Run Smarter:
Evidence-Based Evaluation, Rehab, and Performance for the Injured Runner
A complete framework for the running athlete — from first foot strike to finish line
Live Lab • 4.0 CE Credits
Register for This CourseCourse Overview
An introductory course to build confidence in treating the running athlete. We will equip clinicians with a complete, evidence-based framework for assessing and treating runners and running athletes—from first foot strike to return to performance. Participants will learn to identify key injury drivers, perform targeted gait and biomechanical analysis, and apply practical strategies in load management, strength training, and gait retraining. Leave with actionable tools to design individualized, effective return-to-run programs across diverse populations. Medical professionals, including physical therapists, should expect to achieve enhanced evaluation, management, and communication skills for patients with or without referral.
What You'll Learn
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Identify common running injury patterns and contributing factors.
Perform a targeted running-specific evaluation.
Apply biomechanical and load-management principles.
Prescribe individualized rehabilitation and return-to-run programs.
Utilize gait training and strength interventions with effective dosages.
Course Schedule
Saturday morning — over 60% hands-on lab.
Saturday morning — registration at 7:30am; course runs 8:00am–12:15pm
7:30am — Registration
8:00am — Epidemiology and Injury Framework
8:30am — Running Biomechanics and Gait Analysis
9:15am — Regional Injury Deep Dive and Interdependence
10:00am — Gait Retraining and Cuing Strategies
10:30am — Break
10:45am — Strength and Intervention Strategies
11:15am — Load Management and Return-to-Run Programming
11:45am — Special Topics (orthotics, shoes, post-partum running, masters athletes, psychosocial barriers)
12:15pm — Conclusion
CE Credits & Approval
This course is approved by the New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 4.0 continuing education credits. It is pre-approved in the following states as a result of NJBPTE approval: AK, DE, HI, IN, KS, KY, MA, MI, MT, NC, ND, OR, PA, TN, UT, VT, VA, WI, WY, and Washington, DC. This course involves 2.0 hours of evaluative procedures to treat a person without referral. The following states do not require pre-approval of courses and/or have no CE requirements for PTs and PTAs: AL, CO, CT, GA, ID, IA, ME, MO, NE, NH, WA. Not sure if your state is covered? Email us before enrolling.
Registration & Tuition
Tuition: $125 members | $150 early bird | $175 standard
Location: Phillipsburg, NJ
To register or ask about the next scheduled date, email abilityhealthwellness@gmail.com
Registration deadline is 5 days prior to the course date.
Wade Gorney, DPT
Dr. Dr. Gorney earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). A passionate endurance runner himself, he understands the demands of training and competing at your best.
Dr. Gorney takes a performance-driven approach to biomechanics and rehabilitation, drawing on years of training professional and collegiate athletes. He specializes in return-to-running and sports rehabilitation, as well as biomechanics and manual therapy, helping patients reach their strongest, healthiest selves.
Ready to confidently treat the running athlete?
Register for This CourseDisclosures: Dr. Gorney reports no conflicts of interest to disclose.
Cancellation: written requests received ten (10) days prior to the seminar receive a refund less a $35 administrative charge; within ten days, no refund is granted but a credit equal to the amount paid may be applied toward a future course.
