Fort Myers Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. James Bynum, Sponsors Galloway Captiva Tri

FORT MYERS, Fla. - Aug. 28, 2014 - PRLog -- James Bynum, MD, a Fort Myers Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon at Joint Implant Centers of FL, is a sponsor for the 4th Annual Galloway Captiva Tri.  The triathlon event will be held September 14, 2014, on the grounds of South Seas Resort in Captiva, FL.   Last year’s triathlon was a sold-out event, attracting 900 athletes and 30 teams.

“We are excited to be a part of this event, and to support the many local athletes who are taking on the challenge of completing a triathlon,” said Dr. James Bynum, Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon.  “I work with all levels of athletes, from high school, college, and professional, to those who simply enjoy recreational sports.  We hope that our sponsorship will lend to the success of this event, while continuing to support and encourage all of these athletes.”

Captiva Tri participants will kick off with a 1/4-mile swim in the Gulf of Mexico, just offshore from the northern end of the resort. Following that, athletes will then bike 10 miles along the paved island roads of Captiva, followed by a 3.1 mile run along the Gulf, Redfish Pass, and the South Seas golf course, on a combination hard-sand and paver course.

Prior to the main triathlon event, a Kids Triathlon will also be held on September 13^th. The kid’s event will include the following age groups and courses:

Ages 6-8: 100 yard swim, 1.5 mile bike, 0.5 mile run
Ages 9-10: 100 yard swim, 1.5 mile bike, 0.5 mile run
Ages 11-13: 200 yard swim, 3 mile bike, 1 mile run

For more information about the 4th Annual Galloway Captiva Tri, visit www.captivatri.org.  For information about Dr. James Bynum’s Orthopedic Sports Medicine services, visit DrJamesBynum.com (http://drjamesbynum.com/home/) or call (239) 337-2003.

About James A Bynum, MD:

James A. Bynum, MD is a Board-Certified Orthopedic surgeon, specializing Sports Medicine. He is part of the Joint Implant Surgeons of Florida team, located at 7331 College Parkway in Fort Myers, FL.

Dr. Bynum has a passion for helping his patients “get back in the game,” and return to enjoying the sports and lifestyle they love without pain.  His practice prides itself on treating each patient as an individual with his or her own needs and goals.

Dr. Bynum is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery with additional certification in orthopedic sports medicine. He has practiced orthopedics in Fort Myers since 2009.   Dr. Bynum is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and the Florida Orthopedic Society. He has published numerous scientific papers in renowned orthopedic journals, reviewed articles for publication in the Journal of Arthroscopy, authored book chapters on arthroscopic techniques, and has lectured both students and physicians on various sports medicine and arthroscopy topics. He currently provides orthopedic coverage for multiple local high school football teams and has provided coverage for professional baseball teams, including the Boston Red Sox.  Dr. Bynum sits on the Lee Memorial Health System Medical Executive Committee and has provided orthopedic trauma coverage to all Lee county emergency rooms since 2009.

For more information about Dr. James Bynum, visit DrJamesBynum.com (http://drjamesbynum.com/home/) or call (239) 337-2003.  Serving all of Southwest Florida, including Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, Fort Myers, and Cape Coral.