Functional Exercise Training

Therapists are increasingly being challenged to do more rehab in less time.  To succeed in this changing environment, evaluation must be more definitive and treatment interventions must be customized to meet the demands of the patient; to be functional for every patient.  This course will provide therapists with the tools to do just that.  Through demonstration and hands-on labs, functional assessments will be reviewd, functional training will be defined and discussed and a wide variety of exercise modalities will be on-site for student practice.  The review of theories such as the role of gravity, ground reactions, momentum and biomechanics as they relate to human movement will greatly enhance your ability to apply exercises which produce the most effective outcomes to improve posture, movement efficiency and overall muscular performance. 

INSTRUCTORS AND EDUCATIONAL COMMITTEE

Chris Kolba, M.H.S., P.T.
Jean Momorella, M.S., P.T.
Jodie C. Seligson, M.S., O.T.R.
Mark Stockman, M.S., P.T.
Lisa Godt, M.S., P.T.
Andrea Cheney, M.H.S., P.T.
Alyssa Rutchik Padial, M.S., P.T.
Michelle Green, M.S., P.T.
WIlliam M. Klotz, M.S., P.T.
LaVerne Pyle, M.P.T.
Lyle McClune, M.P.T.
Maureen Price, P.T., A.T., C.
Keri Edwards, O.T.
Tonya Breitenbach, O.T.A.
Kent Pierce, A.T., C.
Michelle Green, M.S., P.T.
Craig Bittenbender, P.T., D.P.T.
Vickie D. Gines, D.P.T.
Connie Nehls, P.T., A.T., C.
Kristina Martin, P.T., Certified Pilates Instructor
Pearlas Sanborn, M.P.T., M.B.A., Certified Pilates Instructor
Nicola S. Weiner, M.S., P.T., L.M.T., Certified Pilates Instructor

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of the course, the attendees will be able to:

• Define function for use in resistance training
• Discuss and demonstrate various exercise modalities for functional training both basic and advanced
• Implement fitness and rehabilitation applications of various exercise techniques
• Understand the role of gravity, ground reaction and momentum as they relate to exercise application
• Discuss functional relationships of the human body
• Discuss 4 Pillars of Human Movement and integration into exercise and rehabilitation plans
• Discuss and demonstrate assessment techniques as they relate to movement based exercise
• Encourage participants to expand their current approach and understanding of resistance training

HOMESTUDY

By enrolling in this course, you will receive a complimentary copy of "Athletic Development" by Vern Gambetta. this textbook will be sent to you 3 weeks before the day of the course. The homestudy consists of reviewing specified chapters and will take approximately 6 hours. Note: While the course is not specifically designed from the book, the review will orient and prepare you for the course material presented.

Total time required: 7 hours on-site / 6 hours homestudy

Massage Therapists: The IWA is an NCBTMB approved provider (provider #301388-00) and this course meets the NCBTMB criteria for 12 Continuing Education Hours. Please note that the IWA course content can only be used as self care by massage therapists and that teaching specific exercises to your client is beyond the scope of practice per the NCBTMB Standards of Practice.