Core Training for Seniors

Course Description & Information:

• This course provides over 110 exercises designed to improve core strength, flexibility, balance, and strength. The book contains a complete chair program and premat program for seniors or anyone trying to improve core strength.

Course Objectives :

• List Learn Pilates and core stabilizing exercises that maintain functional movement.
• Learn strengthening and balance training exercises for fall prevention.
• Learn exercises that incorporate foam rollers, stability ball and Theraband for balance, gait, and core strength training.
• Establish a chair “core” training program for the geriatric and special populations patient.
• Learn exercises integrating multiple props into an exercise program to increase the core challenge to enhance athletic performance and aid in injury prevention.

Contact Hours: 6

Target Audience: Physical therapy professionals (PT, PTA) and Occupational therapy professionals (OT, OTA).

Certificate Requirements:

• Completion of course post-test (70%) and course evaluation.

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