Ergonomics and Integrated

approach on fitness for

physiotherapist
Purpose of study:
To make physiotherapist to work functionally effective in health
and fitness centers, rehabilitation set ups,it sectors, or your own
clinics, If you are interested in helping people improve their
physical health, this could be a perfect workshop for you.
Its useful but mostly hidden for physiotherapist
To earn better and to create better rapport for community peoples
by means of fitness approaches

Outcome of the study:

On the end of the day physiotherapist will come to know
Basics and introduction to ergonomics
How To assess people coming to your consultations set ups
How To implement fitness assessment, exercise prescription
and progression
How To improve functional fitness status, and monitoring of
cardiovascular,flexibility,musculoskeltal systems of your
clients/patients

 How To move on to next level that is rehabilitation of special

people in fitness set up

Resource person

Dr.V.SIVAKUMAR, B.P.T, M.P.T (cardio), MIAP

About him:
Dr.sivakumar was born on Madurai. And he has completed his bachelors of
physiotherapy on Vivekananda institute of medical science and research,
trichengodu on august 18th 2000
He has rich 14 yrs experience on field of physiotherapy on both teaching and
clinical on various electives and he also presented workshop on modern neuro
muscular technique, Nandha College of physiotherapy, erode on 2003
He has 3 yrs of experience in fitness industry at present he his currently
working as fitness expert/head physiotherapist on peoples gym, Coimbatore
He his an certified fitness trainer from academy of fitness management, fitness
one Chennai. Dr.sivakumar will be deal on introduction and basics part on
ergonomics for physiotherapist.

Dr.T.ALAGAPPAN, B.P.T, M.P.T (sports),PhD(pt) research scholar, DY,

PGDFWM, MIAP
About him:
Dr. Alagappan was born on pudukottai and he has completed his
bachelors of physiotherapy on Vivekananda institute of medical science
and research, trichengodu on October 14th 2009
In parallel he has completed diploma in yoga from Annamalai University,
Chidambaram on 2009, and he also completed post graduate diploma in
fitness and wellness management with tamilnadu physical education and
Sports University.
He has completed his masters of physiotherapy with Madha College of
physiotherapy on sports speciality in the year 2013
He his currently pursuing doctorate in physiotherapy (sports elective)
He has 5+ yrs of experience on field of physiotherapy on clinical,sports,
and fitness industry.

He is an certified chek institute primal pattern practioner

He his an certified Pilates instructor (USA),he his a certified ace personal
trainer and ace health fitness specialist
He has done various programs for pudhiya thalaimurai,polimer,captain
news channel regarding low back pain on fitness
Currently he his working for Nelson sports club Tamilnadu cricket
association first division team, Chennai as physiotherapist he also runs
his own set up named first step physiotherapy clinic, and linked set up
with medway medical center in vadapalani,chennai.he has hands on
experience with personal training, group fitness instructions,sports
performance enhancement.parallely he his working for tamilnadu tennis
association on match phase durations Chennai as sports physiotherapist.

Topics:

Morning session
Basics of ergonomics/role as ergonomist for
physiotherapist
Basics of fitness
Cardio respiratory fitness
Musculoskeletal fitness
Flexibility and core stability
Noon session
Physiotherapy fitness assessment practicals
Practical approach on exercise prescription
Design your own workout exercise prescription and zone
exercises sessions.
Note:
Handouts materials will be provided
All topics included with both theoretical and practical exposures
Duration of workshop 8-9 hours including 2 breaks, and lunch
Materials required:
Examination couch,mats,swiss ball,theraband and fitness assessories
required for workshop

Thanks and regards,

Alagappan.T