This course is designed to help the clinician develop patient-specific functional stability programs.  Studies have shown that stability training reduces the risk of injury in people of varying activity levels.  Research findings are presented to support the different exercise approaches such as proprioception training, balance and stability regimens and plyometrics. 

A progression is provided from simple weight shifting exercises to moderate level balance exercises that are appropriate for most ambulatory people.  Balance exercises are progressed from firm to mobile surfaces and double leg stance to single leg stance.  The athletic progression includes plyometric training, agility exercises and response training.  A rationale for each exercise and progression allows the clinician to make educated choices on the best exercises for specific patients.  In order to best assist the clinician, photographs and exercise descriptions are provided for use in the clinic.  In addition, a guide is provided regarding functional demands and appropriate training for various sports and hobbies.

THERAPISTS GIVE EXCELLENT REVIEWS AND DESCRIBE THE COURSE AS DIRECT, THOROUGH AND FULL OF GREAT SPORT-SPECIFIC INFO!

"Good ideas for progression training" 
Mary Smith, Maryland

"Very good course, great treatment activity suggestions and organized progression" 
Jocelyn Shiro-Westphal, Alaska

"These courses present appropriate supporting research data and organize in such a way that translates to clinical significance"
Stephen Bell, Maryland
 
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• List benefits of multi-plane exercise.
• Note research findings regarding proprioceptive training. 
• Explain findings for agility training in prevention of recurrent hamstrings
  strains.
• Report injury reduction associated with SLS training.
• Describe benefits of plyometric training.
• Note role of plyometric and balance training in ACL rehabilitation.
• List benefits of eccentric strengthening in ACL rehabilitation.
• Report association between coach training and injury reduction.
• Explain the rationale for progression of exercises in reference to speed.
• Give a demonstration of exercise progression with double to single leg
  stance.
• Provide examples of giving or uneven surfaces used to challenge balance.
• Describe the rationale for progression from planned to unplanned
  movements.
• Note common form deficits with exercises.