(34054,3,'2022-10-19 14:31:43','2022-10-19 14:31:43','<strong>Understanding the Difference Between Extrinsic and Intrinsic Biomechanics</strong>\r\n\r\nBiomechanics, the science of movement, is a broad and intricate field. Today, we\'ll explore two critical areas: extrinsic biomechanics and intrinsic biomechanics. We\'ll clarify how they differ, how they influence each other, and why understanding both is essential.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>What is extrinsic biomechanics?</b>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-34061 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/sven-mieke-optBC2FxCfc-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></span>\r\n\r\nExtrinsic biomechanics focuses on observable movements. It\'s about what we see when someone performs an action, such as a client’s knee buckling inward (knee valgus) during a squat. Basic training might prompt us to correct this by telling the client to \"push their knees out.\" While this can sometimes work, persistent issues may require a deeper analysis through intrinsic biomechanics.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>What is Intrinsic Biomechanics?</strong>\r\n\r\nIntrinsic biomechanics delves into the anatomical substructures—myofascial, skeletal, and neural—behind movements. It seeks to understand why a movement occurs in a particular way. Using the knee valgus example, a practitioner trained in intrinsic biomechanics would evaluate the pelvis, spine, shoulders, knees, and feet. This comprehensive assessment helps identify the root causes of movement issues, which can involve multiple dysfunctions and compensations within the body\'s kinetic chains.\r\n\r\nOnce the problematic body part and substructure are identified, the practitioner can prescribe targeted interventions. They can also re-test immediately after the intervention, providing objective evidence of the cause of the client’s movement limitations.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-33792 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/shutterstock_1520541617-300x230.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"230\" /></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Similarities and Differences</strong>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Similarities:</strong></em>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Both relate to movement and biomechanics.</li>\r\n 	<li>Both are observed from outside.</li>\r\n 	<li>Both are crucial for understanding movement.</li>\r\n 	<li>Both are key for practitioners involved in movement analysis.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<em><strong>Differences:</strong></em>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Extrinsic Biomechanics: This is the more common approach, focusing on what we see during movements. It often involves equipment like gait analysis or motion monitoring tools. It answers the \"what\" of movement analysis.</li>\r\n 	<li>Intrinsic Biomechanics: This approach is newer and less commonly understood. It stems from over 20 years of research on 4,500 subjects. It requires specialized training and a deep understanding of anatomy. Practitioners assess various body types to create customized programs, answering the \"why\" behind movements.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Importance in understanding the difference - case study example</b>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img class=\" wp-image-34059 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Screenshot-2022-10-19-at-15.15.36-300x167.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"365\" height=\"203\" /></span>\r\n\r\nConsider a runner showing extrinsic over-pronation. Video gait analysis might suggest using orthotics or specific shoes to correct this. However, intrinsic biomechanics can reveal underlying causes such as:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Functional leg length discrepancy</li>\r\n 	<li>Dysfunctional pelvis</li>\r\n 	<li>Tight lateral spine flexors</li>\r\n 	<li>Overactive shoulder protractors</li>\r\n 	<li>Ligament dominance</li>\r\n 	<li>Tight calves</li>\r\n 	<li>Tight sciatic nerve</li>\r\n 	<li>Loose subtalar or midtarsal joints</li>\r\n 	<li>Low arch height</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nWithout assessing intrinsic biomechanics, these potential causes might be missed, leading to incomplete or ineffective interventions.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Conclusion</strong>\r\n\r\nExtrinsic biomechanics can be misinterpreted without an understanding of intrinsic biomechanics. Biomechanics Coaches, specialising in intrinsic biomechanics, possess a deeper knowledge of the musculoskeletal system. They can assess clients more thoroughly and design tailored programmes to enhance movement efficiency.\r\n\r\n<strong>Interested in a Career in Biomechanics?</strong>\r\n\r\nIf you\'re passionate about biomechanics, consider becoming a Biomechanics Coach! Contact us at info@biomechanicseducation.com to discuss a career in intrinsic biomechanics and learn how you can make a difference in the science of movement.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-28328 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/DSC_6687-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />','What is the difference between extrinsic biomechanics & intrinsic biomechanics?','','publish','closed','closed','','what-is-the-difference-between-extrinsic-biomechanics-intrinsic-biomechanics','','','2025-01-20 16:01:07','2025-01-20 16:01:07','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=34054',0,'post','',0),
(34519,3,'2022-12-10 22:12:46','2022-12-10 22:12:46','<h2>Introduction</h2>\r\nIf you search for \"biomechanics,\" you\'ll mostly find information related to sports and performance. However, understanding biomechanics—both extrinsically and intrinsically—can significantly enhance the overall health and wellbeing of clients for movement/exercise coaches and trainers.\r\n<h3>What is Health and Wellbeing?</h3>\r\nAccording to the World Health Organization, \"Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.\"\r\n\r\nHealth and wellbeing often involve maintaining happiness, being free from symptoms, and feeling robust and purposeful. While this blog focuses on the physical aspect of biomechanics, it also explores how biomechanics can influence mindset and psychology.\r\n<h3>The Basics of Biomechanics</h3>\r\nIn simple terms, three key subsystems enable us to move freely and with less pain:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Skeletal System: Provides the framework for the myofascial system.</li>\r\n 	<li>Myofascial System: Acts as levers and pulleys for movement.</li>\r\n 	<li>Nervous System: Functions like the body\'s software, sending messages to the myofascial system about how much effort to apply across joints.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nNote: The biotensegrity model (Prof. Steve Levit) suggests that the human body is more sophisticated than a machine, though a simplified biomechanical model is useful for understanding and applying human movement.\r\n<h3>Biomechanics and Movement Patterns</h3>\r\nKarel Lewitt, the \"<em>father of manual medicine</em>,\" proposed that we are born with genetic movement codes and develop conditioned movement codes as we grow. While repeating certain movements can enhance performance and coordination, over time, these compensatory factors can negatively impact our subsystems. For instance, a sedentary lifestyle can lead to tissue adaptation and asymmetries, affecting overall movement and health.\r\n<h4>Case Studies</h4>\r\n<strong>Example 1: Older Adults</strong>\r\n\r\nFor older adults (60+), maintaining joint mobility is crucial for balance and independence. The iMoveFreely program focuses on low-range joint mobility and low-level muscle energy techniques, making it a safe and effective prehabilitation program for this demographic.\r\n<h5><strong>Example 2: Individuals with Chronic Conditions</strong></h5>\r\nMovement offers protection and health benefits, especially for those with long-term conditions like diabetes, obesity, and arthritis. Understanding how these conditions impact movement can help practitioners design effective programs, such as the iMoveFreely program, which can be done at home and doesn\'t require specific equipment.\r\n\r\nQualified practitioners who understand intrinsic biomechanics and behavior change can provide valuable support in managing these conditions through movement and exercise.\r\n<h5><strong>Example 3: Athletes</strong></h5>\r\nExtrinsic biomechanics often focuses on improving sports performance through video analysis and data interpretation. However, understanding intrinsic biomechanics is essential for optimizing performance without compromising the athlete\'s natural genetic makeup. For instance, correcting movements to appear more aesthetically pleasing may not align with the athlete\'s intrinsic biomechanics and could cause problems.\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Conclusion</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Understanding intrinsic biomechanics benefits every client demographic, enhancing health and wellbeing across various sectors. This knowledge fills the gap between health and fitness, wellness and clinical practice, and exercise and medication.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Investing in our Diploma in Biomechanics Coaching can kickstart your career journey, supported by a community of practitioners dedicated to improving client outcomes. Contact us to learn more and reserve your place in our popular program.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Contact Us:</strong></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Email:<em> rachel@biomechanicseducation.com</em></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Phone: <em>020 3841 6151</em></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Start your journey today and transform your approach to health and wellbeing!</p>','How Understanding Intrinsic Biomechanics Improves Overall Health and Wellbeing','','publish','closed','closed','','how-does-understanding-intrinsic-biomechanics-improve-overall-health-wellbeing','','','2025-01-20 16:01:07','2025-01-20 16:01:07','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=34519',0,'post','',0),
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(35126,3,'2023-02-07 20:29:07','2023-02-07 20:29:07','<h2>Introduction</h2>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35138 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC07008-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA biomechanical assessment evaluates how your body moves, both internally and externally. This comprehensive approach helps identify any dysfunctions or imbalances that could be affecting your performance or causing pain. There are two main types of biomechanical assessments:\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Biomechanical Analysis Using Equipment</li>\r\n 	<li>Equipment-Free Biomechanical Assessment</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Biomechanical Analysis Using Equipment</h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35136 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screenshot-2023-02-07-at-15.19.48-256x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"256\" height=\"300\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Examples:</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Gait Analysis</strong>: Evaluates walking and running mechanics.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Bike Fitting</strong>: Adjusts bicycle components to fit the rider’s body.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Underwater Video Analysis</strong>: Observes a swimmer’s technique to identify areas for improvement.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Equipment-Free Biomechanical Assessment</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35139 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC07295-181x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"181\" height=\"300\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Examples:</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Biomechanics Coach Screening: Assessing movement quality through various tests.</li>\r\n 	<li>Functional Movement Screen (FMS): Identifies movement dysfunctions.</li>\r\n 	<li>Range of Movement (ROM) Testing: Measures joint flexibility.</li>\r\n 	<li>Muscle Strength Testing: Evaluates muscle function and strength.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>Who Conducts Biomechanical Assessments?</h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4><b>Biomechanics Coaches </b></h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35140 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC07278-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBiomechanics Coaches are certified professionals who specialize in assessing and improving movement quality. They undergo extensive training, including a 7–9-month Diploma in Biomechanics Coaching, after qualifying in fields like personal training, sports therapy, or yoga. They perform detailed assessments of joint and muscle function to identify and address movement issues. You can find a registered Biomechanics Coach in the UK here.\r\n<h4>Podiatrists</h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35141 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screenshot-2023-02-07-at-15.19.56-277x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"277\" height=\"300\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPodiatrists specialize in foot and lower limb biomechanics. They hold a degree or master’s degree and are registered with the Health &amp; Care Professions Council (HCPC). Podiatrists use advanced techniques like video gait analysis to diagnose and treat foot and ankle issues. Their interventions range from orthotic inserts to specialized exercises, and sometimes surgery.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35142 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screenshot-2023-02-07-at-15.20.14-257x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" />\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n<h4>Physiotherapists</h4>\r\nPhysiotherapists complete a minimum of a three-year degree and may specialize in various areas, including biomechanics. They assess muscle strength, range of motion, and movement patterns to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal problems. Physiotherapists often work in multidisciplinary teams in the NHS or privately and use a combination of manual therapy and exercise prescriptions to help patients recover from injuries.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35143 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screenshot-2023-02-07-at-15.20.28-269x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"269\" height=\"300\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4>Golf Coaches</h4>\r\nGolf coaches, often trained through the Professional Golfers Association (PGA), help players improve their biomechanics to enhance performance and reduce injury risk. They may use Functional Movement Screening (FMS) and video analysis to evaluate and refine a golfer’s swing. Look for SafeGolf or PGA-accredited coaches for certified expertise.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-29232 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/GOLF-andrew-lomas-aGlpdQ2Yolk-unsplash-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4>Equine Biomechanics/Riding Coaches</h4>\r\nRiding coaches trained in equine biomechanics assess both the rider\'s and the horse\'s movement. This dual approach helps identify and correct imbalances that could affect performance. Coaches trained in human biomechanics can offer exercises to help riders maintain symmetry, benefiting both the rider and the horse. Find qualified coaches through the British Horse Society (BHS) or the Register of Biomechanics Coaches.\r\n<h3>Conclusion</h3>\r\nUnderstanding the importance of biomechanical assessments is crucial for optimizing movement and reducing pain. With various methods and professionals available, it\'s essential to choose the right type of assessment and assessor for your specific needs. Whether you’re a professional athlete, a casual exerciser, or experiencing movement issues, a biomechanical assessment can provide valuable insights and solutions.\r\n\r\nInterested in learning more? Sample our programmes to start assessing and improving your biomechanics today!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35144 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screenshot-2023-02-07-at-15.20.42-278x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"278\" height=\"300\" />','Biomechanical assessment: everything you need to know','','publish','closed','closed','','biomechanical-assessment-everything-you-need-to-know','','','2025-01-20 16:01:07','2025-01-20 16:01:07','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=35126',0,'post','',0),
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(35742,3,'2023-04-11 19:16:16','2023-04-11 19:16:16','<h2><b>Introduction</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The aim of this Juicemail is to better understand what elements contribute to making you into an <a href=\"https://www.futurefit.co.uk/personal-training-cpd-courses/biomechanics-coach-course/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">advanced personal trainer. </a></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal Trainers are often the first professional that a person will go to when they want to achieve a health goal. They will also go to a PT for advice if they have an ache or pain. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yet personal trainers are not taught m</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">usculoskeletal screening skills as a compulsory part of their training. So we lack the confidence to advise these clients beyond referring them to a clinician. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here at Biomechanics Education our team have spent 20+ yrs collecting data, then 20yrs developing an education programme that proves movement &amp; exercise are more often than not the solution to these modern ailments. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We care passionately about personal trainers\' ability to work confidently within a multidisciplinary team. So our mission has always been to upskill personal trainers to a more advanced level by giving them both the skills &amp; confidence to do just this.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35749 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/sule-makaroglu-PnUYkTFkOD0-unsplash-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" />\n<h2><b>How to become a <a href=\"https://www.futurefit.co.uk/personal-training-cpd-courses/biomechanics-coach-course/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">personal trainer</a></b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simply put, to become a personal trainer you need to obtain a minimum of a </span><a href=\"https://www.futurefit.co.uk/personal-training-courses/level-3-personal-trainer-course/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Level 3 Personal Training Qualification</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is the minimum industry requirement but there are a few steps to follow to get to this point. </span>\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research the required skills </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invest in high-quality education </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete your training and obtain a qualification </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invest in relevant insurance </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gain work experience </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start a business or seek employment </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build your client base </span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To become an advanced personal trainer and reach a higher level of confidence in your ability with clients you will need to then invest in further training which will enable you to increase client retention and charge a higher rate. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Future Fit Training</span> are the very best &amp; as a result the largest, training provider for personal training courses in the UK today. This is why Biomechanics Education joined the Future Fit Group in 2022 to give our own learners the very best career advice &amp; employment opportunities along with job satisfaction.\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Levels of personal training </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When entering the world of personal training we hear about levels. Levels are simply layers of learning &amp; comprehension. For example when learning to become a <a href=\"https://www.futurefit.co.uk/personal-training-courses/level-2-gym-instructor-course/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">level 2 Gym instructor</a> (the prerequisite to level 3 personal trainer) we must have a basic understanding of the muscles in their groups. For example ‘quadriceps are the group of muscles that extend the knee’ or ‘hamstrings flex the knee’. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then as we study as a level 3 personal trainer we learn about the muscles in more detail. 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Thus creating a constant argument that using precision wil be flawed  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is why we prefer to firstly consider better understanding a client\'s intrinsic biomechanics, or the softer science, that allows for assessment &amp; taking into account these differences. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So intrinsic biomechanics is in fact the opposite of precise. 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(36198,3,'2023-05-23 08:39:47','2023-05-23 08:39:47','<b>Introduction</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If we do not understand movement, we cannot understand exercise. Yet kinesiology &amp; biomechanics are the least understood after anatomy &amp; physiology (Haines)</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many personal trainers are looking for more ways to help clients with their movement problems. One way of doing this is to seek out a deeper understanding of biomechanics &amp; anatomy to gain confidence in knowing what to do, &amp; when. In particular for those who hurt, feel stiff, immobile or wish to improve at a particular sport or activity. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many ways to break the science of biomechanics into components, so much so that it can leave personal trainers fearful about the level of knowledge required to gain skills in this field. So I want to break things down here for you to offer you insight into how our education differs from other schools of biomechanics. Our hope is to demonstrate how our approach is helping personal trainers with a more thorough biomechanical approach to assessment &amp; programme design... </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b><i>Definition of Biomechanics </i></b>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mechanics is the science of matter &amp; force &amp; their effects on movement &amp; equilibrium. Biomechanics is how this relates to the human body.</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>Breaking down the components of biomechanics </b>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-33789 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/shutterstock_1067442071-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here at Biomechanics Education, we categorise this science into 2 types as explained previously in this blog…</span>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/what-is-the-difference-between-extrinsic-biomechanics-intrinsic-biomechanics/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the difference between extrinsic biomechanics &amp; intrinsic biomechanics?