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Therapeutic Exercise: Low Back Strains

Therapeutic Exercise: Low Back Strains

Explore targeted exercises to decrease pain and restore function for patients with low back strains.

 

Type Continuing Education
Category Strains, Therapeutic Exercise
Language English
Duration 1h
Instructor

Description

Therapeutic Exercise: Low Back Strains is one of five in a series of therapeutic exercise courses for strains that concentrate on conditions frequently encountered in a massage therapy practice. 

This online massage therapy course delves into the crucial role of rehabilitation in rectifying muscle tightness, posture, and preserving the range of motion in individuals dealing with low back strains. 

Learn to recognize the muscular, skeletal, and tissue manifestations specific to low back strains. Discover detailed remedial exercises tailored to this condition, aiding in the rehabilitation journey and optimizing the overall effectiveness of the treatment plan.

Therapeutic Exercise is an essential part of a massage therapist’s role in Canada. However, in other regions—such as the United States—this may fall outside the approved scope of practice. Please check with your local licensing or regulatory body to confirm whether this topic is permitted in your area.

Gain a solid understanding of low back strains basics, including its symptom profile such as tightening and poor posture, and the soft tissue imbalances that can result.
Receive detailed, step-by-step guidance for remedial exercises to increase range of motion of the low back and dynamic strengthening exercises, specifically tailored to address postural dysfunction stemming from a low back strain.
Develop the expertise to implement corrective exercises designed to both prevent and rehabilitate low back strains.

INTRODUCTION

Understanding Low Back Strains

INTRODUCTORY EXERCISES

Understanding Therapeutic Exercise
Abdominal Bracing
Chin Tuck

RANGE OF MOTION EXERCISES

Cat-Cow
Child’s Pose
Precautions & Contraindications to ROM Exercises

STRETCHING EXERCISES

The World's Greatest
Side-Lying Lumbar Rotation
90/90 Hip Mobility
Precautions & Contraindications to Stretching Exercises

STRENGTHENING EXERCISES

Dead Bug
Bird-Dog
Hip CARs (Controlled Articular Rotation)
Forearm Plank
Push-Ups
Straight Leg Raise
Bridge
Back Extension
Romanian Deadlift (RDL)
Precautions & Contraindications to Strengthening Exercises

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Course Quiz
  • Michelle Doell, BA, RMT
  • Nicole Ellis, BSc, RMT
  • Lydia Giammartino, MMedSc, BKin, RMT
  • Julie Goldstein, MA, MPA, JD
  • Kimberly Kent, RMT
  • Angela Molinari, BPhE, RMT
  • David Nachman, BKin, MSc (Cand)
  • Lisa Petrisor, BPhE, BScPT

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Therapeutic Exercise: Low Back Strains

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Therapeutic Exercise: Strains