Hospital for Special Surgery Presents: Runners’ Health and Marathon Training
Date: June 23, 2009
Time: 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Hospital for Special Surgery
Richard L. Menschel Conference Center (second floor)
535 East 70th Street
(between York Avenue and FDR Drive)
UPDATE: Videos are now available for those unable to attend.
Whether you’re a recreational runner or a professional marathoner, long-distance training triggers a musculoskeletal response in the body that, if not understood, may increase the risk of injury. Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), an orthopedic consultant to NYRR for the ING New York City Marathon, is pleased to host this NYRR Learning Series event to teach marathon runners what to expect, from a musculoskeletal perspective, as they train, and how to prevent injury leading up to and after the marathon. Participants will improve their understanding of the causes of running injury and learn to identify and avoid common mistakes, improve their running form, and incorporate strength training exercises to minimize risk of injury and maximize performance. The program is targeted to both first-time and experienced marathoners.
Join us at this Learning Series event, led by physicians and therapists from the Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service and the Sports Rehabilitation and Performance Center at HSS, including:
Riley Williams, MD
Jordan Metzl, MD
Brian Halpern, MD
Rob Maschi, PT, DPT, CSCS
Polly deMille, RN, RCEP, CSCS
Many of these experts are themselves avid and committed marathon runners/triathletes.
The Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service at HSS is one of the oldest, largest, and most highly respected departments in the field, performing over 7,500 surgeries per year, including some 1,200 knee arthroscopies and some 800 ACL reconstructions. The Sports Rehabilitation and Performance Center is composed of experienced physical therapists, exercise physiologists, athletic trainers, and massage therapists who offer individualized, evidence-based treatment regimens developed through a supportive team approach, as well as state-of-the-art equipment. In addition, members of the Service serve as team physicians and physical therapists for 16 professional and college teams. In addition, members of the Service serve as team physicians and physical therapists for 16 professional and college teams.
