Therapeutic Exercise: From Theory to Practice Course 2

Learning Objectives

1. Describe the core, the muscles that comprise it, and the functional anatomy of the core
2. Describe the role of the core in activity
3. Explain how to evaluate core muscles for weakness
4. Understand the basic neurophysiology related to plyometric exercise
5. Understand when it is appropriate to initiate plyometrics into a rehabilitation program and to know the proper progression of plyometric exercise
6. Describe and implement upper-body and lower-body plyometric exercises
7. Explain the basic physics and terminology of isokinetics
8. Have basic knowledge of how concentric and eccentric muscle action is affected by isokinetic exercise and testing
9. Understand the indications and contraindication of isokinetic exercise and testing
10. Understand the physiology and the effects of oxidative training on heart rate, respiration, the muscular system and cardiovascular system
11. Determine target heart rates in various individuals
12. Understand different training programs and designing a training program for aerobic conditioning
13. Describe how the physical properties of water can be utilized in the rehabilitation process
14. Describe the advantages, indications, precautions, and contraindications of aquatic exercise
15. Design an aquatic exercise program for the upper and lower extremities and spine incorporating range of motion and strengthening exercises
16. Understand the components of proprioception and neuromuscular control
17. Have an understanding of the sensorimotor system and the mechanoreceptors that play a role in motor control and proprioception