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 3043 - Functional Movement	Movement Pattern: Press | horizontal	Target: Pec Major	Synergist(s): Deltoids (Anterior), Triceps
Exercise
Regressions:	Incline Push Up	Progressions:	Bench Press

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:	Assume a prone position (lying face down) on the floor with the legs fully extended and the toes pointed down to the floor. Place the hands on the floor, palms down, ~ 2 to 3 inches wider than shoulder-width apart with the elbows pointed outward. Keeping the core engaged (torso should remain in a straight line) push against the floor with the hands to fully extend the elbows. After completing the push-up phase, lower the body by allowing the elbows to flex to a 90° angle (or a position where the chest is hovering 1-2" above the ground).
Common Error(s):	Not engaging core | Forward Head Posture | Sagging lower back
Spotting:

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