#7160 Strengthening the CORE for Better Balance

#7160 Strengthening the CORE for Better Balance is organized by MotivationsCEU.

Description:
Core strengthening is integral to improving balance. Recent studies indicate that measures of trunk muscle strength are associated with variables of static and dynamic balance and risk of falls. Strengthen the Core for Better Balance includes exercise intervention strategies to improve balance by development of core, motor control, and strength training programs. These strategies can also counteract pain, injury and age-related weakness. This class will teach you how to isolate your core muscles (transverse abdominis, multifidus, pelvic floor) and incorporate motor skill training into core, strength training and functional movement.

Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

1. Identify one of the least known muscles that contributes to balance.
2. Name the anatomy of the core muscles.
3. Indicate why to palpate the transverse abdominis, multifidus and pelvic floor muscles.
4. Identify how to design and implement a motor control and core strengthening exercise program to enhance balance.
5. Determine when and how to progress core strengthening exercises.
6. Identify strength training strategies while utilizing core muscles to improve balance and prevent falls.
7. Indicate how expectations may influence patient performance.Utilize balance outcome measures in the clinic.