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Running and Endurance Sports Injury Clinic

From nagging soreness to acute injuries. For the elite athlete to the recreational runner-We can help!

Almost 75 percent of all runners are injured each year. Most running and endurance sports injuries are caused by overuse and training errors. Successful treatment of these injuries and return to participation depends on correct diagnosis and treatment.

Back On Your Feet Again

The team at The Running and Endurance Sports Injury Clinic knows athletes.Regardless of the severity of the injury, we understand the importance of returning to and maintaining your regular training regimen. By identifying the source of the problem, we can help you get up and going again!

About the Running and Endurance Sports Injury Clinic

The Running and Endurance Sports Injury Clinic is a program of the Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Associates. We specialize in the evaluation and treatment of injuries related to running and endurance sports such as triathlon, swimming, Nordic Skiing and cycling.

We provide special expertise and cutting-edge techniques in clinical evaluation, diagnosis and rehabilitation to get you back on the road. Whether you are an experienced or novice athlete with an acute or chronic injury, The Running and Endurance Sports Injury Clinic has the tools to put you on the road to recovery.

Injuries Treated

• Achilles tendonitis
• Back and neck pain
• Foot and heel pain
• Hip pain
• Iliotibial band syndrome
• Knee pain
• Plantar fasciitis
• Shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome)
• Shoulder injuries

Services Offered

• Extensive history and physical examination.
• Biomechanical evaluation to detect musculoskeletal asymmetries
• Individualized exercise prescription to address biomechanical abnormalities
• Footwear analysis and running shoe prescription

Referral and Consultation Services

The Running and Endurance Sports Injury Clinic is part of SYNERGY FOR SPORTS. A unique consortium of professionals dedicated to providing state-of-the-sport equipment, training, coaching, medical, psychological and nutritional support for runners and endurance athletes at all levels. We provide:

• Physical therapy
• Nutritional analysis
• Sport-specific Training and coaching
• Metabolic testing
• Running and triathlon gear Sport specific bicycle fitting

About Our Physician

Marie-Christine Leisz, DO is board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with advanced training in the diagnosis and management of running and endurance sports injuries.

Insurance Coverage

Reimbursement by insurance companies varies by service. Please call 612-863-4862 for more information.

Contact Information

For more information on the Running and Endurance Sports Injury Clinic, call Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Associates at 651-241-8295.

Location

St. Paul

280 N. Smith Ave., Suite 220

St. Paul, MN 55102

651-241-8295

Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute
800 E. 28th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55407
612-863-4200 or toll free 866-880-3550
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