Foundations: Module 1

Course Description:

Foundations will transform your approach to adult rehab, recovery and return to fitness. The viewer is introduced to a dynamic team of muscles, inclusive of the relationship between the diaphragm and pelvic floor, that works together to balance muscular forces and pressures, creating an integrative model of dynamic central stability. Issues with the musculoskeletal system, movement pattern efficiency, pelvic health, and fitness performance can be addressed simultaneously when this central team is coordinated, then effectively linked to the rest of the superficial postural system. Integrated into movement and fitness programs, this inside-out strategy is reinforced and embedded to build automaticity and optimize outcomes.

Module One: An in-depth discussion of the theory, evidence and concepts for the Piston Science approach, a neuromuscular and systems based path to creating central stability from the inside-out. The diaphragm is presented as the intersection of multiple systems, with breath mechanics as an accessible gateway for all populations to a new model of dynamic trunk and pelvic control. In addition, dysfunction across the lifespan is explored from this new perspective. (run time = 2 hours).

*Module One is a great introduction to the theory, concepts, and evidence for the approach. When you’re hungry for more and want to gain assessment and intervention tools for access and integration to the Diaphragm and Pelvic Floor, you can purchase the rest of the modules by buying Modules 2-7 here, Modules 2-4 here, or Modules 5-7 here.

** The next step in the learning pathway is to learn to advance the concepts to higher intensity activities in Treating and Training the Female Runner (or Any Female Athlete): A deep dive into the strategies and clinical concepts that blend musculoskeletal, and sports performance with pelvic, abdominal and pregnancy/postpartum health considerations for female athletes at any level. The course is intended to be an entry level and all external/functional opportunity, and a great prep for providing telemedicine. For simplicity, this course is noted as Running in all of the bundles below.

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Online Course FAQ’s: Each single viewer purchase allows for unlimited access: review, re-watch, rewind as often as you need to for as long as you like. The online course is essentially identical to the live version, but has boosted content (more mini-case studies, videos, cues, self-labs, evidence, etc.) to facilitate independent learning.

Course Objectives:

1. By the end of this online course the participant will be able to differentiate between the historical musculoskeletal interpretation of core strength and a neuromuscular, systems approach coined “core strategy”.
2. By the end of this online course, the participant will be able to list three pieces of evidence to support the “core strategy” intervention.
3. By the end of this online course the participant will be able to describe the influence of the optimal muscle recruitment order on postural control for a reaching task.
4. By the end of this online course the participant will be able to label the 4 components of the anticipatory core team.
5. By the end of this online course, the participant will be able to describe the role of alignment to optimize anticipatory core team availability in one functional and one fitness task.
6. By the end of this online course, the participant will be able to describe the interaction of the four anticipatory core components to synergistically prepare for movement.
7. By the end of this online course, the participant will be able to justify the use of the “core strategy” approach with 3 distinct female populations across the lifespan (adolescent, pregnant/postpartum, and post-menopausal)

Course Audience:

This course is designed to introduce adult rehabilitation professionals to the evidence, theoretical constructs and practical clinical tools to provide a neuromuscular systems-based clinical model for postural control, inclusive of the teamwork between the diaphragm, pelvic floor and pressure systems. Musculoskeletal, movement pattern, pelvic health, and fitness issues are addressed simultaneously when this central team is coordinated, then effectively linked to the rest of the postural, movement and performance systems. All participants should apply the information within their State/jurisdictional scope of practice.

The PT/OT will gain the theoretical basis, clinical reasoning and practical tools for integrating a neuromuscular, systems-based approach to postural control from assessment to evidenced based treatment plan development integrating pelvic, musculoskeletal, and performance health concepts. Co-professional collaboration and referral will be stressed.

The PTA/COTA will gain insight to the theoretical basis for assessment process, and reasoning behind the POC designed by the therapist. Course participation and experience with specific cueing, exercise guidelines, progression parameters and treatment methods will insure continuity of care.

The Athletic Trainer/Kinesiologist (AT)/Kin will gain insight into theory, evidence and practical tools for integration of the POC into an athletes training program keeping pelvic and musculoskeletal health in mind.

Detailed Schedule PDF

Course Schedule:

Module One: Part One (approx. 1 hr.) Foundational Concept Introduction

Introduction/Course overview. Conceptual introduction to a neuromuscular, dynamic approach to central stability vs stiff musculoskeletal strategies. Clinical applications and the development of Core Strategy

Module One: Part Two (approx. 1. 25 hr.) Core Dysfunction Across the Lifespan

Re-framing both pelvic health and musculoskeletal dysfunctions in light of new understanding of Core Strategy across the lifespan. Clinical applications and concept synthesis

I need a Certificate of Completion

After you have completed the course modules, look for a link “I need a certificate of completion” at the bottom of the course page. Click the link to be directed to your post-test at www.classmarker.com. You must score a minimum of 70% on this test in order to receive the certificate. After you have submitted the test and passed, you will be provided with the option to download your certificate of completion. In addition, click the link to be directed to a course self-refection to optimize the application of your learning to clinical practice. Please follow the provided link to complete the course evaluation. We value your feedback!

Is the course eligible for CEU's?

Since Procert is no longer, this course does not have CEU credit associated with it at this time. Unfortunately it is cost and time prohibitive to submit to states individually for CEU approval for each course, but we are hoping for another company or avenue to come about with the PT Compact in the future to allow us to get course pre-approval again for continuing education credits.

Individuals can apply for CEU credit retroactively through their state board after taking the course (if their state allows it). Contact your board for details about the process. If you do go this route we would greatly appreciate it if you circled back with us to let us know about the approval as it would be helpful to share with others!

Computer Compatibility Needs

This course is hosted on the teachable.com online streaming service designed to handle any system setup. So if you have a computer and an internet connection you should have access without issue. If you have issues with a slower bandwidth connection then you can change the video settings to a lower quality to help improve any loading issues.

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