Impairments in muscle strength and reacquisition of muscle mass following an injury or surgery impacts short- and long-term quality of life and ability to perform in sport. Maintenance of muscle mass during the immediate periods following injury may therefore protect against these losses in quality of life and ability to return to competitive sport. Blood flow restriction training offers a way for load- or pain-compromised patients to get the therapeutic benefits of heavy load strength training without the mechanical load on the joints, offering an evidence-based rehabilitation technique to help patients maximize their recovery. 1CCU

At the conclusion of the course, participants will be able to:
1. Discuss the rationale for integration of blood flow restriction into a post-injury or post-surgical plan of care;
2. Identify safety concerns that practitioners should consider when implementing this technique;
3. Implement an evidence-based BFR training program through patient case studies.

Speaker(s)
Specializing in performance enhancement and physical therapy, Nick Rolnick is an adjunct professor of Kinesiology and Strength and Conditioning at Concordia University and Lehman College. Outside of teaching, Nick is the co-founder and owner of the BFR Pros, one of the world's top BFR Course providers. Through his work, Nick has become one of the foremost authorities on Blood Flow Restriction and runs BFR training workshops worldwide. The BFR Pros' mission is to make the world a better place by helping people get back to the activities they love as quickly as possible and experience the joy of pain-free movement™.

Schedule
7:00pm-7:30pm Business Meeting
7:30pm-8:30pm Introduction and CCU Presentation
8:30pm-8:45pm Q and A

Fees
TPTA Members: $10
Non-TPTA Members: $15
Students: Free (No CCUs)

Registration is part of the attendance process, you must register before the deadline in order to receive credit.

Additional Locations
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