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Effective Exercises for Scoliosis
A must-have reference for professionals working with clients with scoliosis.
By Rick Kaselj, MS




Scoliosis is one of the most common deformities of the spinal column. Exercise can help to safely alleviate the pain and stiffness associated with the condition and improve conditioning and muscular weakness. Gain a comprehensive understanding of scoliosis and learn how to design an appropriate and effective exercise program for your clients with scoliosis.







Course Objectives:
  • Discuss the three big myths about scoliosis and exercise
  • Explain the five main benefits of scoliosis and exercise
  • Teach the most effective yoga poses for scoliosis
  • Understand six components of an exercise program for scoliosis
  • Educate your client on the tips and tricks to modify posture and body mechanics to decrease scoliosis back pain
  • Identify the six risk factors that will make your client’s scoliosis worse
  • Outline four common areas of the scoliosis curves
  • Learn the seven different types of scoliosis and which one your client has
  • Differentiate the five most common symptoms of scoliosis
  • Understand what health complications can arise from scoliosis
  • Explain how a quick scoliosis assessment of a teenager can help with his or her quality of life in later years
  • Understand how after a positive scoliosis screen, what tools are used to diagnose scoliosis
  • Describe the three ‘O’ medical treatment and management options for scoliosis
  • Understand the most common scoliosis braces
  • Explain the leading theory on what causes scoliosis

    • Also available as a printed course.
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    Course Includes: 
  • Exam
  • Study guide
  • 165-page manual.
    • Topic: Special Medical Concerns
    Level: Intermediate
    Complete eCourse  #4512E     $99.00
    There are NO printed materials with this course.
    CECs
    ACE 0.50
    ACSM 5.00
    AEA 5.00
    AFPA 5.00
    BCRPA 5.00
    CI 5.00
    COPS-KT 0.50
    ECA 5.00
    ISSA 5.00
    NAFC 0.50
    NASN 0.50
    NCSF 2.50
    NETA 5.00
    NFPT 1.00
    NSCA-CC 1.20
    NSPA 5.00
    PTBC 5.00
    SFA 0.50
    USAT 5.00
    W.I.T.S. 2.50


     
     
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