Physical Therapy Running Course: In Person

This course will provide an evidenced-based and practical approach to the evaluation and treatment of the injured runner. Didactic lectures will focus on current literature pertaining to epidemiology, running mechanics, and therapeutic exercise. Video-based case studies will also be presented to enhance the lectures and provide the “big picture” view of the injured runner. An overview of gait-analysis and running mechanics will be provided. Strategies for gait re-training will also be discussed. Participants are expected to have a basic understanding of biomechanics and gait analysis, and are encouraged to review basic biomechanics of gait prior to the course. A video-based lab session will focus on gait analysis of the injured runner. Small groups will review and discuss mechanics and propose treatments based on the provided videos. The overall course objective is to provide participants with the “whole picture” of rehabilitating injured runners and provide practical treatments that maybe utilized immediately in the clinic.

Schedule

Day Two

8:00am - 10:00am
Running Mechanics Evaluation + Labs

10:00am - 12:00pm
Gait Retraining + Labs

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lunch

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Gait analysis demo

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Taping techniques

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Case Studies

4:00pm
Wrap-up

Running & Physical Therapy Course Objectives

• Understand the epidemiology of the overuse injuries in running
• Implement load-management strategies to address running-related injuries
• Select evidence-based exercises to address muscular imbalances in the injured runner
• Describe the role of faulty running mechanics in the development of injury
• Evaluate and address common faulty running mechanics

TARGET AUDIENCE 

• Physical therapists
• Physical therapy assistants 
• Occupational therapists
• Occupational therapy assistants
• Chiropractors
• Physicians
• Athletic trainers
• Fitness professionals

PREREQUISITES

• NONE
  

EDUCATION LEVEL

• Entry-level