Sports Specific Rehab Course 2

Learning Objectives

1. Discuss the underlying causes of muscle fatigue
2. Discuss central nervous system involvement in muscle fatigue
3. Identify the predisposing, precipitating, and perpetuating factors of muscle damage and overuse
4. List the classification of muscle strain
5. Describe the healing of muscle cells and fibers
6. Define exercise training and identify the goal of exercise training for athletes
7. Define and explain the goals of periodization
8. Define and differentiate between overreaching and the overtraining syndrome (OTS). Be able to suggest techniques to prevent OTS.
9. Define detraining, and describe the consequences of detraining on the metabolic, cardio respiratory and neuromuscular system
10. Identify the phases of throwing and describe the muscle activity during these phases
11. Describe the appropriate management of injuries to the overhead-throwing athlete.
12. Define the hip and trunk CORE and evaluate the muscles and structure
13. Evaluate the CORE dysfunction
14. Identify interdependency, linkage, and function between proximal and distal joints in the lower extremity
15. Describe abnormal mechanics from the core down the kinetic chain
16. Identify features of gait and functional assessment
17. Describe the foot orthotic strategies in the treatment of abnormal foot mechanics and common pain patterns
18. Identify the key clinical tests used for evaluation of the rotator cuff, labrum, and scapula
19. Summarize the cluster of underlying CORE impairments commonly found with athletes
20. Estimate daily total energy needs
21. Identify the appropriate nutrient for consumption, before, during, and after exercise
22. Describe how to evaluate the optimal body weight and composition for an athlete