Improving Upper Extremity Health in Manual Wheelchair Users

What this course covers

A foundational understanding of the biomechanics of wheelchair propulsion, anatomy of the shoulder, why so many wheelchair users experience shoulder pain, and tools to not only design an effective program but also coach the finer details of exercise execution that leads to better health and performance.

What you’ll learn

Learners will be able to:

1. Analyze the biomechanics of wheelchair propulsion.

2. Recognize common injuries among manual wheelchair users, the factors that influence this higher incidence of upper extremity pain, and how we can intervene to address this.

3.Analyze anatomy of the shoulder and the musculature involved in wheelchair propulsion.

4. Design a comprehensive strength and conditioning program that improves strength, hypertrophy, cardiovascular health, ADLs, and symptomatic upper extremity pain.

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