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Running is popular. Chances are you are a runner, work with runners, or both. This course will equip clinicians, coaches and the ambitious runner to better understand the importance of strength training for runners. Join PT, biomechanist and legit runner Dr. Rich Willy as he details the hows and whys of strength training for runners.
2.0 CEUs accredited for the Athletic Trainer.
Agenda
Agenda
What is the evidence supporting the implementation of strength and plyometric training in a runner’s program?
What is the evidence supporting the implementation of strength and plyometric training in a runner’s program?
Programming to gain running performance benefits from strength and plyometric conditioning
Programming to gain running performance benefits from strength and plyometric conditioning
Tailoring programs to specifically target:
Tailoring programs to specifically target:
Muscle
Bone
Tendon
Special considerations for
Special considerations for
Trail and ultrarunners
Masters runners
Adolescent runners
Online courses are hosted at aclstudyday.Thinkific.com
Speaker
Speaker
Rich Willy
Dr. Richard Willy is an Assistant Professor in the School of Physical Therapy, University of Montana (Missoula, MT, USA). He received his PhD in Biomechanics and Movement Science from the University of Delaware and his master of physical therapy from Ohio University. In addition to his research, Dr. Willy has been a clinician for 20 years specializing in the treatment of the injured runner. His research aims to develop clinically effective treatments for patellofemoral pain syndrome, achilles tendon injuries and tibial stress fractures. Besides publishing in peer-reviewed journals, Dr. Willy is an national and international presenter on his research and clinical expertise on how to evaluate and treat the injured runner. Dr. Willy and his research have been featured in Runner’s World multiple times.
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