Ruth Sova BackHab II - Progressions Orthopedic / Chronic Conditi

BackHab II – Progressions for Orthopedic and Chronic Conditions Correspondence Course Description The BackHab II program focuses on relearning functional movement patterns with carryover to activities of daily living. Progressions are included to further challenge qualities such as balance, coordination, endurance, trunk stability and gait. Alignment with neutral spine is re-evaluated with every change in exercise. Precautions and modifications are included. The program has proven to be ideal for clients with chronic pain, with shoulder, hip, knee, ankle and back disorders, and with chronic conditions such as fibromyalgia, MS, arthritis, asthma, obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and older adults and those recovering from strokes. BackHab can be used in one-on-one rehab and personal training, in groups, and the client can use it independently for post-rehab conditioning. Needs Identification We have a lot of techniques that can be used for specific diagnoses but they are geared toward specific outcomes and sometimes narrow in scope. The BackHab II program is an integrated program that will accommodate a variety of diagnoses and offer true functionality for clients. Objectives * Differentiate between progressions for balance, coordination, endurance, muscular strength, etc * Compare goals for each exercise * Analyze and practice stride length, width, swing and roll * Experience continuous, graded resistance * Evaluate alignment and neutral spine with every transition * Assess patient/client with exercise-specific considerations * Expand therapeutic tools to integrate muscular endurance and strength, balance, coordination, trunk stability, and gait training * Awareness of alignment with varied strides * Experiment with balance challenges * Consider the concepts of integration * Follow logical progressions Outline for Correspondence Course Watch video – 1 1/2 hours Take laminate and cassette to pool to try program – 1 hour Take exam – 1/2 hour This quiz is designed to be used with the following: 1. BackHab II DVD – Progressions for Orthopedic and Chronic Conditions 2. BackHab Poolside Laminate 3. BackHab CD (optional)