Open to all PT/PTA/OT/COTA/AT staff

Overview

Running is a demanding physical activity performed by millions of persons worldwide. Given the repetitive high-impact nature of running, many individuals who engage in this form of exercise experience pain or become injured. For the clinician, managing the injured runner can be challenging as the cause(s) of running injuries are often multifactorial. Furthermore, a thorough biomechanical evaluation is often necessary to determine underlying injury mechanism(s) in order to guide treatment decisions. This evidence-based course will address contemporary topics related to running mechanics, running-related injuries, and the rehabilitation of the injured runner. The use of video analysis as an integral part of the running examination will be emphasized, and strategies to modify running mechanics will be addressed as part of a comprehensive approach to treatment. Case studies will be utilized to promote the integration of the material presented.

Course Objectives/Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of the course the participant will be able to:

1) Describe the biomechanics of running
2) Describe current trends in running styles and footwear
3) Perform a basic running evaluation using video methods
4) Understand the biomechanical factors that underlie common running injuries
5) Describe treatment approaches for common running injuries

Course Schedule

Day 1

8:00-8:30        Introduction
8:30-9:30        Biomechanics of running

9:30-10:00      Current trends in running styles & footwear
10:00-10:15    Break
10:15-12:00    Abnormal running mechanics
12:00-1:00      Lunch
1:00-2:30        Biomechanics of common running injuries

2:30-3:00        The running evaluation: “How I do it”
3:00-3:15        Break
3:15-5:00        Evaluation demonstration

Day 2

8:00-10:00      Patient demonstration Treatment of the injured runner
10:00-10:15     Break
10:15-12:00    Treatment of the injured runner
12:00-1:00       Lunch
1:00-3:00        Exercise demonstration & lab
3:00-3:15        Break
3:15-5:00        Case studies

CEUs:

15.0 contact hours or 1.5 CEUs

Attire:

Comfortable business attire. Please consider dressing in layers as each person has a different comfort level when the air conditioning is on.

Cost:

• Olympic Sports & Spine Employees: $350
• Non-OSS Employees: $600

How to Register

• Olympic Sports & Spine (OSS) Employees
  Complete a Continuing Education Request form prior to registration. Once approved, return to this page and click the "Register" button and enter the discount code provided to use your continuing education funds.
  
  
• Non-OSS Employees
  Click the "Register" button and complete the form.