Sports Medicine Lecture Series - all lectures begin at 6:30 PM in the Greenberg Auditorium in the LHU Health Professions building. For more information, contact Josh Drouin at jdrouin@lhup.edu or 570-484-2703.
Date & Title
Presenter
Overview
Materials
2/26/2009: Periodization for the Hyner View Trail Challenge
Joshua Drouin, PhD, ATC
Presentation of a periodized training plan for those in preparation for the Hyner View Trail Challenge. Training variables such as volume, intensity, frequency, type of workouts, and recovery were addressed in the plan.
Jennifer Fleming, MS, RD, LD and
Top 20 Finisher at the Megatransect
A practical presentation on sports nutrition that provides suggestions regarding what to eat and when to eat for optimal performance during training and on race day. The presentation also provides excellent information on proper hydration.
3/26/2009: Screening, recognition, and early treatment of lower extremity injuries
Steve Streator, PhD, ATC
Our discussion this evening will focus on the common overuse injuries seen in distance running, screening tools you can use to identify potential problem areas, and demonstrate exercises specific to trail running that may help you reach your goals.
Lecture Notes
Screening Tool
4/9/2009: Race day preparation
Joshua Drouin, PhD, ATC
This presentation will address items to bring to the trail, what will be available at checkpoints, considerations based on varied environmental conditions, medical services provided on race day, etc. It will include a variety of topics aimed at making race day a success.
