UNC Therapy Services presents the inaugural UNC Running Symposium to be held on Friday, May 19, 2023. Running medicine healthcare professionals are invited to the Research Triangle in NC to participate in a day long program specifically designed for practitioners who have an interest in work with and treating running athletes. The day of learning will include presentations on diagnosis, treatment, research, education and prevention of athletic injuries presented by experts from many different areas including Physical Therapy, Orthopaedic Medicine, Pelvic Health, Nutrition, Psychology, Training, and Technology in footwear. The format will be a series of lectures with ample time for Q&A and break times for networking with the presenters and colleagues as well an opportunity to visit our vendors exhibiting their latest trends in footwear, apparel, and running technology.

List of Speakers and Topics (*subject to change):



Catherine Duncan PT, DPT, SCS, ATC - Strength Training for Runners

Evan Adler PT, DPT, OCS - Clinical Running Gait Analysis

Sarah Roney PT, DPT, WCS - Pelvic Health in Runners

Katie Kennedy PT, DPT, PRPC, CSCS, NCPT - Pelvic Health in Runners

Maria La Via, MD - Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)

Joshua Berkowitz, MD, FACP, FAAP, CAQSM - Non-Op Orthopedic Approach to Treating Runners

Dylan Sorensen - Head Coach of UNC Women's Cross-Country - Training for Higher Level Runners

Experts from Bull City Running Company - Technology in Running Shoe Trends

Panel Discussion featuring - Drs. Greg Summerville, MD & Justin Lee, MD, CAQSM & more



Lunch will be provided and a there will be Fun Run/Walk held at the completion of the day.

Certified CEUs will be provided for PT and ATC. Anticipated 7.5 credit hours.

Registrant Cost:

·         Medical Professional - $150

·         UNC Employee - $125

·         Student - $100

(Plus $5 session fee)


Target Audience

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

Any specific questions regarding this event please contact Brian.Trabulsi@unchealth.unc.edu