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: FHP - Knowledge	Movement Pattern: Press | horizontal	Target: Pec Major	Synergist(s): Deltoids (Anterior), Triceps
Exercise
Regressions:		Progressions:	Push Up

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 tall kneeling position with your hands on a bench, toes tucked, and knees under hips. Extend one leg at a time and assume a pushup position with the legs straight, elbows extended, and head in a neutral position looking at the floor. Slowly descend to the floor by retracting the shoulder blades and unlocking the elbows. Descend until your chest touches the bench. Push back to the starting point by extending the elbows and driving your palms into the floor. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Error(s):	Not engaging core | Rounded lower back | Rounded shoulders
Spotting:

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