</span></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis is how our categories fit into the main stream definition.\n\nExtrinsic biomechanics has 2 components as described in main steam biomechanics\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>2 components of extrinsic biomechanics</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-36200 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/mathew-schwartz-zIIXVa5BwvM-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kinematics ‘..</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the branch that deals with the geometry of motion in objects, including displacement, velocity &amp; acceleration, without taking into account the forces that produce the motion</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">…” In other words; video analysis, observational analysis of the client moving</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kinetics  “..</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.the relationships between the force system acting upon the body &amp; the changes it produces in body motion..\" </span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is found by equipment such as force plate platforms</span>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.physio-pedia.com/Biomechanics_In_Sport#:~:text=Biomechanics%20is%20traditionally%20divided%20into%20the%20areas%20of%20kinematics%20and%20kinetics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Physiopedia</a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-36201 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/kiwihug-Hld-BtdRdPU-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may also read about biomechanics being divided into <a href=\"https://www.isnt.org.in/what-are-the-5-components-of-biomechanics.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5 components</a> like this…</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motion - the movement of the body, or an object, through space. Speed &amp; acceleration are important parts of motion.</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Force - a push or pull that causes a person or object to speed up, slow down, stop or change direction.</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Momentum - the product of a weight &amp; its velocity when moved</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Levers - could be compared to our arms &amp; legs; there are three parts to a lever – the resistance arm, the fulcrum, &amp; the axis of rotation</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balance - being stable. An important principle of balance is the alignment of the body’s centre of gravity over the base of support. Having a good balance is important for many sporting &amp; exercise activities</span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>intrinsic biomechanics has 3 components</b>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-36202 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/ta-z-Nk7hHi3I__0-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We teach personal trainers a deeper understanding of the concepts of intrinsic biomechanics by further dividing them into 3 components….</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Myofascial - muscles, fascia &amp; other connective tissues</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skeletal - osseous substructure or bones </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neural - central nervous system (brain &amp; spinal cord) &amp; peripheral nerves</span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It’s clear that an understanding of biomechanics at some level is vital for coaching movement &amp; exercise programming. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The biomechanical influences both inside &amp; outside our client’s bodies clearly impact each other &amp; how we see them move. However, it’s important we understand the differences in application &amp; interpretation. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The skill is in understanding what’s happening to the myofascial, skeletal, neural (or intrinsic) structures when observing the influences of motion, levers, momentum, force &amp; balance from the extrinsic biomechanics. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Put another way….</strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The skill of a Biomechanics Coach is in understanding how the intrinsic biomechanics, or anatomy, is resulting in what we see extrinsically from a mechanical movement perspective in our client’s body. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having an understanding of the normal or typical variations in anatomy is an important advantage for personal trainers when coaching movement or exercises. Human bodies are as diverse intrinsically as they are extrinsically </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The study of intrinsic biomechanics allows a measurable objectivity using a systemised approach to evaluating movement quality thus informing us how to programme safely &amp; systematically. Yet true comprehension comes from allowing for individuality when comparing subject to subject  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>Let’s look at an example during a squat </b>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35749 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/sule-makaroglu-PnUYkTFkOD0-unsplash-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" />\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are things about our client\'s squat we can never alter. Femur length for example will dictate the tibial angle, hip socket depth will dictate the point at which the femur starts to tilt the pelvis posteriorly. The direction the acetabulum is facing in the pelvis will dictate stance widths that feel most comfortable for our clients </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These factors cannot be altered since they are osseous factors about our client\'s anatomy that they were born with. Taking an extrinsic biomechanical approach one might assume a client\'s squat is limited by mobility or tightness. However, if the trainer learns a deeper appreciation of normal anatomical variations they will feel more confident in coaching movement that is right for the individual. which may well require them to perform a squat that is ‘technically’ or extrinsically biomechanically incorrect, but it is ‘correct’ for them as an individual.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another influence we cannot alter, &amp; must take into consideration here, is joint replacements, surgery or metal plates for example. These are interventions that may alter movement capacity intrinsically.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking a biomechanically intrinsic approach is to appreciate the things we can potentially alter even in those with normal variations in anatomy. The goal is to improve movement quality &amp; distribution rather than simply aiming to perfectly align &amp; position to the perfect ‘posture’</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As trainers, exercise or movement coaches we also want to strengthen our client\'s bodies. We can use our knowledge of extrinsic biomechanics to increase or decrease loads, progress or regress a programme. For example, using a longer lever for a progression or to increase intensity or a shorter lever to regress or reduce intensity. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However if we want a deeper squat for our client so they can increase the joint angle at the pelvis to increase intensity on the hip extensors, we may look to assess pelvic function first using intrinsic biomechanical principles. Then improve intrinsic function using METs on the hip extensors. This could be followed by antagonist strengthening of hip flexors to take advantage of reciprocal inhibition &amp; improve joint stability. 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(36394,3,'2023-06-22 11:02:18','2023-06-22 11:02:18','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What an exhilarating event… yet again! </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elevate was a fantastic two days of talks, networking and gaining insights into what is happening in our sector. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Future Fit group were once again Elevate’s Education Partner and wow some of the talks on the Thought Leaders stage were really fascinating this year. It was so great to see some of my Biomechanics Coaches there too. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">‘Intrinsic Biomechanics - The missing piece of the jigsaw for PTs?’ was the title of my session. I named it this because this is what all my learners feedback to me after they experience our face to face workshops. Gaining that deeper appreciation for the human body really boosts their confidence in every other skill they previously learned, while adding more to it. It connects all the dots and becomes the missing link between all their previous training. Learning how the body functions as an integrated system helps PTs to work more efficiently, effectively and most of all confidently, with their clients. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-36386\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/MicrosoftTeams-image-36-1-300x135.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"542\" height=\"244\" /></h3>\n<h3><b>What happened during the session? </b></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During my talk I made sure to interact with the audience, starting by inviting all of the them to squat with me to see how different we all are. I then invited them all to stand, roll their right foot inward to see how the body is integrated when all the way up to the opposite shoulder moved as a result of the foot roll! Then I invited one attendee onto the stage to demonstrate this again. As he stood upright, I simply pushed his big toe upwards and everyone could see his hips rock and his shoulders swing. These simple yet powerful interactions really engaged the audience and offered examples of why it’s important to always have the integrated system in mind when working with a client. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next I coached the entire group to try a pelvic function test on themselves while seated, invited the ones who were positive (failed) to stand and almost everyone stood up. So I taught the entire group an iMoveFreely muscle energy technique (MET) and asked them to re-test, inviting those who felt or saw a change to stand again and almost 85% stood up amazed. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally I asked for a volunteer to demonstrate a mini screen. While he lay supine, I asked the audience to come and watch each measurement. Leg length discrepancy, pelvic function and a shoulder test. While he did have asymmetries, we did the MET on one shoulder and when I retested they saw how all of the tests had improved. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We had proved it over and over again with very simply physical demonstrations of how the entire body is integrated, connected and influenced even by the joints furthest away. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-36387\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/MicrosoftTeams-image-38-1-300x135.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"540\" height=\"243\" />\n<h3><b>Why did I choose this subject? </b></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reason I’m so passionate about this field is because as a sector we are not perceived as, nor do we feel, academic or respected in the way our allied healthcare peers are. Understandably too based on our educational system. Yet the beauty of our education system allows non-academic individuals (like me) to gain access to a career relatively easily without the required degree level struggle and huge cost many might experience.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However we can prove our value easily with these intrinsic biomechanics tests and iMoveFreely interventions (that come from clinical practice) using them as prevention and prediction of risk tools.  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most interesting and exciting aspects about my session was the audience that came. Personal trainers, gym owners and pilates teachers were sitting next to podiatrists, scientists, paramedics, firemen and sports therapists. THIS is exactly my vision of how united our sectors should look. It was an emotional experience and always is for me when this happens, which regularly happens during my workshops too.  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While being hybrid can help us better understand each other, it makes far more sense to do what we do really well instead of trying to do everything alone. It\'s a confident practitioner who refers a paying client away and I want to encourage it. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-36384\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/MicrosoftTeams-image-41-1-300x135.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"541\" height=\"243\" />\n<h3><b>So, what does this mean? </b></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, maybe finally things are changing, maybe we are crossing paths more, maybe there are some who agree with my vision and maybe, just maybe, we can start to improve all of our roles by working collaboratively rather than competitively. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elevate seems to be steering this idea and I know for a fact that the Future Fit Group is, because it\'s the reason we joined forces. I believe strongly that Biomechanics Coaching is the solution and is the missing link for movement solutions for so many modern ailments. 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(36414,3,'2023-06-28 05:10:32','2023-06-28 05:10:32','<span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\"><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">Ever used a gym machine in a different way because you noticed the pulley system, fulcrum, angles were just right for a move it wasn’t designed for? </span><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /></span><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\"><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\">While there are safety factors ​to take into account, we can still use our understanding of anatomy and human biomechanics to take advantage of the machines mechanical system for alternative adaptations or additions to their purpose.<br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" />As I travel the UK sharing the intrinsic biomechanics education programmes with other movement practitioners I frequent various gyms all of the time. One of my very favourite things is looking for machines that might be different to ones I have used before. Studying their pulleys, pivots and levers for alternative ways to train.  </span></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>Gym machines</b>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gym machines are the perfect start point for someone new to the gym and maybe individuals who feel intimidated or nervous about doing things incorrectly. There is also an advantage when recovering from injury and / or wanting to use less trunk stiffness for whatever reason….yes there are times when we don\'t want to train the core so much…that\'s a whole other blog.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyway the machines help because they often come with an image of how to use it and which muscles it targets, as well as a description of how to use the machine. However they take up a lot of room and can often be used in more than one way with a little imagination, this can help with keeping our client’s programme more interesting and maybe even more functional (yes I said \'function\' while talking about gym machines)</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>Adapting the gym machine exercises</b>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>Example 1</b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the simplest adaptations to advance a basic seated chest press for example would be to sit without allowing the back to touch the back rest. This would likely require a large drop in the number of plates being used as there is no resistance to push against during the movement. Try it and see how much harder a considerably lower weight feels!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-36415 aligncenter\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Screenshot-2023-06-27-at-08.46.30-1-300x168.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>Example 2</b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another of my favourites to adapt with clients (and myself) is the seated leg curl. This machine is designed to work the knee flexors, or hamstrings, specifically. However if you sit back against the seat the hip is more extended which shortens the hamstring at the hip. By flexing forwards to increase the angle across the back of the hip, away from the backrest, will lengthen the muscle (knee flexors/hamstring) for a better contraction. (If you lower the chin down too it would likely also mobilise the sciatic nerve…but move slowly!)</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-27960 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_8658-300x297.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"297\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>Example 3</b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having experienced a foot inversion strain 8 weeks ago I’ve been looking at different ways to rehab my foot back to full and pain free function. While on the standing calf raise I realised with the pads resting on the top of my shoulders I could pop a sneaky shrug while doing my calf raises! A great little scapular elevator / upper trapezius stimulus bonus!....see here….</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/3nJgjbDli5o\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>Example 4</b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also it\'s difficult to strengthen the hip rotators when the hip is extended and we are upright as its almost impossible to get a long enough lever. Yet a seated hip ab/add machine does it brilliantly….if you kneel on it facing backwards the angle at the knee creates a brilliant lever…. Like this…..</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/vMyE2_RRoBc\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>What do you think?</b>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you use machines differently in any way? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can you see the pivots, levers and pulleys differently? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If so, how? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why not post a video of it on social media and tag me, Biomechanics Education?!</span>\n\nor\n\nReply to this Juicemail\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAlso did you know....\n\nA Diploma in Biomechanics Coaching introduces learners to a new way to optimise client performance, bringing movement assessment programmes to the forefront through evidence-based perspectives. Through hands-on practical workshops and online learning, you will use the techniques developed through over 20 years of research to correctly assess clients’ bodies and movement beyond traditional training.\n\n<b>Plus, with our new finance options, you will be able to spread the cost of your diploma easily into manageable monthly chunks,</b> taking the stress out of starting the course and giving you the flexibility to train in a way that suits you.\n\nIf you want to know more about how a Diploma in Biomechanics Coaching can revolutionise your career, <strong>get in touch via email or phone using the details below.</strong>\n\nrachel@biomechanicseducation.com\n\n0203 841 6151','Question…Could using machines differently hold an advantage?','','draft','closed','closed','','questioncould-using-machines-differently-hold-an-advantage-2','','','2024-07-16 11:26:27','2024-07-16 11:26:27','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=36414',0,'post','',0),
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(36448,3,'2023-07-05 06:57:51','2023-07-05 06:57:51','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have ever asked yourself Why Become a Biomechanics Coach? Then this has been written specifically for you. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Biomechanics Coach profession may be one you have considered but have wondered what would this skill set offer? What would I gain? How would it benefit me? Why should I study a Biomechanics Coach course in the UK?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Within personal training courses we learn about anatomy, movement, physiology, exercise, maybe diet &amp; psychology too but when we start working with clients we suddenly realise just how different they all are. They all move differently and they also, more often than not, come with a whole list of things that we feel limited by.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern ailments interfere with the simple application of an exercise programme we have learned to write for a training goal. We are taught that pain and injury are outside of our remit &amp; yet so many clients come with aches, niggles and recurring injuries we feel ill-equipped to deal with. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yet these ‘problems’ are being normalised due to their prevalence!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-36400 aligncenter\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/MicrosoftTeams-image-45-1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While we should get clinical clearance for pain and injury, often movement is still a great compliment to recovery or even as the solution. However, we seem to be the only ‘body’ workers who lack any thorough, or evidence-based, MSK assessment skills in our basic training</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where Biomechanics Coaching as a profession is truly <em>personalised</em> personal training. This skill offers a whole host of benefits to our skill set. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanics Coaches are able to identify, not only if an individual requires a specific specialist like a podiatrist or physiotherapist, but also how we could potentially continue to work our client alongside this practitioner.  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h4><b>Widen your knowledge as a PT through the s</b><b>cience of movement and anatomical knowledge </b></h4>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While PTs have much of what they need to improve movement, the skills of Biomechanics Coaching take you to a deeper level of understanding anatomy </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This gives you an increased confidence in knowing what atypical genetic presentations might mean &amp; additional tools to address and reduce modern lifestyle ailments that may cause you concerns when trying to work out what to do and when with each client </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-28329 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/DSC_6770-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n<h4></h4>\n&nbsp;\n<h4><b>Movements in anatomy</b></h4>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ability to identify good movement with so many variations in each client\'s body can feel overwhelming. Biomechanics Coaching offers physical assessments that enable the PT to be objective about their decisions and programming. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assessing movement becomes fun and fascinating, for both you &amp; your client, as you monitor progression, adapt the programme and see their performance improve alongside your client feeling more freedom in their movements. There is of course the potential for the byproduct, or side effect of pain reduction, at least if caused by a biomechanical adaptation or compensation.