Ellie’s Professional Sports Team Experience

In this episode, Stephanie Mundt (Physical Therapist and Performance Coach), interviews Ellie Somers (Physical Therapist and Performance Coach) about her experience working with a professional women's soccer team. They discuss the challenges of being a woman, in women's sports, the joys, the dream, how she got there and her advice for young professionals looking to…

Life Lessons

In this return episode, Stephanie Mundt, Physical Therapist and Performance Coach, and Ellie Somers, Physical Therapist and Performance Coach, discuss some of the life and professional lessons they've learned in the last couple of years. — Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ellie-somers5/support

Can we just not with the demonization of pain and injury? A rant on the medicalization of runners

In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Mundt and Dr. Ellie Somers moan and groan about the demonization of common (and often treatable with physical therapy) medical pathology in runners. This demonization and fear-based approach often sending runners down a path of further invasive treatments and medicalization while simultaneously pulling them from their sport. We discuss some…

Season 4 Episode 3: Perimenopause, Menopause and Post-Menopause : What aging all about for aging women who run, with physical therapist and triathlete coach, Dr. Renee Hodges

In this episode Dr. Stephanie Mundt and Dr. Ellie Somers speak with guest, Dr. Renee Hodges, Doctor of Physical Therapy, triathlon coach, and the owner of Foundation Physical Therapy and Endurance Coaching, about menopause and performance. In this episode they discuss the changes that are occurring through these phase of life for menstruating people and…

Season 3 Episode 6: Shin Splints

Raise your hand if you’ve ever had shin splints as a runner? Shin splints are a fairly common running related injury and report of pain. There are a number of misconceptions about shin splints. In this episode we discuss some of the reasons shin splints might happen, how to manage them and when to seek…

Season 3 Episode 3: “Oh Knees”

In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Mundt and Dr. Ellie Somers, have a candid discussion about knees. Steph interviews Ellie about her knees and experience with knee pain, ACL reconstruction, meniscus tear and early onset arthritis. They discuss Ellie’s view of her knees, her considerations and her general attitude toward running and sport having had knee…

Season 3 Episode 2: Hip Labral Tear

In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Mundt and Dr. Ellie Somers discuss the implications of a hip labral tear diagnosis. We take a deep dive into Dr. Stephanie Mundt’s personal experiences and discuss considerations for runners who receive this diagnosis.   Learn: 1. What is a labral tear of the hip? 2. What are some common…

Season 3 Episode 1: Running on Vacation

Have you wondered if you need to be running while you’re on vacation?   Dr. Stephanie Mundt and Dr. Ellie Somers share their personal experiences and insights as runners, coaches and physical therapists on what to consider with running while on vacation. Is it right for you? SHOULD you be running? What kind of running…

Season 2 Episode 5: Periods matter period.

In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Mundt and Dr. Ellie Somers discuss all things period matters. At the end of the day, periods matter period. Learn about why they matter, what you need to consider with regard to your period, and how this may or may not impact training as a runner or woman athlete.  …

Season 2 Episode 1: Body Image

In this episode of season 2, Dr. Stephanie Mundt and Dr. Ellie Somers discuss their personal experiences and issues with body image. Have a listen and be reminded you aren’t alone if you struggle with body image and that your body is beautiful, exactly as it is.   Mentioned in the show: email: info@volantept.com (Steph),…

Season 1 Episode 6: RED-S for Clinicians and Coaches

In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Mundt and Dr. Ellie Somers (physical therapists and run coaches) discuss RED-S (relative energy deficiency in sport) and offer insights for CLINICIANS, coaches and providers who work with runners and athletes. We talk about how to engage in. meaningful conversations with these athletes and what questions to work into your…