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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:​Create a clinical nicheWork with more active populationsGarner referrals from fitness professionalsImprove word-of-mouth engagementMarket to cash pay clientele seeking specialty care from an expertThis 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-informed practice, you'll gain the knowledge and confidence to deliver effective, efficient care to your patients.COURSE SYLLABUSModule 1: Evolution Of Running1.1 Homo Sapiens as a Bipedal Species1.2 Understanding Persistence Hunting1.3 Musculoskeletal Adaptations for Running1.4 Human Potential: Extreme PerformancesModule 2: Running Biomechanics2.1 Gait Phases of Running2.1a Initial Contact2.1b Mid-Stance2.1c Toe Off2.1d Mid-Swing2.3 Understanding Ground-Reaction Forces2.4 Loading Differences And Injury Variances Between Rearfoot Strike and Forefoot StrikeModule 3: Running-Related Injuries3.1 Overall Injury Incidence of Running-Related Injuries3.2 Cost of Running-Related Injuries3.3 Mechanisms of Running-Related Injuries3.3a Tissue Demand versus Tissue Capacity3.4 Most Common Injuries (with Relevant Treatment Pearls)3.4a Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome3.4b Distal Iliotibial Band Syndrome3.4c Plantar Fasciopathy3.4d Meniscal Injury3.4e Tibial Stress SyndromeModule 4: Injury Prevention & Performance Exercises4.1 Importance of Strength Training for Runners4.2 Incorporating Strength Training into Programming for Runners4.3 Four Priorities for Supportive Strength Training4.3a Activation/Neuromuscular Control4.3b Max Strength4.3c Load Attenuation4.3d Reactive Strength4.4 Foot Intrinsic Muscle Strengthening4.5 Movement Preparation4.6 Sample ProgrammingModule 5: Return-To-Running Following Injury5.1 Assessment5.1a When is It Safe to Return to Running?5.1b ACL Reconstruction Considerations5.1c Concussion Considerations5.1d Breaking-Point Test5.2 Training ProgressionModule 6: Common Questions, Misconceptions, And Takeaways6.1 Foot Posture6.2 Running Footwear6.2a Heel Drop6.2b Minimalist versus Motion Control6.2c Orthotics6.2d Footwear Transitioning Timelines6.2e Consideration of Running Mechanics when Choosing Footwear6.3 Cadence6.4 Treadmill versus Overground6.5 Running during Pregnancy6.6 Running and OsteoarthritisModule 7: Exercise Prescription and Program Design For Runners7.1 Overview of Program Design7.2 Phase 1: Activation Exercises7.3 Phase 2: Strength Exercises7.4 Phase 3: Load-Attenuation Exercises7.5 Phase 4: Reactive-Strength Exercises7.6 Example Client Programming with Downloadable Templates​​Module 9: Running Gait Assessment Using OnForm8.1 Posterior View8.2 Lateral View8.3 Anterior View *This course provides information and instruction on the assessment and treatment of common running-related injuries. It is intended for licensed healthcare professionals, including but not limited to physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and chiropractors, with appropriate training and scope of practice. The information presented in this course is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. It is essential for clinicians to use their own clinical judgment and consider the individual patient's needs when applying the techniques and information taught in this course.

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