Posted: April 4, 2007

Sportsmedicine: Runner’s Workshop - Motion Matters Physiotherapy

Runner’s Workshop - Motion Matters Physiotherapy 164 Laurier Ave. W., 613-237-4343 Saturday April 14th, 2007 7:15am RUN WITH A PHYSIO! Instructors: Michelle Szkwarek & Stephanie Gales, Physiotherapists Learn how to execute a dynamic warm-up for proper running preparation, and take home tools to implement in your own training. Also, you will be educated in evaluating various running forms and given tips on how your gait can hamper your progress or cause injury. Find out more about Michelle and Stephanie at www.motionmatters.ca. 8:00am STRENGTHENING FOR INJURY PREVENTION Instructor: Benoit Lefebvre (Kinesiologist) & Isabelle Depres (Physiotherapist & Personal Trainer) Overwhelmed by trying to add strength training to your already maxed-out regime? Unsure which muscles to focus on? Learn about basic anatomy and how certain weaknesses can lead to imbalance and injury. Be introduced to exercises using the ball, BOSU and resistance bands. Don’t let pain sidetrack your training! Find out more about Benoit and Isabelle at www.motionmatters.ca. 9:00am STRETCH FOR INJURY PREVENTION Instructor: Heather Finn, Physiotherapist Running is like any other repetitive motion we execute over and over during the day – you do it enough, and the strain can lead to injury! Runners commonly have muscle groups that tighten and cause pain while performing the repetitive motions required with running. Learn how to get the most out of your stretches, and how flexibility can be the link to injury prevention. Find out more about Heather at www.motionmatters.ca 10:00am CHOOSE THE RIGHT SHOE FOR YOU Instructor: Peter Way (Assistant Manager) & Don O’Neil (General Manager) at Sports 4 Overwhelmed by the hundreds of choices in shoes? Which one is the right one for you?! Learn the basics of gait analysis, shoe mechanics, what you need for your foot type and when to replace those sneakers! Find out more about the store at www.sports4.ca. 11:00am LUNCH WITH A NUTRITIONIST Instructor: Sylvie Peladeau, Nutritionist We’ll partake in a light lunch while chatting about pre and post training nutrition, and how to energize yourself during your run. Find out more about Sylvie at www.multisportscoaching.com. 12:00pm Question & Answer Period Registration Fee: $50 (payment must be received prior to the workshop)