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-36450 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/DSC_6439-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n<h4></h4>\n<h4></h4>\n<h4><b>Skill </b></h4>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gaining the skills in Biomechanics Coaching develops your confidence in assessing and understanding your clients body. You can evaluate movement quality and biomechanical limitations. You would have the ability to sit side by side with your clinical peers communicating at a common level. You would be able to gain a fluency in technical anatomy language that demonstrates why you are the ‘go to\' trainer/coach in your area.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35285 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/DSC_6931-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n<h4></h4>\n<h4><b>Solutions</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (</span><b>Occam’s razor)  </b></h4>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The skill of a Biomechanics Coach is in having the ability to investigate root causes of intrinsic biomechanical problems and potential influences of symptoms. You would learn the ethical Occam’s razor tactic that applies the simplest, lowest risk intervention first by following a systematic approach </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-28328 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/DSC_6687-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n<h4></h4>\n&nbsp;\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span><b>Reputation</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, </span><b>Confidence &amp; Increased income </b></h4>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This often results in you getting noticed as a Biomechanics Coach by clinicians, GPs and other professionals. It also impresses members as you will stand out as an exceptional trainer in your area. Most Biomechanics Coaches discover the confidence to charge higher rates and begin to use a business model that has clients on subscription.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We offer you a huge amount of support to help you develop a commercial strategy to move your service provision into a more automated system. One that reduces admin, saves time and also pleases the clients. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The increase in confidence and high level reputations of Biomechanics Coaches results in the ability to increase your fees. We encourage and support you with methods to help get a return on your investment with us. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35276 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/DSC_6385-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n<h4><b>Becoming a Registered IBA Biomechanics Coach</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span></h4>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We care about our learners and the community of Biomechanics Coaches. We also listen to what you need to help you achieve your goals so we set up the Intrinsic Biomechanics Association to offer a membership that provides you with everything you need to help you stay up to date, gain CPDs, branded clothing, access to clinicians for their opinions, a platform to become eligible to present, a platform to become eligible to teach, safe forums and events to ask questions, learn and get support from hundreds of practising Biomechanics Coaches. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All our Biomechanics Coaches are just like you, passionate, motivated, looking to learn more, care about their clients, fascinated by human movement, and looking for solutions to tricky client issues. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-27906 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/DSC03820-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why not ask your nearest Biomechanics Coach about their learning experience…or read below what some have said about it…</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h4><b>Biomechanics Coach Course Feedback</b></h4>\n&nbsp;\n<h3><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“Great mixture of practical and theory with back up from manuals and videos.”</span></em></h3>\n<h3></h3>\n<h3><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“Amazing experience and the teaching techniques used are great. The support is second to none.”</span></em></h3>\n<h3></h3>\n<h3><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“If you want to advance your skills, knowledge and experience and maintain a high level of professionalism, look no further.”</span></em></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-30682 aligncenter\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/fullsizeoutput_52ea-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So if you want to book a place why not get in touch so we do just that by clicking here: </span><a href=\"https://www.futurefit.co.uk/personal-training-cpd-courses/biomechanics-coach-course/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Become a Biomechanics Coach</a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are still unsure or have questions why not speak to one of our careers advisors </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"tel:%EF%BB%BF02038416151\">020 3841 6151</a><img class=\"DetectedNumberImg\" src=\"data:image/png;base64,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\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\nrachel@biomechanicseducation.com\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-30685 aligncenter\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/image0-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />','Why Become a Biomechanics Coach?','','draft','closed','closed','','questioncould-using-machines-differently-hold-an-advantage','','','2024-07-16 11:26:27','2024-07-16 11:26:27','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=36448',0,'post','',0),
(36845,3,'2023-09-12 08:32:48','2023-09-12 08:32:48','<b>Introduction </b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today we will discuss the basics of understanding lifting biomechanics for personal trainers and strength coaches. The role of a personal trainer and strength coach is to coach lifting technique, so enhancing our understanding of lifting biomechanics will contribute to our programme design and may offer up more ideas for creativity, longevity, regressions and progressions. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4115 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Romanian-Deadlifts-Training-The-Other-Half-Of-Your-Leg-header-v2-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /> </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>What is biomechanics?</b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanics can be described as the study of human movement, focusing on how external forces act upon the neuro-musculoskeletal systems. This could also be described as ‘extrinsic’ biomechanics. In the field of ‘intrinsic’ biomechanics, the focus is on how these structures respond and react to these forces.   </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As exercise professionals, we need to understand human movement in relation to this science to enable us to train clients to lift when they want to be stronger at something or reduce their risk of becoming injured when lifting things day to day. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples of extrinsic biomechanical influences during lifting are the ground underfoot, the object being lifted, the weight distribution and choice of hand position/grip, the reaction of gravity to that object along with how and where its force impacts upon the body, footwear, belts, straps and clothing.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intrinsic biomechanical influences that can affect manual lifting are things like joint angles and limb lengths along with connective tissue and neural tension. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-33785 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/shutterstock_1054776068-300x118.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"118\" />  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>How does our intrinsic biomechanics impact lifting? </b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We already know that lifestyle creates adaptations and compensations inside our client\'s bodies, but how does this impact on lifting?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine an adaptation like subclinical muscle spasm (not clinical nor symptomatic) of the pelvic muscles, maybe from sitting for long periods. This client may come to you for help to develop their mobility or hip muscle strength. However, the adaptation may result in a compensation that leaves them with a functional leg length discrepancy FLLD). </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This compensation alters the descending force being produced through the lower limb joints. It can also alter the ascending force being transferred up into the spine and upper body. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We may see an asymmetry during the lift by observing one shoulder being higher or the barbell itself not remaining level. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is quite possible the lift will be impacted by virtue of the fact that asymmetry and reduced muscle function can reduce stability, control and therefore strength and power. Some range of motion may also have been lost and muscle development can be inhibited. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another example of this type of compensation might be a loose Midtarsal joint (MTJ)  in the foot, resulting in a flattening of the arch. This could encourage a knee valgus which results in a more medially loaded knee joint. These asymmetries may not be visible during lifting but could be measured in advance if the trainer has the right assessment skills. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A simple pelvic function screen can reveal an FLLD to enable the trainer or coach to prescribe an intervention like a muscle energy technique (M.E.T), also known as an anti-spasm, prior to the lift to reduce the muscle spasm and improve muscle function along with symmetry. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4116 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/olympic-lifting-2-300x191.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"191\" /> </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>How does lifting impact our intrinsic biomechanics? </b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If we ask a client to perform a deadlift for example when they are not intrinsically prepared they may experience reduced grip strength from tightness in the median nerve for example. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The shear force of a deadlift on the spine extensors could also increase risk should there be inhibition of either or both QL muscles. The trunk muscle\'s ability to stiffen adequately during a deadlift requires great biomechanical setup. So the body may grumble or complain when deadlifting to tell us the body isn’t yet prepared and we could experience ‘niggles’. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It’s important to note here that these ‘compensations’ are ‘common’ modern ailments that have been ‘normalised’ so much so that it’s expected and accepted as part of life.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding how to assess intrinsic biomechanics is a unique and specialised skill set that enables trainers and coaches to optimise performance while reducing risk when a client is lifting. The ability to measure, monitor and objectively benchmark our client\'s movement is a vital aspect of being a movement practitioner. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1030 aligncenter\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/skele-pelvis-300x214.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>The benefits of understanding lifting biomechanics </b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So to develop tissue tolerance &amp; load management for lifting we must take into account the reason the client is lifting in the first place. This paired with their intrinsic biomechanical measurements, their starting benchmarks and an understanding of lifting biomechanics to then create a programme that takes all of these considerations into account. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is the recommended weight or load creating a compressive force or shear force on the body? How might shoulder width impact the lift? Can we learn ways to measure &amp; improve abdominal muscle stiffness for lifting? These might be great questions to start with.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7303 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Are-All-Biomechanical-Studies-Flawed_-And-Would-You-Like-To-Squat-Better_-Biomechanics-Coaching-300x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>The benefits of understanding biomechanics for overall movement </b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Considering the integrated system during a squat/deadlift as the knee flexes, as the tibia inclines forwards over the forefoot, SubTalar Joint pronates, the plantar flexors lengthen, the Soleus muscle lengthens eccentrically, the nervous system is stretched. The weight of the body moves forward, the knee extensors lengthen eccentrically, hip extensors lengthen eccentrically, spine extensors stiffen and may lengthen depending upon technique and/or capacity under load. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are just a few examples of the way the body intrinsically interacts as a system during a lift and so any issues or compensation with any of these areas could influence the lift. Next, consider how much we think about each of these aspects when we bend over to pick up a towel we dropped, or if we go to pick a washing basket up. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If our client wants to develop strength for performance and risk reduction then could it be argued that conditioning their joints to experience various planes, loads, angles and alignments is best? Does cueing ‘knees in line’ degrade the knees ability to be tolerant to loads outside of ‘in line’? Should we train clients\' knees outside of the midline? If so, how far outside and what risk does it hold? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Controversially we could argue that deliberately taking the knees into a valgus position during a squat is preparing the body for it should we take a fall. It might be wise to reduce the loads initially if doing this but leaning the body into ‘bad’ form or poor alignment could be ‘good’ for preparing a client\'s joints. This might be simply using body weight to start with.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How would you feel about doing this? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35135 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screenshot-2023-02-07-at-15.17.56-300x287.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"287\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summary </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coaching someone to lift should be about keeping things simple in application. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask yourself a few questions each time a client comes to you for a lifting programme. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What’s the goal? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What’s the risk? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the influences? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What can I measure? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n<h1>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">We can show you how to assess your clients and write programmes for improved movement quality and a lower risk of modern ailments </a></h1>\n<h2>Would you like to find out more about how to do this?</h2>\n<a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Become a Biomechanics Coach </a><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;CLICK HERE</a>','Biomechanics of lifting: A guide for PTs & Strength Coaches','','draft','closed','closed','','biomechanics-of-lifting-a-guide-for-pts-strength-coaches','','','2024-07-16 11:26:27','2024-07-16 11:26:27','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=36845',0,'post','',0),
(37121,3,'2023-11-08 10:00:09','2023-11-08 10:00:09','<h2><strong>How can Biomechanics Effect Mobility?</strong></h2>\r\nIn today’s world, our need to move has significantly decreased. With food delivery at our fingertips, cars and public transport for travel, laptops for messaging, and video calls for virtual interactions, we are moving and loading our bodies much less. While these technological advancements offer convenience, they also lead to decreased physical activity, which can negatively impact our bodies.\r\n<h2><strong>Why Movement Matters</strong></h2>\r\nMovement is essential for maintaining the health of our body’s subsystems: bones, muscles, and nerves. Each requires regular stimulus and load to stay functional:\r\n\r\nBones gain density through impact and loading, and joint mobility is maintained by the motion that improves synovial fluid production.\r\n\r\nMuscles need strength, which comes from progressive overload.\r\n\r\nNerves require proprioceptive challenges and need to glide between structures to send efficient messages.\r\n<h2><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-37202\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2-1-300x169.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /></h2>\r\n<h2><strong>What is Biomechanics?</strong></h2>\r\nBiomechanics is the science of evaluating the relationship between the human body and the laws of physics. It involves understanding how force, gravity, motion, and momentum affect the body. For example, joint range of motion is influenced by:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>The joint\'s ability to move</li>\r\n 	<li>Muscle strength and control</li>\r\n 	<li>Gravity’s effect on muscles and joints</li>\r\n 	<li>The length of levers involved</li>\r\n 	<li>Neuromuscular complexity related to balance and support</li>\r\n 	<li>Understanding Mobility</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nMobility refers to the range of motion in a joint, largely determined by genetics. Practitioners can analyze human movement to identify limitations in mobility. For instance, comparing current movement capabilities to previous ones can highlight reduced mobility. Common examples include difficulty bending knees and hips to pick something up, indicating potential joint limitations. Upper body mobility, especially in shoulders, can also be affected by prolonged sitting postures.\r\n\r\nEven nerve tightness can limit joint mobility by causing muscle stiffness, reducing synovial fluid production, and creating a cascade of effects throughout the body.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>How Biomechanics Enhances Mobility</h2>\r\nThe central nervous system (CNS) acts like the body’s software, sending messages from the brain to muscles via the spinal cord and peripheral nerves. Understanding biomechanics and anatomy helps in measuring and improving mobility. By assessing joint ranges and applying exercise prescriptions, practitioners can monitor and enhance clients’ mobility.\r\n<h2><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-37204\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/4-300x169.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /></h2>\r\n<h2>Benefits of Biomechanics Knowledge</h2>\r\nA solid understanding of biomechanics is crucial for assessing movement risks and how different subsystems influence each other. Physical activity promotes optimal health by maintaining homeostasis between muscles, bones, and nerves. Expanding this knowledge to include mindset, hormones, and nutrition provides a holistic approach to health and fitness.\r\n\r\nGaining expertise in biomechanics can be invaluable for personal trainers and sports coaches, helping them feel more confident and effective in their roles. Additional training in Biomechanics Coaching or Strength and Conditioning can significantly enhance their ability to assist clients and athletes in achieving specific goals.\r\n<h3>Do You Need a Biomechanics Coach?</h3>\r\nImproving mobility can be as simple as moving more and exploring new movements. However, a Biomechanics Coach brings specialized training to assess the entire body and prescribe safe, effective techniques for improving mobility. These coaches are trained to identify injury risks and empower clients with knowledge, leading to long-term positive changes.\r\n<h3>Conclusion</h3>\r\nPractical skills in biomechanics, particularly intrinsic biomechanics, enable practitioners to assess and improve clients’ mobility effectively. 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(37375,3,'2023-12-20 10:00:43','2023-12-20 10:00:43','This article will discuss the details of how learning about <a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/intrinsic-biomechanics-understanding-the-components-that-make-our-bodies-move/\">intrinsic biomechanics</a> can help exercise professionals when working with individuals who have finished their rehabilitation, post injury. We may also have specialist skills in working with individuals with long term conditions who require rehabilitative type programming. Therefore a deeper understanding of anatomy and movement can be helpful and found through learning about the application of intrinsic biomechanical principles.\r\n<h2>What is rehabilitation?</h2>\r\n<blockquote><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanical-assessment-everything-you-need-to-know/\">Rehabilitation</a> is defined as “a set of interventions designed to optimise functioning and reduce disability in individuals with health conditions in interaction with their environment” (WHO)</blockquote>\r\nRehabilitation is the remit of clinically trained practitioners, also known as allied healthcare professionals (AHP). This would include osteopaths, chiropractors, physiotherapists and possibly degree level or level 5 sports therapists.\r\n<h2>What is prehabilitation?</h2>\r\n<blockquote>Prehabilitation is described as “aims to enhance general health and wellbeing prior to major surgery. By intervening in the preoperative period to modify behavioural and lifestyle risk factors, the \'physiological reserve\' of the patient is enhanced to buffer the surgical stress response” (NHS)</blockquote>\r\nPrehabilitation is also prescribed by clinically trained practitioners but could potentially be delivered by a trained exercise professional under the guidance of an AHP. This can depend upon the severity of symptoms, if they are present.\r\n\r\nNOTE: One additional consideration is to prehabilitate individuals who are not yet injured in a mode of \'preparation for movement\' due to the degradation of our movement quality from modern lifestyles that are creating modern ailments.\r\n<h2>What is post rehabilitation?</h2>\r\nThe skills of post rehabilitation are relatively new to exercise professionals due to advancements in medical interventions and surgeries and the increasing popularity of employing an exercise professional but also because of the increasing population that is living longer but with long term conditions.\r\n\r\nIt is vital we adopt an intrinsic biomechanical approach and modify our basic consultations and programming to support clients who have been released from their rehabilitation programme but don\'t yet feel physically robust or confident in movement.