Beyond the Plan: Modifying Shoulder Exercises When Pain Strikes

DR. KEVIN FONG, PT, DPT, CSCS, CEAS
&
DR. JORDAN PATTERSON, PT, DPT, CSCS

A WORSHOP FOR TRAINERS AND FITNESS CLIENTS

WEDNESDAY | AUGUST 21, 2024 | 130PM - 3PM

@ DIAKADI Fitness, 290 Division Street, San francisco, CA

TICKETS: $30 ($20 FOR ALL DIAKADI TRAINERS)

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION: 

As a personal trainer, you've been there: Your client grimaces during a shoulder press, or you notice their form faltering on a lateral raise. Shoulder pain can derail a workout and leave you scrambling for alternatives. But what if you could confidently modify exercises in real-time, keeping your clients engaged, pain-free, and progressing towards their goals?

Your clients rely on you to deliver results safely and effectively. Can you afford to be caught off-guard by shoulder pain? Join us for this essential workshop and become the go-to trainer for keeping shoulders healthy and workouts pain-free.

Transform shoulder pain from a workout-ender to an opportunity to showcase your expertise.

MAIN TAKEAWAYS:

This dynamic, hands-on workshop is your key to mastering the art of exercise modification for shoulder pain. You'll learn to:

• Instantly recognize the subtle signs of shoulder discomfort

• Swiftly adapt exercises using equipment swaps, motion changes, and body positioning

• Address underlying issues with targeted tissue prep and mobility work

• Keep your clients motivated and moving, even when pain threatens to sideline them

Don't let shoulder pain be the weak link in your training arsenal. By the end of this course, you'll have the skills to:

• Expand your exercise repertoire with creative, shoulder-friendly variations

• Reduce session cancellations due to shoulder issues

INSTRUCTOR BIOS:

DR. KEVIN FONG, PT, DPT, CSCS, CEAS

As a bay area native, Kevin strives to improve the health and well-being of those in the community that raised him. He’s been fortunate to help countless people with their rehab and recovery, including triathletes, semi-pro athletes, members of the San Francisco Ballet, Golden State Warriors, and San Francisco Giants organizations. However, what drives him the most is a deeply rooted passion for helping everyday individuals live everyday lives without pain.

Kevin received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from University of St. Augustine, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2015. Additionally, he became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through NSCA in 2017 and Certified Office Ergonomics Specialist in 2020.

DR. JORDAN PATTERSON, PT, DPT, CSCS

Jordan has extensive experience as a youth athletics trainer and ergonomics associate for corporate America. Jordan calls upon his doctoral degree and his certification as a strength and conditioning specialist to deliver a holistic and individualized approach to each patient; encouraging active movement and collaboration throughout the entire journey.

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