Join us for a one-day intensive course on the use of electrical stimulation technologies for applications in rehabilitation, recovery, fitness and performance at Catalyst Kinetics in Burnaby, BC, Canada. The intent of the course is to provide all attendees with a greater knowledge and practical skillset using these technologies with their own athletes, clients and patients in an effective and intuitive manner, seamlessly integrating the protocols into their regular professional practice. Be prepared to engage in a team-based, “learn-by-doing” approach to continuing education and professional development.
 
This is the first presentation of this advanced content ever, covering 7 hours of theoretical and practical knowledge on the subject of electrical muscle stimulation and associated technologies. With over 25 years of experience in working with electrical stimulation, Derek M. Hansen will walk attendees through numerous protocols and hands-on demonstrations that can be used immediately with a wide variety of athletes, patients and clients. This course is designed for all professionals looking for an advanced approach to using electrostimulation modalities to improve their service delivery and accelerate progress in a safe and effective manner.
 
 
Price: $599.00 US
Contact us by email for early registration discounts.
 
Date: April 6, 2024
 
Location:
Catalyst Kinetics
7865 Edmonds Street
Burnaby, BC V3N 1B9
 
Contacts:
Dean Kotopski – dean@catalystkinetics.com
Derek M. Hansen – derek@runningmechanics.com
 
 
Seminar Outline
 
1. Introduction
• History of Electrical Stimulation
• Electrophysiology and Theoretical Basis
• Types of Electrostimulation
• Contraindications and Scope of Practice
 

2. Understanding the Technology

• Basic Equipment Considerations
• Key Parameters, Terminology and Variables
• Session Preparation
• Mapping Motor Points for Pad Placement
 
3. Applications
• Warm-up and Cool-Down
• Diagnostics and Assessment
• Muscle Strengthening
• Tone Reduction
• Mobility and Flexibility
• Pain Management
• Circulation Enhancement and Recovery
• Metabolic Enhancement
• Spinal Cord Injury
 
4. Advanced Techniques
• Superimposed Strengthening
• Superimposed Mobility & Flexibility Enhancement
• Orthobiologics Support
• Periodization and Training Integration
• Future Directions

 
5. Closing Remarks, Questions, Discussion and Debrief

 
About Your Seminar Leader: Derek M. Hansen
 
Derek M. Hansen is an international sports performance consultant and educator, specializing in athlete speed, return-to-play protocols and electrical stimulation technologies. His courses are taught all over the world via in-person instruction and virtual platforms. Some of the organizations that have taken advantage of his courses and in-service consults in recent years include the:
 
• Kansas City Chiefs, NFL
• Atlanta Braves, MLB
• Toronto Maple Leafs, NHL
• Air Force Academy Football, NCAA
• Seattle Seahawks, NFL
• Houston Texans, NFL
• DePaul University Athletics, NCAA
• Arizona Coyotes, NHL
• Indiana University Football, NCAA
• FC Bournemouth, EPL
• Red Bull Leipzig, Bundesliga
• Sacramento State Athletics, NCAA
• University of Virginia Sports Medicine, NCAA
• FC Augsburg, Bundesliga
• Life Fitness Gym Equipment

 
This client list includes thousands of other individual practitioners in the fields of sports performance, physical therapy and rehabilitation, personal fitness, athlete recovery and sport science. Adding these skills around using my protocols as a performance and rehabilitation tool will only strengthen your arsenal for your clients.