\r\n\r\nThese clients may be able to walk, brush their teeth and get to the bathroom, and maybe they look like they move relatively well, but it could be that they aren\'t yet confident in their strength and fitness. The key skills of biomechanical assessments allow personal trainers to evaluate these individuals while taking into account the area/s of their body that have been through rehabilitation. An example might be ACL reconstruction; once rehabilitation has stopped there may still be some work to do to achieve balance, stability, coordination and strength for optimal function and performance. A personal trainer would be well within their scope to exercise this clients pelvis function for example.\r\n\r\nExercise professionals are keen and perfectly capable of helping clients get stronger but lack basic <a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/understanding-the-importance-of-intrinsic-biomechanical-principles/\">MSK assessment</a> skills to increase our confidence when moving individuals who have a medical history.\r\n<h3><img src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/email-image-1.-3-300x169.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"444\" height=\"250\" /></h3>\r\n<h2>Work like a clinician</h2>\r\nWe can adopt a model of practice (like intrinsic biomechanics) to deepen our understanding of anatomy, human movement and the assessment of physical limitations. This additional training in neuro-musculoskeletal (MSK) assessment along with the ability to critically analyse, write reports and offer meaningful transfer of information, enables us to ‘work like a clinician’ while being the exercise experts.\r\n\r\nThis advanced level of understanding anatomy and by practising the integrated system approach through evaluating movement of all body parts in isolation, allows us to identify root causes of movement issues. This interpretation of how each substructure responds to movement (or a lack of it) along with the systemised approach of ruling things out, elevates our skill set to bring us in line with our clinical allies.\r\n\r\nBiomechanical frame works allow a logical evidence based approach, removing bias for improved confidence in decision making and increasing options for intervention.\r\n<h2>Biomechanical Rehabilitative Frames</h2>\r\n<blockquote>Biomechanics may be defined as the application of the discipline of mechanics to biologic systems. Rehabilitation is a practice dedicated to the restoration of function to a body impaired by injury or disease. Because rehabilitation is focused on the form and motion of a system of interrelated parts, an appreciation for biomechanical theory and application is appropriate.</blockquote>\r\nHaving a good understanding of the framework and processes for rehabilitation will inform exercise professionals with additional skills in intrinsic biomechanics. The phasic approach allows us to best advise clients about who is the right professional at the right time for each area of their recovery. The intrinsic biomechanical approach also allows for a better understanding of the use of appropriate communication skills to support the client, whilst also knowing how and when to refer.\r\n<h2>Conclusion</h2>\r\nLooking at a framework we can evaluate who is the right professional for the specific phase the client is experiencing.\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Phase 1 - Control Pain and Swelling.</li>\r\n 	<li>Phase 2 - Improve Range of Motion and/or Flexibility.</li>\r\n 	<li>Phase 3 - Improve Strength &amp; Begin Proprioception/Balance Training.</li>\r\n 	<li>Phase 4 - Proprioception/Balance Training &amp; Sport-Specific Training.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nRehabilitation - Phase 1-3\r\n\r\nPrehabilitation - Phase 2-3\r\n\r\nPost rehabilitation - Phase 2-4\r\n\r\nClinician (AHP) - Phase 1-2\r\n\r\nSports therapists - Phase 1-3\r\n\r\nExercise professionals - Phase 2-4\r\n\r\nAs we can see here there is a degree of cross over and many practitioners today are hybrids, but this demonstrates the importance of working within a multidisciplinary team. 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(38594,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:27','2024-07-16 11:26:27','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article will discuss the details of how learning about <a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/intrinsic-biomechanics-understanding-the-components-that-make-our-bodies-move/\">intrinsic biomechanics</a> can help exercise professionals when working with individuals who have finished their rehabilitation, post injury. We may also have specialist skills in working with individuals with long term conditions who require rehabilitative type programming. Therefore a deeper understanding of anatomy and movement can be helpful and found through learning about the application of intrinsic biomechanical principles.   </span>\n<h3>What is rehabilitation?</h3>\n<blockquote><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanical-assessment-everything-you-need-to-know/\">Rehabilitation</a> is defined as </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“</span></i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a set of interventions designed to optimise functioning and reduce disability in individuals with health conditions in interaction with their environment</span></i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">” </span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(WHO)</span></blockquote>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rehabilitation is the remit of clinically trained practitioners, also known as allied healthcare professionals (AHP). This would include osteopaths, chiropractors, physiotherapists and possibly degree level or level 5 sports therapists. </span>\n<h3>What is prehabilitation?</h3>\n<blockquote><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prehabilitation is described as </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“aims to </span></i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">enhance general health and wellbeing prior to major surgery</span></i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. By intervening in the preoperative period to modify behavioural and lifestyle risk factors, the \'physiological reserve\' of the patient is enhanced to buffer the surgical stress response</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">” (NHS)</span></blockquote>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prehabilitation is also prescribed by clinically trained practitioners but could potentially be delivered by a trained exercise professional under the guidance of an AHP. This can depend upon the severity of symptoms, if they are present. </span>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOTE: One additional consideration is to prehabilitate individuals who are not yet injured in a mode of \'<strong><em>preparation for movement\'</em></strong> due to the degradation of our movement quality from modern lifestyles that are creating modern ailments. </span></p>\n\n<h3>What is post rehabilitation?</h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The skills of post rehabilitation are relatively new to exercise professionals due to advancements in medical interventions and surgeries and the increasing popularity of employing an exercise professional but also because of the increasing population that is living longer but with long term conditions. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is vital</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> we adopt an intrinsic biomechanical approach and modify our basic consultations and programming to support clients who have been released from their rehabilitation programme but don\'t yet feel physically robust or confident in movement. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These clients may be able to walk, brush their teeth and get to the bathroom, and maybe they look like they move relatively well, but it could be that they aren\'t yet confident in their strength and fitness. The key skills of biomechanical assessments allow personal trainers to evaluate these individuals while taking into account the area/s of their body that have been through rehabilitation. An example might be ACL reconstruction; once rehabilitation has stopped there may still be some work to do to achieve balance, stability, coordination and strength for optimal function and performance. A personal trainer would be well within their scope to exercise this clients pelvis function for example.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise professionals are keen and perfectly capable of helping clients get stronger but lack basic <a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/understanding-the-importance-of-intrinsic-biomechanical-principles/\">MSK assessment</a> skills to increase our confidence when moving individuals who have a medical history. </span>\n<h3></h3>\n<h3><img class=\" wp-image-37381 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/email-image-1.-3-300x169.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"444\" height=\"250\" /></h3>\n<h3>Work like a clinician</h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can adopt a model of practice (like intrinsic biomechanics) to deepen our understanding of anatomy, human movement and the assessment of physical limitations. This additional training in neuro-musculoskeletal (MSK) assessment along with the ability to critically analyse, write reports and offer meaningful transfer of information, enables us to ‘work like a clinician’ while being the exercise experts.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This advanced level of understanding anatomy and by practising the integrated system approach through evaluating movement of all body parts in isolation, allows us to identify root causes of movement issues. This interpretation of how each substructure responds to movement (or a lack of it) along with the systemised approach of ruling things out, elevates our skill set to bring us in line with our clinical allies. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanical frame works allow a logical evidence based approach, removing bias for improved confidence in decision making and increasing options for intervention.</span>\n<h3>Biomechanical Rehabilitative Frames<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span></h3>\n<blockquote><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanics may be defined as the application of the discipline of mechanics to biologic systems. Rehabilitation is a practice dedicated to the restoration of function to a body impaired by injury or disease. Because rehabilitation is focused on the form and motion of a system of interrelated parts, an appreciation for biomechanical theory and application is appropriate.</span></i></blockquote>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a good understanding of the framework and processes for rehabilitation will inform exercise professionals with additional skills in intrinsic biomechanics. The phasic approach allows us to best advise clients about who is the right professional at the right time for each area of their recovery. The intrinsic biomechanical approach also allows for a better understanding of the use of appropriate communication skills to support the client, whilst also knowing how and when to refer.</span>\n<h3>Conclusion</h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking at a framework we can evaluate who is the right professional for the specific phase the client is experiencing. </span>\n<ul>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Phase 1</strong> - Control Pain and Swelling. </span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Phase 2</strong> - Improve Range of Motion and/or Flexibility. </span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Phase 3</strong> - Improve Strength &amp; Begin Proprioception/Balance Training. </span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Phase 4</strong> - Proprioception/Balance Training &amp; Sport-Specific Training.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<b>Rehabilitation - Phase 1-3 </b>\n\n<b>Prehabilitation - Phase 2-3</b>\n\n<b>Post rehabilitation - Phase 2-4</b>\n\nClinician (AHP) - Phase 1-2\n\nSports therapists - Phase 1-3\n\nExercise professionals - Phase 2-4\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we can see here there is a degree of cross over and many practitioners today are hybrids, but this demonstrates the importance of working within a multidisciplinary team. Biomechanics Coaches are trained for this working environment to make decisions as part of a team through professional discussion. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So hopefully by now this article has revealed how we believe understanding intrinsic biomechanics helps rehabilitation. Also how exercise professionals can use the skills of Biomechanics Coaching to support a clinical team in the long term care of clients post injury. </span>','How does understanding intrinsic biomechanics help rehabilitation?','','inherit','closed','closed','','37375-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:27','2024-07-16 11:26:27','',37375,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38594',0,'revision','',0),
(38595,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:27','2024-07-16 11:26:27','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving is becoming less necessary for our daily requirements. Food can be ordered from phones, travel can be achieved by cars and public transport, messages can be sent from laptops, and we can video call to ‘see’ someone. While advances in technology may be good in many ways, they are also resulting in us moving and loading our bodies far less. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We might question why less movement is a bad thing since it’s a natural response to reserve energy. However, the body’s subsystems, bones, muscles and nerves, require stimulus and load to maintain tolerance for when we do need to load them. Let’s break it down:</span>\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bones</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> require density which is gained through impact and loading. They also require mobility around the joints which we get by improving synovial fluids through motion of that joint. </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Muscles</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> require strength through progressive overload. </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nerves</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> require stimulus by way of proprioceptive challenges and gliding between the other structures to enable efficient messaging.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So to explore the question, “How can understanding biomechanics affect mobility?” Let’s dissect the meaning behind the question.</span>\n<h2>What is biomechanics?</h2>\n<a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/what-is-biomechanics/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanics</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or the study of it, is a science that evaluates the relationship between the human body and the law of physics. The human body, made up of the substructures described above, is influenced by force, gravity, motion etc. Physics being force, levers, motion, momentum, gravity. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ranges of motion for example will be affected by the joints ability to move, the muscles ability to produce and control that movement, how gravity affects the loads on the muscles and joints, the length of the levers involved, and of course the neuromuscular complexity related to the base up support and balance.</span>\n<h2>What is mobility?</h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobility is the measure of a joint range of motion. Interestingly mobility is predominantly determined by genetics.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practitioners can study human movement data to identify if someone’s mobility is limited or maybe a client will report a feeling of reduced mobility. They might compare how they move today with how they moved previously. An example of this might be how much they can flex their knees and hips to pick something up from the floor. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If they notice the hip or knee or both feel like they are limiting the movement, they might have a reduction in the joints mobility. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upper extremity mobility can be harder to measure in shoulders because this joint is much shallower and can move in all directions. However our more common and prolonged sitting postures can reduce the mobility of movement in the upper body.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even tightness in the nervous system can reduce mobility of a joint by stiffening or tightening a muscle to protect the nerve. The joint that this muscle crosses therefore becomes limited by this stiffness which reduces the amount of synovial fluid produced, resulting in a knock on effect throughout the integrated system. </span>\n<h2><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-37202\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2-1-300x169.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /></h2>\n<h2>How does biomechanics affect mobility?</h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The central nervous system is like the software of the human body. It sends messages from the brain to the spinal cord. These messages continue through the peripheral nerves to communicate to the muscles about the degree of tone. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If we can learn about the laws of biomechanics and human anatomy, we can learn how to measure mobility. With the ability to measure things like joint ranges, and our training in exercise prescription, we can then recommend interventions, re-measure and have a better understanding of how to monitor and improve our clients overall mobility. </span>\n<h2>What are the benefits of understanding biomechanics for improved mobility?</h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Biomechanical basis for mobilisation is key to understanding the amount of movement might hold risk, but also how the subsystems influence each other. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical activity requires homeostasis for optimum health in movement. We could include the way the muscles, bones and nerves link together or we could go into a wider perspective taking into account mindset, hormones, and nutrition amongst other things. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is why personal training or sports coaching can feel quite overwhelming in the early days of qualifying. Therefore gaining additional skills in subjects like Biomechanics Coaching or Strength and Conditioning can really help broaden our knowledge to help more clients or athletes with their specific goals. </span>\n<h2><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-37204\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/4-300x169.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /></h2>\n<h2>Do you need a Biomechanics Coach to improve mobility?</h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobility could be improved by simply moving well, moving more, and maybe trying new movements. However, </span><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/questioncould-using-machines-differently-hold-an-advantage/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanics Coaches</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are specifically trained in how to assess the entire body, and then how to prescribe techniques that are safe and very effective for improving mobility amongst other things. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their special training in intrinsic biomechanics allows them to assess the entire human body for risk of injury. They are also trained to coach clients about how to help themselves which is extremely empowering therefore more likely to result in long term changes. </span>\n<h2>Conclusion</h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning skills in the practical application of biomechanics and in particular </span><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/intrinsic-biomechanics-understanding-the-components-that-make-our-bodies-move/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">intrinsic biomechanics</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, can allow practitioners to assess their clients\' mobility. This allows the practitioners to prove their value when they show the individuals mobility improving through retesting their movement quality </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So skills like Biomechanics Coaching are the perfect solution for PTs to commercialise their assessment skills.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nDo you want to become Biomechanics Coach? Or expand on your intrinsic biomechanics to enhance your skillset? Then the certified <a href=\"https://www.futurefit.co.uk/personal-training-cpd-courses/biomechanics-coach-course/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Biomechanics Coach</a> course is for you.\n\nIf you are still unsure or have questions why not speak to one of our careers advisors who will be happy to help.\n\n<a href=\"tel:%EF%BB%BF02038416151\">020 3841 6151</a><img class=\"DetectedNumberImg\" src=\"data:image/png;base64,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\" />\n\nrachel@biomechanicseducation.com','How can Biomechanics affect mobility?','','inherit','closed','closed','','37121-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:27','2024-07-16 11:26:27','',37121,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38595',0,'revision','',0),
