PHRE 3045 – Sports Injuries

This course focuses on post injury prevention and reconditioning exercises for clients that have had or are at risk of having an athletic (sports) related injury. Functional anatomy, postural evaluation and muscle imbalances will be used to develop exercise strategies for common sports related injuries.

Course: PHRE 3044 - Special Populations	Movement Pattern: Pull | horizontal	Target: Latissimus Dorsi	Synergist(s): Biceps, Rhomboids, Transverse Abdominus
Exercise
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Key Teaching Points	Expectation: [if 456 equals="Supervised Practice"]Supervised Practice [/if 456][if 456 not_equal="Supervised Practice"]Independent Learning[/if 456]	[579]
Description:	Position wheelchair/chair at a distance a little farther away than client's full elbow extension while holding cable handles/v bar. Secure the wheelchair by locking brakes.  Have the client sit upright at the front of the wheel chair.  Remove arm rests +/- foot pedals if preferred.  Do not remove arm rests or foot pedals without a spotter if poor trunk or lower limb control. While engaging the core and maintaining upright spine and head posture/alignment have the client pull the load towards their abdomen.  Shoulder should be back.  Chest up. Return under control.  This should be done in a slow and controlled fashion.  Their inner core should remain engaged throughout the exercise while still remembering to breath.
Common Error(s):	Inappropriate momentum | Rounded shoulders
Spotting:	Cables

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