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Phase 3 of 4
Phase 4 begins when easy running and impact are stable enough to rebuild full training.
Phase 3 Criteria
Phase 3 Criteria
Look for stable impact and running tolerance
Approximately 30 seconds of double-leg pogos are well tolerated.
Approximately 20–30 seconds of appropriate single-leg hopping or line hopping are well tolerated.
Approximately 30 minutes of easy running can be completed.
There is no meaningful increase in first-step pain the following morning.
Heavy calf and plantar-fascia loading remains tolerated.
Running symptoms do not progressively escalate through the session.