Optimizing Lower Extremity Strength and Power in the Masters Level Runner
Course: #3802Level: Intermediate 2 Hours 996 Reviews
This functional application course is designed to provide clinicians with a framework to approach assessment and exercise prescription specific to the masters level runner for the sake of optimizing their capacity while mitigating the risk of injury. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and athletic training and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA and AT.
On Demand
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
CEUs/Hours Offered: AK/2.0; AL/2.0; AR/2.0; AZ/2.0; BOC/2.0; CA/2.0; CO/2.0; CT/2.0; DC/2.0; DE/2.0; FL/2.0; GA/2.0; HI/2.0; IA/2.0; IACET/0.2; ID/2.0; IL/2.0; IN/2.0; KS/2.0; KY/2.0 Category 2; MA/2.0; ME/2.0; MI/2.0; MO/2.0; MS/2.0; MT/2.0; NC/2.0; ND/2.0; NE/2.0; NH/2.0; NY/2.0; OK/2.0; OR/2.0; PA/2.0; RI/2.0; SC/2.0; SD/2.0; TN/2.0; TX/2.0; UT/2.0; VA/2.0; VT/2.0; WA/2.0; WI/2.0; WY/2.0
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Learning Outcomes
- Participants will be able to identify at least three primary muscle groups of the lower extremity affected by the aging process.
- Participants will be able to identify and conduct at least two assessments specific to the calf muscle complex.
- Participants will be able to list at least two major running gait related changes that occur among masters level runners.
- Participants will be able to list at least two primary exercises and rationale for utilizing them with the master level runner.
Course created on October 20, 2020
Agenda
| 0-15 Minutes | Background, review of learning outcomes |
| 15-30 Minutes | Review of normal age-related changes |
| 30-45 Minutes | Review the performance demands of running & anticipated gait-relatedchanges |
| 45-60 Minutes | Review of physical performance tests (PPTs) AKA “functional assessments” andstandards |
| 60-90 Minutes | Primary exercises & rationale |
| 90-105 Minutes | Exercise prescription & parameters |
| 105-115 Minutes | Case Study |
| 115-120 Minutes | Summary, Q & A |
Reviews
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Christopher Johnson
MPT, MCMT, ITCA
Chris completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Delaware, where he earned a bachelor of science with distinction while completing a senior thesis in the physical therapy department under Dr. Lynn Snyder-Mackler. Chris was a member of the varsity men’s tennis team, scholar athlete, team captain in 2000, and recipient of the Lee J Hyncik award for excellence in athletics and academics. He remained at the University of Delaware to earn a master’s degree in physical therapy while completing an orthopedic/sports graduate fellowship under Dr. Michael J. Axe of First State Orthopedics.
Following graduation, he relocated to New York City to work at the world-renowned Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma (NISMAT) of Lenox Hill Hospital as a physical therapist and researcher. He remained there for the ensuing eight years until 2010, when he opened his physical therapy and performance facility, Chris Johnson PT PLLC, in the Flatiron District of Manhattan.
In 2013, Chris relocated to Seattle to further pursue his professional work while taking advantage of a more active, outdoor lifestyle in the Pacific Northwest. In 2014, he opened Zeren PT LLC to provide unparalleled physical therapy and performance coaching for multisport athletes in the Pacific Northwest. Chris is also the co-founder and CEO of RunCadence LLC, which is an IOS app that helps runners apply step rate manipulation to their training.
Outside of his professional work, Chris races triathlon at the amateur elite level. He is a five-time USAT All American, three-time Kona Qualifier, and one of the dominant age group athletes in long course triathlon. Chris is also extensively published in the medical literature and is a sought after international public speaker. To learn more about Chris, please visit his website chrisjohnsonpt.com
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