Don’t feel isolated or alone when sidelined by injury! This welcoming community is available to help get runners through the mental anguish and physical challenges of injury. Connect with each other and hear from the experts at the Connecticut Sports Medicine Institute to guide best practices for injury prevention and recovery strategies.
JOIN OUR COMMUNITY
Stay connected through the Facebook group, just search out “HMF League of Injured Runners” and request to join. The closed Facebook group allows members to share experiences and encourage each other, but only members of the Facebook group will see group communication (personal user privacy and security settings apply).
EXPERTS
The Connecticut Sports Medicine Institute (CSMI) at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford is home to specialized physicians and surgeons that understand the needs of athletes and active patients. Meet some of the team that will provide tips and recommendations*
Lead Physicians
Jeffrey R. Brown, M.D. – Director of Primary Care Sports Medicine at CSMI specializing in the medical management of sports injuries and illnesses affecting activity. Dr. Brown is a casual runner and serves as consulting or team physician for numerous sports teams including Central Connecticut State University, the University of Hartford, and the Hartford Athletic professional soccer team.
Amanda Fantry, M.D. – Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in foot and ankle surgeries.
Participating Experts
- Allen Berkowitz, M.D. – Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery
- Scott Bissell, M.D. – Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine
- Alex Dukas, M.D. – Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine
- Jay Kimmel, M.D. – Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine
- Christian Merrill, M.D. – Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine
- Aris Yannopoulos, M. D. – Orthopedic & Spine Surgery & Sports Medicine
*NOTE: Medical Advice Disclaimer
POST-RACE RECOVERY Q&A
Missed the live Q&A with Connecticut Sports Medicine Institute physician team? Get the full recap on marathon recovery HERE
EVENTS
Whether it’s volunteering as a group on the course at races, attending workshops and clinics or coming together for special events, there will be various places to connect. Look for the League Of Injured Runners tent to join the group or ask the experts.
TIPS
Visit our YouTube channel for a variety of videos, tips and demos.