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Please join us on February 23-24, 2023 in St. Pete Beach, Florida for an interesting, practical, and interactive educational experience hosted by the UF Running Medicine Clinic. This course is specifically designed for healthcare professionals who have an interest in sports medicine. The course will encompass presentations on diagnosis, treatment, research, education and prevention of athletic injuries presented by experts from many different areas of Running Medicine. The format consists of lectures and breakout sessions, and will include ample time for participants to network with the faculty. Sport medicine physicians, orthopaedic surgeons, physical therapists, athletic trainers and other healthcare team members are invited to St. Pete Beach for an informative and engaging conference that provides opportunities to network with colleagues, and to have specific questions answered by experts.

This year’s conference has been designed so as to allow time for the participants to enjoy the beautiful Tradewinds resort and St. Pete Beach area. Friday afternoon has been left open for you to spend with their family, out shopping, or just enjoying the beautiful beaches. There are so many family friendly activities at the Tradewinds and in St. Pete Beach. Visit the Tradewinds Resort Activities website for a full list of things to do.

Target Audience

Family Medicine Physicians, Orthopaedic Surgeons, Physical Therapists, Athletic Trainers, Nurse Practitioners, Orthopaedic Nurses and other allied health professionals interested in sports medicine.

Learning Objectives

As a result of participation in this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Discuss learning about foot intrinsic muscle strengthening and importance to running gait and injury prevention
  • Discuss risk factors related to injury development
  • Discuss using technology to evaluate gait both in the clinic and in the lab

Wall Street Journal Feature

Our Running Medicine Conference speakers Dr. Kevin Vincent, MD, PhD, FACSM, CAQSM, and Dr. Heather Vincent, PhD, FACSM, were interviewed for an article printed in the Wall Street Journal. Read their expert opinions in Tips for Older Runners: How to Get Started and Keep Going (Rachel Bachman), and come to the 2017 Running Medicine Conference to hear them speak in person!