Regional Injury Prediction and Prevention Course
The Regional Injury Prediction and Prevention Program (RIPPs) is a research-based injury risk
assessment and training system for both non-injured and injured populations. RIPPs employs
standardised inclusion criteria, region-specific baseline, intermediate and final testing,
performance-based phasic training allocation,
and the latest movement-based graduated training methods to regain full function and decrease future risk of injury.
Course Background
RIPPs is based upon injury risk prediction research and the Rehab for Performance (R4P) program,
both created and completed by the instructor.
While in the role of Regional Practice Leader for Eastern and Western Canada with the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF),
Daniel developed R4P to decrease re-injury rates secondary to musculoskeletal injuries.
The program was rolled out at several bases across the CAF leading to a significant decrease in injury rates.
The program is now a national program running at all bases in the CAF.
Daniel completed his Masters on the prediction of musculoskeletal injuries in non-injured personnel in the CAF.
He found that non-contact injury risk could be determined by region. The ultimate goal of the RIPP program is to
improve the physiological health of the injured tissue, decrease musculoskeletal injury and
re-injury rates, improve function and performance, and facilitate a safe return to occupation or sport.
RIPPs Course
Guangzhou China 2025
Regional Testing and Training
RIPPs is a region-based assessment and training system,
Spinal Region (SR).
Designed for testing and retraining thoracolumbar, hip, and top-down knee dysfunctions
(i.e. patellofemoral pain syndrome and iliotibial band syndrome);
Upper Region (UR). Designed for testing and retraining cervicothoracic, shoulder and arm dysfunction; and
Lower Region (LR). Designed for testing and retraining knee, ankle, and foot dysfunctions.
What To Expect?
This four-day course is both theoretical (30%) and practical (70%)
and is applicable to coaches, medical team, physiotherapists (PTs)
and trainers.
Increasing the interaction between PTs, medical and training staff will
improve the communication between these specialists and improve the
safe transition of injured clients/athletes from rehabilitation to functional
training and ensure an effective return to work, activity or sport.
To this effect, upon completion of the course, all attendees will be able to perform
all RIPPs programming within their respective professional.