Treatment of the Runner

Course Description:

According to recent data, almost 70% of runners will experience an injury at some point.  Have you seen many in your practice?  Have you noticed how VERY different they are in their injuries/training methods and treatment strategies? Why does what works with one runner, not work with another?  Mark Brown, PT, CSCS examines these running rehabilitation questions and more in this hands-on demonstration video. 

In this video, he will cover:

-Common Running Injuries
-Shoe Wear
-Runner’s Physical Examination
-Rehabilitation Strategies 

Methods of Instruction:

Online video course 

Course Instructor:

Mark Brown, PT, CSCS 

Target Audience:

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants and Athletic Trainers. 

Educational Level:

Intermediate

Prerequisites:

None 

Course Goals and Objectives:

At the completion of this course, participants should be able to:

1. Identify the incidence and prevalence of running injuries
2. Recognize the characteristics of PFPS or Runner’s Knee
3. Differentiate between the reasons for Shin Splits
4. Identify the common signs/symptoms of hamstring pathology
5. Recognize ways to decrease hamstring pathology during running
6. Recognize the differential diagnosis of shin splints
7. Identify the incidence and prevalence of shin splints
8. Recognize ways to decrease shin splint pathology during running
9. Identify plantar fasciitis treatments
10. Identify the incidence/prevalence and treatment of Achille’s Tendonopathy 

Criteria for Obtaining Continuing Education Credits:

A score of 70% or greater on the post-test 

AdvantageCEUs.com is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID # 7332. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 0.2 CEUs, Intermediate level, OT Service Delivery/Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by the AOTA.