Stroke Recovery Specialist
Stroke recovery is a constantly evolving process that can unfold something new each week. This course offers the skill set to offer more precise stroke recovery training as part of your client's postrehab plan.
There are 7 million stroke survivors in the United States. Unfortunately, these survivors are often met with extremely limited physical therapy options. Consequently, they (along with many stroke survivor caregivers) are seeking out fitness professionals for help. With over 20 years in the fitness industry, 2021 IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year Tracy Markley has developed the Stroke Recovery Specialist course to bring knowledge, experience and exercises to help fitness professionals guide stroke survivors to smoother recovery. You'll also learn how this specialized skill set can boost your business prospects.
Learning Objectives
- Summarize stroke statistics, brain damage and neuroplasticity
- Describe and design programming with emphasis on clear communication to train a stroke survivor who has spasticity, limited arm movements, foot drop, gait and balance challenges, hyperextended knees, aphasia, memory issues and more
- Identify key muscular anatomy and biomechanics to help you create programs for a stroke survivor
Course Procedure
- Enroll in the course.
- View the course content.
- Take the test. (You must score 80% to pass. If you do not pass, you may retake the test.)
- Print your certificate of completion.
Course Content
- Introduction to the Stroke Recovery Specialist Course
- Stroke Recovery Specialist Manual
- Stroke Overview Powerpoint
- Communication With Stroke Survivors
- Understanding Stroke Survivors
- Movements
- Seven Directions of the Spine
- Spatial Awareness
- Bar On Wall Essential
- Balance Equipment and Tips
- Balancing
- Seat Heights, Standing and Wheelchairs
- Leg Stability, Hyperextended Knee and Foot Drop
- Arm Movement
- Lunges and Squats With Stroke Survivors
- Squats and Approaching a Chair
- Floor Exercises
- Bouncing a Ball
- Neuro Fatigue and Tips
- Survivor Stories and Tips
- How to Attract Stroke Recovery Clients
- Stroke Recovery Specialist Course Exam