Archive for July, 2008:
Planning Rehabilitation Programs
Key points to consider planning a rehabilitation program
1. How do we determine the relative amount of resistance for an individual?.
2. How many repetitions should be done?.
3. How much rest period is necessary?.
4. How do we determine the factors limiting exercise performance clinically?.
5.How do we determine which components of rehabilitation are appropriate targets?.
6. Where is the transition between rehabilitation and conditioning?.
7. What is the difference between physiotherapy prescribed exercise and sport rehabilation / fitness instructor?.
8. How do the principals of strength and conditioning apply to rehabilitation?.
9. What do we need to know about the structures we are rehabilitating?.
10. How do we improve exercise compliance?
Manipulating Exercise Variables
Selecting variables to modify in a rehabilitation program can prove challenging. Most therapists are familiar with the obvious variables of LOAD & REPETITION but there are numerous other factors that can be manipulated.
Speed
Range of Motion
Base of Support
Plane of Motion
Combining different elements of these components allows progression or regression as required. It is essential that therapists are competent in applying these principals in a clinical setting
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