Evaluation of the Injured Runner with Dr. Chris Powers

Understanding the biomechanical drivers of running injuries requires moving beyond visual observation to objective data collection. In this on-demand webinar, Dr. Chris Powers (University of Southern California) shares his clinical framework for identifying the root causes of common running pathologies. Key Educational Highlights: The Biomechanical Examination: A deep dive into the clinical tests and functional assessments necessary to identify strength and flexibility deficits in runners., Objective Gait Analysis: How to use high-speed video and 3D kinematics to identify pathomechanics such as excessive hip adduction or knee valgus., Targeting Treatment: Strategies for linking objective biomechanical findings to specific rehabilitation exercises and gait retraining cues., Technology Integration: Learn how Dr. Powers utilizes Noraxon MR4 and Ultium sensors to quantify ground reaction forces and muscle activation patterns during the gait cycle., Case Studies: Real-world examples of clinical decision-making for patients with patellofemoral pain, Achilles tendinopathy, and stress fractures. This session is essential for physical therapists, sports medicine physicians, and biomechanists looking to elevate their running gait analysis from subjective "eyeballing" to a precise, data-driven practice.