Running is a tremendous activity. Distinct from walking, running involves a moment where both feet are concurrently borne by the air alone. This moment is also temporary and with consequence. When the ground bears the foot again, and no longer the air, the lower limb is asked to attenuate forces on the order of five to six times the body weight of the participant. Sometimes injuries ensue. Tara Parker-Pope and her running colleague, Brian Fidelman, know these things. Today, in the New York Times Well section, Parker-Pope describes how cycling can offer valuable and protective respite from running while maintaining cardiovascular health. And New York City has much to offer even the occasional cyclist. Check out her article, learn about the City’s many bike trails, and your joints will be in your debt.
In keeping with the mission of The PT Project, we are pleased to announce a continuing education seminar series focused on myofascial pain and musculoskeletal dysfunction. The PT Project is dedicated to elevating the educational standards of the profession of physical therapy and promoting excellence in practice.
The PT Project continuing education series consists of three weekend seminars:
Benjamin Gold
BrianHoke
ChristopherJohnson
BrentDodge
CraigAllingham
JosephBrence
PamScantalides