Aim
To train learners to a professionally competent level, enabling them to plan, conduct and review programmes to address the needs of clients with low back pain. Enabling them to support clients to change their physical activity and lifestyle behaviours to aid in the management of chronic non-specific low back pain.
To develop an understanding of the prevalence and classification of low back pain
To be able to determine the health risks associated with low back pain
To understand the continuing factors that lead to the development of different types of low back pain
To apply appropriate training approaches to plan and design physical activity and exercise programmes for clients with non-specific and chronic lower back pain.
To understand how chronic and non- specific low back pain, medications, psychological/sociological factors and co-morbidities affect a clients ability to exercise safely and effectively.
To be able to support clients to adopt healthier lifestyle behaviours as part of a programme to manage chronic non-specific low back pain
Progression
Learners may wish to add to their portfolio of skills by completing the following:
- Level 3 Award In Designing Exercise Programmes for Older Adults
- Level 3 Award in Designing Pre and Post Natal Exercise Programmes
- Level 3 Award In Designing Exercise Programmes for Disabled Clients
- Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates Matwork
- Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga
- Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy
- Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy
- Level 4 Certificate in Physical Activity and Weight Management for Obese and Diabetic Clients