Active Living with MSI & Sports Injuries for Instructors
Learn why therapists are using the Activator & Urban Poles for MSI & Sport Injuries for clients to achieve;
- Functional gait pattern
- Improved posture
- Decreased pain
- Increased core strength
- Increased walking tolerance
- Increased range of motion
- Off-loading on lower extremity joints
Conditions Include:
- Hip & Knee OA
- Ankle injuries
- Post Spinal Stenosis Surgery
- Spinal Injuries
- Shoulder – rotator cuff injuries (post acute phase)
- ACL – weight bearing as tolerated stage
- Cross Training & Injury Prevention
Dr. Jack Taunton, Chief Medical Officer, 2010 OlympicsI have had 7 major spine surgeries for congenital spinal stenosis and two major fracture dislocations of L3 and L2. Now fused from T9 to S2 and using a body brace. In my right leg, there is no sensation, no proprioception and loss of quad and hip flexion power. I am able to walk using poles for 3 hours per day at 14 months post op.
Agenda:
- Research Benefits
- Activator Technique
- Case Studies
- Exercises with Poles
- Guidelines & Contraindications
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Date & Time: |
Tuesday April 17, 2018, 6 pm PST & 9 pm EST (45 minutes) |
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Presenter: |
Mandy Shintani, Reg. OT (BC) & Gerontologist |
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Audience: |
Instructors |
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Guest Speaker: |
Darcy Bolton, PT |