Course Description:
Are you prepared and confident to train a client with a previous injury or one that just completed physical therapy? Do you have the skills to train post rehabilitative clients? This course will teach you about common orthopedic injuries and movement dysfunctions of the ankle, knee, hip, shoulder and spine. You will learn about common medical treatment, physical therapy intervention, and stages of rehabilitation. Understand the principles of post rehabilitation training for common neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary and special population conditions
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Education Level: Intermediate Prerequisites: Fitness certification or degree recommended
Successful completion of the quiz is necessary to receive Continuing Education Credit.
Approved for:
3.0
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
3.0
National Strength Professionals Association (NSPA)
3.0
YMCA
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Course Objectives: After completing this course you will be able to:
Identify and explain common orthopedic, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary/vascular and special population dysfunctions for the upper and lower body.
Review the pathology/movement dysfunction, mechanism of injury, common symptoms, medical management, common physical therapy treatment, and post therapy training with recommendations based on evidenced based research and practical application.
Identify common orthopedic movement dysfunctions, exercises that are contraindicated, and exercises that are safe for the condition identified.
Design sample beginner and advanced programs for common orthopedic, neuromuscular and movement dysfunctions.
