$74.00

The focus of this course is to break away from traditional therapies and explore new strengthening, stretching, balance, and cardiovascular methods using the Swiss Ball

Description

The focus of this course is to break away from traditional therapies and explore new strengthening, stretching, balance, and cardiovascular methods using the Swiss Ball. This course will also teach you how to enhance evaluation skills and augment your treatment program using the Swiss Ball. Swiss Ball activities add diversification to treatment regimens and are enjoyed by all ages and patient populations. The following patient populations have been successfully treated with the Swiss Ball: pediatric, post-partum, geriatric, orthopedic, neurologic, cardiac, chronic pain, and sports medicine.

Course Details

Instructor(s)

Course Length

Platform

Details

Run Time: 4 hours

Attendee: Physical Therapists, PTA’s, Students, Athletic Trainers

Required Equipment: Personal Computer, Tablet, or Smartphone with access to Broadband Internet (<1.4 mbps)

Examination: 15-question test. Passing grade of 70% or higher required for certificate

Course Evaluation: Yes

Certificate of Completion: Yes

Workbook/Handout: Yes

Course Approvals/Certifications:

Outline

Module I

Unit 01: Introduction
Unit 02: Types of Swiss Balls
Unit 03: Therapeutic Session – Orthopedic Patient Part I
Unit 04: Therapeutic Session – Orthopedic Patient Part II
Unit 05: Therapeutic Session – Knee Patient
Unit 06: Therapeutic Session Neurological Patient Part I
Unit 07: Therapeutic Session Neurological Patient Part II
Unit 08: Questions and Answers
Unit 09: Therapeutic Session – Myofascial Release
Unit 10: Precautions

Module II

Unit 11: Therapeutic Session – Low Back Pain
Unit 12: Proprioceptive Awareness And Prolo-Therapy
Unit 13: Therapeutic Session – Neck and Shoulders
Unit 14: Therapeutic Session – Ankle Injury
Unit 15: Reimbursement and Documentation
Unit 16: Wellness Programs
Unit 17: Specific Exercises
Unit 18: Exercise Demonstration
Unit 19: Therapeutic Session – Carpal Tunnel
Unit 20: Therapeutic Session – Shoulder Injury
Unit 21: Question and Answers – Conclusions

Final Test

Certificate of Completion

Course Evaluation

Learning Goals

Upon completion of this class, you should be able to:

  • Describe therapeutic exercises using the Swiss Ball
  • Identify types of Swiss Balls and when to use them