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Running Strong: Newton-Wellesley Hospital Offers Free Screenings

Newton Wellesley Hospital is offering pre-marathon runner's injury screenings free to Boston Marathon runners.

· Are you worried you can’t complete your marathon preparation due to injury?

· Are you sidelined with a running injury?

· Are you cutting back on running because of pain?

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Come to one of our free runner’s screenings where you will be assessed by a physical therapist and given appropriate treatment recommendations as they relate to your goals.

Choose from the following dates and times:

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Monday, February 25 • 4:30-7:00 pm

Wednesday, February 27 • 4:30-7:00 pm

Tuesday, March 5 • 4:30-7:00 pm

Thursday, March 7 • 4:30- 7:00pm

Where: Newton-Wellesley Ambulatory Care Center - 159 Wells Ave. Newton, MA

Register: Appointments are required and offered every 30 minutes. Please call 617-831-7123 to make an appointment.

Newton-Wellesley Hospital, which is located at the Boston Marathon’s 17 mile mark, is an official medical provider of the Boston Marathon and partner with the Boston Athletic Association, providing FREE pre-marathon services to athletes.

Newton-Wellesley sponsors the Athletes Village Medical Tents, which house medical professionals to provide treatment for runners and spectators. Throughout the year, NWH offers outreach programs to help athletes avoid injury and maximize performance.

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