Programming and Periodization MASTER CLASS for Physical Therapists

By dpope2020

August 18, 2023

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Programming and Periodization MASTER CLASS for Physical Therapists

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In today's episode we go over Programming and Periodization MASTER CLASS for Physical Therapists:

Welcome coaches and clinicians to another video!

I'm always asking physical therapy students what they feel like they need the most to succeed in a sports physical therapy / strength and conditioning environment and one of the top answers is usually programming and periodization.

This is generally a topic not covered in school but very important for improving your patient's outcomes.  In today's video I do my best to simplify and educate folks on the topic of programming and periodization. We go over:

  • Programming and periodization basics for better outcomes in strength, hypertrophy, endurance, and power.
  • Lack of programming education for physical therapists, especially in sports PT.
  • Confusion in applying programming principles in physical therapy.
  • Topics covered: volume, sets, reps, frequency, intensity, RPE (rate of perceived exertion), reps in reserve, rest periods, exercise order, linear and undulating periodization.
  • Manipulating variables to improve outcomes in strength, hypertrophy, power, endurance.
  • Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands (SAID) principle for body adaptation.
  • Needs analysis importance for effective programming.
  • Training goals: pain reduction, improved function, strength, hypertrophy.
  • Programming for high-level athletes not covered in traditional schooling.
  • Optimal sets and reps for muscle growth (12-20 sets for quads, up to 20 sets for upper body).
  • Reps in reserve (3-4 reps) still effective for building strength and muscle mass.
  • Rest periods: longer rest (3 min) more effective for strength and hypertrophy.
  • Conditioning combined with strength training may reduce strength gains.
  • Linear periodization example: modifying exercises, rep schemes, intensity over time.
  • Importance of matching exercises with patient goals.
  • Upper-lower split frequency for strength and hypertrophy.
  • Exercise order: prioritize strength before hypertrophy.
  • Emphasis on squat and deadlift variations for strength goals.
  • Incorporating hypertrophy-focused exercises for accessory muscles.
  • Progressing intensity and reps in reserve as spine improves.
  • Balance between strength and hypertrophy goals for optimal outcomes.

    • This is part 4 of our 4 part series.  If you missed part 1, 2 and 3 then go check it out in the "show notes / relevant articles" section below. Enjoy!

    Best programming out there...

    - Dan Pope DPT,OCS,CSCS

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