Intelligent Training™
Our courses focus on the practical application of biomechanical screening. This information can be used as an integral part of an injury prevention programme, a conditioning programme for optimal performance and is the basis upon which a functional training programme and a sports conditioning programme can be delivered safely and effectively. Irrespective of the sports you perform, the type of training you do for it, or indeed at what level you perform, your biomechanical preparation is an important part of your training programme.
Injury prevention
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There are many causes of injury, correct biomechanical function is also a critical factor.
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A biomechanical screen will highlight the flaws in pelvic, shoulder and knee function.
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It will establish any low grade muscle spasm in key muscles and will check the nervous system is fully functional.
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In summary, it will highlight problems that may cause the body to compensate and break down.
Conditioning
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Functional training prepares the athlete for training functionally, but what prepares them
for functional training?
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Biomechanical screening is a critical precursor to functional screening and functional training, otherwise there is an increased risk of injury.
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There are many athletes who pass a functional screen, yet fail a biomechanical screen. They detect different factors, both of which are important to the trainer.
Optimal Performance
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Biomechanical function has a profound effect on how movement patterns are controlled and compensated for during performance.
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It is often these compensations for biomechanical issues that lead to faulty movement patterns and ultimately compromised performance.
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For example, if a javelin thrower had an overactive infraspinatus muscle (one of the rotator cuff) in the shoulder, it would significantly affect their ability to control the arm at high speeds before and after release.
Course Content
Day 1 – Normalise Phase
The first day is the Normalise Phase which is an introduction to a series of screening tests to identify any biomechanical weaknesses with the pelvis, spine and nervous system. This is then linked to a series of exercises, which are used to improve and correct any areas of weaknesses.
Contents
- Introduction to Biomechanical and Exercise Models.
- Theory and Practical Screening tests looking at the pelvis, spine, muscle spasm and nerve function.
- Prescription of exercises to help manage any of these biomechanical issues
- Application of the results into a variety of scenarios in the coaching, fitness and sporting fields
Day 2 - Stabilise Phase
Once ‘normal’ biomechanics is achieved you progress to the second day which is the Stabilise Phase where you discover the latest biomechanics model of core stability training. Then you work through core stability screening & associated exercises to address any core imbalances and by the end of this day you will understand how to progress core stability training through over 400 exercises.
Contents
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Biomechanical model of core stability
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Relevant core stability screening tests
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Theoretical and practical implementation of specific core conditioning programmes
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Functional core stability training
Day 3 - Functionalise Phase
The final day is the Functionalise Phase, which looks at the biomechanics of the knee and shoulder. A full screening programme for both is discovered with the relevant exercises to complete the process and the biomechanical preparation for sport and exercise.
Contents
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Screening methods to establish suitability for functional training
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Theory and practice of biomechanical testing of the knee
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Theory and practice of biomechanical testing of the shoulder
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Finalizing the preparation for functional training
The courses are recognized in the fitness arena by the Register of Exercise Professionals (8 REPs points per day), they are endorsed and recognized by UK Athletics (5 CPD points per day).
The courses are aimed at sports coaches, personal trainers, all therapists, fitness instructors, strength and conditioning coaches, P.E teachers and occupational health. Course dates are available throughout the UK for 2008.
Please see the attached document for course dates and venues, visit http://www.mobilisperformance.com/ or call Charlie Gerald (on 0161 678 0233) for more details and to book a place on the course you are interested in.
