RVNAhealth Running Assessment Helps New and Veteran Runners Stay Healthy and Active

RVNAhealth is pleased to offer detailed Running Assessments to help new and veteran runners stay healthy and active in their sport.

“Because running is a highly repetitive motion and an impact activity,’ says RVNAhealth physical therapist, Kate Campbell, DPT and certified gait analyst, ‘injuries can develop. It’s very important to understand one’s vulnerabilities and tendencies, as well as develop smart training plans to reduce the likelihood of injury. No runner I know ever wants to be sidelined.”

RVNAhealth running evaluations will be conducted by Campbell at the Golf Performance Center in Ridgefield, an RVNAhealth partner in health and wellness. The evaluation is one-hour long and includes video analysis of running mechanics; strength assessment of muscles related to proper mechanics and injury prevention; flexibility assessment; a foot and shoe analysis; and an individualized home exercise program based on the evaluation results and aligned with personal goals.    

An RVNAhealth running evaluation is appropriate for anybody who runs today and wants to do the same in the days and years to come, including:

  •          new runners who want to avoid injury and get off on the right foot  
  •          current runners who want to assess their form, strengths, and predilection for injury
  •          current runners experiencing pain or discomfort
  •          any runner who wants to take it to the next level and/or increase mileage safely  

Campbell, a runner, and athlete herself, is dedicated to keeping athletes active and un-injured so they can enjoy their sports. “Athletics and activity are a true gift to those who enjoy them for recreation, competition, and peace of mind. My goal is to enable athletes at all levels to stay healthy and mobile. Avoiding injury isn’t about luck, it’s about understanding how injuries happen, and by taking a role to prevent them. For runners, a running evaluation is the right place to start. Plus, it’s fun!”

RVNAhealth Running Evaluations are one-hour and cost $150. For the 2020 holiday season, Running Evaluation Gift Certificates may be purchased for a special $125 (through December 31, 2020). (Certain insurances may provide reimbursement for a running assessment. Please consult your provider to inquire.)

“This has been an unusual and challenging year,’ says Gigi Weiss, MSPT, Director of Rehabilitation Services at RVNAhealth, “with many activities and pastimes temporarily unavailable. Fortunately, we can continue to enjoy running and walking to our heart’s delight. A running evaluation is a good way to ensure that your body can keep up with your plans and desires.”

To purchase an RVNAhealth Running Evaluation Gift Certificate, or make an appointment for a running evaluation, contact the RVNAhealth Rehabilitation & Wellness Center at 203-438-7862 or email RehabCenter@RVNAhealth.org.

About Kate Campbell

Kate Campbell holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Delaware, where she also earned her undergraduate degree in exercise physiology with a double minor in strength & conditioning and biology. Kate is board-certified by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) in Sports Physical Therapy (currently one of only 18 physical therapists in the state of Connecticut with this distinction). She is a Sportsmetrics™ trainer (a program designed to teach female athletes proper biomechanics to avoid ACL injuries) and is certified in the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy. Since 2008, Kate has specialized in fabricating custom foot orthotics, evaluating and casting patient's feet through Stride™ Orthotics.

Kate is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the Connecticut Physical Therapy Association. Within APTA, Kate is active in the Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Sports Physical Therapy, and Geriatric Physical Therapy sections, focusing on such special interest groups as: Golf and Golf Performance; Sports Performance Enhancement; Female Athlete; Running; Youth Athlete; Professional/Collegiate Therapist; Balance and Falls; Bone Health, Health Promotion and Wellness.

Kate was a Division I cheerleader at the University of Delaware during both undergraduate and graduate school. She now coaches cheerleading locally. A resident of Ridgefield, Kate enjoys golf with her family, running, training for and competing in triathlons, and spending time with her three young daughters.

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