Weightlifting for Rehab Professionals

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About the Course:
Weightlifting is an exercise trend gaining more and more attention in gyms and CrossFit facilities across the country. Unfortunately, many people start a weightlifting program without understanding the proper mechanics to perform their exercises. And improper weightlifting can lead to serious injury! Thus, this course explains how to assess and correct common weightlifting movements.

Course Objectives:
  1. Identify the 3 steps needed for assessment of common weightlifting activities.
  2. Identify corrective exercises for most common weightlifting activities.
  3. Identify how Blood flow restriction training can be used to regress exercise intensity.
  4. Recognize proper workload ratio for exercise programming.
  5. Recognize differences between front and back squat.
  6. Identify proper stance for different lifting techniques.
  7. Identify programming changes for patients that train with pa 
About the Instructor:
Pieter L. de Smidt, PT, DPT, MDT, MTC, t has over 30 years of experience as a Physical Therapist. He has achieved certifications in Mckenzie Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy, Manual Therapy, and Sports Therapy. With his Post- Professional Doctorate in PT he specialized in management of musculoskeletal injuries of the spine & extremities. He passionate about combining hands-on treatment with pain science education. Pieter L. de Smidt practices in his own clinic, “Reset-Wellness Physical Therapy & Medical Fitness”, in Houston, TX. He uses an evidence-based, integrated approach of manual therapy & exercise. The main focus for his practice is to bridge the gap between rehab and fitness by improving patient’s lifestyle choices through education and to incorporate strength & conditioning principles into physical therapy treatments.

Disclosures
Resolution of Conflict of Interest

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It is the policy of Colibri Healthcare, LLC not to accept commercial support. Furthermore, commercial interests are prohibited from distributing or providing access to this activity to learners.

Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.
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