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.

Target population:

  • Course Instructor: Tim Rush
  • Lab Technician:
  • Semester: Four

Lab Sections:

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Course: PHRE 3045 - Sports InjuriesMovement Pattern: Core | stabilizationTarget: Transverse AbdominusSynergist(s): Pec Minor, Rhomboids, Serratus, Trapezius
Exercise
Regressions:PlankProgressions:

Key Teaching PointsExpectation: [if 456 equals="Supervised Practice"]Supervised Practice [/if 456][if 456 not_equal="Supervised Practice"]Independent Learning[/if 456][579]
Description:
  1. Establish the correct starting position for a plank.  Use the dowel as necessary to help establish this position.
  2. While using intrinsic core musculature to maintain a good planking position descend to the floor by allowing the scapulae to adduct/retract.
  3. Do not lose the plank position.
  4. Ascend away from the floor by using the muscles that abduct/protract the scapulae.
  5. This movement should be slow and controlled.
Common Error(s): Sagging lower back | Not engaging core
Spotting:
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