Active Rehabilitation: Strength and Functional Movement for Sustainable Outcomes
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Module 1: Why Strength is the Foundation of Rehab
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The Myth of Tightness vs True Weakness
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Module 1 Feedback
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Module 2: Understanding the Stretch Trap
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Overstretching Risks: Joint laxity, Poor Motor Control
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When Mobility Work is Actually a Substitution for Stability
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Module 2 Feedback
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Module 3: Common Compensation Patterns & Their Drivers
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Quad Dominance in Squats/Lunges
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Knee Valgus from Hip or Foot Control Failure
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Posterior Pelvic Tilt in Bridges (Glute Inhibition)
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Shoulder Elevation in Pressing (upper trap overdrive)
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Scapular Winging During Pushing
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Rib Flaring in Overhead Work (Core Dysfunction)
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Overuse of Global Movers (e.g. TFL, QL) vs Local Stabilizers
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Holding Breath to Substitute Core Control
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Module 3 Feedback
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Module 4: Assessing and Identifying Dysfunctional Movement Patterns
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Overhead Squat
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Single-Leg Bridge and Squat
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Prone Shoulder Lift Off
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Rolling Test
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Sit to Stand Sequencing
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Module 4 Feedback
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Module 5: Strength-Based Correction Strategies
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Hinge: RDLs, Glute Bridges with Feedback
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Squat: Goblet Squats with Pause & Breath Control
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Push: Wall Push + Serratus Reach
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Pull: Single-Arm Rows + Thoracic Rotation
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Carry: Farmer + Suitcase Variations for Lateral Control
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Module 5 Feedback
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Module 6: Rethinking the Role of Manual & Passive Care
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Passive Care as Short-Term Input Only
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Neurophysiological Effects vs Structural Change
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Educating Patients to Shift from Dependency to Agency
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Module 6 Feedback
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Module 7: Integrating Strength in Every Session
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How to Reframe your Assessment and Prescription Process
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Combining Corrective + Global Strength Work
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Education: What to Say to Patients who Expect Passive Care
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Module 7 Feedback
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Quiz
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Course Quiz