Human Engineering and C.H.E.K

The Human Engineering approach is based on the C.H.E.K. Institute’s Results Program System (ref: www.chekinstitute.com) and will form the stepping-stones to help you achieve your goals.

The Corrective Holistic Exercise Kinesiology Institute is an elite educational and corrective exercise centre based in Vista, California. It is recognised as the world leader in functional and rehabilitative exercise conditioning amongst exercise and health professionals. Clients, ranging from injured workers to professional athletes, see C.H.E.K practitioners for individual evaluations and corrective exercise programs.

What is a C.H.E.K. Practitioner? C.H.E.K Practitioners look at the entire human being as a holistic entity. Through an understanding of how control systems integrate, producing our moment to moment and long term physical, emotional, mental and spiritual reality, the C.H.E.K Practitioner can more efficiently and effectively isolate the area(s) each client needs coaching.

After a comprehensive assessment of structure, movement skills, nutrition and lifestyle factors, a customized program is developed. The C.H.E.K system is multidisciplinary, therefore, we seek to prioritise your efforts according to your financial and time commitments; we seek to address the areas most likely to reap the greatest long term reward, even if they don't include a C.H.E.K Practitioner initially! The C.H.E.K system is educationally based, yet each C.H.E.K Practitioner applies his/her specific skills to best suit your needs as an individual. C.H.E.K Practitioners are specialists in corrective exercise and high-performance conditioning.

Many therapists offer various forms of treatment regarding an injury or complaint but rarely get to the cause of the problem. C.H.E.K. Practitioners seek to address the cause, not the effect!

The C.H.E.K Institute Approach To Corrective Exercise

The C.H.E.K Institute approach to corrective exercise is representative of the education and philosophies of the founder, Paul Chek. This unique approach to rehabilitation and performance exercise prescription stems from Mr. Chek’s diverse professional and educational background. He holds many qualifications including:

• Sports Massage Therapist
• Holistic Health Practitioner (City of San Diego)
• Neuromuscular Therapist (Institute for Natural Health, St. Petersburg, FL.)
• Master of Sports Science (International Sports Science Association)
• Clinical Exercise Specialist (American Council on Exercise)

What makes the C.H.E.K. Practitioner’s approach so different compared to traditional medical practitioners or exercise professionals?

C.H.E.K. Practitioners are taught to recognize the signs and symptoms of disorders that may impede successful rehabilitation, and then to network with appropriate professionals to achieve the desired outcome.

C.H.E.K Practitioners are practical, efficient, highly committed to higher education and not afraid to think outside traditional circles. They are problem solvers of the highest calibre! Any Practitioner having completed Level III of the program will have demonstrated significant commitment in the form of completed prerequisites and both time and financial commitments to advancing their education. Most C.H.E.K practitioners are well recognized by their peers and other health care professional as one of the very best at what they do.

The Coaching Model for Successful Rehabilitation

The C.H.E.K. Practitioner is schooled in the use of a coaching model for successful rehabilitation. The traditional “treatment” model focuses on specific alleviation of pain and treatment by the practitioner to “fix the spot that hurts.”

C.H.E.K Practitioners empower the patient/client with the knowledge that the problem for which they are seeking resolution belongs to them and therefore they must take full responsibility for achieving the goals determined by both the client and the practitioner as the prerequisites to full recovery. Those patients/clients who complete programs developed by a C.H.E.K Practitioner are frequently more informed and capable in the exercise arena than many Personal Trainers are today!

For further information on the C.H.E.K. Certification Program visit www.chekinstitute.com

The C.H.E.K Program

Evaluation The comprehensive evaluation is the starting point for all corrective exercise and conditioning programs. This focuses on the specific needs of the individual. Chas will evaluate the following areas to accumulate the information necessary to design your individual, highly specific program:
History of injury Exercise history Posture & Gait Joint range of motion Core stability Joint Stability Flexibility Functional movement patterns Current nutritional habits Coordination Muscle balance Lifestyle assessment Strength	Studio Client: Julie Abbott

Program Design

After the evaluation, Chas will consider your findings and how they affect the attainment of your goals. He will then carefully design your own unique corrective or performance exercise program, taking into consideration your schedule and equipment availability. You will also be counselled on lifestyle modifications that will be extremely helpful in helping you reach your goals.

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Program Instruction

You will be personally guided through each specific stretch and exercise that has been developed for you to progressively obtain your goal. Since his programs are very comprehensive, and individualized, plus many of his clients travel long distances to benefit from his expertise, each program will be typed up with notes for your convenience.

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Program Progression

A re-evaluation every 4-6 weeks is generally recommended and Chas designs your follow-up program to meet your current level of ability. He is committed to helping you achieve your goals within your own parameters.

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Program Coaching Packages

Program coaching packages are available where clients see Chas on a regular weekly or twice weekly basis in order to ensure consistency and good form. Commitment to this structure has yielded the best results for many clients, ensuring that they progress quicker and safely.

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Investment Schedule

“To invest in yourself is the best investment of all!”

A complete Program includes a comprehensive evaluation, program design and program instruction. The amount of time spent varies based upon the needs of the individual and is generally between three and four hours, over a period of one to two days. A formal evaluation report may be written at your request.

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