Injury Prevention and Performance Enhancement For Runners
As a physical therapist, you know that running injuries are all too common. Whether it's a sprained ankle, a strained muscle, or something more serious, runners come to you for help. Improving your understanding of running-related injuries and running-specific exercise prescription can not only help your clinical outcomes but also help you to:
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Create a clinical niche
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Work with more active populations
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Garner referrals from fitness professionals
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Improve word-of-mouth engagement
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Market to cash pay clientele seeking specialty care from an expert
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This course covers a wide range of topics from assessing running mechanics to designing customized exercise programs so that you can improve your ability to work with runners at every stage of the rehabilitation process. With a focus on evidence-based practice, you'll gain the knowledge and confidence to deliver effective, efficient care to your patients.
On top of all the knowledge you'll gain, this course is accredited for 3 CEUs through the Florida Board of Physical Therapy via CE Broker.
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$99
Course Content
Module 1: Evolution Of Running
1.1 Homo Sapiens as a Bipedal Species
1.2 Understanding Persistence Hunting
1.3 Musculoskeletal Adaptations for Running
1.4 Human Potential: Extreme Performances
Module 2: Running Biomechanics
2.1 Gait Phases of Running
2.1a Initial Contact
2.1b Mid-Stance
2.1c Toe Off
2.1d Mid-Swing
2.3 Understanding Ground-Reaction Forces
2.4 Loading Differences And Injury Variances Between Rearfoot Strike and Forefoot Strike
Module 3: Running-Related Injuries
3.1 Overall Injury Incidence of Running-Related Injuries
3.2 Cost of Running-Related Injuries
3.3 Mechanisms of Running-Related Injuries
3.3a Tissue Demand versus Tissue Capacity
3.4 Most Common Injuries (with Relevant Treatment Pearls)
3.4a Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
3.4b Distal Iliotibial Band Syndrome
3.4c Plantar Fasciopathy
3.4d Meniscal Injury
3.4e Tibial Stress Syndrome
Module 4: Injury Prevention & Performance Exercises
4.1 Importance of Strength Training for Runners
4.2 Incorporating Strength Training into Programming for Runners
4.3 Four Priorities for Supportive Strength Training
4.3a Activation/Neuromuscular Control
4.3b Max Strength
4.3c Load Attenuation
4.3d Reactive Strength
4.4 Foot Intrinsic Muscle Strengthening
4.5 Movement Preparation
4.6 Sample Programming
Module 5: Return-To-Running Following Injury
5.1 Assessment
5.1a When is It Safe to Return to Running?
5.1b ACL Reconstruction Considerations
5.1c Concussion Considerations
5.1d Breaking-Point Test
5.2 Training Progression
Module 6: Common Questions, Misconceptions, And Takeaways
6.1 Foot Posture
6.2 Running Footwear
6.2a Heel Drop
6.2b Minimalist versus Motion Control
6.2c Orthotics
6.2d Footwear Transitioning Timelines
6.2e Consideration of Running Mechanics when Choosing Footwear
6.3 Cadence
6.4 Treadmill versus Overground
6.5 Running during Pregnancy
6.6 Running and Osteoarthritis
Module 7: Exercise Prescription and Program Design For Runners
7.1 Overview of Program Design
7.2 Phase 1: Activation Exercises
7.3 Phase 2: Strength Exercises
7.4 Phase 3: Load-Attenuation Exercises
7.5 Phase 4: Reactive-Strength Exercises
7.6 Example Client Programming with Downloadable Templates
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Module 8: Exercise Instruction and Demonstration
8. 1 Phase 1: Activation Exercises
8. 2 Phase 2: Strength Exercises
8. 3 Phase 3: Load-Attenuation Exercises
8. 4 Phase 4: Reactive-Strength Exercises
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Course Instructor
Nick currently works with active duty military and their families with a specialty in running-related injuries and return to running fitness coaching. Nick also runs a weekly running group and has created additional running education programs. Nick designed the running protocol of this program using his clinical knowledge and personal running training. He continues his passion with training for local running competitions.