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Course Overview This Level 4 Management of Lower Back Pain Course is a high level qualification provides the key skills and knowledge and pathway to becoming a REPs Specialist Exercise Instructor. This course is a REPs Level 4 qualification and is supported by leading industry experts in the lower back pain management. This Qualification is particularly aimed at personal trainers and GP and Exercise Referral Specialists seeking to work with special populations in both preventative and rehabilitative exercise therapies. Course Content This certificate is made up of five key modules. - Epidemiology of Back Pain: - including: the prevalence in the Uk and the effect of activity and inactivity on Back Pain, the classification of low back pain and the psychosocial components of low back pain.
- Anatomy and physiology of Back Pain: including the structure of the lumbar spine and vertebrae; the local and global muscles of the lower Back; the passive and active Sub systems and understanding pain.
- Exercise referral processes and communication skills – including: understanding the referral process, relevant medico-legal requirements, understanding scope of practice and communicating skills.
- Assessment and screening – including: collecting client information; client assessments; understanding the precautions and contraindications, psychosocial assessment and functional/physical assessment.
- Programme design – including: what are the progressive programme design considerations; how to provide psychosocial support, establishing and monitoring exercise quotas and intensity.
The course includes: - Active IQ registrations
- The tutored components of the training modules and course
- Training manuals and worksheets
- Active IQ assessment fees & certification on successful completion of criteria
- 20 CPD credits on REP’s
Pre-requisites: - Candidates should hold a Level 3 Advanced Instructor qualification as listed and recognised by REPs.
Assessment: - Practical gym based assessment
- Theory based Active IQ set and verified case study
Course Format: - 4 weeks home-study followed by:
- 2 days practical attendance workshop
- 1 day assessment
Certification & Qualifications: - Active IQ Level 4 Certificate in Lower Back Pain Management
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