2014 Athlete Training Guidewww.prtrainingprograms.com

www.medstarhealth.org

Contents

About MedStar NRH………………………………………………….3

Our Partnership…………………………………………………………4

Flexibility & Dynamic Warm-up…………………………………5

Core Stability…………………………………………………………….7

Achilles Tendinopathy……………………………………………….8

IT Band Syndrome…………………………………………………….9

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome…………………………………10

Plantar Fasciitis………………………………………………………..11

Experience To Serve You

• MedStar is the official medical provider for the Baltimore Ravens• MedStar NRH Ranked Among Best Rehabilitation Hospitals for 20th

Straight Year; No. 3 Overall in D.C. Region!• Ranked by physicians in U.S. News & World Report as one of "America's

Best Hospitals" for Rehabilitation• An interdisciplinary team approach to care that puts the patient first• Advanced rehabilitation technology, such as the ZeroG gait training tool

and AlterG anti-gravity treadmill• International leader in rehabilitation research• Respected center for the education of rehabilitation professionals

Partnership with =PR= Training Programs

=PR= Training Programs has teamed up with MedStar NRH Rehabilitation Network to offer you more value and guidance in your training program.

As the official sponsor of 2014 =PR= Training programs, MedStar NRH will support runners in the following ways:

• Provide special service to =PR= Training Program athletes at any of their local clinics• MedStar health experts will provide educational information to help you understand your

body’s function during training• Physical Therapists will attend training sessions to:

• Conduct injury screenings• Demonstrate dynamic stretches and exercises• Answer your medical questions and training concerns

Ask your Coach for more information regarding on-site scheduled visits by MedStar NRH Physical Therapists for your training group.

Expert Physical Therapists at MedStar NRH

Core Stability Caity BrysonIT Band Eric TolaFlexibility / Dynamic Warm-up Megan NorfolkPlantar Megan MoranAchilles Kerry O'KeefeKnee Cait Belfield