(38596,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:27','2024-07-16 11:26:27','<strong>“Move Your Spine” (#MoveYourSpine)</strong> was announced as the theme of World Spine Day 16th October 2023. So I wanted to share some simple ideas for assessing and improving your spine mobility as a way of celebrating our efforts to improve spine mobility awareness, health and to contribute to reducing spine stiffness, discomfort and ultimately pain.\n<h2>Did you know...?</h2>\n<blockquote><em>An estimated one billion people suffer with spinal pain with 540 million people at any one time. Low back pain remains the leading cause of years lived with disability on the planet. Spinal pain and disability are more prevalent than cancer, stroke, heart disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s Disease combined. </em></blockquote>\n*As always this comes with a caveat that anyone beginning a new movement programme should seek the guidance of their qualified local Biomechanics Coach or movement practitioner in advance and this is not the only solution for back pain.\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2>Spine Flexion &amp; Extension Tests</h2>\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26458\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Screenshot-2021-02-22-at-14.43.34-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"745\" height=\"263\" />\n\nDuring lockdown I noticed my own spinal mobility reduced considerably due to the increased hours I was spending at a desk for work while also having limited access to my usual movement programme. Although I didn\'t have back pain, I did experience the discomfort of spine stiffness which can be an indicator that I may be at risk of pain if I didn\'t change something soon. So I began to take myself through assessments and exercises to improve my spine health.\n\nFirstly I started by filming/photographing some spine flexion &amp; extension positions that I was aiming to improve as part of my iMoveFreely flow movement routine. This meant I had my first and most relevant benchmarks for my spine health project. They were the positions in which I had noticed my lack of movement quality so had relevance.\n\nIs there a position you feel is particularly limited? Maybe it\'s a squat or some other posture? Can you capture a benchmark image of this position to monitor your progress?<br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" />Next I wanted to assess how much of the limitations I was feeling were coming from my spine specifically.....\n\n&nbsp;\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26457\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Screenshot-2021-02-22-at-14.45.07-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"610\" height=\"337\" /></p>\n&nbsp;\n\nSo I assessed my spine flexion &amp; extension in a seated so more isolated way by capturing images of my spines curve in flexion and extension. This removed at least some of the \'cheat\' mechanisms that can make my movement look better than it is. By fixing my lower body into this seated position it \'purifies\' spine flexion and extension highlighting a more pure image of the movement I can do in this plane without other things \'getting in the way\'....like tight nerves for example.\n\nCan you capture an image of your spine curves while seated in 90 degrees of hip flexion, by placing your fists on top of thighs, aiming shoulders towards thighs?\n\nThen an image of your natural ability to produce spine extension form the same position?\n\nNotice do you feel pain? stiffness? do you flex and extend nicely with a C shaped curve? do your shoulders reach your thumbs easily?\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2>Spine Lateral Flexion &amp; QL Hinge Tests</h2>\n&nbsp;\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26459\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Screenshot-2021-02-22-at-14.44.24-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"724\" height=\"389\" /></p>\n&nbsp;\n\nNext we can test our QL for \'hinges\' along with symmetry in spine lateral flexion. If you can capture an image of the curve in your spinous processes do you see a smooth curve from between the PSIS? if not what do you see? do you notice a hinge point? how does it feel do perform this movement? is there asymmetry?<br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" />Can you spot any spinal hinges in my spine from a few years ago here in this image above? could the QL be in a subclinical spasm therefore producing a hinge rather than a smooth C shaped curve?<br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" />What do you think?\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2>Spine Thoracic Rotation Test</h2>\n&nbsp;\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26460\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Screenshot-2021-02-22-at-14.46.08-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"753\" height=\"590\" /></p>\n&nbsp;\n\nFinally we can assess thoracic rotation...\n\nOnce again seated to limited movement at the pelvis, if we \'fix\' the scapular position, to avoid scapular rotation giving us a false measurement of thoracic rotation, we can observe how far our can spine rotate in either direction. <br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" />If we take into account typical thoracic joint ranges they total around 57 degrees in one direction from C7 to L1...Notice the spinal columns degrees of rotation...not using the elbow line since my elbows are drawn back to limit scapular rotation.<br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" />Do you have symmetry left to right...? Also how does it feel comparing one side to the other? any discomfort?<br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" />To measure rotation in degrees you could imagine you\'re sitting on top of a circle and taking the head with you in the movement...how many degrees of spine rotation do you think you can do comfortably without forcing movement? Is it more in one direction than the other?<br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" />45 deg? 50 deg? 55 deg?<br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" />or<br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" />Much less?\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2>Spine Mobility Exercises</h2>\nTo improve spine mobility based on your test results can be quite simple (*consult your local Biomechanics Coach or a qualified practitioner prior to starting any new exercise programme)\n\nIf you feel limited by spine flexion do more spine flexion...maybe 3 sets of 10-15\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-36992 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/MG_0073-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIf spine extension is the one you feel tension in so more spine extension by lying down for some pelvic tilts...also around 3 sets of 10-15...\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-36993 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/MG_0074-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFor lateral flexion use wall gliding ....one of my favourites...2 sets of 8 reps each side, leaning against a wall then \'gliding\' the hips underneath the rib cage very slowly and through a very small range of motion to affect the QL muscle gently...<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-36999 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/MG_9964-1-1-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFor rotation....guess what....yup you guessed it rotate more!!! Again 3 sets of 10-15....\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-36996 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/MG_0077-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-36995 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/MG_0076-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-36994 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/MG_0075-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSo in celebration of World Spine Day who will join me in the <span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">Spine Mobility Project?</span><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" />Due to current lifestyle trends many of us are experiencing more limitations in our spines natural movement which can initially start with stiffness and tightness like me but this could eventually result in other conditions, since the spine is designed to move!<br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" />Why not try the Spine Mobility Project and share it with your clients, friends and colleagues to contribute to a world where spine health improves.....why not send us your results???\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong><em>Referenced</em></strong>\n\n<i>World spine day</i> (no date) <i>World Spine Day</i>. Available at: http://www.worldspineday.org/ (Accessed: 06 October 2023).\n<div></div>','Spine Mobility Project - World Spine day','','inherit','closed','closed','','26456-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:27','2024-07-16 11:26:27','',26456,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38596',0,'revision','',0),
(38597,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:27','2024-07-16 11:26:27','<b>Introduction </b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today we will discuss the basics of understanding lifting biomechanics for personal trainers and strength coaches. The role of a personal trainer and strength coach is to coach lifting technique, so enhancing our understanding of lifting biomechanics will contribute to our programme design and may offer up more ideas for creativity, longevity, regressions and progressions. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4115 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Romanian-Deadlifts-Training-The-Other-Half-Of-Your-Leg-header-v2-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /> </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>What is biomechanics?</b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanics can be described as the study of human movement, focusing on how external forces act upon the neuro-musculoskeletal systems. This could also be described as ‘extrinsic’ biomechanics. In the field of ‘intrinsic’ biomechanics, the focus is on how these structures respond and react to these forces.   </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As exercise professionals, we need to understand human movement in relation to this science to enable us to train clients to lift when they want to be stronger at something or reduce their risk of becoming injured when lifting things day to day. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples of extrinsic biomechanical influences during lifting are the ground underfoot, the object being lifted, the weight distribution and choice of hand position/grip, the reaction of gravity to that object along with how and where its force impacts upon the body, footwear, belts, straps and clothing.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intrinsic biomechanical influences that can affect manual lifting are things like joint angles and limb lengths along with connective tissue and neural tension. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-33785 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/shutterstock_1054776068-300x118.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"118\" />  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>How does our intrinsic biomechanics impact lifting? </b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We already know that lifestyle creates adaptations and compensations inside our client\'s bodies, but how does this impact on lifting?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine an adaptation like subclinical muscle spasm (not clinical nor symptomatic) of the pelvic muscles, maybe from sitting for long periods. This client may come to you for help to develop their mobility or hip muscle strength. However, the adaptation may result in a compensation that leaves them with a functional leg length discrepancy FLLD). </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This compensation alters the descending force being produced through the lower limb joints. It can also alter the ascending force being transferred up into the spine and upper body. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We may see an asymmetry during the lift by observing one shoulder being higher or the barbell itself not remaining level. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is quite possible the lift will be impacted by virtue of the fact that asymmetry and reduced muscle function can reduce stability, control and therefore strength and power. Some range of motion may also have been lost and muscle development can be inhibited. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another example of this type of compensation might be a loose Midtarsal joint (MTJ)  in the foot, resulting in a flattening of the arch. This could encourage a knee valgus which results in a more medially loaded knee joint. These asymmetries may not be visible during lifting but could be measured in advance if the trainer has the right assessment skills. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A simple pelvic function screen can reveal an FLLD to enable the trainer or coach to prescribe an intervention like a muscle energy technique (M.E.T), also known as an anti-spasm, prior to the lift to reduce the muscle spasm and improve muscle function along with symmetry. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4116 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/olympic-lifting-2-300x191.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"191\" /> </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>How does lifting impact our intrinsic biomechanics? </b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If we ask a client to perform a deadlift for example when they are not intrinsically prepared they may experience reduced grip strength from tightness in the median nerve for example. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The shear force of a deadlift on the spine extensors could also increase risk should there be inhibition of either or both QL muscles. The trunk muscle\'s ability to stiffen adequately during a deadlift requires great biomechanical setup. So the body may grumble or complain when deadlifting to tell us the body isn’t yet prepared and we could experience ‘niggles’. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It’s important to note here that these ‘compensations’ are ‘common’ modern ailments that have been ‘normalised’ so much so that it’s expected and accepted as part of life.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding how to assess intrinsic biomechanics is a unique and specialised skill set that enables trainers and coaches to optimise performance while reducing risk when a client is lifting. The ability to measure, monitor and objectively benchmark our client\'s movement is a vital aspect of being a movement practitioner. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1030 aligncenter\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/skele-pelvis-300x214.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>The benefits of understanding lifting biomechanics </b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So to develop tissue tolerance &amp; load management for lifting we must take into account the reason the client is lifting in the first place. This paired with their intrinsic biomechanical measurements, their starting benchmarks and an understanding of lifting biomechanics to then create a programme that takes all of these considerations into account. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is the recommended weight or load creating a compressive force or shear force on the body? How might shoulder width impact the lift? Can we learn ways to measure &amp; improve abdominal muscle stiffness for lifting? These might be great questions to start with.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7303 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Are-All-Biomechanical-Studies-Flawed_-And-Would-You-Like-To-Squat-Better_-Biomechanics-Coaching-300x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>The benefits of understanding biomechanics for overall movement </b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Considering the integrated system during a squat/deadlift as the knee flexes, as the tibia inclines forwards over the forefoot, SubTalar Joint pronates, the plantar flexors lengthen, the Soleus muscle lengthens eccentrically, the nervous system is stretched. The weight of the body moves forward, the knee extensors lengthen eccentrically, hip extensors lengthen eccentrically, spine extensors stiffen and may lengthen depending upon technique and/or capacity under load. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are just a few examples of the way the body intrinsically interacts as a system during a lift and so any issues or compensation with any of these areas could influence the lift. Next, consider how much we think about each of these aspects when we bend over to pick up a towel we dropped, or if we go to pick a washing basket up. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If our client wants to develop strength for performance and risk reduction then could it be argued that conditioning their joints to experience various planes, loads, angles and alignments is best? Does cueing ‘knees in line’ degrade the knees ability to be tolerant to loads outside of ‘in line’? Should we train clients\' knees outside of the midline? If so, how far outside and what risk does it hold? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Controversially we could argue that deliberately taking the knees into a valgus position during a squat is preparing the body for it should we take a fall. It might be wise to reduce the loads initially if doing this but leaning the body into ‘bad’ form or poor alignment could be ‘good’ for preparing a client\'s joints. This might be simply using body weight to start with.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How would you feel about doing this? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35135 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screenshot-2023-02-07-at-15.17.56-300x287.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"287\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summary </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coaching someone to lift should be about keeping things simple in application. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask yourself a few questions each time a client comes to you for a lifting programme. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What’s the goal? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What’s the risk? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the influences? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What can I measure? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n<h1>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">We can show you how to assess your clients and write programmes for improved movement quality and a lower risk of modern ailments </a></h1>\n<h2>Would you like to find out more about how to do this?</h2>\n<a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Become a Biomechanics Coach </a><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;CLICK HERE</a>','Biomechanics of lifting: A guide for PTs & Strength Coaches','','inherit','closed','closed','','36845-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:27','2024-07-16 11:26:27','',36845,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38597',0,'revision','',0),
(38598,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:27','2024-07-16 11:26:27','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have ever asked yourself Why Become a Biomechanics Coach? Then this has been written specifically for you. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Biomechanics Coach profession may be one you have considered but have wondered what would this skill set offer? What would I gain? How would it benefit me? Why should I study a Biomechanics Coach course in the UK?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Within personal training courses we learn about anatomy, movement, physiology, exercise, maybe diet &amp; psychology too but when we start working with clients we suddenly realise just how different they all are. They all move differently and they also, more often than not, come with a whole list of things that we feel limited by.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern ailments interfere with the simple application of an exercise programme we have learned to write for a training goal. We are taught that pain and injury are outside of our remit &amp; yet so many clients come with aches, niggles and recurring injuries we feel ill-equipped to deal with. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yet these ‘problems’ are being normalised due to their prevalence!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-36400 aligncenter\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/MicrosoftTeams-image-45-1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While we should get clinical clearance for pain and injury, often movement is still a great compliment to recovery or even as the solution. However, we seem to be the only ‘body’ workers who lack any thorough, or evidence-based, MSK assessment skills in our basic training</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where Biomechanics Coaching as a profession is truly <em>personalised</em> personal training. This skill offers a whole host of benefits to our skill set. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanics Coaches are able to identify, not only if an individual requires a specific specialist like a podiatrist or physiotherapist, but also how we could potentially continue to work our client alongside this practitioner.  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h4><b>Widen your knowledge as a PT through the s</b><b>cience of movement and anatomical knowledge </b></h4>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While PTs have much of what they need to improve movement, the skills of Biomechanics Coaching take you to a deeper level of understanding anatomy </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This gives you an increased confidence in knowing what atypical genetic presentations might mean &amp; additional tools to address and reduce modern lifestyle ailments that may cause you concerns when trying to work out what to do and when with each client </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-28329 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/DSC_6770-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n<h4></h4>\n&nbsp;\n<h4><b>Movements in anatomy</b></h4>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ability to identify good movement with so many variations in each client\'s body can feel overwhelming. Biomechanics Coaching offers physical assessments that enable the PT to be objective about their decisions and programming. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assessing movement becomes fun and fascinating, for both you &amp; your client, as you monitor progression, adapt the programme and see their performance improve alongside your client feeling more freedom in their movements. There is of course the potential for the byproduct, or side effect of pain reduction, at least if caused by a biomechanical adaptation or compensation.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-36450 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/DSC_6439-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n<h4></h4>\n<h4></h4>\n<h4><b>Skill </b></h4>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gaining the skills in Biomechanics Coaching develops your confidence in assessing and understanding your clients body. You can evaluate movement quality and biomechanical limitations. You would have the ability to sit side by side with your clinical peers communicating at a common level. You would be able to gain a fluency in technical anatomy language that demonstrates why you are the ‘go to\' trainer/coach in your area.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35285 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/DSC_6931-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n<h4></h4>\n<h4><b>Solutions</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (</span><b>Occam’s razor)  </b></h4>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The skill of a Biomechanics Coach is in having the ability to investigate root causes of intrinsic biomechanical problems and potential influences of symptoms. You would learn the ethical Occam’s razor tactic that applies the simplest, lowest risk intervention first by following a systematic approach </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-28328 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/DSC_6687-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n<h4></h4>\n&nbsp;\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span><b>Reputation</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, </span><b>Confidence &amp; Increased income </b></h4>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This often results in you getting noticed as a Biomechanics Coach by clinicians, GPs and other professionals. It also impresses members as you will stand out as an exceptional trainer in your area. Most Biomechanics Coaches discover the confidence to charge higher rates and begin to use a business model that has clients on subscription.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We offer you a huge amount of support to help you develop a commercial strategy to move your service provision into a more automated system. One that reduces admin, saves time and also pleases the clients. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The increase in confidence and high level reputations of Biomechanics Coaches results in the ability to increase your fees. We encourage and support you with methods to help get a return on your investment with us. