SaHCAT Shop Talk: The Runner's Guide to Resiliency
Somerset and Hunterdon County Athletic Trainers (SaHCAT)
Virtual AT ShopTalk March 2021!
"The Runner's Guide to Resiliency"
Dr. Ryan Summers, PT, DPT, CSCS - Physical Therapist and VP of Coaching Operations with Active Life
Friday, 3/26 11am-12:30pm EST; Approved for 1 BOC CE for ATs.
Running injuries are one of the more commonly occurring sports injuries that athletic trainers have to evaluate, and due to the high volume of training it's important to avoid mismanagement and chronic recurrence. Why do runners get injured so much? Is it both in endurance athletes and high-performance sprinters? Is there a difference in the management of these two types of athletes? Dr. Summers hopes to shed some light on these questions in his presentation. Following the presentation will be open floor Q&A, followed by a chance for attending ATs to discuss current issues in Athletic Training.
Objectives. After this session, attendees will be able to:
-Simplify and objectify running mechanics and the requirements of the athletic body
-Discuss common injuries and the blueprint to management
-Explain approaches to injury risk reduction and the pivotal role that coaches / athletic trainers / medical professionals can play
About the presenter:
Ryan is a doctor of physical therapy and certified strength and conditioning specialist working in the Cleveland, OH area where up until January 2021, he was a co-owner of Pure Physio, a rehab and performance-based physical therapy clinic. In 2020, Ryan moved into the role of VP of Coaching Operations for Active Life Rx where he oversees the management of all 1-on-1 coaching services, helping individuals throughout the world bridge the gap from living in pain to performing at the highest levels of sport. Ryan has over 10 years of experience working in various clinics, gyms, and training facilities throughout the country ranging from Boston to Hawaii. He's worked with clients ranging from the elderly to CrossFit Games athletes to Special Operations Forces from Fort Bragg. His main areas of expertise include working with the endurance athlete and strength-based return to sport.