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...

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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%...

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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...

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14 Apr Runner’s Stork With Swissball

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We're big advocates of the stork, or Captain Morgan, exercise for GLUTE STRENGTHENING. Once you can properly perform the stork, try implementing a little bit of sport specific movement into the exercise! Here, I'm trying my best to replicate the biomechanics at the hip for a...

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14 Apr Scapula Ball Push On Wall

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If you don't know the importance scapular stability by now, then look back at our previous shoulder posts! A weak Serratus Anterior can lead to poor scapulo-humeral rhythm (episode 220 for more info) and shoulder impingement. Here is a great way to stabilize/strengthen the entire shoulder...

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14 Apr Increase Glute Activity

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-The Glute's (Gluteus Maximus, Medius, and Minimus) perform 3 primary movements on the hip joint. These include: Hip Extension, Hip Abduction, and Hip External Rotation. -Often times there is an over emphasis on individuals training in just one plane, the Saggital plan, via Hip Extension. While...

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14 Apr Functional Vs. Structural

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-There has been a recent paradigm shift from a structural approach towards a functional approach, for a good reason. This is primarily due to the work of Vladamir Janda (part of the Prague school of Rehab). Here is the difference between the two approaches: -A structural...

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14 Apr Triceps Mobilization

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-The Tricep is a long, broad muscle that consists of 3 branches/heads which attach to the ulna/forearm. The responsibility of this muscle is to extend the elbow; however one of the branches (the long head), will aditionlly extend the shoulder. This is due to crossing...

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14 Apr Resisted Kettlebell Swings

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We were recently introduced to this kettlebell swing variation by @cfartistry. It is a fantastic variation because the resistance increases as the band length increases. This means we can apply further load to the exercise at the STRONGEST POINT of the KB swing, with fully...

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14 Apr TFL Mobilization

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The Tensor Fasciae Latae also known as the “TFL,” originates on the ASIS and inserts on the Iliotibial tract. This muscle will abduct, flex, and internally rotate the Hip. When the Gluteus medius is weak, there is an increase demand of the TFL as a...

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