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35276 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/DSC_6385-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n<h4><b>Becoming a Registered IBA Biomechanics Coach</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span></h4>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We care about our learners and the community of Biomechanics Coaches. We also listen to what you need to help you achieve your goals so we set up the Intrinsic Biomechanics Association to offer a membership that provides you with everything you need to help you stay up to date, gain CPDs, branded clothing, access to clinicians for their opinions, a platform to become eligible to present, a platform to become eligible to teach, safe forums and events to ask questions, learn and get support from hundreds of practising Biomechanics Coaches. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All our Biomechanics Coaches are just like you, passionate, motivated, looking to learn more, care about their clients, fascinated by human movement, and looking for solutions to tricky client issues. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-27906 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/DSC03820-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why not ask your nearest Biomechanics Coach about their learning experience…or read below what some have said about it…</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h4><b>Biomechanics Coach Course Feedback</b></h4>\n&nbsp;\n<h3><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“Great mixture of practical and theory with back up from manuals and videos.”</span></em></h3>\n<h3></h3>\n<h3><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“Amazing experience and the teaching techniques used are great. The support is second to none.”</span></em></h3>\n<h3></h3>\n<h3><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“If you want to advance your skills, knowledge and experience and maintain a high level of professionalism, look no further.”</span></em></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-30682 aligncenter\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/fullsizeoutput_52ea-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So if you want to book a place why not get in touch so we do just that by clicking here: </span><a href=\"https://www.futurefit.co.uk/personal-training-cpd-courses/biomechanics-coach-course/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Become a Biomechanics Coach</a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are still unsure or have questions why not speak to one of our careers advisors </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"tel:%EF%BB%BF02038416151\">020 3841 6151</a><img class=\"DetectedNumberImg\" src=\"data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAASCAYAAABSO15qAAAABmJLR0QA/wD/AP+gvaeTAAAACXBIWXMAAA7DAAAOwwHHb6hkAAAAB3RJTUUH3gcWEAU3+l7xlgAAApJJREFUOMuVkk1IVGEUht/z3TuO482s1FTIJH8wQYXsnzLLhZUWEtYuClqYiwosSyhJIZJiNkUZLoxaFEJZbQzKRQSGVIgI5cLf0HGc1HG8c0fHmTv3+75WQkSL67s85zzP5j0Emyls/upIS3LWqYqyvByJdX1p3GkAgGpXkODAoZVIrAVkuVxOtRDAVQBgduDi272aynB2ak7f+MsXcC2GVmoP3u8/Z1sQryBvIbh0hHNOBAHfgqGZMV6d0/Q90ZYgHI0VmKaZKQWHFAKQHN553RGzuMOWwAibwUg0NigF51IKSCG54NbPqXv7A7YEUdPs4UKcgeSDUnBAckOC3mCtyavv7kyt7ZJpde9erc6YXfiou6/EwVAmBQ9JwdvXJDj18Ft6JBJt9etGCknRJkG9qztbj2SEli9N+fzllmVNMKY88OfXxJIea+CWAP19WNbywZmXtSWNS8w8u1BoHWh670hK1Go8s4GO6Tk9zBTluKvi+uDp3FKuOlcwujgNZRWudn9OSdmwrsHjm2tI0pxeV9GJiYzUTdXzi4Z7zPNbYQpr1HMbe87vLuVR1YPZ8DxmlgJQ993oUjIzNm9fiZgdfQNDJXoo7FjUjbaCnK3Dk775PcPj0/FE1CSFeOFaH7LCIoRAQMWCCKK56AnU9NTkyoAedA8MjeZbXIIYw9ikN3t8aiZbAn7G1DsgeqR31nFthwuRcALai19ixPqB7ORtUFju4Ysj45NVFudEAAgSIAJB6gqjeiI8D76+bAJAbK8Fv+qDh4+gKqsSxz5WgLSTrcWQ0k1E5SBSiRgnxvpB7Kbx9tqnfxtR7hKkxkCOOHBDgwqJIIBWQD4FKbtA5JVCdEONm/hfpfyWBK5wQHBAGPgDf9c6qAYOxxMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\nrachel@biomechanicseducation.com\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-30685 aligncenter\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/image0-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />','Why Become a Biomechanics Coach?','','inherit','closed','closed','','36448-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:27','2024-07-16 11:26:27','',36448,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38598',0,'revision','',0),
(38599,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:27','2024-07-16 11:26:27','<span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\"><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">Ever used a gym machine in a different way because you noticed the pulley system, fulcrum, angles were just right for a move it wasn’t designed for? </span><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /></span><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\"><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\">While there are safety factors ​to take into account, we can still use our understanding of anatomy and human biomechanics to take advantage of the machines mechanical system for alternative adaptations or additions to their purpose.<br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" />As I travel the UK sharing the intrinsic biomechanics education programmes with other movement practitioners I frequent various gyms all of the time. One of my very favourite things is looking for machines that might be different to ones I have used before. Studying their pulleys, pivots and levers for alternative ways to train.  </span></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>Gym machines</b>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gym machines are the perfect start point for someone new to the gym and maybe individuals who feel intimidated or nervous about doing things incorrectly. There is also an advantage when recovering from injury and / or wanting to use less trunk stiffness for whatever reason….yes there are times when we don\'t want to train the core so much…that\'s a whole other blog.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyway the machines help because they often come with an image of how to use it and which muscles it targets, as well as a description of how to use the machine. However they take up a lot of room and can often be used in more than one way with a little imagination, this can help with keeping our client’s programme more interesting and maybe even more functional (yes I said \'function\' while talking about gym machines)</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>Adapting the gym machine exercises</b>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>Example 1</b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the simplest adaptations to advance a basic seated chest press for example would be to sit without allowing the back to touch the back rest. This would likely require a large drop in the number of plates being used as there is no resistance to push against during the movement. Try it and see how much harder a considerably lower weight feels!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-36415 aligncenter\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Screenshot-2023-06-27-at-08.46.30-1-300x168.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>Example 2</b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another of my favourites to adapt with clients (and myself) is the seated leg curl. This machine is designed to work the knee flexors, or hamstrings, specifically. However if you sit back against the seat the hip is more extended which shortens the hamstring at the hip. By flexing forwards to increase the angle across the back of the hip, away from the backrest, will lengthen the muscle (knee flexors/hamstring) for a better contraction. (If you lower the chin down too it would likely also mobilise the sciatic nerve…but move slowly!)</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-27960 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_8658-300x297.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"297\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>Example 3</b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having experienced a foot inversion strain 8 weeks ago I’ve been looking at different ways to rehab my foot back to full and pain free function. While on the standing calf raise I realised with the pads resting on the top of my shoulders I could pop a sneaky shrug while doing my calf raises! A great little scapular elevator / upper trapezius stimulus bonus!....see here….</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/3nJgjbDli5o\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>Example 4</b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also it\'s difficult to strengthen the hip rotators when the hip is extended and we are upright as its almost impossible to get a long enough lever. Yet a seated hip ab/add machine does it brilliantly….if you kneel on it facing backwards the angle at the knee creates a brilliant lever…. Like this…..</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/vMyE2_RRoBc\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>What do you think?</b>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you use machines differently in any way? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can you see the pivots, levers and pulleys differently? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If so, how? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why not post a video of it on social media and tag me, Biomechanics Education?!</span>\n\nor\n\nReply to this Juicemail\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAlso did you know....\n\nA Diploma in Biomechanics Coaching introduces learners to a new way to optimise client performance, bringing movement assessment programmes to the forefront through evidence-based perspectives. Through hands-on practical workshops and online learning, you will use the techniques developed through over 20 years of research to correctly assess clients’ bodies and movement beyond traditional training.\n\n<b>Plus, with our new finance options, you will be able to spread the cost of your diploma easily into manageable monthly chunks,</b> taking the stress out of starting the course and giving you the flexibility to train in a way that suits you.\n\nIf you want to know more about how a Diploma in Biomechanics Coaching can revolutionise your career, <strong>get in touch via email or phone using the details below.</strong>\n\nrachel@biomechanicseducation.com\n\n0203 841 6151','Question…Could using machines differently hold an advantage?','','inherit','closed','closed','','36414-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:27','2024-07-16 11:26:27','',36414,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38599',0,'revision','',0),
(38600,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:27','2024-07-16 11:26:27','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What an exhilarating event… yet again! </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elevate was a fantastic two days of talks, networking and gaining insights into what is happening in our sector. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Future Fit group were once again Elevate’s Education Partner and wow some of the talks on the Thought Leaders stage were really fascinating this year. It was so great to see some of my Biomechanics Coaches there too. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">‘Intrinsic Biomechanics - The missing piece of the jigsaw for PTs?’ was the title of my session. I named it this because this is what all my learners feedback to me after they experience our face to face workshops. Gaining that deeper appreciation for the human body really boosts their confidence in every other skill they previously learned, while adding more to it. It connects all the dots and becomes the missing link between all their previous training. Learning how the body functions as an integrated system helps PTs to work more efficiently, effectively and most of all confidently, with their clients. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-36386\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/MicrosoftTeams-image-36-1-300x135.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"542\" height=\"244\" /></h3>\n<h3><b>What happened during the session? </b></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During my talk I made sure to interact with the audience, starting by inviting all of the them to squat with me to see how different we all are. I then invited them all to stand, roll their right foot inward to see how the body is integrated when all the way up to the opposite shoulder moved as a result of the foot roll! Then I invited one attendee onto the stage to demonstrate this again. As he stood upright, I simply pushed his big toe upwards and everyone could see his hips rock and his shoulders swing. These simple yet powerful interactions really engaged the audience and offered examples of why it’s important to always have the integrated system in mind when working with a client. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next I coached the entire group to try a pelvic function test on themselves while seated, invited the ones who were positive (failed) to stand and almost everyone stood up. So I taught the entire group an iMoveFreely muscle energy technique (MET) and asked them to re-test, inviting those who felt or saw a change to stand again and almost 85% stood up amazed. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally I asked for a volunteer to demonstrate a mini screen. While he lay supine, I asked the audience to come and watch each measurement. Leg length discrepancy, pelvic function and a shoulder test. While he did have asymmetries, we did the MET on one shoulder and when I retested they saw how all of the tests had improved. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We had proved it over and over again with very simply physical demonstrations of how the entire body is integrated, connected and influenced even by the joints furthest away. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-36387\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/MicrosoftTeams-image-38-1-300x135.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"540\" height=\"243\" />\n<h3><b>Why did I choose this subject? </b></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reason I’m so passionate about this field is because as a sector we are not perceived as, nor do we feel, academic or respected in the way our allied healthcare peers are. Understandably too based on our educational system. Yet the beauty of our education system allows non-academic individuals (like me) to gain access to a career relatively easily without the required degree level struggle and huge cost many might experience.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However we can prove our value easily with these intrinsic biomechanics tests and iMoveFreely interventions (that come from clinical practice) using them as prevention and prediction of risk tools.  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most interesting and exciting aspects about my session was the audience that came. Personal trainers, gym owners and pilates teachers were sitting next to podiatrists, scientists, paramedics, firemen and sports therapists. THIS is exactly my vision of how united our sectors should look. It was an emotional experience and always is for me when this happens, which regularly happens during my workshops too.  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While being hybrid can help us better understand each other, it makes far more sense to do what we do really well instead of trying to do everything alone. It\'s a confident practitioner who refers a paying client away and I want to encourage it. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-36384\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/MicrosoftTeams-image-41-1-300x135.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"541\" height=\"243\" />\n<h3><b>So, what does this mean? </b></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, maybe finally things are changing, maybe we are crossing paths more, maybe there are some who agree with my vision and maybe, just maybe, we can start to improve all of our roles by working collaboratively rather than competitively. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elevate seems to be steering this idea and I know for a fact that the Future Fit Group is, because it\'s the reason we joined forces. I believe strongly that Biomechanics Coaching is the solution and is the missing link for movement solutions for so many modern ailments. It’s also the missing link between sectors, allowing personal trainers to be taken seriously and feel confident in their ability to communicate within a multidisciplinary team.</span>','Elevate 2023: Intrinsic Biomechanics - The Missing Piece of the Jigsaw for PTs?','','inherit','closed','closed','','36394-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:27','2024-07-16 11:26:27','',36394,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38600',0,'revision','',0),
(38601,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:27','2024-07-16 11:26:27','<b>Introduction</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If we do not understand movement, we cannot understand exercise. Yet kinesiology &amp; biomechanics are the least understood after anatomy &amp; physiology (Haines)</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many personal trainers are looking for more ways to help clients with their movement problems. One way of doing this is to seek out a deeper understanding of biomechanics &amp; anatomy to gain confidence in knowing what to do, &amp; when. In particular for those who hurt, feel stiff, immobile or wish to improve at a particular sport or activity. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many ways to break the science of biomechanics into components, so much so that it can leave personal trainers fearful about the level of knowledge required to gain skills in this field. So I want to break things down here for you to offer you insight into how our education differs from other schools of biomechanics. Our hope is to demonstrate how our approach is helping personal trainers with a more thorough biomechanical approach to assessment &amp; programme design... </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b><i>Definition of Biomechanics </i></b>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mechanics is the science of matter &amp; force &amp; their effects on movement &amp; equilibrium. Biomechanics is how this relates to the human body.</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>Breaking down the components of biomechanics </b>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-33789 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/shutterstock_1067442071-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here at Biomechanics Education, we categorise this science into 2 types as explained previously in this blog…</span>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/what-is-the-difference-between-extrinsic-biomechanics-intrinsic-biomechanics/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the difference between extrinsic biomechanics &amp; intrinsic biomechanics?</span></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis is how our categories fit into the main stream definition.\n\nExtrinsic biomechanics has 2 components as described in main steam biomechanics\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>2 components of extrinsic biomechanics</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-36200 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/mathew-schwartz-zIIXVa5BwvM-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kinematics ‘..</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the branch that deals with the geometry of motion in objects, including displacement, velocity &amp; acceleration, without taking into account the forces that produce the motion</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">…” In other words; video analysis, observational analysis of the client moving</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kinetics  “..</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.the relationships between the force system acting upon the body &amp; the changes it produces in body motion..\" </span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is found by equipment such as force plate platforms</span>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.physio-pedia.com/Biomechanics_In_Sport#:~:text=Biomechanics%20is%20traditionally%20divided%20into%20the%20areas%20of%20kinematics%20and%20kinetics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Physiopedia</a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-36201 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/kiwihug-Hld-BtdRdPU-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may also read about biomechanics being divided into <a href=\"https://www.isnt.org.in/what-are-the-5-components-of-biomechanics.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5 components</a> like this…</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motion - the movement of the body, or an object, through space. Speed &amp; acceleration are important parts of motion.</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Force - a push or pull that causes a person or object to speed up, slow down, stop or change direction.</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Momentum - the product of a weight &amp; its velocity when moved</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Levers - could be compared to our arms &amp; legs; there are three parts to a lever – the resistance arm, the fulcrum, &amp; the axis of rotation</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balance - being stable. An important principle of balance is the alignment of the body’s centre of gravity over the base of support. Having a good balance is important for many sporting &amp; exercise activities</span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>intrinsic biomechanics has 3 components</b>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-36202 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/ta-z-Nk7hHi3I__0-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We teach personal trainers a deeper understanding of the concepts of intrinsic biomechanics by further dividing them into 3 components….</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Myofascial - muscles, fascia &amp; other connective tissues</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skeletal - osseous substructure or bones </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neural - central nervous system (brain &amp; spinal cord) &amp; peripheral nerves</span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It’s clear that an understanding of biomechanics at some level is vital for coaching movement &amp; exercise programming. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The biomechanical influences both inside &amp; outside our client’s bodies clearly impact each other &amp; how we see them move. However, it’s important we understand the differences in application &amp; interpretation. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The skill is in understanding what’s happening to the myofascial, skeletal, neural (or intrinsic) structures when observing the influences of motion, levers, momentum, force &amp; balance from the extrinsic biomechanics. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Put another way….</strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The skill of a Biomechanics Coach is in understanding how the intrinsic biomechanics, or anatomy, is resulting in what we see extrinsically from a mechanical movement perspective in our client’s body. