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Strength for Life Audio CD
Play mp3 audio clip 21 - 'Avoiding muscle imbalances'.
In this unique audio presentation David Heard speaks on the subject of aging and strength for life, with additional insights into exercise therapy from his experience as founder and chief executive of the National Rehabilitation Centre for the Paralysed. David discusses the keys to a long, active, healthy, fit life, with examples from various cultures around the world, insights from working with Olympic athletes and people with all forms of paralysis.
Running Time: 1 hour 06 mins 11.
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Case Study: Client A - Hamstring Rehabilitation Programme
10 days before a key game, Client A tore a hamstring muscle in the right leg. The initial treatment prescribed was; rest, icing and a course of non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs.
Team Fitness instigated the following rehabilitation programme:
Day 1: Swimming pool, non-weight bearing, very short range of motion (ROM) exercises. Between workouts Client A was instructed to rest and ice.
Days 2 - 4: Client A walked in the pool for 20 minutes. Light massage was introduced, followed by Schwinn static bike work - with a lowered saddle to ensure a reduced ROM for the affected leg.
Day 5: All pool work was replaced by full weight bearing, medium paced walking programme. This progressed to fast walking and then jogging, with a short stride pattern throughout.
Day 8: A morning session of jogging at a normal stride pattern, followed by an afternoon session at a medium pace.
Day 9: Client A was introduced to intervals of 1 minute jogging, 30 seconds medium pace and 5 seconds sprint. The late afternoon session (maximum time for rest and/or reaction) was a repeat of the morning session with 10-second sprints for 10 sets.
Day 10: With the leg strapped, Client A re-joined the team for training. Extensive stretching and massage.
Day 11: Match Day. Although strapped, and slightly down on speed, Client A played the full match with no post-match problems.
Note: Throughout the rehabilitation programme, Team Fitness instructed Client A to stop if there was any discomfort in the affected leg, before the pain threshold. The Client also continued to undertake his upper body weight training, but only in a seated position.
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