Running injuries aren’t just physical. For many runners, injury threatens identity, routine, and self-worth.

In Episode 8 of The Rehab Runway, Luke Nelson is joined by psychotherapist Freya Bronwin (Reframe Sessions) to explore the mental side of being sidelined, especially with longer-term setbacks like bone stress injuries.

We discuss:🏃‍♂️ Why running becomes identity🧠 Fear of re-injury, hypervigilance, and rebuilding trust📱 Strava and social media: connection vs comparison🩻 Why bone stress injuries hit differently🩺 How clinicians can validate distress and support rehab better🔥 Burnout, over-responsibility, and the “high bar” clinician mindset👟 Masters runners: moving beyond comparing to your younger self

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Connect with Freya:Instagram: @reframe.sessionsWeb: https://reframe-sessions.com/Email: freya@reframe-sessions.com

More resources: https://www.healthhp.com.au/
Follow Luke: @sportschiroluke

The Mental Load of Injury: A Conversation for Runners & Clinicians with Freya Bronwin

The Rehab Runway: From the Treatment Room to the Track