Dagmar Pavlu
Charles University, Czech Republic
Title: Elastic resistance exercises in physiotherapy
Biography
Biography: Dagmar Pavlu
Abstract
Elastic resistance exercises are considered as an integrative part in different concepts in physiotherapy, also with different goals and different applications. In the main goal of the workshop is to explain different possibilities how to use elastic resistance band in two concepts (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and Brügger-Concept) and when/and how to use elastic band effectively for various workouts and strength training in sports and therapy, for endurance training in sports and therapy, to increase muscle stretch and expand the scope of joint mobility, for coordination or training exercises, for speed ability or training exercises, for exercises to improve stability (for both overall and local stabilization), for general exercises or specific training for sports, for exercises for the handicapped, for exercises for the elderly, for exercises for children, for the prevention and compensation of a one-sided and monotonous load with reference to daily activities, for the prevention and compensation of a one-sided and monotonous load with reference to sports activities, for exercises in pairs or groups, for exercises in combination with other aids, for water exercises, etc.