Strength Training for the Upper Body

Course Overview
Physical therapists, occupational therapists, and athletic trainers seeking continuing education credit hours will learn evidence-informed upper-body strength training strategies to support client and patient function, mobility, performance, and participation in daily activities. This course reviews upper-extremity exercise mechanics, resistance training principles, programming variables, and practical exercise modifications for individuals across ages, abilities, and functional goals. Learners will explore how to select and adapt upper-body strengthening exercises that support rehabilitation, injury prevention, ADL and IADL performance, movement quality, and functional outcomes. The course includes sample routines, workout templates, and research-aligned programming guidance for safe, effective upper-body strength training in rehabilitation, sports medicine, and therapeutic practice settings.

Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:

• Examine the research on updated exercise programming methods.
• Design an upper body strength training session in alignment with current exercise programming research.
• Select appropriate upper body strength exercises for specific outcomes.
• Execute an upper body strength training session.
• Modify upper body strength exercises during sessions.

About the Author/Presenter
Amy Ashmore, PhD, holds a doctorate in kinesiology from the University of Texas at Austin. She is the author of Timing Resistance Training (Human Kinetics) and over 50 training programs for athletic trainers and physical and occupational therapists. She is a former Florida State University faculty member. Currently, Amy is a continuing education provider located in Las Vegas, Nevada, and serves on the human performance faculty at the College of Southern Nevada.

Audience/Accreditations and ApprovalsColibri Healthcare

This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):

Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy

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