Post-Rehabilitation: Upper Body - Virtual Classroom

Description

This 2-day theoretical/practical workshop will provide personal trainers with an extensive and in-depth approach to assessing, managing and assisting their client in their return to athletics and activities of daily living. It was designed to complement your skills with other sports medicine specialists in providing your client with the tools to optimize their recovery.

Topics Covered

  • functional anatomy and landmarks with practical hands-on palpation techniques.
  • the mechanism of injury, assessment techniques, strength training exercise prescription for clients.
  • the normal and abnormal function of the joints.
  • the implication of postural dysfunctions and how they are detrimental to the functioning of normal joint mechanics.
  • the corrective exercises which can be applied to restore normal mechanics.
  • the utilization of facilitated stretching techniques to aid in restoring normal joint range of motion.
  • how to explore different techniques and approaches to implementing a home program.
  • the optimal strength training techniques that can be utilized by the client and trainer based on available tools
  • the cervical spine, thoracic spine, shoulder joint, elbow joint and wrist.

Common Conditions Discussed

  • Scoliosis, Kyphosis and Lordosis
  • Facet Joint Impingement
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Degenerative Joint Disease
  • Postural Dysfunction Syndrome
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
  • Separated Shoulder
  • Subluxating and Dislocating Shoulder
  • Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
  • Long Head of Biceps Tendinopathy
  • Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
  • Winging Scapula Syndrome
  • Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis elbow)
  • Medial Epicondylitis (Golfers elbow)
  • Olecranon Bursitis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Fractured Scaphoid

Recommended Prerequisites:

  • Functional Anatomy or equivalent course or workshop
  • Or a strong understanding of anatomy, muscle actions and joint movements

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Requirements

  • Notebooks, pen, pencil, paper, etc…
  • Tablet/Laptop or Desktop (with webcam)
  • Broadband Internet connection
  • Zoom Client app for the preferred device

Registration