Description
Physiotherapist, strength and conditioning coach, PhD in Sport Sciences — Simon Barrué-Belou (France, Switzerland)
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Clinician-researcher and Head of the Physiotherapy Department at Hôpital de La Tour, Geneva.
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Clinical specialization: knee joint pathologies and functional assessment of patients and athletes.
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Research focus: strength/force-production development and training-induced adaptations (plasticity); publishes in internationally indexed, peer-reviewed journals.
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Regular speaker at international conferences; teaches in university programs and continuing professional education (both sport and clinical settings).
Strength training is one of the most effective rehabilitation interventions (supported by scientific evidence and clinical practice) and plays an important role in both treatment and prevention. However, entry-level professional training often lacks sufficient depth in this area, so clinicians may feel under confident in practice. High-quality rehabilitation requires the ability to assess deficits, select appropriate exercises, prescribe training parameters, provide technique corrections, and plan progressions over the long term.
The course offers an evidence-based, clinically practical approach that can be adapted to different settings and available equipment.
Webinar content:
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Understanding the fundamentals of force generation and training-induced plasticity (adaptations).
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Understanding pathological mechanisms that lead to strength deficits.
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Developing strength exercises for major muscle groups and their variations.
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Understanding and appropriately applying training variables for a specific exercise: contraction type, tempo, intensity, volume, and training methods.
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Long-term planning of a rehabilitation program.
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Advantages and limitations of strength assessment in clinical practice; patient education and promoting patient autonomy throughout the rehabilitation process.