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This is a 6-week cohort course all online with synchronous and asynchronous learning elements. Due to the interactive nature of the course attendance will be very limited. Registration has closed.
This is a 6-week cohort course all online with synchronous and asynchronous learning elements. Due to the interactive nature of the course attendance will be very limited. Registration has closed.
Interested in hosting an in-person version of this course? Email matt@evidenceandpractice.com to inquire.
Interested in hosting an in-person version of this course? Email matt@evidenceandpractice.com to inquire.
The Female Runner course addresses the unique challenges of assessing and treating injured runners, with a special focus on female athletes. Participants will receive clinically actionable information about the best practices in the field, emphasizing skills that can be applied immediately. The course features a blend of live and self-paced online components, offering both flexibility and comprehensive learning. Through detailed case studies, participants will gain valuable insights to elevate their practice and improve outcomes for female runners.
The Female Runner course addresses the unique challenges of assessing and treating injured runners, with a special focus on female athletes. Participants will receive clinically actionable information about the best practices in the field, emphasizing skills that can be applied immediately. The course features a blend of live and self-paced online components, offering both flexibility and comprehensive learning. Through detailed case studies, participants will gain valuable insights to elevate their practice and improve outcomes for female runners.
Audience
Audience
This course is for anyone interested in working with and helping runners. Special emphasis will be given to the female athlete. Physical therapists and athletic trainers can claim CEU credit upon completion of this course.
BOC approved for AT credit and for PT by state approved agencies
Course dates and locations
Course dates and locations
This course is all online. Join from the comfort of your home or office March 1 through April 12, 2025 with weekly learning assignments and live meetings.
Live meetings will take place Wednesdays at 12:00pm-1:00pm Eastern time and be held via Google Meet
Attendees will progress as a cohort through 6-weeks of learning. Each week attendees will be presented with asynchronous lecture material to be completed at their own pace. Then we'll come together as a group on a live video call and discuss the material, ask questions, and participate in a virtual lab session. It will be fun!
Please register with a Gmail address for best compatibility.
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Agenda
Agenda
Week 1
Week 1
Introduction to the Female Runner. Considerations for the female runner across the life span.
Injury statistics (female vs. male)
Pelvic health screening, evaluation and treatment
Relative energy deficiency screening, evaluation and treatment
Week 2
Week 2
The Adolescent Female Runner
Lab: Question and Answer, case discussion
Week 3
Week 3
The Pregnant Runner
Lab: Question and Answer, case discussion
Week 4
Week 4
The Postpartum Runner
Lab: Question and Answer, case discussion
Week 5
Week 5
The Master Runner
Lab: Question and Answer, case discussion
Week 6
Week 6
Running evaluation and treatment tips and tricks
Lab: Running gait evaluation via video analysis
Speaker
Speaker
Shefali Christopher, PT, DPT, PhD, SCS, LAT, ATC
Shefali Christopher, PT, DPT, PhD, SCS, LAT, ATC
Dr. Christopher serves primarily as an Associate Professor at Tufts University, School of Medicine, Public Health and Community Medicine. She received her PhD in Biomechanics from The University of Newcastle in Australia in 2021. Before that, she earned her DPT at Duke University in 2008. In addition to being on Faculty at Tufts University, she maintains an active role in APTA and serves as the Vice Chair for the AASPT Running Special Interest Group, and the Publication Chair for the AASPT Female Athlete SIG. Her clinical passion lies in treating endurance athletes. She enjoys evaluating faulty swimming, biking, and running mechanics as well as performing bike fit evaluations and is currently serving on USAT Paratriathlon Team. She has spoken nationally and internationally on running, biomechanics, and the female athlete. Her research focuses on postpartum athletes returning to their sport safely and she has a growing list of publications
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