LEARN BEST PRACTICE FITNESS EXERCISE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ADULTS WITH SCOLIOSIS AND SPINAL CONDITIONS
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This online comprehensive course provides the tools necessary to modify fitness exercises for adults with spinal conditions, based on evaluation of risk factors including movement competence.
The most effective way to help our clients or patients is to begin with an effective assessment. In this course will learn evidence based tools to help you determine which adults are at higher risk for progression of their spinal condition. We will help you gain the knowledge to confidently interpret radiographic findings and movement assessment outcomes. Learn postural and breathing techniques to reduce sagittal and frontal plane spinal compression. Understand how to develop a fitness and lifestyle activity plan for your patient or client that will motivate them to stay fit for life as they continue to improve their spinal condition. |
Exercise Selection for People with Spinal Conditions
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This complete three-part course guides the learner through use of clinical assessments to select safe and healthy fitness-focused exercises from the following disciplines: yoga, Pilates, weight lifting and suspension training, In part 1 you will learn the fundamentals; theory behind adult spinal disorder, evaluation techniques and fitness plan development. Part 2 consists of video presentations of adults with scoliosis and hyper-kyphsosis demonstrating exercises modified for their spinal condition with precision cueing from Hagit and Lise. Learn several variations from each exercise discipline and develop confidence in effectively managing your client or patient's spinal condition. In part 3 we explore advanced topics for more complex cases. In every case, you are presented with cutting edge research that supports the proposed intervention options, |
Weightlifting |
Yoga |
Pilates |
Suspension Training |
THE COURSE STRUCTURE
Our course is divided into three separate parts and is open to licensed health care professionals and certified fitness professionals.
Part 1 emphasizes fundamental information about scoliosis and adult spinal disorder including assessment. Part 2 focuses on specific exercises - how to teach and modify them effectively for this population. Exercises include Pilates, yoga, suspension training and weight lifting and are influenced and supported by the teachings of the Schroth Method. Part 3 is a presentation of other spinal pathologies including osteoporosis, advanced concepts in scoliosis, spinal stenosis and spondylolisthesis.
Read through our detailed lesson plans below!
Part 1 emphasizes fundamental information about scoliosis and adult spinal disorder including assessment. Part 2 focuses on specific exercises - how to teach and modify them effectively for this population. Exercises include Pilates, yoga, suspension training and weight lifting and are influenced and supported by the teachings of the Schroth Method. Part 3 is a presentation of other spinal pathologies including osteoporosis, advanced concepts in scoliosis, spinal stenosis and spondylolisthesis.
Read through our detailed lesson plans below!
MEET THE TEACHERS
This course is designed by Lise Stolze and Hagit Berdishevsky – industry experts and educators in the Schroth Method, a recognized, research-based approach for improved diagnosis and treatment of spinal disorders. We are constantly working on not only keeping up-to-date with the latest techniques that improve the quality-of-life for those with scoliosis and spinal conditions. We are passionate and experienced instructors who've trained hundreds of physical therapists in some of the most advanced physical-therapy methods related to scoliosis and spinal conditions.
Lise StolzeMPT, DSc, CSCS
SSOL Schroth Educator Certified BSPTS C2, SEAS 2 |
Hagit BerdishevskyPT, DPT, Cert. McKenzie (MDT)
SSOL Schroth Co-founder and Educator Certified BSPTS C2, SEAS 2 |
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Drop us a line!We're currently in the process of updating the second section of our videos to provide one of the most comprehensive scoliosis and spinal conditions online learning programs ever made. We are planning on expanding this to include even more tutorials and exercises to help those you're training to integrate healthy, structured physical activity into their lives.
So, go ahead and drop us your email and your name to get on our mailing list! Apart from that, we're really interested in learning about your journey to better care for those with scoliosis and other spinal conditions. Please let us know a little about you! |
