2020 UPMC Sports Medicine - Runner Assesments

Kick off your training the right way!

UPMC Sports Medicine will be hosting free runner assessments ahead of the UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon Kickoff Training Run on Saturday, February 8, 2020.

Lower extremity musculoskeletal screens will be performed by Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers. Any deficits found in strength and/or flexibility will be addressed on the spot with corrective exercise demos. Afterwards, there will be an opportunity to speak with a Sports Medicine Physician regarding more significant findings and establish a follow-up plan if needed.

We are proud to announce there will also be a few spots available for a more in-depth Gait Analysis session. The gait assessment is a 2D video analysis to identify biomechanics of the lower extremity that are consistent with common lower extremity injuries (i.e., knee pain, etc.). The following assessments are available:

• There will be 10 spots available for a 15 minute runner assessment from 6:30AM - 7:45AM.
• There will be 1 spot available for a 30 minute gait analysis from 6:30AM - 7:30AM.

Registration for these appointments will be on a first come, first served basis.

If you are not already wearing running gear that morning, please bring shorts and running shoes with you.