Tidewater Physical Therapy and Tidewater Performance to Sponsor Runners’ Education Series in August with Point 2 Running Company
Newport News, VA (PRWEB) July 26, 2013 -- Calling all runners! Tidewater Physical Therapy and its Performance Centers, in conjunction with Point 2 Running Company, will host a free runners’ education series through August in Newport News.
Injury Prevention for Runners
Aug. 8
8 to 8:55 a.m.
Point 2 Running Company
120 Ottis Street, Newport News
Mike Satterley, PT, DPT, CIMT, CSCS, Tidewater Physical Therapy’s Sports Therapy Director in Newport News, will speak on injury prevention for runners – weight control, stability, mobility, foot strike patterns and running technique. Satterley will provide sample injury prevention exercises.
Nutrition for Runners
Aug. 15
8 to 8:55 a.m.
Point 2 Running Company
120 Ottis Street, Newport News
Nutritionist Caroline Fornshell, MS, RD, CPT will host an interactive presentation that addresses the nutritional considerations runners should make at all ages and all fitness levels. Pre and post workout meals will be discussed to maximize performance. Samples will be provided.
Sports Performance for Runners
Aug. 22
8 to 8:55 a.m.
Tidewater Performance Center
751 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News
Sports performance coach and personal trainer Ruth Middleton, CPT, CSCS, AFAA will teach runners new techniques and exercises to incorporate into a fitness and training regimen. Middleton will focus on how to achieve an active, dynamic warm up to prepare your body to run and demonstrate exercises to improve strength, mobility and stability to prevent injuries.
The three morning sessions are free and will include a light breakfast and coffee. Space is limited. Reserve your spot at http://www.RunPoint2.com/TPTISeries.
About Tidewater Performance:
The Tidewater Performance Center in Newport News offers one on one, semi-private and small group personal and sports performance training. The Performance Center is part of Tidewater Physical Therapy’s family of clinics and Performance Centers, serving Southeast and Central Virginia. A second Performance Center is located in Gloucester, Va.
For more information about the Newport News or the Gloucester Performance Centers, stay connected on Facebook at /TidewaterPerformanceCenter and through Twitter @TPTIPerformance.
About Tidewater Physical Therapy:
Founded in 1986, Tidewater Physical Therapy is a physical therapist-owned, independent, outpatient physical therapy practice. Tidewater’s more than 30 clinics are located through Central and Southeastern Virginia. In 2011, Tidewater Physical Therapy expanded its services to include Tidewater Performance, offering personal and sports performance training for athletes and adults.
For more information about Tidewater Physical Therapy, stay connected on Facebook at /TidewaterPT and through Twitter @TidewaterPT.
About Point 2 Running Company:
Point 2 Running Company started with a simple mission: provide exceptional products and world-class support to help customers reach their running, walking and fitness goals.
Point 2 refers to a distance - 385 yards or 2/10 of a mile. In a marathon the final 2/10 is a special stretch of the course.
Point 2 offers advice, gear, shoes and inspiration to runners.
Stephanie Heinatz, Tidewater Physical Therapy, http://www.tpti.com, 757.713.2199, [email protected]
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