Welcome to the Running Explain podcast. I'm Elizabeth, a marathoner, running coach, and answer seeker.

When I became a new runner at the age of 29, I had so many questions, but it felt like I was on my

own to figure all of the answers. So now I'm here to answer all your running questions to help make

you a better, smarter, faster, runner.

There's no question too simple and no topic too complex.

So let's get started.

My guest this week is physical therapist Dr. Carmen Shudo, who has recently developed a simple five-step, five-exercise five-movement screening tool for runners to use to self-assess their injury risk.

Now, more information is always better, and the more that we know about our own bodies, the better runners we can be.

So if you're a runner who describes themselves as injury-prone, or you're just curious about how you move in comparison to other people.

And if you have heard about strength and mobility deficits, but you're not quite sure how to

measure those, this assessment tool is what you need.

It is free for you to download to follow along with this episode.

Carmen also talks in this episode about how to find a good physical therapist and what

he learned in PT school and why he also chose to pursue an additional certificate in strength

and conditioning to work specifically with runners. Yes, there is an audio glitch in the very

beginning of this episode. It's the only one though. And unfortunately, we just missed a little bit of

Carmen's update about his bio and his recent graduation and credentials, but it's only at the

very beginning. So if you're interested in learning more about how to assess your own injury

risk and what this tool might be able to tell you, you're about to learn. Dr. Carmen Schuto,

welcome back to the show.

I'm very excited to have you here.

Thank you.

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