Be a hero to your runners
Running has one of the highest injury rates for any sport with upwards of 80% of runners experiencing an injury each year. Changes in gait and training errors play a significant role in injury onset. Learn about of running biomechanics, advanced gait re-training and training principles
Key course details
| Dates & Duration | Part I (Online): 6 hours (personal work) Part II (On-site at STT): 16 hours March 23–2409:00–18:00 |
| Language | Both parts are taught in English |
| Price | USD 950 (includes full 22 hours: 6h + 16h) |
| Registration & Further Info | Maximum 20 participants Registration required Questions: info@stt-systems.com |
Instructor
DOUG ADAMS PT, DPT, SCS, OCS, CSCS
He is a Physical Therapist who graduated from Auburn University with an undergraduate degree in Exercise Science and then completed his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2008 from the University of Delaware. He completed a sports residency at the University of Delaware, becoming a Board Certified Specialist. His interests in PT include Runners, ACLs, Swimmer’s Shoulder, and Leadership/mentorship. He has lectured on these topics and published multiple articles on ACLs and wearable running devices. Doug has competed nationally in triathlons for 17 years and is also a Running/Triathlon Coach. He co-founded a continuing education company called the Association of Clinical Excellence and a PT clinic called Omega Project to treat endurance athletes & runners. He is an experienced user of 2D and 3D gait analysis solutions.
Practical aspects
| Will there be hands-on sessions with runners? | Yes. The course includes live demonstrations and practical analyses to support and better illustrate the theoretical concepts. |
| Do I need to own a 3D system or know how to use one? | No. The course is open to anyone interested in running biomechanics. 3D motion analysis systems will be used, but no prior experience is required. |
| What does the price include aside from the course fee? | Course materials and handouts, plus lunch on March 23 and 24. |
| Do we receive a certificate? | Yes. Participants receive a formal certificate issued by ACE Running and STT Systems confirming participation and detailing the qualification obtained. |
