Evaluation and Management of the Running Athlete

Authors

Alexis S. Tingan, MD, CAQSM, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Presentation Date

3-29-2023

Comments

Presentation: 57:32

Abstract

Learning Objectives

• Understand the basics of running biomechanics
• Understand the etiology of the most common running injuries
• Understand the approach to evaluating running injuries
• Identify key elements of the treatment of running injuries
• Identify key elements of the prevention of running injuries
• Apply sports medicine principles to the evaluation and management of the running athlete

Roadmap

• Definition of running
• Epidemiology
• Human adaptation to distance running
• Biomechanics of running
• Evaluation of the running athlete -- gait analysis basics
• Principles of treatment of running injuries
• Case report

Recommended Citation

Tingan, MD, CAQSM, Alexis S., "Evaluation and Management of the Running Athlete" (2023). Department of Family & Community Medicine Presentations and Grand Rounds. Paper 559.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/fmlectures/559

Language

English