Is Running Really Bad for your Joints?
Is Running Really Bad for your Joints?
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The instructors
Overview
It is a common belief that running leads to joint damage, especially to the knees and hips. An idea that leads many people to stop running out of fear that it will accelerate joint “wear and tear” or lead to osteoarthritis (OA). But is this belief actually supported by evidence?
This course challenges the common misconceptions surrounding running and joint health, and equips physiotherapists with the knowledge to provide accurate, evidence-based guidance to their clients. Drawing on the latest research in osteoarthritis, this course explores the relationship between running and joint health in both recreational and competitive runners. The course will also address key concepts in cartilage physiology, loading principles, and the potential protective effects of running on joint health.
As physiotherapists, we are well-positioned to help clients make informed decisions about physical activity, including how to safely continue or return to running—even after a diagnosis of OA. This course will present clinical guidelines for runners with and without OA and highlight strategies to promote joint health.
Led by Jean-François Esculier, a physiotherapist and leading researcher in the field of running and osteoarthritis, this online course offers practical tools to help you support clients who run—or want to start—without fear.
Learning Objectives
In this online course, we will:
- Understand current perceptions of running and joint health in both common and healthcare populations
- Understand the impact and loading principles of running on joint cartilage
- Understand the association between running and osteoarthritis
- Provide evidence-based recommendations for clients to start, continue, or return to running with or without osteoarthritis
- Acquire management and education strategies to promote continued participation in running
Audience
This course is designed for:
- Physical therapists
- Physical therapy students
- Clinicians working with patients with knee and/or hip OA
- Anyone interested in understanding the relationship and evidence behind running and OA
Join Jean-Francois Esculier, PT PhD, and the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association for this on-demand course 'Is Running Really Bad for your Joints?'
The instructors
The Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association helps our members improve their skills and service delivery through education, resources and networking.
With a reputation built on excellent instructors and a rigorous examination process, the Division offers tailored online e-learning, webinars, workshops, courses and practice resources for members at a reasonable cost and time commitment. Members learn from other practicing physiotherapists and stay current with a regularly updated curriculum and program delivery based on providing quality and modern treatment.
Jean-Francois Esculier graduated in Physiotherapy from the University of Ottawa in 2009. He completed a Masters of research and a PhD at Université Laval on the topic of patellofemoral pain in runners (rehabilitation approaches, running biomechanics and footwear). He also did a 3-year postdoctoral fellowship at the University of British Columbia, where he conducted studies related to running and knee osteoarthritis. He is still an active researcher in those fields.
JF is a passionate clinician-researcher-educator. He acts as a Speaker at The Running Clinic since 2011, and also leads the Research & Development division which conducts research on running injuries. He’s a Clinical assistant professor at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of British Columbia, where he teaches to physiotherapy and medical students. JF practices as a clinician, working mostly with runners and triathletes through his clinic, MoveMed Physiotherapy, in beautiful Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada.
Material included in this course
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Is running really bad for your joints?
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Welcome!
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Part A - Does Running Lead to Knee OA?
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Question Session #1
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Part B - Is it Safe to Run with Knee OA?
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Summary
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Question Session #2
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References
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Quiz
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What's Next
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Feedback
Templates included in this course
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Knee OA Prevention
Is a certificate of completion included with this course?
Once you have completed the course, a certificate of completion (including learning hours and course information) will be generated. You can download this certificate at any time. To learn more about course certificates on Embodia please visit this guide.
This can be used for continuing education credits, depending on your professional college or association. If this course has been approved for CEUs in specific jurisdictions, it will be noted on the course page and CEU information may be added to your course certificate. Please read this guide for more information.
I'm a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA). What are the discounts available to CPA Members on Embodia?
As part of our partnership with the CPA, we offer its members discounts on courses and Embodia Memberships. Learn more about the partnership on this page.
In order for the discount to be applied, you first need to authenticate your CPA membership. This is an important step as this is how Embodia 'knows' that you are a CPA member.
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Please note that your email address on your CPA account must match your email address on Embodia. If needed, you can update your information on Embodia as outlined in this guide.
