Can you believe it’s February 2012 already?  This makes me happy because the start of a year is always my most difficult months!  Living in Indiana, it’s usually dreary and cold, however this winter has been very mild. I’m still glad when Spring arrives, so these first couple months can just keep tickin’ by!

So, to change things up a bit and get more education under my belt, I signed up for a continuing education course a few weeks ago and today was the course.  “Effective Prevention and Treatment of Running Injuries.”   Some friends and previous co-workers were there, which made it fun!

This course has given me much to think about in regards to how I treat patients as a therapist, advice to give clients/customers who want to begin a running program, or even those that are seasoned runners/athletes. It has even helped me to re-evaluate my own training and injuries.   Points I want to remember:

• Eliminate unnecessary movements
• Refine necessary movements
• Muscle Imbalances
• Work the opposite muscle groups
• Re-think using a ‘foam roller’ because it’s not really functional …..(and I didn’t like the one I bought anyways!)
• Dynamic warm-up (love this!)   No more boring stretches of counting to 8 prior to exercise.  🙂
• Shin Splints
• Kinesio Taping Method
• Training children 8yrs +

I always leave courses feeling more aware of new techniques, more educated, and motivated to assist others!  And, this course was no different.  The instructor “D-Lock” was engaging.  Very pleased and I must note many of the movements he discussed are ones that are in the Beachbody Insanity and P90X2 workouts!

If you are starting a running program, no matter your age, weight, or goals….I strongly suggest starting off cautiously and listening to your body.  Proper footwear, diet, and muscle strength/flexibility/balance are important.  Do your research and please have a PROPER WARM UP!  🙂  I’d be happy to help.

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