Options and Special Populations Flashcards
Class must be presented as…
accessible to everyone
Options should be offered…
freely and throughout the class making no assumptions
Since you are not your students’ doctor…
refer, refer, refer!
DUE
discuss, understand, empower
Understand momma’s symptoms
quicker fatigue, nausea from hormonal changes, body temp increase, increased flexibility from relaxin, shifting center of gravity
avoid what kind of poses after 1st trimester?
supine (on back)
avoid what kind of core movements?
spinal compression, deep twist, abdominal crunches
mommas should maintain…
comfortable temperature and hydration
mommas should avoid this in flexibility tracks
overstretching
diastis recti
widening and thinning of linea alba due to abdominal stretching
mommas should select what kind of option in any exercise?
the most comfortable and conservative
postpartum mommas should avoid these poses
prone poses
never give mommas…
medical advice
never give adjustments in this way
by touching a student
option for down dog
child’s pose or all fours
option for up dog
cow pose on all fours
options for hundreds
practice on a seated angle with core engaged, bird dog
option for supine ab work
practice while seated with core engaged, bird dog, modified plank, seated cat/cow, lateral ab moves
option for bridge pulses or supine glutes
quadruped glute work, kneeling side plank, side lying moves
option for prone back exercises
kneeling options or standing leg work with wall assistance
options for cardio
swap hops for taps to reduce impact
option for plank
kneeling plank or all fours
option for flexibility
avoid overstretching, child’s pose, seated or lying stretches
