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Running and Cycling on the Short Leg

Posted by Dr. Ward on February 19th, 2010 No Comments Printer-Friendly

What posture (especially the “short functional leg”) may mean for human performance and endurance athletes according to research.

Helpful information for: avid runners, cyclists, marathoners, weekend joggers, and triathletes. Especially helpful for endurance athletes who’ve experienced repeated injury, and chronic pain related to athletics.

Monday March 8th, 2010: 7 to 8 PM. Ames Public Library, Community Room (Upstairs). Everyone is welcome.

Includes:

The history of examining posture as it relates to human performance and illness, highlighting the groundbreaking work of Joel E. Goldthwait, MD
The phenomenon of the “short functional leg” as recognized by orthopedists, podiatrists, and manual medicine, and a survey of treatments currently available.
The unique connection between the cervical spine and posture and what it means for human performance.

Thanks to D Sharon Pruitt for the image used below.