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.
Target population:
- Course Instructor: Tim Rush
- Lab Technician:
- Semester: Four
Lab Sections:
- Section 1:
- Section 2:
- Section 3:
- Section 4:
Lab Schedule
| Course: PHRE 3043 - Functional Movement | Movement Pattern: Core | stabilization | Target: Transverse Abdominus | Synergist(s): Gluteals, Trapezius |
| Exercise |  | ||
| Regressions: | Progressions: | Bird Dog | Stability Ball Bird Dog | |
| Key Teaching Points | Expectation: [if 456 equals="Supervised Practice"]Supervised Practice [/if 456][if 456 not_equal="Supervised Practice"]Independent Learning[/if 456] | [579] | |
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| Description: | While Standing upright (with a sturdy chair, dowel or trainer for spotting purposes) extend one arm and the opposite leg to obtain the bird dog position. Engage the core and resist excessive low back extension. Keep head, neck and spine aligned. Return to original staring position and repeat with other arm and leg. | ||
| Common Error(s): | Sagging lower back | Not engaging core | ||
| Spotting: | Instability training | ||