Level 2: RMP Med and RMP Plan
When running related injuries occur, the first course of action is typically to cease all running and avoid the activity that seemingly created the injury. While this may be necessary for the first 48-72 hours following an acute injury, most injuries require some degree of weight bearing and locomotion much sooner in the process than would be normally practiced in conventional rehabilitation. The Level II MED module of the RMP certification process outlines how running can be integrated very early in the Return-to-Play and rehabilitation processes to not only effect a quicker successful outcome, but a much more resilient and sustainable outcome.
This program has been developed and refined over 30 years of practical experience, supported by science and research, to produce timely results that are durable and sustainable. The process is widely applied by medical and performance staff at numerous professional teams and collegiate programs around North America. The return-to-play (RTP) process is not only directed at rehabilitating an athlete to their original competition status, it also provides a clear opportunity to improve upon running mechanics and general movement qualities as part of the process. Additionally, the RMP MED process identifies opportunities for collaboration amongst different practitioners within the medical and performance continuum. The closer the collaboration between medical, performance and sport science staff, the greater probability for successful resolution of the injury and improved performance beyond the injury.
RMP MED WORKSHOP
Provided below is a general outline for the Level 2 RMP Med workshop:
Introduction
- RTP Process Defined
- Integration of Disciplines
- Establishing a Pragmatic Timeline
- Why a Sprinting Based Approach?
Running/Sprinting Based Hamstring RTP Model
- Assessment
- Mach Drill Applications
- Acceleration Protocol – Why, How, When?
- Progressing to Higher Velocities
- Introducing Deceleration and Multi-Directional Movement
- Evaluating Suitability to Return to Sport/Practice/Competition
- Complementary Strength Training
- Integration of physical therapy techniques
Application to Other Lower Body Injuries
- Knee (ACL)
- Foot, Ankle, Achilles and Calf
- Quadriceps and Adductor
- Electrical Stimulation Applications
Upper Body Injuries
- Hand, Wrist and Elbow
- Shoulder
- Low Back
- Concussion
Who Will RMP MED Help?
Professionals who are working with running-based athletes in professional, collegiate or club settings, as well as the recreational running population for the purpose of rehabilitation and return-to-play processes, including:
Physiotherapists
Athletic Trainers
Chiropractors
Massage Therapists
Sports Medicine Physicians
Team Performance Directors and Managers
S&C Coaches involved in return-to-play activities
Sport Science Practitioners
RMP Level 2 Plan
Running has long been considered a punishment method in organized sport. If you do something wrong in a practice or a game, you could expect to run a lot more in the future to condition you to be more attentive and skillful. We all know that running could be better integrated and planned in sport preparation. In the “Level 2: RMP Plan” module, we look at the key planning requirements for fast and efficient movement, regardless of your sport. There are many commonalities seen in high performance athletes who move fast. We will look at the common ground for these athletes, and determine how to best plan for their specific sporting requirements.
This course represents a “deeper dive” into the sporting world for running preparation and overall movement integration. While the Level 1 course introduced basic concepts around running mechanics and foundational programming methods, Level 2: RMP Plan examines specific sports and their movement requirements in order to develop pragmatic plans around improving performance and enhancing durability for both practice and competition. While many sports can look the same and coaches commonly employ the same methods of preparation – such as a ‘conditioning’ approach to running – we take the time to identify the nuances in each sport that can significantly impact the way we train our athletes. This can also change or our approaches to specific positions within a sport, where movement and energy system requirements can vary significantly.
RMP PLAN WORKSHOP
Provided below is a general outline for the Level 2 RMP PLAN workshop:
Introduction to Sport Training Principles
- Stress and Adaptation
- The Law of Diminishing Returns
- Periodization and Planning Approaches
- Evaluation, Assessment and Monitoring
- Recovery and Regeneration
Sport Specific Approaches
- Linear Sprinting and Track & Field Events
- Field Sports – American Football Example
- Court Sports – Basketball, Tennis, Volleyball, Squash…
- Microdosing Methodologies – Implications and Applications
Planning Case Studies
- Soccer
- Baseball
- Ice Hockey
- Basketball
- Other
Who will RMP Plan help?
Professionals who are working with running-based athletes and the recreational running population in the fields of:
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
Track and Field Coaching
SPORT COACHING
Performance Administration
Medical Oversight and Management
Sport Science
Level 2: RMP Med and RMP Plan
Dr. Nicky Kirk
Award Winning and Visionary Chiropractic Sports Physician – Regional Adviser Gatorade Sports Science Institute
“I have known Derek since 2013 when I met him after he spoke at BSMPG. As a sports medicine practitioner I’ve always been impressed with the simple efficacy of his work. Behind the scenes he has been the go to guy for many top organizations and athletes when they were struggling with injuries that were not responding to standard rehab and therapeutic approaches. What’s been apparent for a long time is that there is an element of reconditioning and return to play that is inadequately addressed during the educational process for MSK practitioners. Coupled commonly with a lack of practical application at the highest level, we need to have an appreciation for, and an ability to apply common sense strength and conditioning principles. What Derek has done is to make the lessons he has learned and implemented for years into a packaged and instantly usable strategy to add robustness to the return to play continuum for those of us treating and rehabbing our patients. By stripping away a lot of the confusion stemming from social media and making this process simple, regardless of the specific tissue compromise, his courses will add another dimension and layer to your treatment. The obvious effect of this is a better prepared patient, less likely to reinjure and more likely to have successful return to sport.”