Understanding Common Movement Dysfunctions Home Study Course - Are you prepared and confident to work with and train a client with a previous injury  or completed physical therapy? Do you have the confidence and skillset to train post rehabilitative clients? This course will teach you about common orthopedic injuries and movement dysfunctions of the ankle, knee, hip, shoulder and spine. Including common medical treatment, physical therapy received and stages of rehabilitation. In addition, learn about common neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary and special population conditions. 

Understand the principles of post rehabilitation training. Learn how to work with clients with a history of an injury. This course will teach you how to design safe and effective programs, understanding the ‘why’ behind exercise prescription and selection, helping your clients reach optimal wellness safely.

Common Movement Dysfunctions of the Orthopedic, Neuromuscular, CP/CV and Special Populations Course
This course is approved by the following agencies:

IHFA 3.0
BCRPA 3.0
CFES 3.0 CEC’s
HFPA 20 CPD points for all five courses
ISSA 1.0
NAFC .4
NCCPT .4
NASM .4
NFPT .5
NSCA (CSCS and CPT) .4
NSPA 3  CEUs
PTA Global 4 CEC’s
WFA   .5 or 2.5 for completion of all five courses
WITS  4 CEU's 

The course is offered to you in a distance-learning format providing advanced continuing education to personal trainers.
PTCS will send you the course electronically and is available for immediate download after purchase.

*Note you have 6 months to complete the unit and all examination costs are included

Course Overview:
This course begins with reviewing the reasons how a dysfunction(pathology)develops. Next, common orthopedic and neuromuscular conditions are reviewed. Including the pathophysiology/mechanism of injury, common signs & symptoms, medical management and post therapy training with rationale. Next common cardiopulmonary/cardiovascular and special population conditions are reviewed. Lastly, common vestibular conditions are reviewed providing additional insight for the personal trainer. In sum, this is an ideal resource for personal trainers who truly want to understand the science behind the movement and the wish to work effectively with any client.

Course Materials:
This package with online test includes a 79-page manual and 28-page workbook in PDF format. Included within the course and workbook are two practice examinations testing the reader’s comprehension of the material. Note: This course package is made available for immediate download after purchase. All materials for this course are received electronically. Nothing is mailed.

Course Objectives:
1. Understand and learn about common orthopedic, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary/vascular and special population dysfunctions of the upper and lower body occur in extensive detail.
2. Review the pathology/movement dysfunction, mechanism of injury, common symptoms, medical management, common physical therapy treatment and post therapy training with recommendations based on evidenced based research and practical application.
3. Identify with common orthopedic movement dysfunctions such as ACL reconstruction, TKR, THR, RTC repair, etc. 1-3 exercises that are contraindicated, while identifying 3 exercises that are safe based on science.
4. Be able to design sample beginner and advanced programs for common orthopedic, neuromuscular and movement dysfunctions with your clients’.

Course Outline:
Section 1: How common dysfunctions develop
Section 2: Orthopedic and musculoskeletal dysfunctions
Section 3: Neuromuscular conditions
Section 4: Cardiopulmonary Conditions
Section 5: Special and High Risk Population Conditions
Section 6: Vestibular Disorders

PINNACLE TRAINING AND CONSULTING SYSTEM, USA
15 Thomas Path West Yarmouth MA , USA

INDIA STUDY CENTRE
IHFA-INTERNATIONAL HEALTH AND FITNESS ASSOCIATION (www.ihfafitness.com)