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 3045 - Sports Injuries	Movement Pattern: Squat	Target: Quadriceps	Synergist(s): Gluteals, Hip Abductors
Exercise
Regressions:	Sit-to-Stand Squat	Progressions:	Front 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]
Description:	Create a closed loop band (i.e. place a knot in the band) at a length that is snug when the client's knees are close together. This closed loop band can be created first and then have the client carefully step into the loop and move it into position around the knees OR have the client sit down on a chair/bench and tie the knot while the band is in place. The band should be placed just above the knee.  Special caution should be taken so that the band does not ride up or down and/or rub harshly on the ski.  Therabend works the best to avoid this. Assume a normal foot (approx. or slightly wider than shoulder width) squatting position, however, first engage hip abductors with a special focus on glut activation to abduct the hips so that the knees are aligned with the feet.  This will require an isometric contraction to hold the knees in proper alignment. While holding hip abduction complete a squat using proper form.
Common Error(s):	Valgus knees
Spotting:	Spotting Squats

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