Quick Screening for Lifelong Fitness

Whether fitness or healthcare professionals, we all want the same thing. We want to see those in our care healthy and doing what they love to do for as long as possible. But we also recognize that this doesn’t always happen. In fact, we know that most people will experience pain or injury before ever reaching their health and fitness goals. So, what do we do? How do we help our clients and patients achieve longevity, resiliency, and durability? We work together. We empower individuals physically by removing their specific barriers to fitness and exercise. And we do this by using a quick screen to determine exactly what each unique person needs the most. Performing exercise is actually one of the greatest risk factors for injury. But we know that exercise isn’t the problem. Rather the choice of exercise or the timing of exercise may be to blame. Screening allows seamless continuity between rehab and fitness and therefore can create lifelong clients and patients. It is through screening that we change our clients, educate the community, and inspire activity throughout the lifespan.

Objectives

1 - Use movement screening to increase your referrals, get your clients better results and improve your communication, without complicated effort.

2 - Use movement screening to increase your client engagement.

3 - Communicate with other professionals to increase your referrals.

4 - Bridge the gap between rehabilitation and fitness.

5 - Present to community groups to increase your community presence and referrals.

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About Phil Plisky

Dr. Plisky is an Associate Professor of Physical Therapy and Director of Residency Programs at the University of Evansville. He also serves as a consultant for collegiate, professional, industrial, and soldier athletes to transform their performance and injury prevention systems. He is passionate about changing lives by optimizing performance and preventing injury using a practical, researched based approach to musculoskeletal health. He received his Master of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Evansville and his Doctor of Science degree in Orthopedic Physical Therapy from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. He is a board certified clinical specialist in orthopedics through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, a Certified Athletic Trainer, and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He developed the Y Balance Test - a simple yet thoroughly researched way to identify motor control deficits. His peer reviewed articles have appeared in numerous scientific journals and he serves as a manuscript reviewer for several publications. His current research is focused on comprehensive movement testing and interventions in athletes, military personnel, and school-aged children. Phil is also the co founder of the Professional Rebellion, a community dedicated to helping people create the career of their dreams