I am pleased to announce that Smart Sport International is officially a member of the International network of Certified McKenzie Clinics. What does this mean? To put it in perspective, SSI is now one of 67 clinics in the world that are a part of this network. Along with this, there are approximately 300 practitioners worldwide that attained the highest level of training in the McKenzie Method.

 

This method of musculoskeletal assessment and treatment is applicable to not only back and neck pain - the same principles are utilized for all the other joints as well!

 

Call us to find out more about the McKenzie Method and how it can help assist you in your injury recovery.

There's no better way to start off a new week than with a celebration!

 

Today marks the 5 year anniversary of the opening of the first Smart Sport International office in Austin, Texas. Throughout this time, the focus has been on physical therapy, endurance sports coaching, and education.

 

On the physical therapy side, we have continued to provide the McKenzie Method as a primary approach to care. This stems from my being one of the 300 or so practitioners worldwide who have attained the highest level of training in the McKenzie Method, and one of but a handful in the world that focus specifically on the problems of the active population.

 

From a coaching perspective, Smart Sport International has guided many runners, triathletes, and endurance athletes to achieve their sport goals. From the first time runner to the experienced Ironman triathlete, our clients have participated in events all over the world at all levels, from Austin to Kona and all points in between.

 

And educationally, Smart Sport International continues to present seminars and educational programs focusing on injury recovery, injury prevention, strength training, and many other topics. These have helped to build the overall level of knowledge of the sports and health care community. The Smart Sport website serves as a basis for it's educational goals, and since April 2007 has had over 10,000 visitors and over 50,000 pages viewed!

 

In 2008, the book "RunSmart: A Comprehensive Approach to Injury-Free Running" was released to solid reviews throughout the U.S. and Canada.

 

With all of these things in mind, I would like to thank all those that have been involved in our success - the athletes, clients, patients, and readers that have supported the Smart Sport International mission. I am looking forward to the next 5 years!

Now is the time to get out and vote! Competitor Texas magazine is holding their annual "Best Of" reader's survey. Show your support for Smart Sport and Allan by voting today! The results will be announced in the January issue, available on newstands around Austin.

 

The survey can be found here .

It's been an action-packed past couple of weeks for Team SSI. At the Austin Triathlon Olympic distance event, Noel Adorno placed first in her age group with a 2:41:04. At the Prairie Man half Ironman event, Greg Hogan claimed fourth in his age group with a 5:15:00. Congratulations to both for their great performances!

The season's not over yet though - with many racing here in Austin at the Longhorn 70.3 half Ironman on October 5. Good luck to Greg Hogan, Katherine Malm, Christine Jones, Hugh Ayles, Robin Warnken, and Teresa Carney. Race Smart!

SSI congratulates Dorian and Freddy Ramirez and welcomes them to the Ironman family. The couple took part in Ironman Louisville on 8/31/08.