MedWest Rehab offering free running seminar June 25 in Clyde with expert orthopedic physical therapist, competitive runner Todd Watson

6/11/2012

MedWest Rehab offering free running seminar June 25 in Clyde with expert orthopedic physical therapist, competitive runner Todd Watson

Clyde, N.C. – MedWest Rehabilitation Services is offering a free running seminar from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Monday, June 25 at the MedWest Outpatient Care Center at 581 Leroy George Dr. on the MedWest-Haywood campus in Clyde with expert orthopedic physical therapist and competitive runner Todd Watson, DPT. 

Watson is a professor of physical therapy at Western Carolina University and a two-time Boston Marathon finisher. At the June 25 seminar, Watson will help attendees learn more about natural and barefoot running, what physical therapists can do for runners and how to improve or begin a running program. The natural running method is designed to reduce wear and tear on joints, minimize impact and maximize the efficiency of running for improved health and fitness. 

Thomas Burns, PT will be assisting in the presentation. Burns is board certified in orthopedic physical therapy at the MedWest Western Carolina University campus and has presented on running training regionally. 

The seminar will consist of a talk about optimal running technique, a demonstration and a discussion. Attendees also will be able to sign up for free individual injury screens, as well, to identify existing or potential problem areas and receive treatment options, including running gait analysis and effective form training by the speakers. 

Both beginning and experienced runners can benefit from attending this seminar. Attendance is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Call (828) 586-7235 to reserve a spot. 

MedWest Rehabilitation Services include orthopedic manual physical therapy, occupational therapy, hand rehabilitation, speech-language pathology services, occupational rehabilitation, continence and pelvic dysfunction therapy, sports medicine, spine care, balance and vestibular therapy, comprehensive wound care and orthotic and foot care.