For more information regarding any of our community events, please contact Michael Sherman at 805-461-5514 or email him at
Annual Wine Country ½ Marathon and 5K Run with Kids ½ Mile Grape Stomp
Moving into its 15th year, North County Physical Therapy has been a proud sponsor of the largest running event in Northern San Luis Obispo County. Wine Country Runs is a non-profit organization and all proceeds from the event benefit local organizations and charities. Runners and walkers from all over the world show up at this event that has swelled to over 1100 participants. NCPT Executive Director, Mary Ann Burke, MSPT, GCS is a member of the event planning committee and the NCPT staff get involved, providing first aid services, t-shirt and goodie bag distribution, and event set up. www.winecountryruns.com
Annual Arthritis Foundation Central Coast Arthritis Walk
Moving into our 4th year of involvement with the Arthritis Foundation, North County Physical Therapy was instrumental in bringing this National Walking event to our community. Working with corporate sponsors such as Twin Cities Community Hospital, Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center, Orthopedic Specialty Associates, Central Coast Home Health, and many others, we help create awareness and raise funds for the prevention and treatment for the various types of arthritic conditions. NCPT Staff members Michael Sherman, MS, PTA, RCEP and Steve Hodgson, MPT are Co-Chairmen of the Walk and the entire staff donates their time to event day festivities and fund raising. www.afccwalk.org
Annual Hares N’ Hounds 5K Run
Going on its 13th year, this event benefits the Atascadero Greyhound Athletic Foundation and is certified through USA Track & Field. NCPT Sports Medicine Specialist Steve Hodgson, PT has donated countless hours to helping the Greyhounds and K-Man organizations raise funds to keep our community athletes competitive. www.gohounds.org
Paso Robles Harvest Marathon
2010 was the inaugural event. Sponsored by the Paso Robles Rotary Club, all proceeds from this event benefit youth programs and local charities. North County Physical Therapy Executive Director, Mary Ann Burke MS PT GCS is a committee member for the run. North County Physical Therapy employees help procure products for event day goodie bags. www.pasoroblesmarathon.com
North County Physical Therapy Exercise Group
Seeing a need for community based exercise programs, NCPT Physical Therapist, Valerie Assemi MPT donates her lunchtime break to a community exercise group that meets daily from 12-1 Monday through Friday at the Atascadero clinic. Community members are welcome to join the group.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Screening
Offered the first Tuesday of every month, ACL screenings are used to help identify athletes and exercise enthusiasts who are most likely to sustain ACL tears based on their anatomical alignment, muscular strength, and the way they cut or land from a jump. Atascadero Clinical Director, Steven Hodgson MPT addresses proper training techniques and exercises.
Golf Fitness Screening
Offered the first Tuesday of every month, Golf Fitness screenings are help golfers identify physical limitations that relate to poor swing mechanics, poor power production, and injuries. Titleist Performance Institute Certified Golf Fitness Instructor Michael Sherman MS PTA RCEP CGFI addresses proper training techniques and exercises.
