Put Some Muscle Into TherEx
20 Contact HoursSeminar Description:
This seminar provides therapists with up-to-date information on the often-underutilized intervention of strength training. Through lecture, demonstration and case applications, participants will gain a clear understanding of the basis of strengthening, design and progression of training programs, and special considerations for strength training in the older population. Interactive sessions offer the opportunity to learn and practice specific evaluation techniques for immediate implementation in the practice setting. Forums on specific strengthening exercises allow therapists to share and take home practical exercises for training the upper extremity, lower extremity and trunk with a range of resistive exercise equipment. An analysis of the precautions, contraindications, and program components for patients with a variety of rehabilitation and medical diagnoses provides a literature-based overview of approaches to strength training for these populations. Participants will expand their knowledge to design, implement, evaluate, and modify effective strengthening programs confidently for the older population.
Course Objectives
- Identify common myths about geriatric resistance training
- List at least ve bene ts of resistance exercise for the older population
- Describe correct terminology for muscle physiology and the age-relatedchanges impacting muscle function
- Be familiar with muscle assessment via the use of manual muscle testing,one repetition maximum, functional tests, and other objective measures
- Design, implement, evaluate, and modify effective resistance exerciseprograms to increase strength, power and muscle endurance con dentlyfor the older population
- Determine when and how to advance resistance exercise programs
- Share creative resistance exercises for the upper extremity, lowerextremity, and trunk
- Adapt evidence-based Ther Ex programs that utilize resistance training for patients with a variety of diagnoses and functional limitations
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Note: We cannot take online registrations beginning on the Monday of the week of the seminar. Instead, please call our office at (877) 794-7328 to register so we can ensure there will be a handout at the course for you.
CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY:
Cancellations must be received in writing at least two weeks prior to the seminar date for tuition refund less a $75 administration fee. NO refunds will be made after this date.