1 Repetition Maximum Strengthening – the Secret of My Success


This course will teach you everything you need to know about the secret of my success; one repetition strength training. Proper strength training principles will do for those that are older what proper strength training does for younger athletes.  Proper strength training NEEDS to be done with our patients and this course will teach you how to do it effectively and efficiently.

What participants are saying . . .

“An excellent course if I was still a director of Rehab I would have all the the PT/OT’s take this course as I agree that Clinicians are under exercising the geriatric patients “because they are old and we are afraid of hurting them”

“This is a great course that helps explain 1 RM and how to implement it in practice to help your patients progress.”

“Highly recommend”

“Excellent information that should be incorporated immediately in the SNF”

3 hour recorded Live Webinar

Part 1 (1 hour)

  1. Introduction to 1 RM
    1. The “What”
    2. The “Why”
  2. How to do it
    1. Repetitively
    2. Oddvar-Holten Formula
  • Video Demonstration
  1. 1 RM Calculations
  2. Developing a strength training program
    1. Intensity
      1. Traditional Strength Training
      2. Power training
    2. Duration
    3. Frequency

Part 2 (1 hour)

  1. Skilled Rest Breaks
  2. Low Intensity Strength training
  • 1RM in different clinical setting and situations
  1. Elastic Band Training
  2. Advancement of Program
  3. 1RM and Function
  • 1RM and Medical Conditions
  • 1 RM and Neuro Conditions
    1. Parkinson’s Disease
    2. Stroke

Part 3 (1 hour)

  1. Case Study
  2. EBP “Favorites” for every Major Joint in the Body
  • Questions and Answers

Upon completion of this course participants will be able to

  1. Be able to calculate a 1 repetition maximum for any muscle group in the body using the Odvar Holten Diagram.
  2. Be able to use 1 repetition maximum principles to establish a proper strength training program for an adult that is older.
  3. Differentiate strength training principles for strength training type I vs type II muscle fibers.
  4. Support the use of 1 rep max strength training with evidence based research.

Instructional Methods of this RECORDED WEBINAR

A recorded webinar is a video course that was recorded from a previously given LIVE Webinar. It is delivered over the Internet to your computer. You will be able to see, hear and listen to the course presenter.  This type of webinar will utilize previously recoreded instruction, demonstrative videos, power point slides and more. You will not have the opportunity to ask questions during the seminar as it is recorded. A comprehensive handout will be made available to you after you register for the webinar. The written content used in the presentation will also be made available to you for your personal use (Power Point Slides, Reference Materials etc.).

Financial Disclosure: The course speaker is a lecturer for GREAT Seminars. He/she receives payment from GREAT Seminars for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial Disclosure: No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service.

EDUCATIONAL CREDIT: A certificate of attendance for 3 contact hours of educational activity (3 CEUs or 3.0 CEUs depending on how your Practice Act determines CEUs in your state) will be awarded to registrants upon completion of the Recorded Webinar.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY: This course is not approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).  This course is approved by the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy for 3 contact hours.

PHYSICAL THERAPY: 

This course is approved by APTA Arkansas for 3 contact hours. Approval # APTA-AR 1737. No expiration.

This course is approved for PTs and PTAs in California for 3 contact hours by GREAT Seminars and Books, a Continuing Competency Approval Agency of the Physical Therapy Board of California. #GSB00062.

This course is approved for PTs/PTAs by the Florida Physical Therapy Association for 3 contact hours. FPTA Approval # CE26-774655. Exp. 12/31/26.

Great Seminars is a licensed Physical Therapy CE Sponsor with the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations, Division of Professional Regulation. License # 216000032.  Exp. 9/30/26.

This course is approved by the Louisiana Board of Physical Therapy for 3 contact hours as: Category: Clinical and Type: Online/Home Study. Exp. 12/31/26.

This course is approved by the New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 3 contact hours. Approval #2601-186. Exp. 1/31/28.

Great Seminars is an approved provider of continuing education with the New Mexico Board of Physical Therapy. Exp. 12/31/26.

Great Seminars and Books is approved as a sponsor of continuing education for PTs and PTAs through the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions. Exp. 8/31/27.

This course is approved by the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision – Physical Therapy Board for 3 contact hours.

This activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider 2805011TX & meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas. Exp. 5/31/28.

Our courses also meet the guidelines for approval in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Connecticut, Washington DC, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

Please verify the individual licensing board’s rules regarding allowable hours for recorded/online education.

This course is not approved by ASHA or Board of Certification. Any reference to or mention of state rules or regulations concerning continuing education requirements are true and accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of print. If you have questions, please contact your board or regulating body.

If you do not see your state listed here, please email us at greatseminars@aol.com or give us a call at 877 794 7328.

3 Contact Hours - $99.00


Your Instructor

Mark Traffas, PT, GTCCS, FSOAE


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Educational Level:Intermediate
Course Format: Online video course
Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant.