Bad Ragaz for Backs

Course Description

Practitioners of the Bad Ragaz Method will learn treatment patterns for specific muscle activation and/or inhibition for back rehabilitation. We will examine select BR Patterns to determine the quality and co-ordination of the muscle chain performance. Then, learn to quickly assess the areas of weakness and to develop a Bad Ragaz treatment plan based on the client's specific back condition (fusion, spinal stenosis, scolosis, kyphosis, arthritis spondylithothesesis, strain, trauma) BR Treatment utilizing isometric, istotonic and isokinetic patterns will be implemented to inhibit, stabilize, facilitate, strengthen and improve range of motion of the back musculature. The Bad Ragaz aquatic therapy is to be used in conjunction with other rehabilitation therapies for the best functional outcomes.

Short Course Description

Practitioners of the Bad Ragaz Ring Method will learn to implement treatment patterns for specific muscle activation and/or inhibition for back rehabilitation.

Course Objectives (essential for CEC approvals)

1). The practitioner will be able to assess for poor quality of movement, weakness and pain in and relating to the back utilizing known Bad Ragaz Trunk Patterns ,and then learn how to select appropriate BR Treatment for specific back conditions.

2). Learn indications pertaining to client positioning and equipment selection.

3). The practitioner will learn facilitation and inhibition of the back muscles utilizing Bad Ragaz Treatment Patterns.