PRE-REQUISITE: LEVEL 1 SEMINAR

This two day, 17.5 hour course picks up where Level 1 leaves off. More advanced floor exercises are included and participants will learn the use of various exercise tools such as the Back-A-Traction, Pre Pak exercise unit, and health bridge in an osteoporosis patient population. In addition, the course includes 4 deep stretching routines for the lower extremities (focus on the hips) using the technique of Active-Isolated-Stretching and a multi-looped stretch-out strap, guidelines and stretches for weightlifting and an experiential session with Exerstriders with therapists both learning and teaching the technique. The course ends with a brainstorming session on how to get the message of safe movement out into both professional and public domains.

• Description and Relevance to Clinical Practice
• Course Objectives for Level 2
• Course Outline for Level 2

Participants Teaching and Practicing Exerstriding (Level 2)

This seminar is designed primarily for the physical therapist and physical therapist assistant; however, the information in this seminar is highly applicable to occupational therapists, certified occupational therapist assistants, other medical and degreed exercise professionals.

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