by C.H.E.K. Institute (www.chekinstitute.com)

Why Condition Specifically for Golf?

Golf is one of the fastest growing participation sports in the world. And golfers will do anything to hit the ball longer and lower their handicap! Golfers regularly spend as much as $4,000 on a set of clubs, hoping for an extra few meters on their drive. However, despite all the technological improvements in golf equipment, plus all the gadgets and gizmos available today,
the average handicap for both males and females has not dropped in the last 20 years. So much for technology.

What golfers are now discovering is that the clubs don’t play the game, the golfer does! The only way to achieve a lower handicap is to improve the function of the golfer: the person who actually swings the club! As in any sport, golf places specific demands on the body. For example, a full golf swing places such a load on the body that it is equivalent to a four-repetition-maximum (4-RM) lift in the gym. This means lifting a weight that you can only lift four times before you fatigue and cannot continue. Yet a golfer may swing his golf club 60 times or more in one round of golf! General exercises will not address these issues, neither will a machine-based conditioning program. In many cases, such programs can actually decrease the
performance of the golfer!

The C.H.E.K System to Golf Conditioning

The C.H.E.K System is designed to address golf-specific conditioning needs and in doing so, improve performance and reduce the risk of injury. Using detailed assessments and personalized programming, the individual issues of each client can be identified and addressed. Over the five-day workshop, you will learn how to:

• Assess the golf swing from a biomechanical and postural point of view.
• T est a client’s flexibility and apply the correlating stretches.
• Use the Flexibility-Stability-Strength-Power conditioning progression to optimally improve golf performance.
• Instruct dozens of key stretches and exercises.
• Work with complementary professionals to help your clients achieve their goals.

Examination

To be awarded the C.H.E.K Institute seal of approval, you must prove that you have the hands-on skill that separates you from the rest. Paul Chek is well known for saying that "knowledge is not power; applied knowledge is power." As a CHEK Certified Golf Biomechanic you will have demonstrated that you can apply the knowledge gained in this course, your earning potential will be far greater than your competition and your results will substantiate it!

To ensure students have fully grasped the techniques presented in the course, a comprehensive test is given. The test may be taken on Day 6 or Day 7 of the course. Each day follows the same format:

Morning - Written Examination (2 hours)
Throughout the day - One-on-One Practical Testing (2 hours max.)

The choice of day you prefer to take the exams will depend on a first-come, first-served basis. You will be asked for your preference soon after registration.

Passing Grade: Practical: 80% - Written: 80%

Note:

1. This Singapore course includes the Golf Biomechanic’s Manual.
2. All C.H.E.K Institute-trained Professionals must hold a current CPR certification.

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About the Presenter

Dan Hellman M.S. Physical Therapy, BS Athletic Training, C.H.E.K Practitioner Level 4, CHEK HLC Level 3, CHEK Golf Biomechanic, P~P~S Practitioner, Advanced MTA and Certified St John’s NMT 1-5.

Dan is a registered physical therapist and owns Dan Hellman Holistic Health in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dan’s physical therapy degree comes from an osteopathic-based college, which included both traditional and manual physical therapy. Before opening his own business he worked in several outpatient physical therapy orthopedic centers specializing in sports medicine and spine rehabilitation. Dan had his thesis published in the Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy in January of 1999 titled “The Effects of Anterior Thigh Stretching on he Straight Leg Raise Measurement.”

Dan is an avid golfer and works with many golf clients from professionals to amateurs as well as designing individualized health and fitness programs for all types of individuals. During the PPS program, Dan learned that his legacy was to teach heath and fitness to others. He is most proud of his position as a CHEK Faculty member and has a true passion for teaching.

When not living his legacy in the classroom or treating clients in his beautiful studio, Dan loves to golf, travel and spend quiet time reading books on spirituality.

