Exercise Rehabilitation of the Lower Back

Presented by Rick Kaselj - rkaselj@HealingThroughMovement.com

In a clinic or rehabilitation centre, the most common “trouble” area is the back. In this practical and hands on course, the most common back injuries will be discussed (degenerative disc disease; mechanical low back pain, lumbar disc herniation, post disc surgery, spondylolisthesis and spinal stenosis). This course is a must if you would like to increase your understanding, success and confidence in working with clients with low back injuries.

What you will learn:

- The key structures involved in low back injuries

- Assessing the lower back to determine exercise readiness and progress

- The six most common back injuries - degenerative disc disease; mechanical low back pain, lumbar disc herniation, post disc surgery, spondylolisthesis and spinal stenosis

- Rehabilitation exercise and contraindications for the six most common back injuries.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS: 4.0 BCRPA / 4.0 BCAK / 4.0 CMTBC / CSEP 4 PDC

LOCATION: Douglas College (Royal Ave & 8^th St) – New Westminster, B.C

ROOM: 1630

DATES: Saturday, May 15, 2010 - 1:15 pm to 5:30 pm – (4hr course)

COURSE FEE: (TO REGISTER CLICK ON “Add to Cart” Button)

- Health & Fitness Professional - $65 ^{plus GST} / After May 3 - $85 ^{plus GST}

- Full Weekend $225 ^{plus GST} / After May 3 - $340 ^{plus GST}

Course fee includes comprehensive and detailed course manual.

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 www.ExercisesForInjuries.com

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