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:
| Course: PHRE 3044 - Special Populations | Movement Pattern: Squat | Target: Quadriceps | Synergist(s): Gluteals, Transverse Abdominus |
| Exercise |  | ||
| Regressions: | Progressions: | Goblet Squat | Goblet Squat | |
| 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: | Place chair against the wall so it is secure. Sit upright with feet shoulder width apart, back under your knees, and flat on floor. Arms crossed in front. Lean forward so weight is over ball of the foot. Engage core, gluts and quadriceps. Lift upwards until spine and hips are fully erect. Breath. Re-engage core, gluts and quadriceps. Slowly lower under control. Regress - arms in front or arm rest aid or higher chair. Progress - arms crossed, lower chair. | ||
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| Spotting: | Consider self-spotting option | ||