Online Injury Rehabilitation Workshop

Module 1: Introduction to Injury Rehabilitation

This module provides an overview of injury rehabilitation, its significance in fitness and sports, and the role of a rehabilitation specialist. Participants will learn about the stages of recovery, from acute care to functional rehabilitation, emphasizing a client-centered approach.

• Overview of injury rehabilitation
• Principles of rehabilitation
• Goals and outcomes of rehabilitation

Module 1: Introduction to Injury Rehabilitation

This module provides an overview of injury rehabilitation, its significance in fitness and sports, and the role of a rehabilitation specialist. Participants will learn about the stages of recovery, from acute care to functional rehabilitation, emphasizing a client - centered approach.

• Overview of injury rehabilitation
• Principles of rehabilitation
• Goals and outcomes of rehabilitation

Module 2: Assessment and Diagnosis

Participants will gain skills in conducting comprehensive assessments, including injury history, functional movement screening, and identifying muscular imbalances.This module focuses on creating accurate diagnoses to guide effective rehabilitation plans.

• Assessment techniques and tools
• Diagnostic procedures and tests
• Injury classification and staging

Module 2: Assessment and Diagnosis

Participants will gain skills in conducting comprehensive assessments, including injury history, functional movement screening, and identifying muscular imbalances.This module focuses on creating accurate diagnoses to guide effective rehabilitation plans.

• Assessment techniques and tools
• Diagnostic procedures and tests
• Injury classification and staging

Module 3: Manual Therapy Techniques

This module introduces hands - on methods such as soft tissue mobilization, stretching, and joint manipulation.Students will learn when and how to apply these techniques to enhance mobility, reduce pain, and accelerate recovery.

• Cupping therapy principles and application
• Manual therapy techniques for soft tissue mobilization
• Joint mobilization and manipulation techniques

Module 3: Manual Therapy Techniques

This module introduces hands-on methods such as soft tissue mobilization, stretching, and joint manipulation.Students will learn when and how to apply these techniques to enhance mobility, reduce pain, and accelerate recovery.

• Cupping therapy principles and application
• Manual therapy techniques for soft tissue mobilization
• Joint mobilization and manipulation techniques

Module 4: Principles of Exercise Prescription

Participants will learn how to design exercise programs tailored to the rehabilitation phase, focusing on progressive loading, functional movements, and restoring strength and stability.Special attention is given to avoiding re - injury through proper exercise progression.

• Exercise prescription principles and guidelines
• Therapeutic exercise techniques and progressions
• Exercise program design and implementation

Module 4: Principles of Exercise Prescription

Participants will learn how to design exercise programs tailored to the rehabilitation phase, focusing on progressive loading, functional movements, and restoring strength and stability. Special attention is given to avoiding re - injury through proper exercise progression.

• Exercise prescription principles and guidelines
• Therapeutic exercise techniques and progressions
• Exercise program design and implementation

Module 5: Therapeutic Modalities

This module explores modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and cryotherapy.Students will learn how to integrate these tools into rehabilitation programs to optimize recovery and manage pain effectively.

• Electrotherapy modalities (e.g. TENS, NMES)
• Thermal modalities (e.g. heat, cold)
• Mechanical modalities (e.g. ultrasound, traction)

Module 5: Therapeutic Modalities

This module explores modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and cryotherapy. Students will learn how to integrate these tools into rehabilitation programs to optimize recovery and manage pain effectively.

• Electrotherapy modalities (e.g. TENS, NMES)
• Thermal modalities (e.g. heat, cold)
• Mechanical modalities (e.g. ultrasound, traction)

Module 6: Pain Management

Participants will study pain physiology and evidence - based methods for managing acute and chronic pain.Topics include medication - free approaches, mindfulness, and cognitive - behavioral techniques to support clients' mental and physical well-being.

• Pain physiology and mechanisms
• Pain assessment and measurement tools
• Pain management techniques and interventions

Module 6: Pain Management

Participants will study pain physiology and evidence-based methods for managing acute and chronic pain.Topics include medication - free approaches, mindfulness, and cognitive - behavioral techniques to support clients' mental and physical well-being.

• Pain physiology and mechanisms
• Pain assessment and measurement tools
• Pain management techniques and interventions

Module 7: Injury Specific Rehabilitation

This module delves into protocols for rehabilitating common injuries, including ligament sprains, muscle strains, tendonitis, and joint dislocations. Participants will learn to customize plans based on the type and severity of the injury.

• Rehabilitation protocols for common injuries (e.g. ACL, meniscus, rotator cuff)
• Injury specific exercise programs and progressions
• Return to play and sport specific rehabilitation

Module 7: Injury Specific Rehabilitation

This module delves into protocols for rehabilitating common injuries, including ligament sprains, muscle strains, tendonitis, and joint dislocations. Participants will learn to customize plans based on the type and severity of the injury.

• Rehabilitation protocols for common injuries (e.g. ACL, meniscus, rotator cuff)
• Injury specific exercise programs and progressions
• Return to play and sport specific rehabilitation

Module 8: Special Populations in Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation needs vary by population.This module covers considerations for seniors, children, athletes, and individuals with chronic conditions, emphasizing modifications and precautions for each group.

• Rehabilitation considerations for special populations (e.g. pediatric, geriatric, athletes)
• Modified exercise programs and interventions for special populations

Module 8: Special Populations in Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation needs vary by population. This module covers considerations for seniors, children, athletes, and individuals with chronic conditions, emphasizing modifications and precautions for each group.

• Rehabilitation considerations for special populations (e.g. pediatric, geriatric, athletes)
• Modified exercise programs and interventions for special populations

Module 9: Advanced Rehabilitation Techniques

Students will explore advanced methods, including proprioceptive training, prometric exercises, and sport - specific drills.This module equips participants to support high - performance athletes and clients with complex rehabilitation needs.

• CPR and first aid
• Dry needling and IASTM(instrument - assisted soft tissue mobilization)
• Rigid tapping and mobility techniques
• Electrotherapy and exercise therapy applications

Module 9: Advanced Rehabilitation Techniques

Students will explore advanced methods, including proprioceptive training, prometric exercises, and sport - specific drills.This module equips participants to support high - performance athletes and clients with complex rehabilitation needs.

• CPR and first aid
• Dry needling and IASTM (instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization)
• Rigid tapping and mobility techniques
• Electrotherapy and exercise therapy applications

Module 10: Case Studies and Practical Application

Participants will apply their knowledge through real - life scenarios and role - play exercises.This module emphasizes critical thinking, problem - solving, and hands - on application of rehabilitation techniques to prepare for real - world practice.

• Case studies and group discussions
• Practical application and hands-on training
• Rehabilitation program design and implementation

Module 10: Case Studies and Practical Application

Participants will apply their knowledge through real-life scenarios and role-play exercises. This module emphasizes critical thinking, problem - solving, and hands - on application of rehabilitation techniques to prepare for real - world practice.

• Case studies and group discussions
• Practical application and hands-on training
• Rehabilitation program design and implementation