Courses & Seminars
Our philosophy on continual education and sharing of knowledge is not only carried out in your visits, but also through Community Courses & Seminars supporting Red Deer, Olds & Central Alberta community coaches & trainers, up-and-coming therapists, parents, physicians, school teachers and more.
Over & above the courses we regularly offer, our professionals can also be contracted to present to teams or sports organizations a seminar/workshop on topics such as:
- Injury Prevention
- Core Stability
- Flexibility
- Basic Sports Injury Management
- Sport Taping
- Sports First Aid
- Training and Conditioning
- Preparing an Off-Season Plan
Our use the form below to contact us about a course you would like
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Courses & Seminars
Concussion Courses & Seminars
Concussion Courses
These courses are designed for parents, coaches, trainers, athletes, and anyone else interested in learning more about Concussions.
Concussion 101 (30 mins) – Free
- What is a concussion?
- Baseline Testing Explained
- Prevention Tips
- Signs & Symptoms of a Concussion
- Early Management 0 – 72hrs
Taping principles, guidelines & terminology for any sport taping. Selection & purchasing principles for your teams sport med kit needs. General anatomical terms & contraindications to sport taping.
- How to baseline test (SCAT, VOMS, King-Devick, Balance)
- Recognizing Concussions
- Concussion Classifications
- Sideline SCAT
- Emergency room or not?
- Home treatment options (Pacing and Planning, Sleep Hygiene)
- Clinical treatment options (manual therapy, balance/proprioception, vision re-training)
- Return to play/learn/work stages
Must be 16 years of age or older
Confirmation: Sent via e-mail approximately 3 days in advance of course date
Cancellation Policy: 20% will be non-refundable on cancellations within 24 hours
Taping Courses
Taping Courses
Modules may be taken separately. Contact us for details.
Sport Taping Basics (2hr)
Taping principles, guidelines & terminology for any sport taping. Selection & purchasing principles for your teams sport med kit needs. General anatomical terms & contraindications to sport taping. *This module is a Prerequisite for all Collegiate sport taping courses.*
Sport Taping for Ankle: Level 1 (2.5hr)
Key anatomy, assessment of common injuries & taping techniques for to the ankle.
Prerequisite: Sport Taping Basics
Sport Taping for the Wrist and Thumb: Level 1(3.5hr)
Key anatomy, assessment of common injuries & taping techniques for the wrist & thumb.
Prerequisite: Sport Taping Basics
Sport Taping for Elbow
Anatomy of the elbow including: articulations and major muscle attachments. Assessment of radial and ulnar collateral ligament sprains of the elbow and fracture rule outs.
Taping of Elbow: Hyperextension stop and collateral support
Sport Taping for Shoulder
Anatomy review of the glenohumeral and AC joints, rotator cuff and muscles of the shoulder girdle. Assessment of AC separations, glenohumeral dislocations, rotator cuff tears, clavicle fractures
Taping of Shoulder Injuries: Shoulder separation support and shoulder dislocation stop
Sport Taping for Thigh
Anatomy of the Quad & Hamstring & assess strain & contusion to them
Taping of Thigh Injuries
Sport Taping for Knee
Anatomy of the knee ligaments, bony structures, patella & patellar tendon. Basic assessment of major knee ligaments, patellar dislocation, knee hyperextension & patellar tendonitis
Taping of Knee: Collateral ligament support, de-rotation strips, hyperextension stop, patellar tendon strap
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Attire: Wear proper attire for taping of your body (e.g. shorts, t-shirt)
Confirmation: Sent via e-mail approximately 3 days in advance of course date
Cancellation Policy: 20% will be non-refundable on cancellations within 24 hours
Trainer Training Camps
Trainer Training Camps
An absolute must for team managers, volunteers, parents, coaches and athletes. Prepare for injuries, emergencies and liability with our training camp designed to cover Sport First Aid Kit Preparation, Emergency Action Principles and Planning, on-field and sideline injury assessment, concussion baseline testing and post-concussion evaluation, treatment of injuries, injury prevention through flexibility, preparing for tournaments.
Taping principles, guidelines & terminology for any sport taping. Selection & purchasing principles for your teams sport med kit needs. General anatomical terms & contraindications to sport taping.
Key anatomy, assessment of common injuries & taping techniques for to the ankle.
Key anatomy, assessment of common injuries & taping techniques for the wrist & thumb.
Must be 16 years of age or older
CPR & First Aid Recommended
Attire: Wear proper attire for taping of your body (e.g. shorts, t-shirt)
Confirmation: Sent via e-mail approximately 3 days in advance of course date
Cancellation Policy: 20% will be non-refundable on cancellations within 24 hours
Personal Trainer Series
Personal Trainer Series
This series is an absolute must for personal trainers of all levels and backgrounds!
Do you feel like your clients are constantly dealing with injuries? Does this make it challenging to keep their program going? You try to refer them for therapy and either they don’t go or they are told to stop continuing with their exercises. How do you proceed? What tools can you use first to help them along? Aand if that doesn’t work, where can you direct them?
Key Sports Injury areas of concern in this series includes the knee, shoulder, low back, hip & foot.
This series is designed to review:
- Relevant anatomy & injury description (including handouts)
- Common biomechanical errors and weaknesses that lead to the injury
- Home Program exercises (key items) to get them back on track
- Overview of the next steps for treatment
Instructors are Certified Athletic Therapists from Collegiate Sports Medicine
For further questions contact your local clinic