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 3044 - Special Populations	Movement Pattern: Pull | vertical	Target: Latissimus Dorsi	Synergist(s): Biceps
Exercise
Regressions:		Progressions:	Lat Pulldown | Inverted Row

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:	Position the wheelchair/chair at appropriate distance.  Secure wheelchair by locking brakes. Remove arm rests +/- foot pedals if preferred.  Do not remove arm rests and foot pedals without a spotter for clients will limited trunk and lower limb control. Carefully hand off lat bar to client. Grasp the handle with a pronated grip (double overhand).  Secure grip if grasping issues (e.g. active hands). Slightly lean back. Initiate the movement by depressing the shoulder blade and then flexing the elbow while extending the shoulder. Pull the handle towards your body until the elbows are in line with your torso and then slowly lower the handle back to the starting position under control.  Engage core throughout movement.
Common Error(s):	Inappropriate momentum | Forward Head Posture
Spotting:	Band/Tubing Anchoring

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