Sport That Moves You: Join an Ottobock Running Clinic
What Are Ottobock Running Clinics?
Ottobock Running Clinics are immersive, three-day events designed for high mobility users who want to explore or enhance their running abilities. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just starting your journey, these clinics offer the personalized guidance, technology, and community support to take your mobility to the next level.
Key Features
Bring your own blade or try Ottobock’s cutting-edge running products.
Work one-on-one with trained coaches and Certified Prosthetists and Orthotists (CPOs).
Receive customized advice and techniques to improve your running form.
Engage in a supportive, encouraging environment with like-minded peers.
Who Should Attend?
Ottobock Running Clinics are ideal for
High mobility users ready to run or improve their performance.
Individuals interested in trying a running blade for the first time.
Adaptive athletes seeking specialized coaching and tailored solutions.
What to expect
Day 1: Get to know coaches and other participants, product fittings, event overview
Day 2: Training sessions that take you from standing à walking à running
Day 3: Refine your running and participate in relays and an award ceremony
With a limited number of participants, you’ll receive personalized attention every step of the way.
A weekend dedicated to fun and movement
It all starts on Friday afternoon -- lower limb amputees interested in sports meet up to spend the weekend testing out sports prostheses or to improve their running technique on their own equipment. The feel for running will be there faster than you think, and it’s not uncommon to hear comments like “I don’t want to take off my sports prosthesis” or “I’ve missed running so much”.
Things kick off on Friday with a get-to-know-you session, followed by the fitting of our sports prostheses for those who require it. Training begins on Saturday under the guidance of Paralympic Champion Heinrich Popow, who will demonstrate exercises and give you helpful tips in wearing a sports prosthesis. We’ll end the day with a group dinner with a chance for everyone to hang out with one another.
On Sunday, we’ll finish off the clinic with some specialized training for long-distance running -- culminating in a fun competition at the end!
FAQ
Why Ottobock?
For over 100 years, Ottobock has been a leader in prosthetics and mobility solutions, committed to empowering movement for all. As a proud partner of the Paralympic Games and advocate of the "So Every Body Can Move" movement, we are dedicated to breaking barriers, supporting the adaptive sports community, and creating spaces where people of all abilities can discover the joy of movement. Full Circle Movement exemplifies this mission, supported by certified prosthetists, orthotists, physical therapists, and passionate volunteers.
Meet our Ottobock Coaches
Brian Frasure, CP
Aideen Curran, Prosthetist/Orthotist
Michelle Jamin, PT, DPT
Chris Doerger, CPT, DP
Mark Profeta, CPO
Registration Closed
We appreciate your interest in attending the Running Clinic Maryland 2024. At this time, we are no longer accepting applicants as registration is at capacity. Follow us on social media for updates on the event and news for upcoming events.