- Athletic performance improves when there is a balance between mobility, stability and strength. Athletic trainers often implement different techniques to help athletes achieve this as a way to prevent or treat injuries. However, stick mobility training is a relatively new system athletic trainers may not be aware of that can increase success in these areas for athletes.
-This course will look at a stick mobility training system, which combines joint mobilization, strength training, and active stretching to increase athletic performance, reduce risk of injury, and speed up recovery.
MaineGeneral Sports Medicine & Colby College Sports Medicine offer On Demand: Stick Mobility
CAT A Presentation
On-Demand
- Katie Norwood, ACE PT, NASM Wilcox Wellness & Fitness
Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, the participant will be able to:
• Perform joint mobilizations, active stretching techniques, and strength training drills with mobility sticks.
• Identify efficient and powerful warm up and recovery methods.
• Apply the knowledge to improve movement pattern quality to effect lasting positive changes in mobility.
• Explain how to regress and progress mobility drills.
According to the education levels described by the PDC, the following continuing education course is considered to be Advanced.
Credits Awarded
CEUs awarded: 1.5 CAT A CEUs
MaineGeneral Medical Center (BOC AP#: P2258) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Certified Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of (1.5) CAT A CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
