Introduction to Management of the Functional Fitness Athlete

Description

As the field of rehabilitation continues to evolve, it is imperative for practitioners to stay updated with specialized knowledge and skills to effectively address the needs of diverse patient populations. With the rise in popularity of functional fitness activities such as CrossFit, HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training), and obstacle course racing, rehabilitation professionals encounter a growing number of athletes seeking rehabilitation, injury prevention, and performance enhancement strategies tailored to their unique demands. This webinar will cover a range of topics essential for understanding the biomechanics, injury patterns, rehabilitation principles, and performance optimization strategies specific to this athletic population.

Instructor

Learning Objectives

• Identify the fundamental principles and components of functional fitness activities, including CrossFit, HIIT, and similar modalities.
• Clarify the unique movement patterns and biomechanical challenges associated with functional fitness exercises.
• Identify common injuries, risk factors, and mechanisms of injury in functional fitness athletes.
• Highlight evidence-based rehabilitation protocols and techniques for managing injuries commonly encountered in functional fitness athletes, including shoulder, knee, and spine injuries in order to facilitate improved participation in meaningful health management activities .
• Identify strategies for injury prevention, movement optimization, and performance enhancement tailored to the needs of functional fitness athletes.
• Recognize the criteria and considerations for safe return to functional fitness activities following injury rehabilitation.

Agenda

All times in Eastern Time.

5:00pm–5:10pm

Chapter 1: Principles and Biomechanics of Functional Fitness Activities

5:10pm–5:25pm

Chapter 2: Rehabilitation of the Functional Fitness Athlete

5:25pm–5:40pm

Chapter 3: Injury Prevention and Safe Return to Functional Fitness

5:40pm–5:45pm

Break

5:45pm–6:00pm

Question and Answer Session

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