Trials, Questions, and Suggestions Regarding Hydration and Ultramarathons
Interviews and suggestions based on the book Waterlogged and one runner’s trial based the book’s advice.
Waterlogged – A Dogma-Shattering Book?
A look a Tim Noakes’ book Waterlogged, which challenges accepted theories on endurance sport hydration and electrolyte replacement.
Surviving Your First 100 Miler – Part 2: Execution
Survival lessons that can be applied to finishing your first 100 miler.
Surviving Your First 100 Miler – Part 1: Preparation
Survival lessons that can be applied in training for your first 100 miler.
Anatomy of a Running Injury – Part 2
A look at the elements that going into recovering from a running injury.
Anatomy of a Running Injury – Part 1
A look at how training forces and tissues interact to cause running injuries.