Date and Venue

Next course will be held at:
Date: 12-16 July 2010 (17 July for Testing)
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Venue: TBA
Fees: S$3250 per person
Closing date for registration: 31 May 2010

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by C.H.E.K. Institute (www.chekinstitute.com)

Do you work with anyone who has suffered from or is currently experiencing back pain? Do your clients have postural problems? If you answered "yes" to either of these questions you (and your clients) will benefit from this course! This information-packed course is intended for serious strength and conditioning coaches, rehabilitation specialists and personal trainers.

• Understanding the functional anatomy of the torso and extremities as they relate to improved spinal health
• Learn proper exercise technique, exercise selection, order of application and exercise modifications for orthopedic concerns.
• Learn useful assessment techniques for effective program developement.
• Learn how to perform a range of motion assessment on the lower extremities and how joint restriction effects squat technique.
• Become familiar with the defining characteristics of motor learning and how they affect exercise effectiveness.
• Review and analyze the biomechanical intricacies of trunk stabilization and the importance of strong back stabilization.

This seminar  reviews and analyzes the biomechanical intricacies of stabilization exercises as a necessary prerequisite to general strengthening of torso musculature for both patient and athlete. This information is essential for preventing repetitive stress disorders that lead to injury. The synergistic interaction of muscle groups in performing complex frontal, transverse and sagittal plane movements are clearly explained. Technique flaws, harmful to spinal structures, that encourage postural degeneration are exposed, addressed and countermanded to reestablish optimal function.

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About the Presenter

Janet Alexander Dip. P.E., Dip. Tchg, C.H.E.K Certified, CHEK Certified Golf Biomechanic

A committed endurance athlete, Janet Alexander draws her experience from a varied career base, including teaching, sales and marketing, advertising and design as well as working with clients requiring sports and orthopedic rehabilitation. Janet is one of the Senior Faculty at the C.H.E.K Institute and works with several top athletes and their coaches from the PGA and LPGA. 

Date and Venue

Next course will be held at:
Date: 29-30 November 2008
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Venue: TBA
Fees: S$795 per person
Closing date for registration: 31 October 2008

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by C.H.E.K. Institute (www.chekinstitute.com)

Medicine balls can be used for a wide range of purposes from rehabilitation to explosive training or endurance training. Due to the dynamic capabilities of medicine ball Training, there is a high functional carry over into athletic performance and every day life. The trainer or strength coach will learn:

• Why medicine ball training works and how to select appropriate medicine ball size and weight.
• Program design for optimal performance, including criteria for choosing repetitions, sets, intensity, rest periods and speed of movement.
• The science of strength and power development for torso, rotator cuff, upper and lower extremities using medicine balls.
• Precautions for orthopedic conditions and rehabilitation exercises.

Medicine ball training provides excellent variety in movement patterns, speed of movement, functional eccentric loading and adds an excellent dimension to the programs of any personal trainer, athlete, athletic trainer and/or strength coach.

Participants of this seminar will received a Certificate of Attendance.

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About the Presenter

Janet Alexander Dip. P.E., Dip. Tchg, C.H.E.K Certified, CHEK Certified Golf Biomechanic

A committed endurance athlete, Janet Alexander draws her experience from a varied career base, including teaching, sales and marketing, advertising and design as well as working with clients requiring sports and orthopedic rehabilitation. Janet is one of the Senior Faculty at the C.H.E.K Institute and works with several top athletes and their coaches from the PGA and LPGA. 

Date and Venue

Next course will be held at:
Date: 1 December 2008
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Venue: SAFRA Tampines
Fees: S$395 per person
Closing date for registration: 28 November 2008

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by Ron Alexander (www.fft.net.au)

Functional Fascial Taping® or FFT® Level 2 continues on from Level 1. Information about FFT can be found in the course description of Level 1.

FFT is now used by therapists in Finland, Israel, Gernsey, USA, HK, Singapore, England, New Zealand and Australia.

The workshop is accredited and endorsed by the Sports Medicine Australia, Australian Association of Massage Therapist and Institute of Registered Myotherapists of Australia.

