I wanted to pass along this bit of information and assist one of my athletes in his fund-raising efforts. Jim Roeder is preparing for the Florida 70.3 triathlon in May and is trying to raise funds for Operation Rebound. Here is the information he passed on to me -
"Perhaps you are familiar with the spokesman, Captain David Rozelle. All proceeds raised go towards post-rehabilitative support to American soldiers and veterans that have suffered a permanent disability - such as an amputation - in either Iraq or Afghanistan. I have provided a link to my site below which gives additional details. Any help at all is greatly appreciated."
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"Running Injuries: Etiology And Recovery- Based Treatment" (co-author Bridget Clark, PT) appears in the third edition and fourth editions of "Clinical Orthopaedic Rehabilitation: A Team Approach" by Charles Giangarra, MD and Robert C. Manske, PT.