Rehabilitation & Fitness Newsletter

March 2006 - Issue #18

Electromyographic Activity and Applied Load During Shoulder Rehabilitation Exercises Using Elastic Resistance

The purpose of this study was to observe the muscle activity of the muscles surrounding the shoulder (supraspinatus, subscapularis, infraspinatus, trapezius, pectoralis major, anterior deltoid, latissimus dorsi, serratus anterior) during seven shoulder rehabilitation exercises performed with elastic resistance.

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March 2006 Courses

Saturday, March 18, 2005 - Core Stability for the Rehab Client - New Westminster , B.C. - This course will cover general anatomy and introduce functional exercises which focus on strengthening core muscles and stabilizing the lower back and pelvis.

Saturday, March 18, 2006 - Advance Core Stability - New Westminster , B.C. - After mastering the basics and key concepts of core stability, it is important to continually challenge the core stabilizing muscles in order to prevent injuries or re-injury while performing in work, life or play.

Sunday, March 19, 2006 - Core Stability of the Shoulder - New Westminster , B.C. - It has been well research and publicized the importance of core stability when it comes to the function, stability and strength of the back. In the shoulder there is a group of muscles that have similar importance when it comes to function, stability and strength. These muscles need to be activated and strengthened when the shoulder is recovering from injury and be addressed in an exercise program.

Sunday, March 19, 2006 - Exercise Rehabilitation of the Shoulder - New Westminster , B.C. - Common shoulder injuries (frozen shoulder, shoulder impingement, rotator cuff tear and shoulder instability) will be discussed, and rehabilitative principles and exercises for each will be presented and practiced.

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Upcoming in the April Rehabilitation & Fitness Newsletter

Product Review:  Reebok Core Board

- Saturday, April 1, 2006 - Postural Assessment & Exercise Prescription - New Westminster, B.C.

- Sunday, April 2, 2006 - Exercise Rehabilitation of the Knee - New Westminster, B.C.

- Sunday, April 2 2006 - Balance Training for the Rehab Client - New Westminster, B.C.

- Wednesday, April 14, 2006 - Cycling the Rockies - Mission, BC

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Fit to Play - High Performance Training & Pre-habilitation Tips

Date: Sunday, March 26, 2006

Contact: Timberly (604) 606-1420 or timberly@citysportsphysio.com

This lecture and practical based course is designed to teach you the basics and beyond of High Performance Athlete training.  You will be given the groundwork for developing training programs for athletes that involves assessment, dynamic warm-ups and agility training, core training principles including assessing for mal-alignment, 3D Upper and Lower Core training including shoulder stabilization exercises, smart stretching guidelines as well as injury prevention tips and recovery strategies.  Participants will leave the course more confident in working with athletes of all levels, and with an understanding of the rationale for your training program based both on recent research and the instructors’ personal practical experience.

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