Backhab II

Description

The BackHab II program focuses on relearning functional movement patterns with carryover to activities of daily living. Progressions are included to further challenge qualities such as balance, coordination, endurance, trunk stability and gait. Alignment with neutral spine is re-evaluated with every change in exercise. Precautions and modifications are included.

The program has proven to be ideal for clients with chronic pain, with shoulder, hip, knee, ankle and back disorders, and with chronic conditions such as fibromyalgia, MS, arthritis, asthma, obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and older adults and those recovering from strokes. BackHab can be used in one-on-one rehab and personal training, in groups, and the client can use it independently for post-rehab conditioning.

Needs Identification

We have a lot of techniques that can be used for specific diagnoses but they are geared toward specific outcomes and sometimes narrow in scope. The BackHab II program is an integrated program that will accommodate a variety of diagnoses and offer true functionality for clients.

Objectives

Differentiate between progressions for balance, coordination, endurance, muscular strength, etc
Compare goals for each exercise
Analyze and practice stride length, width, swing and roll
Experience continuous, graded resistance
Evaluate alignment and neutral spine with every transition
Assess patient/client with exercise-specific considerations
Expand therapeutic tools to integrate muscular endurance and strength, balance, coordination, trunk stability, and gait training
Awareness of alignment with varied strides
Experiment with balance challenges
Consider the concepts of integration
Follow logical progressions

Outline for Correspondence Course

Watch video – 1 ½ hours

Take laminate and cassette to pool to try program – 1 hour

Take exam – ½ hour