Therapeutic Exercise: Trendelenburg Gait

Description

Therapeutic Exercise: Trendelenburg Gait is one installment in a series of therapeutic exercise courses for pelvic health designed to address conditions frequently encountered in a massage therapy practice.

This course delves into the crucial role of rehabilitation in alleviating pain and reinstating functionality for individuals with Trendelenburg gait.

Learn to identify the idiopathic muscular and connective tissue presentation that characterizes Trendelenburg gait. Discover detailed remedial exercises tailored to this condition, aiding in the rehabilitation journey and optimizing the overall effectiveness of the treatment plan.

Course Outline

INTRODUCTION

Trendelenburg Gait

INTRODUCTORY EXERCISES

Understanding Therapeutic Exercise

Abdominal Brace

Chin Tuck

STRETCHING EXERCISES

Lunge Stretch

CORE STRENGTHENING EXERCISES

Dead Bug

Forearm Plank

STRENGTHENING EXERCISES

Seated Knee Extension

Lateral Band Step-Out

Clam Shell

Prone Hamstring Curl

Plank Step-Out

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Course Quiz

Outcomes & Objectives

Learning outcomes are high-level results that can be achieved by taking the course.

Gain a solid understanding of Trendelenburg gait basics, including the normal and affected gait cycle, symptom picture, and causes.

Receive detailed, step-by-step guidance on stretching and strengthening exercises for the hips, thighs, gluteal, and core muscles, specifically tailored to address dysfunction stemming from Trendelenburg gait.

Develop the expertise to implement corrective exercises designed to rehabilitate Trendelenburg gait.