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having an understanding of the normal or typical variations in anatomy is an important advantage for personal trainers when coaching movement or exercises. Human bodies are as diverse intrinsically as they are extrinsically </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The study of intrinsic biomechanics allows a measurable objectivity using a systemised approach to evaluating movement quality thus informing us how to programme safely &amp; systematically. Yet true comprehension comes from allowing for individuality when comparing subject to subject  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>Let’s look at an example during a squat </b>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35749 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/sule-makaroglu-PnUYkTFkOD0-unsplash-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" />\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are things about our client\'s squat we can never alter. Femur length for example will dictate the tibial angle, hip socket depth will dictate the point at which the femur starts to tilt the pelvis posteriorly. The direction the acetabulum is facing in the pelvis will dictate stance widths that feel most comfortable for our clients </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These factors cannot be altered since they are osseous factors about our client\'s anatomy that they were born with. Taking an extrinsic biomechanical approach one might assume a client\'s squat is limited by mobility or tightness. However, if the trainer learns a deeper appreciation of normal anatomical variations they will feel more confident in coaching movement that is right for the individual. which may well require them to perform a squat that is ‘technically’ or extrinsically biomechanically incorrect, but it is ‘correct’ for them as an individual.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another influence we cannot alter, &amp; must take into consideration here, is joint replacements, surgery or metal plates for example. These are interventions that may alter movement capacity intrinsically.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking a biomechanically intrinsic approach is to appreciate the things we can potentially alter even in those with normal variations in anatomy. The goal is to improve movement quality &amp; distribution rather than simply aiming to perfectly align &amp; position to the perfect ‘posture’</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As trainers, exercise or movement coaches we also want to strengthen our client\'s bodies. We can use our knowledge of extrinsic biomechanics to increase or decrease loads, progress or regress a programme. For example, using a longer lever for a progression or to increase intensity or a shorter lever to regress or reduce intensity. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However if we want a deeper squat for our client so they can increase the joint angle at the pelvis to increase intensity on the hip extensors, we may look to assess pelvic function first using intrinsic biomechanical principles. Then improve intrinsic function using METs on the hip extensors. This could be followed by antagonist strengthening of hip flexors to take advantage of reciprocal inhibition &amp; improve joint stability. Thus gaining an advantage on strengthening the agonists or hip extensors at full ROM &amp; improving the joint\'s strength ratio. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This could be interpreted as intrinsic biomechanical preparation for an extrinsic biomechanical advantage.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li>Do you have any questions about any of the components?</li>\n 	<li>Is this a subject you would like to study?</li>\n 	<li>Would you like to enter an inclusive classroom to really deepen your understanding or anatomy?</li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the intrinsic biomechanics approach in one you would like to learn more about why not get in touch? </span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n<h1><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to learn how you can &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; Become a Biomechanics Coach </a></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-33810 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_7668-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" />','Intrinsic Biomechanics - Understanding The Components That Make Our Bodies Move','','inherit','closed','closed','','36198-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:27','2024-07-16 11:26:27','',36198,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38601',0,'revision','',0),
(38602,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:27','2024-07-16 11:26:27','<h2><b>Introduction</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The aim of this Juicemail is to better understand what elements contribute to making you into an <a href=\"https://www.futurefit.co.uk/personal-training-cpd-courses/biomechanics-coach-course/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">advanced personal trainer. </a></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal Trainers are often the first professional that a person will go to when they want to achieve a health goal. They will also go to a PT for advice if they have an ache or pain. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yet personal trainers are not taught m</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">usculoskeletal screening skills as a compulsory part of their training. So we lack the confidence to advise these clients beyond referring them to a clinician. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here at Biomechanics Education our team have spent 20+ yrs collecting data, then 20yrs developing an education programme that proves movement &amp; exercise are more often than not the solution to these modern ailments. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We care passionately about personal trainers\' ability to work confidently within a multidisciplinary team. So our mission has always been to upskill personal trainers to a more advanced level by giving them both the skills &amp; confidence to do just this.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35749 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/sule-makaroglu-PnUYkTFkOD0-unsplash-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" />\n<h2><b>How to become a <a href=\"https://www.futurefit.co.uk/personal-training-cpd-courses/biomechanics-coach-course/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">personal trainer</a></b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simply put, to become a personal trainer you need to obtain a minimum of a </span><a href=\"https://www.futurefit.co.uk/personal-training-courses/level-3-personal-trainer-course/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Level 3 Personal Training Qualification</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is the minimum industry requirement but there are a few steps to follow to get to this point. </span>\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research the required skills </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invest in high-quality education </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete your training and obtain a qualification </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invest in relevant insurance </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gain work experience </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start a business or seek employment </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build your client base </span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To become an advanced personal trainer and reach a higher level of confidence in your ability with clients you will need to then invest in further training which will enable you to increase client retention and charge a higher rate. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Future Fit Training</span> are the very best &amp; as a result the largest, training provider for personal training courses in the UK today. This is why Biomechanics Education joined the Future Fit Group in 2022 to give our own learners the very best career advice &amp; employment opportunities along with job satisfaction.\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Levels of personal training </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When entering the world of personal training we hear about levels. Levels are simply layers of learning &amp; comprehension. For example when learning to become a <a href=\"https://www.futurefit.co.uk/personal-training-courses/level-2-gym-instructor-course/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">level 2 Gym instructor</a> (the prerequisite to level 3 personal trainer) we must have a basic understanding of the muscles in their groups. For example ‘quadriceps are the group of muscles that extend the knee’ or ‘hamstrings flex the knee’. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then as we study as a level 3 personal trainer we learn about the muscles in more detail. That there are 4 quadriceps (rectus femoris, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius, vastus lateralis) for example &amp; 3 hamstrings (bicep femoris, semitendinosus, semimembranosus).</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a personal trainer we also study about the bones &amp; joints as levers &amp; fulcrums for the muscles to attach to &amp; pull the body during movement. This will help us to understand loads &amp; forces for training our clients to strengthen these muscles. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Within our <a href=\"https://www.futurefit.co.uk/personal-training-cpd-courses/biomechanics-coach-course/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Diploma in Biomechanics Coaching</a> we will bring personal trainers up another level to become more advanced in these skills. We will share with you examples of the many ‘normal’ variations, that maybe even the anatomy books don’t necessarily show you! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 5th quadricep (tensa vastus intermedius) for example can be found in a small population.  Then there is the triple headed bicep or a view of 6 different orientations of the sciatic nerve pathway. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will show you hip joint formations that differ enough to alter pelvic biomechanics during a squat. Understanding this can help you help your clients find the best squat width for them.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Femoral anteversion (more medially rotated femur) / Coxa vara (smaller angle between the femur shaft &amp; neck of femur) are likely to prefer a narrower squat. Whereas femoral retro version (more laterally rotated femur) / coxa valga (bigger than normal angle between femur shaft &amp; neck of femur) will likely prefer wider based on their normal joint variations. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through all of this we will show you methods to assess your clients pelvic, spine, shoulder, knee &amp; foot biomechanics. This is what will enable any personal trainer to be recognised as advanced in their level of knowledge &amp; training. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note: We can be at a different level in different subject areas simultaneously.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>How intrinsic biomechanics can help you become an <a href=\"https://www.futurefit.co.uk/personal-training-cpd-courses/biomechanics-coach-course/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">advanced personal trainer</a></b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35748 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/sam-moghadam-khamseh-vOZP2LojrHI-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By studying <a href=\"https://www.futurefit.co.uk/personal-training-cpd-courses/biomechanics-coach-course/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">intrinsic biomechanics</a> you will better appreciate the complexities of the anatomy &amp; how to create a bespoke programme based on assessing your clients sub systems (myofascial, skeletal &amp; neural) Along with these assessment skills this advanced level gives you specialist knowledge of unique evidence based movement improvement skills for prehabilitation &amp; an increased confidence to advise clients &amp; create bespoke programmes. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technical skill is all good &amp; well but we will also teach you about advanced soft skills of communication, understanding behaviour &amp; report writing skills so personal trainers can confidently work within a team of practitioners from various backgrounds. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b><a href=\"https://www.futurefit.co.uk/personal-training-cpd-courses/biomechanics-coach-course/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Advanced concepts of personal training</a> </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35753 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/toralf-thomassen-5S40ixhBK-I-unsplash-300x241.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"241\" />\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many types of trainers out there so to become advanced we should use advanced concepts. By deepening a personal trainer\'s anatomy knowledge &amp; skills in application allows for an appropriate level of expectation from both employers &amp; clients. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While many consider biomechanics as a more ‘precise’ science, this is why we came up with the 2 definitions. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extrinsic biomechanics might be considered a harder science in terms of its view of precision in sport, timing, joint angles for performance for example. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However this concept is being challenged due to the diversity of body types &amp; combinations of lever lengths within each athlete. Thus creating a constant argument that using precision wil be flawed  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is why we prefer to firstly consider better understanding a client\'s intrinsic biomechanics, or the softer science, that allows for assessment &amp; taking into account these differences. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So intrinsic biomechanics is in fact the opposite of precise. It\'s a more relaxed approach to the precision of foot position, knee position, spine position during movement when we\'re coaching personal training clients.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This depth of understanding is what results in an advanced perspective for very \'personal\' training.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2>Would you like to learn more about becoming an <a href=\"https://www.futurefit.co.uk/personal-training-cpd-courses/biomechanics-coach-course/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">advanced personal trainer?</a></h2>\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35751 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/jonathan-borba-R0y_bEUjiOM-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2>Understanding the principles &amp; application of intrinsic biomechanics is the game changer for personal trainers looking to advance their skills.</h2>\n<h1><a href=\"https://www.futurefit.co.uk/personal-training-cpd-courses/biomechanics-coach-course/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Become an elite PT!</a></h1>\n<a href=\"https://www.futurefit.co.uk/personal-training-cpd-courses/biomechanics-coach-course/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Join Us or get in touch to find out more </a>\n\n&nbsp;','How to become an advanced personal trainer','','inherit','closed','closed','','35742-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:27','2024-07-16 11:26:27','',35742,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38602',0,'revision','',0),
(38603,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:27','2024-07-16 11:26:27','<b>Introduction</b><b> </b>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35138 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC07008-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A </span><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/\"><b>biomechanica</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">l</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> assessment by definition is an assessment of your biomechanical systems. This could be considering what is seen both outside &amp; inside the body as we have previously shared in our blog </span><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/extrinsic-technique-vs-intrinsic-biomechanics/\"><b>Extrinsic vs intrinsic biomechanics</b></a><b>.</b>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here we will discuss 2 categories of biomechanical assessment </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ol>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A biomechanical analysis using equipment </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An equipment free biomechanical assessment </span></li>\n</ol>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples of biomechanical analysis using equipment:</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35136 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screenshot-2023-02-07-at-15.19.48-256x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"256\" height=\"300\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gait analysis </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bike fitting </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video analysing a swimmer underwater </span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples of biomechanical analysis that is equipment free: </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35139 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC07295-181x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"181\" height=\"300\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanics coach screening </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Functional movement screen (FMS)</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Range of movement (ROM) testing</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle strength testing </span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/allied-health-professionals/roles-allied-health-professions/podiatrist#\"><b>Who might do a biomechanical assessment?</b></a><b> </b>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Biomechanics Coaches </b></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35140 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC07278-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/what-is-a-biomechanics-coach/\"><b>Biomechanics coaches</b></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are Diploma level movement or therapy practitioners. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They become qualified in either PT, S&amp;C, pilates, yoga or sports therapy &amp; then go onto specialise in Biomechanics Coaching through a 7-9 month Diploma. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanics Coaches (BC) can be found all around the UK. Individuals can book a biomechanical assessment by finding an IBA Registered Biomechanics Coach </span><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/\"><b>HERE</b></a><b> </b>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BC’s assess every joint and subsystem in the body through visual and hands on testing. The client will be assessed in various positions, some lying down passively, some standing, some sitting, some static assessments and maybe even some dynamic hopping or stepping test as the BC observes how the body moves.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their skill is to evaluate the quality of movement in each area, through range of motion, symmetry etc. BC’s use an evidence based system to decide from the results which intervention is best to start, most commonly the pelvis for example. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The systematic approach allows the BC to identify the problem which  is causing issues around the body by regular assessment done in exactly the same way each time. Then they simply coach a few interventions at a time to be able to identify root causes.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This allows for objectivity and empowers the client with a long term maintenance programme designed from the individuals key biomechanical pillars identified during the process. They will also be coached with day to day techniques that can be utilised to improve the results and ultimately how they feel when they move.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After a biomechanical assessment with a Biomechanics Coach their clients are given detailed information about how to move more freely with less pain by using the iMoveFreely movement programme otherwise known as a preparation for movement or prehabilitation.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reason an individual might require a biomechanical assessment could be that they feel they don’t move well, they wish to continue to move well or they are struggling to find a solution for their symptoms.  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Podiatrists </b></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35141 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screenshot-2023-02-07-at-15.19.56-277x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"277\" height=\"300\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This profession requires a degree/Masters degree level of education with registration with the Health &amp; Care Professions Council (HCPC), which would also be a good way to recognise how to find an up to date podiatrist. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Podiatrists specialise in foot care and lower limb biomechanics but may choose to specialise in certain aspects of foot health. Specialisms might be children with walking problems, diabetics along with amputations or foot issues in sports players or dancers for example.Most often they’re expected to address foot pain or ankle knee pain. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35142 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screenshot-2023-02-07-at-15.20.14-257x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Podiatrists will examine your feet or legs and closely observe your walking style or gait. They may use expensive and sophisticated video equipment along with a treadmill to analyse gait of their clients walking or running from multiple cameras, at a variety of angles. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This profession requires a great depth and comprehension of the complexities of joint surfaces, planes and combinations of foot postures. Also ground reaction force, the effects of gravity and how the foot has an ascending biomechanical influence. Additionally a good understanding of descending biomechanical influences can give a Podiatrist much more information for intervention possibilities </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The interventions will of course vary however they are likely to range from orthotic inserts, foot supports, therapy, exercise and in some cases possibly surgery.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should a Podiatrist learn about intrinsic biomechanics within the </span><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\"><b>Diploma in Biomechanics Coaching</b></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> they would have a much fuller tool box to identify further root causes of foot problems high up in the kinetic chain in their clients.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Physiotherapist </b></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35143 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screenshot-2023-02-07-at-15.20.28-269x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"269\" height=\"300\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyone wishing to become a qualified Physiotherapist will find the minimum education pathway would be a 3 year degree. