Level 1: Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training Course (Oct 19, 2024)
OVERVIEW
Level 1: Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training Course is organized by Smart Tools Plus and will be held on Oct 19, 2024 at Strong Life Chiropractic & Performance, Tigard, Oregon, United States of America.
Course Description:
Blood Flow Restriction Rehabilitation (BFR) is a Powerful Tool for the Rehabilitation and Fitness Professional. With Over 160 Peer-reviewed Articles in The Scientific Literature the Efficacy Can Not Be Denied. By Applying a Tourniquet To Exercising Limbs You Can Improve Strength, Hypertrophy and Endurance Changes While Using a Very Light Load Within a Small Space Like an Athletic Training Room Or Small Treatment Room.
Course Objectives:
By the end of the course, attendees will be able to:
- Discuss the benefits of blood flow restriction (BFR) training
- Discuss Indications and Contraindications of BFR Training
- Demonstrate safe and effective placement of BFR cuffs
- Compare and contrast different uses of BFR from bed ridden to athletic performance training
- Critically Analyze the utility of BFR in the rehabilitation setting
- Develop and devise a training program for a potential patient or client.
This course will cover:
- The wide range of benefits of BFR training
- Contraindications to BFR and when and where it should be applied
- How to safely screen and assess your patient/client prior to BFR
- How to safely apply BFR cuffs for the upper and lower extremity
- Compare and contrast different uses of BFR from bed ridden to athletic performance training
- Develop and devise a rehab program for your patients and clients.
KEY DATES
19 Oct, 2024
Event Start Date
19 Oct, 2024
Event End Date
ACCREDITATION & CREDITS
Accreditation:
Physical Therapists:
This course has been approved for 9.0 CE hours by APTA Chapters in the following states: CA, FL, IL, LA, MD, MN, NJ, NV, NY, OH, TX
The following states accept courses approved by other APTA Chapters: AL, AK, AR, AZ (Cat.A), DC, DE, GA, HI, ID, IN, KS, KY, MI, MO, MS, MT (Cat.A), NC, ND, NM, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN (Class 1), UT, VA, VT, WI, WY
The following states do not pre-approve courses:
• CO: This course qualifies for 9.0 PDAs, Category 1. This course abides by regulatory guidelines for continuing education in Colorado for PTs and PTAs.
• CT: This course abides by regulatory guidelines for continuing education for PTs and PTAs in Connecticut and qualifies for 9.0 CE hours.
• IA: The Bureau of Professional Licensure does not pre-approve continuing education providers, sponsors or individual programs. It is the licensees’ responsibility to determine if the continuing education programs they attend meet the requirements of their professional licensure board. This course qualifies for 9.0 CE hours.
• MA: This course abides by regulatory guidelines for continuing education for PTs and PTAs in Massachusetts and qualifies for 9.0 CE hours.
• ME: This course abides by regulatory guidelines for continuing education for PTs and PTAs in Maine and qualifies for 9.0 CE hours.
• NE: This course abides by regulatory guidelines for continuing education for PTs and PTAs in Nebraska and qualifies for 9.0 CE hours.
• NH: This course abides by regulatory guidelines for continuing education for PTs and PTAs in New Hampshire (RSA 328-A) and qualifies for 9.0 CE hours.
• WA: This course abides by regulatory guidelines for continuing education for PTs and PTAs in Washington and qualifies for 9.0 CE hours.
Athletic Trainers:
Smart Tools (Approved Provider#: P10179) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 9 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Physical TherapistPhysical Therapy AssistantsAthletic TrainersSPECIALITIES
Physical TherapySports MedicineSUGGESTED HOTELS
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