WFATT2019

Title:

Lecture 2-A

The Importance of Strength Training for Distance Runners

 

 

Abstract:

Whilst running is one of the most easily accessible and best ways of getting active and keeping fit, the addition of strength training is often overlooked by recreational runners through concerns of negative adaptations of perceived questionable specificity and conflicting demands associated with each activity. This presentation will review the current literature, highlighting the importance of strength training, ways of incorporating this within a running programme, and what effect this may have on injury rates.

Injury screening methods and a training case study for an ultramarathon runner will also be discussed: provide a brief historical perspective to running and common techniques, discuss the common running injuries, their presentation patterns and corrections. Highlight the role of body position, cadence and impact stress on performance, types of strength training- research review, baseline strength testing /injury screening, and case study.

 

 

Background:

Ryan graduated from the University of Salford having gained a first class honors in BSc Sport Rehabilitation. Since graduating, he has been working as a clinician across various musculoskeletal clinics, most recently setting up his own practice. His patient cohort is varied, ranging from amateur and professional athletes in various sports, through to stroke rehabilitation patients. Exercise Rehabilitation is at the heart of his approach to treatment but is supported by manual therapy techniques from a holistic approach. As well as working with patients, he teaches Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation (IASTM) CPD courses across the UK. This includes delivery to professional sports clubs, NHS Physiotherapy departments and clinicians from various backgrounds in private practice. Furthermore, in addition to his clinical work, he has recently started a Master’s degree in Strength and Conditioning at the University of Salford.