Exercise for Rehabilitation and Training

Health Education Center, 400 Hawthorne Ave, Oakland, CA

Description

With limited treatment times becoming the norm, it is important to maximize our exercise interventions. This presentation explores the different types of exercise; principles of resistance and biomechanics related specifically to the knee and shoulder joints; principles of plyometrics with specific exercise recommendations for core strengthening; and finally, specific exercise and aerobic training recommendations for youth, middle aged and elderly individuals.

Instructor

Rafael F. Escamilla, PT, PhD is currently a Professor of Physical Therapy at California State University, Sacramento. He provides continuing education courses related to exercise, biomechanics, EMG and joint specific exercise protocols.  His grant awards and research provide the basis for his presentations.  He practices at Results Physical Therapy & Training Center in Sacramento.

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