SARAH COURT, PT, DPT, E-RYT

Physical Therapist, movement mentor, yoga teacher trainer.

Yoga Injuries

Shoulder Labral Tears

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What you will learn:

  • Anatomy and kinesiology of the shoulder
  • What can cause a labral tear – what’s a SLAP, what’s a FOOSH
  • What does the research say for movement therapy
  • How to create effective movement strategies from hyper local to return to activity

Strength Training

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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

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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

Hip Impingement

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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

Shoulder Pain

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What you will learn:

  • What tissues are likely causes of shoulder impingement pain, and how does it occur
  • What the research says about shoulder pain (hint: it’s your scapula)
  • How to assess and plan effective movement exercises using eccentric movements, scapular stabilization, and massage
  • BONUS: A research based exercise protocol for shoulder impingement

Hip and Knee Replacements

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What you will learn:

  • Why people get joint replacements – causes, choices and requirements
  • What does the surgery look like
  • Healing and recovery timeline, and typical post-op symptoms/deficits
  • Research on the most effective exercise choices
  • How to plan your sessions around fundamental movements like walking, squatting, lunging, stairs, and jumping