Mar 6, 2010: Understanding Trigger Points to Overcome Pain at Douglas College – New Westminster Campus
Understanding Trigger Points to Overcome Pain
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DESCRIPTION:
As fitness professionals, you are educated with the topic of muscles and related anatomy/physiology. You are also familiar with nutrition as it relates to mental and physical performance. I know from experience, that your dedication and attitude regarding health and fitness, will often inspire your clients to progress to a physical and mental fitness level they might not have attained without your support and guidance. Even though you are dedicated professionals, there are times when you may be puzzled regarding a client's physical progress. “Why is this person in pain”? “Why are they not building muscle”? “Why is their particular problem not getting better”? The client is usually looking to you for the answers. What do you tell them?
What people would learn: (1) Myofascial Trigger Points are real (2) Causes of trigger point formation (3) Trigger points refer pain in predictable patterns (4) Trigger points affect muscle, fascia and ligaments (5) Other symptoms that trigger points produce (6) Susceptibility to trigger points (7) Vitamins and minerals; their relationship to muscle health (8) How to carry out basic "trigger points" assessment of your client (9) How to physically train a client when trigger points are suspected (10) Hands-on practice finding trigger points (11) Address common sport / athlete problems, including: Headache and Migraine, Frozen Shoulder, Upper back pain, Lower back pain, Buttocks and Groin issues, Hip Flexor, Knee problems, Plantar Fasciitis, Shin Splints, Heel Spurs
LOCATION: Douglas College – New Westminster, BC (Royal Ave & 8th St)
DATES: Saturday, March 6, 2010 – 8:45:00 AM to 5:30:00 PM – 8 hours
INSTRUCTOR: Rick Kaselj – MS., B.Sc., PK, CPT, CEP, CES
Rick Kaselj specializes in exercise rehabilitation, post-rehab, active rehabilitation, exercise therapy and corrective exercise. He works in one-on-one and group rehabilitation settings, training people who have been injured at work, in car accidents and during sport activities. His clients and group exercise participants include a wide variety of individuals from healthy and special populations. Rick has given over 233 presentations to 4531 fitness professionals and consumers across Canada while continuing to work in rehabilitation centers, physiotherapy clinics, fitness clubs and personal training studios. Rick recently completed his Masters of Science degree focusing on corrective exercise and therapeutic exercise for the rotator cuff. To reach Rick or learn about his exercise rehabilitation courses please visit http://www.HealingThroughMovement.com
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