D. Casey Kerrigan, M.D., M.S.

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D. Casey Kerrigan, M.D., M.S. Faculty Rank: Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Primary Department: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Virginia

Other Appointments: Professor of Sports Medicine

M.D. Degree: Harvard Medical School, 1987

Residency: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation,University of California at Los Angeles, Multi-Campus Program

Certifications: 1988 National Board of Medical Examiners Diplomat, 1992 American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Diplomat

Clinical Interests: General Rehabilitation

Research Interests: Mechanics and physiology of walking and running

Email Address: PhysicalMed&Rehab@hscmail.mcc.virginia.edu


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Principles of Injury Rehabilitation

The majority of running injuries are related to overuse. We do too much, too fast, too soon. Most injuries occur during a transition period-a period where our training is undergoing some type of change. Common examples include increasing mileage too quickly, changing intensity of training, such as moving from a base/distance phase to a strength or speed phase, changing the surface one trains on, or even changing the type of running shoes. Rarely do I see injuries in folks who train very consistently, unless they are in the middle of a transition phase. The transition, rather than the absolute amount of training, seems to be liked closely to injury.

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