Peak Performance

Programs

Peak Performance Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine has developed several comprehensive programs that deliver results and help put your life back on track. Our years of experience, evaluation and refinement, offer you some of the most robust and effective therapies available.

Running Clinic. Kari Sturtevant developed this unique program and oversees its implementation. Kari has participated in 13 continuing educational conferences pertaining to lower extremity biomechanics and injuries with courses taught by internationally respected researchers and practitioners. She has also worked as an educational assistant for a national lower extremity biomechanics course and is current with scientifically valid research studies pertaining to running injuries and running mechanics.

Additionally, Kari has presented at the Pace Setters and numerous Fox Cities Triathlon Club monthly meetings. She presents annually at the Fox Cities Triathlon Club's Tri 101, a 3 hour informational session for those interested in triathlons, covering the topic of injury prevention in the endurance athlete.

Program Goals

Prepare for upcoming running season
Supplement in season training
Injury prevention
Reduce incidence of running injuries

Facts:

The lower extremity absorbs 2-5x body weight with every running step
The repetitive nature of the sport contributes to a greater number of injuries
There is an approximate 50% annual incidence rate of injury for runners

Components of Program:

Physical Therapist Screen
- Assess flexibility, strength, stability and coordination
- Video gait analysis
Program is tailored to athlete according to screen
Exercises are performed in a small group setting (fun and motivational) 2x/week Each session includes:
- Flexibility
- Running specific strength training
- Plyometrics
- Trunk Stability

Programs last 10 weeks and are offered throughout the year.