Course Schedule
Course Outline (Time frames including all breaks):
Part 1 (Virtual Presentation via Zoom)
8:00-8:30 | Review of Part 1 |
8:30-10:00 | Running Mechanics and Injury Etiology |
10:00-10:15 | Break |
10:15-11:00 | Running Mechanics Associated with Bone Stress Injuries |
11:00-12:00 | Lumbopelvic Mechanics: Consideration of the Post-Partum Runner |
12:00-12:30 | Lunch |
12:30-1:30 | Readiness to Run Following ACL Reconstruction |
1:30-1:45 | Break |
1:45-3:00 | Hamstring Strain Injury: Rehabilitation Strategies to Minimize Re-injury Risk |
3:00-3:30 | Q&A Discussion |
OBJECTIVES - At the conclusion of this course the participant will be able to..
- Identify biomechanical and training-related risk factors for running injuries using current evidence.
- Describe the factors that influence running form and performance.
- Identify running mechanics associated with bone stress injuries, and explain the influence of running mechanics on bone mass.
- Identify changes in lumbopelvic mechanics in the post-partum runner.
- Evaluate readiness to run following ACL reconstruction and incorporate gait retraining as needed.
- Identify risk factors associated with hamstring strain injury and key aspects of the rehabilitation.
Assessment of Learning Objectives: Via question and answer portions and through self-report on course evaluation/feedback form.
Full COURSE CONTENT Hour Totals:
Webinar Content = 6.5 CCUs approved for PT/PTA and 6.5 Category A CEUs for Athletic Trainers.
The overall objective is to provide each participant with an understanding of the current knowledge pertaining to the management of running-related injuries, with techniques that can be immediately applied in clinical practice.