Running and Back Pain
| Date: | June 17, 2009 |
| Time: | 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. |
| Location: | Robert Wagner Middle School 220 East 76th Street (between Second Avenue and Third Avenue.) |
Just about every runner has had or will experience back pain. Unfortunately, there are few quick and easy diagnoses, as there are many back muscles, ligaments, nerves, and discs that can be strained, compressed, or otherwise compromised. Understanding anatomy and common ailments, and incorporating preventive measures, can help runners reduce the risk of common back injuries (or even prevent them) and recover from back pain when it does occur.
Join us at this Learning Series event, led by:
Lewis Maharam, MD, FACSM; sports-medicine specialist; NYRR and ING New York City Marathon medical director; “Ask Running Doc” columnist, runnersworld.com
Jeffrey Spivak, MD; orthopedic surgeon; director, NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases Spine Center
Stephen Perle, DC; professor, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic
Jeffery Vargese, PT; physical therapy director, SportsCare Institute NYC; physical therapy coordinator, NYRR and ING New York City Marathon
General Policies
NYRR members free
Non-members $5.00
No pre-registration required
All events are from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
For information please contact us by e-mail at membership@nyrr.org or by phone at 212.860.4455
Assistance for attendees with disabilities is available upon reasonable prior notice to NYRR by e-mailing membership@nyrr.org.
