Exercise Therapy for Lower Limb Conditions
$200 + HST
Description:
This is a one day course consisting of lecture and practical application of exercises that are highly beneficial for the rehabilitation of common musculoskeletal lower limb injuries/conditions. This course is ideal for Manual Therapists, expanding on the concepts of active rehabilitation vs. traditional passive therapy. Personal Trainers can learn how to adapt personal training programs to include remedial exercises to aid their clients in the rehabilitative process while maintaining the goals of their personalized fitness programs. Kinesiologists, whether working in fitness or injury rehabilitation will also find the information in this course to be highly useful.
This course will also discuss recognition for potential injuries and the use of exercise and patient education as a preventative means.
Duration:
8 hours
Delivery Model:
In Class (1 days)
Modules:
Module 1: The Active Rehabilitation of Common Lower Limb Conditions / Injuries
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Rehabilitative concepts in the various stages of healing – acute, early sub-acute, late-sub acute, chronic
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Use of ROM and various stretching modalities (cyclic, static, dynamic, PNF)
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Discuss the concepts of muscular strength, muscular power, and muscular endurance
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Therapeutic exercises isolating various muscles
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Therapeutic exercises of muscle groups to enhance motor skills and functional movements of activities of daily living
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Program design and implementation for the following conditions / injuries:
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Hip and knee replacement surgery
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Hip and patellar dislocation
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Piriformis syndrome
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Fractures
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Meniscal injuries
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Sprains
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Strains
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Tendonitis
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Bursitis
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Contractures
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Joint capsule injuries
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Patellofemoral syndrome
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ITB injuries
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Compartment syndrome
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Plantar fasciitis
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Pes planus
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Visit the Course Calendar page for information on course dates and location
Read what past participants had to say about our Rehabilitative Movement Therapy courses...
This course is very informative. I learned lots of new exercises and was reminded of many too.
Morgan Donaldson, DOMP
Toronto, Ont.
Teacher is very organized, knowledgeable, and interactive. I highly recommend ConEd Institute.
Shuai Wang Zappitelli, DOMP
St. Catherines, Ont.
Excellent course. Absolutely useful in practice!
David Slabotsky, RMT
Burnt River, Ont.
Extremely thorough and practical course that will enable therapist's to immediately provide better treatment outcomes.
J.C., RMT
Toronto, Ont.
This course was very informative! Mark is incredibly knowledgeable and his teaching methods are exceptional. Very interactive and hands-on.
A.D., RMT
Toronto, Ont.
Great refresher on shoulder anatomy and exercise therapy! Mark is well organized, knowledgeable and professional. Money well spent! Highly recommended!
Raymond, RMT
Toronto, Ont.
Thanks. Good course! Helped me relearn a lot of info I had forgotten.
Anonymous, RMT
Great review course for shoulder complex anatomy and function. Good practical component and instructor.
Anonymous, RMT
Toronto, Ont.
Great mix of theory and hands on application. It was a great review.
M.K., Kinesiologist
Stoney Creek, Ont.
A very good course. Presentation very good.
Alex Dubkov, RMT
Scarborough, Ont.
Very informative.
T.Y., RMT
Mississauga, Ont.
Worth the time and money.
R.T., RMT
Toronto, Ont.
Enjoyable Exercise course. A lot of information. Thanks Mark!
N.K., RMT
Toronto, Ont.
This course was great! Great review, very intense. Mark was very knowledgeable and explained concepts very easily so we could understand.
Maureen Pirie, RMT
Whitby, Ont.
Excellent course. Presenter was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable.
Vivien Blaj, RMT
Loretto, Ont.
I recommend RMTs to take this course. I learned a lot to help my clinical practice.
Xinsheng Liu, RMT
Markham, Ont.
Excellent presentation. Knowledgeable, professional.
B.A., RMT
Richmond Hill, Ont.