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:
Lab Schedule
| Course: PHRE 3043 - Functional Movement | Movement Pattern: Core | extension, Core | rotation, Core | stabilization | Target: Transverse Abdominus | Synergist(s): Gluteals, Rectus Abdominus, Rhomboids, Trapezius |
| Exercise |  | ||
| Regressions: | Bird Dog | Progressions: | |
| 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: | Same position as the bird dog plus the added balance necessary to remain stable on the stability ball. Maintain good spine posture, especially of the head and neck, allowing the opposing arm and leg to elevate to maximum range without losing neutral posture or over arching lower back. During the entire movement keep the core engaged. Spotters stay close and at client level. | ||
| Common Error(s): | Forward Head Posture | Sagging lower back | Not engaging core | ||
| Spotting: | Instability training | ||