The Workshop:

At this clinical workshop you will learn taping techniques, FFT principles and concepts that can be applied to most musculoskeletal pathologies. The following programme is taught to serve as a framework for the treatment of  the Lower Quadrant and Functional Restrictive Taping.
 

• Troubleshooting
• Complex patients
• FFT for the knee
• FFT for the ankle – incl. ant and post impingement, Achilles tendinopathy
• FFT for the foot – incl. Plantar fasciosis, Mortons Neuroma
• FFT for the lumbar spine – extension problems
• Pre determined load techniques – including Iliotibial Band, acute muscle tears
• Introduction to Functional Restrictive Taping (FRT) (including anterior talofibular ligament / ankle taping)
• FFT – high and low velocity movements, osteitis pubis and intermittent pain

FFT® BENEFITS

• Fast and effective analgesic. (On-going)
• Allows for activity & rehabilitation.
• Facilitates patients’ early return to work.
• Maintains higher levels of training & competition.
• Practitioner guided, patient self-maintaining treatment program for work or sport.
• Reduces the physical strain to therapists of manual therapies.

Prequisite: Level 2 Workshop required the successful completion of Level 1. See website for more details www.fft.net.au

About the Presenter

Ron Alexander has presented FFT at the following:

• International Olympic Committee World Congress.
• Interdisciplinary World Congress on Lower Back and Pelvic Pain.
• Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Association, 14th Biennial Conference.
• Invited speaker at the 2005 Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport.
• FA Conference (Soccer) and the Royal College of Surgeons.

Li Cunxin. Author of Mao’s Last Dancer, Australian book of the year. Former Principal Dancer Houston Ballet and The Australian Ballet.
"I received immediate pain relief faster than anti-inflammatory drugs and increased flexibility, which allowed me to maintain high levels of performance as a principal dancer".

Dr. Ken Crichton. Sports Physician, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, 2000 Olympic Games, Medical Director for the Australian Ballet.
"I witnessed the benefits of this method in many of our dancers…. I would commend this method as a further addition to treatments that are beneficial in the management of dance and sporting injuries"

Dr Jill Cook. Physiotherapist PhD. Musculoskeletal Research Centre La Trobe University
“A simple way to decrease pain and increase range allowing you to start rehabilitation. This method offers the clinician a wonderful addition to their treatment toolbox”.

Date and Venue

Next course will be held at:
Date: 2 August 2009 (Sun)
Time: 9:0am-6:00pm
Venue: SMU
Fees: S$500.00 per person
Closing date for registration: 10 July 2009

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Our partner, Back2Sports, is organising a seminar on. For more information, please visit their website below.

Shoulder injuries are perhaps amongst the most complex of sports injuries. As the most heavily stressed joint in the sport, it is prevalent amongst competitive swimmers and water-polo players. Managing and preventing shoulder injuries are critical components in high performance training. Back2Sports is organizing a seminar to shed some light on this complex area for swimmers and water-polo players with an overview of the type of shoulder injuries, preventative and recovery measures available.

The seminar, “Swimmers’ Shoulders”, will provide an overview of the types of injuries amongst swimmers and water-polo players, its management and prevention. The three topics covered are:

1. Types of Shoulder Injuries in Swimmers and Water Polo Players by Dr Patrick Goh, a Sports Physician from SportsMed Central

2. Management and Prevention of Shoulder Injuries by Mr. Calvin Sim, a Senior Physiotherapist from Back2Sports

3. Surgical Intervention for Shoulder Injuries by Dr Lim Jit Kheng, a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon from Minimally Invasive Orthopaedic Surgery.

Back2Sports, a division of Core Concept, is the official physiotherapist for the Pre-Olympics Water Polo Invitational 2008 held here in Singapore from 30^th July till 6^th August 2008. The event hosted by Singapore Water Polo will see nine Men’s and Women’s Olympic water polo teams competing in a four-day tournament before heading off to Beijing for the 2008 Olympics.

The seminar will be held on the 26^th of July 2008 at the Singapore Management University. For details on registration, visit www.back2sports.com.sg/shoulder.htm

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