Vimeo Videos Archive - Page 341 of 361

14 Apr Serratus Activation

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Serratus Anterior Activation [Improve your scapular stability] . Many have asked about the video on the IG story yesterday- in short this exercise will help to improve upward rotation of the scapula during shoulder elevation. I particularly like to use this exercise when motor control of the...

14 Apr Hip Strengthening + Progression

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Single Leg Stance with Hip flexion and rotation/ Standing Fire Hydrant/Gluteus Medius Wall Lean [Strengthen the Hips!!] . After yesterday’s post, many were curious as to why we weren't strengthening in a functional manner- which for most people will be in a weight bearing position. The goal...

14 Apr Nordic Hamstring Curl Regressions

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We're big fans of the nordic curl, and have highlighted many variations of it in the past. However, this one by @trustmephysiotherapist takes the cake. In comparison to the lat pull down variation we recently posted (2nd clip), this is a lot safer. You don't...

14 Apr Hip Raise And Drop

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Why is recruitment of the Gluteal Muscles so difficult? One reason is poor representational area in the primary motor cortex for these muscles! (Dr. Powers) . Here is a great way to improve muscle recruitment of the hip abductors, particularly the gluteus medius! . Evidence suggests that static isometric glute...

14 Apr Segmental Cervical Flexion and Extension with Dr. Joe Godges

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Don't Forget About Training The Cervical Extensors!! Mike is currently in China learning from the godfather of the Clinical Practice Guidelines himself, Joe Godges. Here a great exercise for your patients with neck pain, especially those with whiplash induced neck pain, that targets not just the...

14 Apr Prone Rectus Femoris Stretch

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After looking at the “lower crossed syndrome” I hope you now understand how if hip flexor tone-Abdominal tone ---Anterior Pelvic Tilt/Lumbar Spine Hyperextension---Low Back irritation. Here is shown a great way to stretch ALL your hip flexors to improve your ability to get into a neutral...

14 Apr Quadruped Ts and Ys

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Episode 342: "Quadruped Ts and Ys" A physical therapist's favorite - the T and the Y exercise. Why, you might ask? Because nearly everyone has weak mid traps and low traps!! . In the quadruped position, cue the scapula and elbow position (core and leg position not discussed)...

14 Apr How to Properly Cue the Plank Position

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Before beginning any movement in the quadruped or plank position, look first at the initial conditions. Is the client in the position you want them to be in? . One of the first things I generally look at is the scapula. Does it lay flush against the...

14 Apr Piriformis Stretch Variation

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The piriformis is a deep hip muscle under all the glute’s. Piriformis syndrome is a non-discogenic cause of “sciatica” from compression of the sciatic nerve through around the piriformis muscle. (1) . Sciatic nerve passes under the piriformis- 84% Portion of the Sciatic nerve passes through the Piriformis-15%...

14 Apr Reverse Salamander

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The Reverse salamander is a great way to improve muscle function of the core in a rotational manner. As shown here when I drop my hips to the left; my torso is in left rotation in relationship to my lower extremity. To get my hips back...