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Athletic Movement Index (AMI) - Level 1 Integration of Movement Science and Technology

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There are over 200,000 ACL injuries in youth athletics throughout the US every year.  This equates to a $5B health care cost annually which does not include the 20% that re-rupture in 2 years or the 79% that have OA in 12 years.  Aside from the health care costs and implications to future joint health, there is also an impact to future athletic performance and future college scholarship opportunities. 

According to the research, over 75% of ACL injuries in athletics are non-contact in orientation.  The research has clearly defined the movement patterns that are associated with these non-contact injuries which can be identified with a comprehensive movement assessment.  Despite the plethora of research that has been done, there still does not exists a way to efficiently and accurately identify these movement patterns which put athletes at risk. 

DorsaVi is a new wearable sensor technology which allows you to efficiently and accurately assess human movement and speed of movement within 3% of a Viacom system.  During this course, participants will be trained in the use and application of the DorsaVi system.  In addition, participants will be provided with a literature review of the science pertaining to human movement assessment and how this is applied to the use and application of the Athletic Movement Index™ using the DorsaVi system.  Participants will also find out how to use this information to develop corrective strategies which directly impact injury risk and improve athletic performance.  

Sponsor

Course Instructor:  Trent Nessler DPT, MPT – Dr. Nessler is the President of Rebound Vitality, founder | developer of the ViPerform AMI™ (Athletic Movement Index™) and developer of the ACL Play It Safe & Run Safe Programs.  He holds a bachelors degree in Exercise Physiology, a masters in Physical Therapy and Doctorate in Physical Therapy with a focus on biomechanics and motor learning.  He has been researching movement for over 20 years and for the last 10 years been working with technology companies in the US and abroad on R&D to leverage technology to provide fully automated movement assessment.  Trent has performed movement assessments on over 5000 athletes in the US and abroad and involved in multiple national and international projects related to movement assessment.  He has authored a college textbook on this subject and serves as an injury consultant for the Brazilian Military, Brazilian Olympics, and several US colleges, professional teams and the USAF.  

Course Objectives:

  1. Have a thorough understanding of the science behind the DorsaVi technology and testing results
  2. Participants will be proficient in the DorsaVi system including patient application, test implementation, interpretation of results and problem solving.
  3. Gain a thorough knowledge of the Athletic Movement Index™ (AMI™) and its clinical implications
  4. Gain a thorough knowledge of how to interpret pathokinematics noted with the AMI™
  5. Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate exercise prescriptions based on results and information gained from the AMI™
  6. Participate in practical application of the AMI™ and Running Assessment with class subjects
  7. Participate in practical application of the exercise program designed to improve deficits noted with the AMI™
  8. Gain an understanding and participate in group exercise implemented with large teams or organizations
  9. Discuss the billing strategies, costs and benefits of creating a customer-driven niche practice focused on injury prevention, pain management, sports
  10. Develop a business and implementation plan for your clinic.
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