The comprehensive training program is geared for the health care professional and personal trainer: Flexibility System 1, 2, 3, 4 for the entire body: (A-I) Active-Isolated Flexibility for self-demonstration; team member assisted and therapist assisted client. Applied Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology and Anatomy form the basis for this work. Specific evaluation skills for injury prevention and recovery; minor muscle strengthening techniques and proper strength ratio for sport specific demands, will all be addressed during the two day course.
- Flexibility System I: Basic Hip and Trunk Protocol
- Flexibility System II: Basic Shoulder Protocol
- Flexibility System III: Basic Neck Protocol
- Flexibility System IV: Basic arm, wrist, hand, ankle and foot protocol
- Hands on Practical One-On-One with instructors throughout 2 day course (16 hours)
- Importance of Maintaining Flexibility
- Joint Range of Motion Standards
- Structural Integrity- The Basic Strengthening Protocol
- Contra-indicated or Questionable Techniques
- The Balanced System
The Whartons’ Stretch Book (provided)
The Flexibility Rope (provided)
The Wharton’s DVD (provided)
Other handouts will be distributed at the certification course.
Wharton
Performance is recognized by the American Council
on Exercise and NASM as a Continuing Education
provider.
1.4 Points American Council on Exercise (CEU)
1.0 Points National Academy of Sports Medicine
La Palestra
Center for Preventative Medicine
11 West 67th Street
New York, N.Y. 10023
212-799-7559
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As a health care or fitness professional you may already be aware of the immense value of AI Flexibility and its benefits to personal trainers and everyone working in the field of health and fitness. Becoming a Certified A-I Flexibility Technician presents the opportunity to offer this work direct from the Wharton's to the fitness and training professional. The work has enhanced their private practice and class instruction capabilities. This course introduces you to the foundation of all the Wharton Performance programs that continue to serve professional, Olympic and amateur athletes worldwide as well as the general public and people with specific musculoskeletal conditions.