10 Minute Tip #30: How To Keep Training With Foot & Ankle Injuries in Barbell Training & Powerlifting

10 Minute Tip #30: How To Keep Training With Foot & Ankle Injuries in Barbell Training & Powerlifting

Author: Dr. Rori Alter, PT, SSC, PRSCC July 11, 2023 Duration: 15:33
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Powerlifting is a relatively safe sport in that the risk for injury is far less than contact and team sports and still less than Crossfit and weightlifting. Foot and ankle injuries directly caused by powerlifting are extremely rare. In fact, most injuries of the foot and ankle that affect your ability to powerlift occur outside of training. If they do occur as a result of barbell training, they are usually caused by a weight room accident.

 

You may feel that because a foot or ankle injury affects the way you walk or how you bear weight on your foot, that you shouldn't squat or deadlift. However, in most cases, barbell training can and should be uninterrupted due to a foot or ankle injury. If you can put the foot down, you can perform the squat, bench press, deadlift, and overhead press. The reason this is the case is because there is little to no ankle movement and there should be no foot movement during the powerlifts. 

 

In this 10 Minute Tip podcast episode we encourage you to keep training in appropriate ways with respect to foot and ankle injuries in three categories and exactly how to do that:

  1. Chronic conditions:

    1. Bunions

    2. Plantar fasciitis

  2. Weight Bearing injuries

    1. Stress fractures

    2. Ankle sprains

    3. Tendonopathy

  3. Non-weight bearing injuries

    1. Post surgical

    2. Fractures

 

 

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Hosted by Dr. Rori Alter and Dr. Alyssa Haveson, Progressive Rehab & Strength is a conversation for those who take lifting seriously, whether for sport or for life. Both hosts are practicing physical therapists and certified strength coaches with deep roots in powerlifting, giving them a unique, dual-perspective on the body under load. This podcast digs into the nuanced intersection of rehabilitation and performance, moving beyond generic advice. You’ll hear practical discussions on programming for longevity, managing training around injuries, and navigating the technical demands of the barbell lifts. The aim is to strip away confusion and provide actionable insights that help athletes and coaches build resilient, sustainable careers-both in the gym and in their professional practices. It’s a resource for critical thinkers who want their approach to strength to be informed by both clinical expertise and hard-earned experience on the platform. Tune in for a blend of science, real-world application, and straight talk from two professionals who live in this space every day.
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