Newswise — With the Boston Marathon just around the corner, people are feeling inspired to lace up their sneakers again after a winter off. Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) in Boston has two health experts available for interview on several marathon-related topics such as recovering from injuries after the marathon and the importance of potassium for runners:
John Giurini, MD, Chief of Podiatric Surgery at BIDMC, can speak to:
- Shoes and back pain / finding the right shoes for your feet and back
- Foot injuries to be aware of during the marathon
- What constitutes as a serious foot injury
- Training for the marathon – maintaining foot health while training for a marathon
- Recovering from injuries after the marathon
Jeffrey William, MD, Internist at BIDMC and a runner himself, can speak to:
- Why potassium is important for runners and the signs of a potassium deficiency
- Kidney function, water intake, and electrolyte issues (potassium, sodium, etc.) as a result of the marathon/strenuous exercise
Please reach out to Lindsey Diaz-MacInnis at [email protected] if you are interested in setting up an interview.
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