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 3044 - Special Populations | Movement Pattern: Single-joint | isolation | Target: Gastrocnemius | Synergist(s): Peroneals, Soleus |
| Exercise |  | ||
| Regressions: | Progressions: | ||
| 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 lift yourself completely onto your toes by engaging your calf musculature. Although it is recommended to have a spotting option close by (e.g. counter or chair) try to resist holding on in order to challenge ankle stability and balance. Progress to one leg when able. | ||
| Common Error(s): | Inappropriate momentum | ||
| Spotting: | Instability training | ||