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Module 1: REHAB And Risk Assessment

We will get started with an overview of the REHAB model, how it works and why it is critical to your client assessments.

Topics covered:

Module

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Module 2: Causes Of Injury

In this module we explore the origins of injury in particular improper common training techniques, muscle imbalances and asymmetry.

Topics covered:

• Common training techniques and how they cause injury
• What are muscle imbalances and how do they impact the body
• Asymmetrical patterns
• How to identify high risk vulnerable clients and what you can do about it

Module

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Module 3: Muscle Imbalance 1

In this module we dive deep into the first of the 5 major muscle imbalances – the pec minor dominating lower trap.

Topics covered:

• How to self-assess this common imbalance
• 2 important exercises to reveal the imbalance
• How to loosen the offending imbalance
• How to activate the corrective muscle groups
• The ‘why’ and the ‘how’ of risk assessment

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Module 4: Muscle Imbalance 2

We zoom in on the activity of the should muscle groups in this module. If you have ever had pain in your shoulder during pressing then assessing this important muscle imbalance is the key.

Topics covered:

• Anatomy of the external rotators and scapularis
• Myofacial rolling for release of the posterior cuff
• How to release the external rotators
• 4 exercises to strengthen and remediate

Module

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Module 5: Muscle Imbalance 3

We explore one of the most stubborn of all muscle imbalances. But with these skills and patience you will confidently restore movement to your client.

Topics covered:

• Applied anatomy of the TFL and the gluteus medius
• Release techniques for restoring movement
• Exercises to correct imbalances
• Hip flexor release techniques for TFL

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Module 6: Muscle Imbalance 4

In this module we cover the lower body as we learn to assess, remediate and prevent further injury and pain in the vastus lateralis & ITB dominating the vastus medialis.

Topics covered:

• Functional anatomy of the quadriceps
• Visual assessment and observation techniques
• Using the Posture Pro to release the lateral quad
• Drills, progressions and exercises to strengthen and remediate

Module

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Module 7: Muscle Imbalance 5

This is our last muscle imbalance and possible the least understood which is surprising because it affects 80% of your clients. Ulrik talks about how fixing this issue can not only reduce low back pain, but improve performance of exercises like squats and deadlifts.

Topics covered:

• Applied anatomy of the posterior chain and the lumbar multifidus
• Assessment of posterior chain
• Release techniques and how to apply them
• Strengthening exercises to prevent further injury
• Additional info – Rehab Trainer presenter Adam Floyd & talks about the potential risks involved with the commonly prescribed exercise the Straight Leg Deadlift.

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Module 8: Functional Movement And Lifestyle

Now comes the important part – integrating your newfound knowledge & skills into training. This module presents important information on how to blend your knowledge of REHAB and the muscular imbalances into functional, effective exercise programs.

Topics covered:

• 4 important exercises every trainer should be employing
• Making warm up and cool downs count by improving functional movement
• Giving your clients homework to reinforcement movement
• Discuss your results in the forum