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Robert P. Wilder, M.D.

Robert P. Wilder, M.D.Faculty Rank: Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Primary Department: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Other Appointments: Sports Rehabilitation Director, Division of Spine and Sports Care
M.D. Degree: University of Virginia, 1988

Internship: Transitional Medicine, Riverside Hospital-Virginia

Residency: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Baylor College of Medicine

Fellowship: Primary Care Sports Medicine, The Nirschl Orthopaedic and Sportsmedicine Clinic

Certifications: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1993

Clinical Interests: Sportsmedicine, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Spine and Musculoskeletal Injury, The Runner's Clinic at UVa

Research Interests: Physiologic and Training Effects of Deep Water Running for Athletes

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

Testimonials

I felt great on the bike and was able to really focus on the correct back position and heel-down pedal stroke throughout which really helped my power and pedaling efficiency throughout the ride. Needless-to-say a big confidence boost for Master Nats in 3 weeks. Thanks again, Rob

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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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