Calling All Runners! Personalized Running Clinic and Evaluation

Start your 2015 running program off right by treating yourself to a personalized running clinic and evaluation offered by Illinois Bone & Joint Institute (IBJI). These one-hour sessions are for runners of all levels, from beginner to elite. IBJI’s team of physical therapists has designed a multi-station program that covers everything from overall strength and flexibility to foot biomechanics. Participants receive:
• Full body evaluation from a clinical perspective
• Video analysis and professional advice on improving overall mechanics
• Recommendations for a personalized home exercise program designed to improve running technique and efficiency
• Consultations with a wellness team
• Foot analysis and footwear recommendations

“We designed this clinic with the runner’s needs in mind,” according to Annika Safstrom, certified athletic trainer at IBJI. “Thorough evaluations are done by physical therapists who have worked with thousands of runners,” explained Safstrom. This is the sixth time that IBJI is offering the running clinic. “We continue hosting this event because each year we get fantastic feedback from participants who tell us that we’ve helped them make a big difference in their performance, whether it’s correcting an error in running form or just making a slight change in technique that improves efficiency of movement,” said Safstrom. The event draws a range of athletes. “We see everyone from competitive triathletes and marathoners to high school students just starting their running careers and casual runners who are looking to prevent injuries,” according to Safstrom.

The running clinic is offered at IBJI’s Highland Park Rehabilitation Facility at 1919 Skokie Valley Road. IBJI wellness specialists will be on hand to provide mini-massages and to offer advice on fitness and technology for runners. The running clinic is on Saturday, January 24 from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Advance appointments are required and space is limited to 40 runners. The cost for each personalized clinic and evaluation is $50. To reserve an appointment, email runningclinic@ibji.com or visit www.ibjirehab.com/events for more information.

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute is one of the largest independent physician-owned orthopaedic practices in the U.S. More than 90 board-certified and fellowship-trained physicians and surgeons treat children and adults, with expertise in every orthopaedic specialty. IBJI offers patients collaborative, integrated care including advanced MRI and bone density diagnostics, sports training and medicine, rheumatology, podiatry, pain management, wellness, rehabilitation, and surgical and non-surgical treatments and therapies. IBJI has locations throughout Chicago and the north/northwest suburbs. IBJI’s OrthoAccess® walk-in clinics offer same day immediate orthopaedic care. IBJI was founded in 1990 and incorporates decades of experience from highly-skilled and respected provider teams. For more information please visit www.IBJI.com.