The Nervous System: What Do You Really Need to Know?
Everyone seems to be talking about the nervous system and how it relates to movement and training. But what do you really need to know as a strength coach or personal trainer? How does the nervous system relate to getting bigger, faster and stronger? In the session, Sue shares why (and how) to look beyond biomechanics and the musculoskeletal system to consider the neurological influences that are impacting your clients or athletes.
-Owner/ Founder of Structure and Function Education
-Owner, Falsone Consulting
-Associate Professor, Athletic Training Programs, Arizona School of Health Sciences, A.T. Still University
-Author, Bridging the Gap from Rehab to Performance
-Nike Performance Council Member
-Previous Head of Athletic Training and Sports Performance, US Soccer Men’s National Team
-Previous Head Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist for the Los Angeles Dodges
-Previous Vice President of Performance Physical Therapy and Team Sports at Athletes’ Performance (now EXOS)
-Treasurer, Sports Special Interest Group, American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists
-Current consultant to professional athletes and professional sport organizations
-Master of Science in Human Movement with a concentration in Sports Medicine from UNC-Chapel Hill
-Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Daemen College
-Board Certified Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy through the APTA
-Certified Athletic Trainer through the NATBOC
-Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA
-Certified Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapist in the Spine through the IAOM-US
-Registered Yoga Teacher through Yoga Alliance, 200- Hour teacher training
