Introduction to Management of the Functional Fitness Athlete
Presented by Elizabeth Lane
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As the field of rehabilitation continues to evolve, it is imperative for practitioners to stay updated with specialized knowledge and skills to effectively address the needs of diverse patient populations. With the rise in popularity of functional fitness activities such as CrossFit, HIIT (high-intensity interval training), and obstacle course racing, rehabilitation professionals encounter a growing number of athletes seeking rehabilitation, injury prevention, and performance enhancement strategies tailored to their unique demands. This course will cover a range of topics essential for understanding the biomechanics, injury patterns, rehabilitation principles, and performance optimization strategies specific to this athletic population.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the fundamental principles and components of functional fitness activities, including CrossFit, HIIT, and similar modalities
- Clarify the unique movement patterns and biomechanical challenges associated with functional fitness exercises
- Identify common injuries, risk factors, and mechanisms of injury in functional fitness athletes
- Highlight evidence-based rehabilitation protocols and techniques for managing injuries commonly encountered in functional fitness athletes, including shoulder, knee, and spine injuries, in order to facilitate improved participation in meaningful health management activities
- Identify strategies for injury prevention, movement optimization, and performance enhancement tailored to the needs of functional fitness athletes
- Recognize the criteria and considerations for safe return to functional fitness activities following injury rehabilitation
Meet your instructor
Elizabeth Lane
Dr. Elizabeth Lane has practiced in outpatient orthopedics for 13 years and taught in postprofessional continuing education since 2013. She received her clinical doctorate in physical therapy from the Medical College of Georgia. She holds board certification in orthopedics and is a fellow of the American Academy of…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Principles and Biomechanics of Functional Fitness Activities
This chapter will explore the fundamental principles and components of functional fitness activities, including popular modalities such as CrossFit and high-intensity interval training (HIIT). It will delve into the unique movement patterns and biomechanical challenges associated with these exercises. Understanding these aspects is crucial for designing effective assessments and interventions.
2. Rehabilitation of the Functional Fitness Athlete
This chapter will identify common injuries, risk factors, and mechanisms of injury in functional fitness athletes, focusing on areas such as the shoulder, knee, and spine. It will also cover evidence-based rehabilitation protocols and techniques for managing these injuries. Understanding these aspects is essential for preventing injuries, optimizing performance, and ensuring effective recovery and return to activity for athletes engaged in high-intensity functional fitness activities.
3. Injury Prevention and Safe Return to Functional Fitness
This chapter will develop strategies for injury prevention, movement optimization, and performance enhancement tailored to the needs of functional fitness athletes. It will also cover the criteria and considerations for a safe return to functional fitness activities following injury rehabilitation. Understanding these aspects is crucial for minimizing the risk of injury, enhancing athletic performance, and ensuring that athletes can safely resume their training and competitive activities after recovering from injuries.
