Episode SummaryDr.Swapnil Mate, renowned Physiotherapist talks about the need for regular physical evaluation, common athletic and running injuries, their prevention and recovery protocols, factors to consider in a running shoe, importance of dynamic stretching and proprioception exercisesShow Notes01:25 – Swapnil introduces himself and how he got into exercise physiotherapy 02:35  – Common types of athletic and running injuries04:55 – Importance of “physical evaluation” for any athlete 08:15 – Injury prevention11:45 -  Factors to consider in a running shoe18:50 – Importance of dynamic stretching for pre and post activity24:55 – Balancing rotational, lateral movements and importance of weight training28:05 – Training gluteus medius muscles31:10 - Proprioception exercises32:30 – Recovery tools – massage, icing, Epsom salt bath, stretching, recovery drink, dry needling and rolling36:55 – “POLICE” – the protocol to follow in case of injuries – Protect, Optimum Loading, Icing, Compression and Elevation 44:25 – Quiz Time!47:00 – Swapnil’s recommendations of other resources like books, YouTube channelsContact SwapnilEmail: Swapnil.physio@gmail.comInstagram:@swapnil_d_mate ResourcesDr.Mate's blog post on this podcast - Dr. Mate's blogAnatomy Trains by Thomas Myers (Amazon Link)https://www.anatomytrains.comClinical Sports Medicine by Karim Khan (Amazon Link)Contact Details for Running and Fitness with RajJoin WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KUa5ddQDDlf22imAFJNcqhEmail: runningandfitnesswithraj@gmail.comFacebook Group: Running and Fitness with RajInstagram: Instagram @runningandfitnesswithrajTwitter @RunningRaj Listen and Subscribe  Thank you for listening and supporting "Running and Fitness with Raj". If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, spread the word and rate & review on iTunes or wherever you are listening to your podcast. Apple Spotify JioSaavn Google Podcasts Stitcher Castbox TuneIn Podcast Addict Podchaser