Explore a comprehensive physician grand rounds presentation on the biomechanics and physical therapy treatment of common running injuries. Delve into the incidence of running injuries, risk factors, and proper running techniques. Examine the role of gravity in running, body positioning, and foot strike patterns. Learn about the most common causes of injury, including overstriding and heel striking. Investigate specific running-related injuries such as shin pain, Achilles tendinopathy, and ITB pain syndrome. Discover effective gait training methods and techniques to modify running form for injury prevention and treatment. Gain valuable insights from Troy McDonough, PT, MSPT, OCS, CSCS of McFarland Clinic in this informative 51-minute session presented at Mary Greeley Medical Center.

Syllabus

Intro
Presentation Goals
Running Participation
Incidence of Running injuries
Where Do Injuries Occur?
What are the injury Risk Factors?
What is proper technique? Opposing Views
Gravity is The Accelerator When Running
The Role of Gravity
Body Position
Gravity is The Accelerator, a Steeper Fall Angle Results in Greater Acceleration
Foot Strike/Initial Contact
Heel Strike vs. Fore Foot Strike
Initial contact ahead of the center of mass results in a heel strike initial contact under the center of mass results in a forefoot strike
Mid Stance
Recovery/Heel Pull
Cadence
Putting It All Together
How Does the body absorb shock
Most Common Causes of Injury: Over striding and Heel Striking
Concepts of Running Injuries
Shin Pain
Achilles Tendonopathy
ITB Pain Syndrome
How Do We Modify Running Technique?
Gait Training is Effective and Lasting
Summary

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Mary Greeley Medical Center

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Attending the webinar on “Biomechanical Considerations for Physical Therapy and Treatment of Common Running Injuries” was a highly insightful and informative experience. The discussion was well-structured and easy to follow, especially in explaining…

Attending the webinar on “Biomechanical Considerations for Physical Therapy and Treatment of Common Running Injuries” was a highly insightful and informative experience. The discussion was well-structured and easy to follow, especially in explaining how biomechanics greatly influence running performance and injury prevention.

I appreciated how the speaker connected theoretical concepts with practical physical therapy applications, making the session very relevant for both students and professionals in the rehabilitation field. The explanations about common running injuries, movement analysis, and treatment approaches were clear, evidence-based, and clinically useful.

Overall, the webinar enhanced my understanding of proper assessment and rehabilitation strategies for runners. It was engaging, educational, and definitely valuable for improving clinical knowledge and practice. Thank you to the organizers and speakers for such a meaningful learning opportunity.

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