Hi gals and guys,

 

I know I have already discussed my physical therapy doctoral research project with a few of you but just in case you haven't heard about it, here it goes. By participating in this research study of running-related knee injuries conducted by the WVU Division of Physical Therapy you will have a chance to win two $25 gift certificates to the running equipment supply store of your choice. All participants will receive a video analysis of their running technique. Participants will undergo a 10 minute screening and a 30 minute examination, which includes the completion of two brief questionnaires, a physical examination of both legs, and a videotaped running technique analysis.

 

And because it may not be clear, you do not need knee pain to participate!

 

The study title is: Prediction of patellofemoral joint overuse injury in recreational distance runners from measures of muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and running biomechanics

 

IRB approval is on file for this study.

 

Endurance runners who meet the following criteria are encouraged to call:

-          male or female

-          18-65 years of age

-          run 10 to 80 miles per week

-          run each mile at 10 minutes per mile or less

-          amateur status

-          beginner to advanced running ability

-     knee pain is not necessary to complete the study

 

The investigators are: Corrie Mancinelli, PT, PhD and Derek D. Clark, DPT Student, MS, CSCS, USA Triathlon Certified Coach

 

If you are interested, please contact either:

 

Derek D. Clark:                                                                                            

dclark1@...

derekdclark1@...                                                             

304-685-6064

 

OR

 

Corrie Mancinelli:

cmancinelli@...

304-293-1311

 

You will also find me at the September Stride 5K. Sorry about the duplicate emails for those of you belonging to multiple yahoo groups.