CCEP 6 Advanced Principles of Extremity Rehabilitation

Course Synopsis

In this session, you’ll learn the etiology of soft tissue injuries, the general mechanism of soft tissue healing, and how to apply these principles to initiate and carry out musculoskeletal rehabilitation programs. Review the most common extremity injuries encountered in your practice, the modes of injury, exam findings, diagnosis, and the most important facets of rehabilitating these injuries.

Day 1

08:30-09:30 – Etiology of soft tissue injuries. Phases of soft tissue healing

09:30-11:30 – Passive, Passive Assistive, Passive Resistive, Active Resistive, Isometric Protocols, Isotonic Protocols

11:30-12:30 – Proprioceptive principles and protocols – Lecture and Practicum with low-tech equipment

12:30-13:30 LUNCH BREAK

13:30-15:30 – Core Stabilization and Strengthening – Lecture and Practicum with low-tech equipment

15:30-18:30 – Functional Training Principles – Lecture and Practicum with low-tech equipment

Day 2

08:00-09:30 Shoulder anatomy, history, exam – Lecture and Practicum. Impingement and rotator cuff tendonitis with low-tech equipment. Biceps tendonitis, Labral tears, Frozen shoulder, Nerve entrapment syndromes, T.O.S., Glenohumeral instability

09:30-11:00Elbow anatomy, history, exam – Lecture and Practicum, Finger anatomy, history, exam with low-tech equipment, Hand anatomy, history, exam, Multiple orthopedic conditions

11:00-12:00 – Hip anatomy, history, exam -Lecture and Practicum, Multiple orthopedic conditions with low-tech equipment

12:00-13:00 Knee anatomy, history, exam -Lecture and Practicum, Multiple orthopedic conditions with low-tech equipment

13:00-14:00 Foot anatomy, history, exam -Lecture and Practicum, Ankle anatomy, history, exam with low-tech equipment, Lower leg anatomy, history, exam. Multiple orthopedic conditions

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