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September 16, 2014

Free Post Marathon Injury Clinic Offered

After finishing a Community First Fox Cities Marathon event, some runners and walkers may have a few aches and pains they want checked out. ThedaCare Orthopedic Care is offering a free marathon injury assessment clinic from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wed., Sept. 24, to all participants in the full marathon, half marathon, relay marathon or 5k.

ThedaCare Orthopedic Care Staff Members will Provide Assessments

After finishing a Community First Fox Cities Marathon event, some runners and walkers may have a few aches and pains they want checked out. ThedaCare Orthopedic Care is offering a free marathon injury assessment clinic from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wed., Sept. 24, to all participants in the full marathon, half marathon, relay marathon or 5k.

The free walk-in clinic will be held at Orthopedic Care, 820 E. Grant St., on the Appleton Medical Center campus.

ThedaCare Orthopedic Care sports medicine team of licensed athletic trainers, physical therapists or sports medicine physicians will assess injuries and provide recommendations to help them recover and return to their regular activities. No appointments are necessary.

The Community First Fox Cities Marathon includes not only the 26.2-mile marathon, but also a half-marathon sponsored by ThedaCare Orthopedic Care, a relay marathon, a kids’ fun run and a 5-kilometer run/walk. 

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