Exercise essentials for improving motor control and athletic performance

When a physiotherapist is aiming to enhance a client’s motor control and athletic performance it is important to possess the skills & knowledge to design and deliver an appropriate functional strength training program.

This presentation studies eight essential elements of motor control which should be considered when returning a client to full function.

You will be exploring examples of exercises using the kinetic link training approach, which utilise integrated patterns of movement that are adaptable to be used across a wide spectrum of abilities - from low level rehab to high level sports conditioning.

Presenter 

Wayne Rodgers APA Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist, B App Sc (Physio), Post Grad Dip Sports Physio   Click here to view Wayne’s full biography

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the benefits of utilising a Kinetic Link Training (KLT) approach to exercise design.
• Recognise essential elements of motor control which contribute to athletic performance.
• Perform a selection of specific exercises which target different motor skills.
• Teach integrated movement patterns as part of a functional approach to strength training.
• Utilise examples of complete KLT workouts designed to enhance athletic abilities.

CPD Hours

2.0 Hours