Why do running injuries occur? WWU professor to discuss Feb. 10

Jun San Juan, assistant professor of Kinesiology at Western Washington University, will give a talk titled “Born to Run? Biomechanical Factors of Running Injuries” from 7 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 10 in the Bellingham City Council Chambers, 210 Lottie St., in Bellingham.

The free, public talk is an installment of the WWU College of Humanities and Social Sciences Dean’s Lecture Series and is co-sponsored by the City of Bellingham.

Running is becoming an increasingly popular activity with participation noted at all age levels. The increase in both participation and increased frequency of training can lead to significantly increased exposure to running-related injuries, most notably in the lower extremities. In his presentation, Jun San Juan will discuss multiple factors that can contribute to running-related injuries.

Jun, who has a doctorate in Biomechanics from the University of Oregon, is a certified athletic trainer through the National Athletic Trainers’ Association. His research interest is in injury prevention and rehabilitation. His goal is to bridge the gap between researchers and clinicians.

Audience questions for the Feb. 10 talk will be welcomed. The lecture will be recorded and shown on Bellingham TV Channel 10.

For more information on this lecture, please contact Kirsten Anderson, WWU College of Humanities & Social Sciences, (360) 650-3763, or Kirsten.Anderson@wwu.edu.