- What is stenosis and how does it show up in the cervical spine
- Impact of cervical stenosis on CNS and PNS
- Research on cervical stenosis movement interventions
- Movement interventions: what and when (and when not -potential red flags)
Seniors
Strength Training
What you will learn:
- Anatomy of strength – what changes occur at the nerve, muscle, tendon and fascia levels
- What is considered strength training (and what isn’t)
- Training parameters to keep exercise in the strength category
- How to progress training safely to avoid injury
Scoliosis
What you will learn:
The anatomy of scoliosis: types, angles, and development
Typical medical interventions, and what social issues come up with bracing and surgery for kids and teens
What does the research say about exercise and scoliosis? Is there any single successful program?
How to create effective movement strategies for an individual’s needs
Menopause
What you will learn:
- Menopause definition, onset, and physiological changes and symptoms
- Medical interventions to manage symptoms
- Hormone therapy myths debunked
- Current research on bone density, sarcopenia, fracture and fall risks
- Movement and exercise examples for bone density and muscle strengthening
Gait Mechanics – 2 Part Mini Workshop
What you will learn:
- Range of motion and strength requirements for gait at the toes, ankle, knee, hip and trunk
- Potential causes of gait “faults” (not related to a medical condition)
- Exercises to promote efficient and pain free movement when walking
- Observation checklist for watching your client’s gait mechanics – what should you be on the lookout for
- This class includes 2 powerpoint presentations and 2 PDFs (for the price of one!)
Hip Impingement
What you will learn:
- Why do people get pain in the front of their hip – FAI and other causes
- Is surgery the right way forward for everyone with anterior hip pain
- What does the research say about anterior hip pain
- How to plan your sessions and work safely with clients who have anterior hip pain including mobilizations, stretches, and strengthening exercises