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like podiatrists physios can specialise in various subjects like paediatrics, neurology or biomechanics. If a physio has a special interest in biomechanics they may perform muscle strength testing, static or dynamic assessments, watching a patient\'s body moves, evaluating their range of motion to offer an intervention or treatment should they be symptomatic.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most clients will seek out the advice and help of a physiotherapist due to symptoms that their GP is unable to identify or resolve. Otherwise individuals may seek a private physio should they feel this professional would be able to help with their musculoskeletal problem.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One physiotherapist may practise with a more hands on treatment approach whereas another may be more movement and exercise skilled. It can be misunderstood that all physios are exercise experts as there are many different specialisms in this field. A sports therapist may be more likely to be more exercise-skilled than a neurology physio for example. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physios will be trained in anatomy and injury anatomy, rehabilitation, tissue healing processes, along with treatments and interventions. NHS physis will work as part of a multidisciplinary team whereas private physios may or may not.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you see a physio they may treat you with hands on manual therapy skills and/or give you movement advice. If you experience an accident or musculoskeletal trauma it would be advisable to seek the advice of a chartered physiotherapist on the Health &amp; Care Professions Council (HCPC).</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Golf Coach</b></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-29232 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/GOLF-andrew-lomas-aGlpdQ2Yolk-unsplash-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This very affluent and popular hand eye coordination game requires great biomechanics for players to optimise their performance and drive while avoiding injury. So finding a good golf coach can make a big difference.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Golf coaching is dominated by the Professional Golfers Association of America (PGA) who’s training programmes consist of a 3 year foundation degree in golf studies, a 3 year Diploma in higher education golf and a 3 year BSc in higher golf management studies.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However movement practitioners with a good understanding of movement, a special interest in golf &amp; the appropriate insurance scope could access a Golf Biomechanics workshop for an improved understanding of basic golfing requirements. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This could potentially be achieved in a CPD day rather than a full degree. Although a popular level 1 training course delivered by the Titelist performance institute is also around 6 hrs they do also deliver more extensive training at higher levels. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A golf coach will want to evaluate the golfer\'s swing &amp; may use functional movement screening (FMS) and/or video analysis equipment. The FMS is to better understand the players movement qualities or limitations. Whereas the video can be used to slow things down to see exactly which plane the golfer is passing through so they can optimise their movement through whichever skill set they are qualified in.When looking for a golf coach it might be worth seeking a SafeGolf or PGA accredited practitioner. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Equine Biomechanics / Riding coaches </b></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equine biomechanics is another field of sport that recognises the value of riding coaches being able to assess the riders biomechanics and movement as well as the horses. Historically the focus has very much been on horse biomechanics in terms of investing time and resources. However a more modern approach will also have knowledge in the field of human biomechanics since it has been demonstrated that the influence of forces and loads caused by movement can be both ascending and descending. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This has resulted in riding coaches investing time into learning more about human movement &amp; biomechanics so they can advise the rider on exercises to help them sit more symmetrically in the saddle for example. A functional leg length discrepancy in a human caused by poor pelvic or spine biomechanics could result in the horse ‘pulling’ one way. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If riding coaches are trained in human movement they can evaluate the root causes between them and the horses movement patterns and offer appropriate interventions for both. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding a registered riding coach through the British Horse Society (BHS) is probably a good place to start otherwise they can als be found on the Register of Biomechanics Coaches.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>Conclusion </b>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35144 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screenshot-2023-02-07-at-15.20.42-278x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"278\" height=\"300\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the importance of a biomechanical assessment is one thing but with all the different methods and such a diverse scope of practitioners available its also vital we understand who the right assessor is for the intended goal. Alternatively we can learn some methods of biomechanical assessment.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Would YOU like to be able to assess your clients biomechanics?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why not…sample our programmes <a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CLICK HERE </a></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35145 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC07048-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" />','Biomechanical assessment: everything you need to know','','inherit','closed','closed','','35126-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:27','2024-07-16 11:26:27','',35126,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38603',0,'revision','',0),
(38604,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:27','2024-07-16 11:26:27','<h2><b>Introduction</b><b> </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you use a search engine to look up the term </span><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/what-is-biomechanics/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">‘biomechanics’ </span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">most, if not all, of the information that pops up will be related to sports &amp; performance.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However what we would like to highlight within this blog is how a better understanding of this science both </span><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/what-is-the-difference-between-extrinsic-biomechanics-intrinsic-biomechanics/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">extrinsically &amp; intrinsically</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help movement/exercise coaches &amp; trainers improve the overall health &amp; wellbeing of every single client.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>What is health &amp; wellbeing?</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-30274 aligncenter\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/take-a-hike-day-fun-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The World Health Organisation constitution states:</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \"Health is a state of complete physical, mental &amp; social well-being &amp; not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.\" </span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To attempt to define health &amp; wellness/wellbeing is in itself an entire other blog. However here is a previous blog I wrote some years ago exploring the difference between health &amp; fitness<a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/health-vs-fitness-can-being-fit-stop-you-being-healthy/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&gt;&gt;CLICK HERE TO READ</a></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For many it’s likely that health &amp; wellbeing is about the importance of looking after oneself to feel happy, asymptomatic, robust, capable &amp; purposeful. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For this blog we will focus on predominantly the physical aspect of </span><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/what-is-biomechanics/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">biomechanics </span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">because the human body is such a wonderfully complex series of systems &amp; substructures. However we will also explore some case study examples to see how biomechanics can also impact upon the mindset or psychology of our clients. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In very simplistic terms there are 3 key substructures that we rely on to enable us to move freely &amp; with less pain. The </span><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/pelvis-spine-biomechanics-3-day-workshop-entry-level-3/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">skeletal system</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a framework upon which the myofascial system attaches to &amp; then relies upon to act as levers &amp; pulleys. This is why we call it bio-’mechanics’ in reference to the mechanical comparison of forces, loads, levers, pulleys &amp; pivots in engineering for example. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-34553 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-10-at-21.58.40-300x259.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"259\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note: the biotensegrity model (Prof Steve Levit) challenged the ‘standard’ biomechanical model by proposing the human body is far more sophisticated in comparison to a machine. Biomechanics Education agrees but also believes in simplicity for comprehension &amp; application of human movement. So with this we teach practitioners a deeper level of understanding the 3 subsystems. This enables them to apply the skills of assessment &amp; movement using a simple biomechanical model but with the recognition of what is required to work with a complex human body AND a diverse range of clients &amp; bodies. (Rachel Frances Thomson)</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally the 3rd subsystem is the incredible nervous system. This is like the software of the entire body from the </span><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/understanding-nerves/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">central nervous system</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (CNS) that is the brain and </span><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/spine-mobility-project/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spinal cord</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, to the peripheral nerves that continue within the torso &amp; limbs. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The nervous system sends messages through to the myofascial system about how much tone or effort to apply across a joint of the skeletal system. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-34554 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-10-at-22.00.06-300x278.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"278\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note: Karel Lewitt (1916-2014) described as the father of manual medicine, a Czech neurologist (Manipulative Therapy) suggested that we are born with a set of ‘genetic movement codes’, also that we gain conditioned movement codes as we develop, grow &amp; use our bodies. This means the variety of ways in which we use our bodies results in the formation of new codes of movement/s. So in fact the human body is a real master of compensation.</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now biomechanically </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">conditioning</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> movement codes can be a good thing in terms of practising something to optimise performance or repeating a pattern to gain coordination or loading the body more to gain strength by developing the tissues tolerance to those loads. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However these compensatory factors can be equally bad for our inner subsystems. Imagine what happens over time when we don\'t move in a certain way or use up certain joint ranges or don’t load certain body parts very much or at all. An example could be the modern ailments that can result from our overly comfortable or easier lifestyles as technology &amp; equipment innovations continue to develop &amp; attract attention. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider a client whose desk job means they almost only ever sit &amp; stand to &amp; from 90 degrees of hip flexion in the sagittal plane (front to back). Over time the tissues across their pelvis could lose their capacity &amp; their tolerance to loads beyond that range of motion &amp;/or in that plane of motion. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what?</span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well add to that a sedentary lifestyle outside of work that could encourage further compensation. Driving a car, playing a racket sport &amp; carrying something heavy. We generally use the dominant arm, side or hand as it </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">feels better</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that way around. These asymmetries in themselves aren\'t necessarily detrimental however over time they can encourage the body to adapt tissue tolerance asymmetrically &amp; lose capacity for alternative movements, ranges &amp; loads.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since gravity always pulls us down towards earth the more ‘off centre’ we are stacked up the more this could encourage tissue adaptation to those asymmetries. We certainly don\'t need perfect symmetry but a good balance of coordination, strength &amp; loading encourages healthier biomechanical body &amp; performance. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now the more </span><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/understanding-the-importance-of-intrinsic-biomechanical-principles/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">intrinsic biomechanical</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> problems there are combined with </span><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/what-is-the-difference-between-extrinsic-biomechanics-intrinsic-biomechanics/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">extrinsic problems</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> this increases the risk estimation. The ‘systems’ are likely to start to complain, giving warning signals through the nociceptors (danger receptors or pain signals) by way of an ache or niggle. This is the genius of our fabulous bodies, it TELLS us to change something!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So let’s explore some specific examples of how understanding intrinsic biomechanics can really contribute to improved health &amp; wellbeing. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we consider our first case study example here we can assume the loading or conditioned movement coding on their bodies has been over at least 60+ years. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Example 1: Older adults </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Older adults (in this definition 60+yrs) generally want to maintain mobility in their joints to be able to balance &amp; remain confident &amp; independent in their movement. It has been suggested that physiologically our bodies decline naturally around 2% per decade however some will decline quicker than others depending upon their genetics, lifestyle choices along with diet &amp; the robustness of their </span><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/intrinsic-biomechanics-taster/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">intrinsic biomechanics.</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-34555 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/shutterstock_520248520-300x192.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This demographic appreciate moving freely as their joints begin to age &amp; stiffen naturally. So pure low range joint mobility like those taught in the </span><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/imovefreely-3/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iMoveFreely programme</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are perfect for them. Then the low level muscle energy techniques that are isometric (static 20% effort contractions that require no dynamic movement) are extremely safe &amp; effective for improving muscle function while not stressing the joints with lots of repetitions. Also combining them with the slow &amp; controlled nerve mobilisations make the intrinsic biomechanical model a safe prehabilitation programme for this demographic\'s health &amp; wellbeing.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Example 2</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: </span><b>Individuals with chronic, persistent or long term conditions</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Movement offers our bodies some really great benefits for protection as well as to stay healthy.  For the prevention &amp; management of a long term condition or comorbidities (more than one long term condition) like diabetes, obesity, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) vascular (circulatory) disease, cancer, clinical depression, stroke, asthma, arthritis to list some of those listed on the NHS website, we can use movement to unburden the NHS.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By gaining high quality education in how these conditions may impact upon an individual\'s movement (amongst other things) we could also deepen our understanding of their intrinsic biomechanics to bring back some quality of life while empowering these clients to self manage with the </span><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/imovefreely-3/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iMoveFreely programme</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This bespoke programme doesn\'t demand they join a gym, nor do they need to have any specific equipment necessarily &amp; it could be deemed a no sweat ‘workout’ since it\'s about ‘pre-habilitating’ or preparation for movement &amp; in some cases works as post rehabilitation. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While clinicians &amp; NHS staff are vital in the treatment &amp; management of these types of conditions, exercise &amp; movement interventions more often than not are the best long term solution for a variety of reasons. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practitioners that specialise in exercise like </span><a href=\"https://www.futurefit.co.uk/personal-training-courses/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">personal trainers</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, fitness instructors &amp; </span><a href=\"https://www.futurefit.co.uk/strength-conditioning-courses/level-3-strength-conditioning/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">strength coaches</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who understand specifically the application of intrinsic biomechanics, behaviour change, motivational interviewing &amp; have a qualification for working with individuals with long term conditions are the perfect referral point for a movement programme.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-34557 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/shutterstock_515526265-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /> </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key requirements within referral networks are qualified individuals who understand the body really well, are able to confidently communicate with a multidisciplinary team &amp; have a clear understanding of boundaries. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But also over &amp; above all of this is the ability to assess, evaluate, monitor &amp; review each clients progress using screens &amp; assessments to prove success (or otherwise) that the appropriate intervention is being utilised. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having an evidence based intrinsic biomechanics screening system that is reproducible by all trained practitioners, like the </span><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/what-is-a-biomechanics-coach/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanics Coach</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> skill set, is really quite unique. The iMoveFreely programme is extremely empowering to individuals who are unlikely to join a gym facility since they can be done at home or at work for example. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This coincides with the ability for practitioners to implement behaviour change skills into their practise, especially those who understand the impact of applying a biomechanical understanding into their programme writing.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Example 3: Athletes</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/what-is-the-difference-between-extrinsic-biomechanics-intrinsic-biomechanics/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extrinsic biomechanics</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is possibly the most widely used application of the science of biomechanics. Using expensive video analysis equipment practitioners would calculate pretty complicated mathematical data to improve sports performance. They would interpret the best joint angles, timing, positioning of the body etc for that sport or specific movement. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However it’s extremely important that these practitioners are also trained in understanding intrinsic biomechanics &amp; how the 3 subsystems impact upon what they’re looking at on a video for example. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-34556 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/shutterstock_375191113-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For true health &amp; wellbeing of our athletes simply trying to correct movements to be more aesthetically pleasing may not compliment the individuals natural genetic make up.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An example would be a normal pelvic variation like a femoral anteversion or coxa vara. This is when an individual is born with a more medially rotated femur at the hip socket &amp;/or a particularly small angle between the neck &amp; shaft of the femur. Both variations may result in a knee valgus presentation or ‘knock knees’.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If we simply analyse this athlete extrinsically we may want to encourage them to push their knees out to ‘look’ better. Yet biomechanically their intrinsics are stacked up that way &amp; we may in fact invite a problem. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So understanding intrinsic biomechanics could be described as the best approach for risk reduction &amp; performance optimisation based on the bespoke nature of the assessments allowing for great benefits. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Conclusion</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So the benefits of intrinsic biomechanics on our health &amp; wellbeing is evident in every type of client demographic we may work with over our careers as instructors, trainers &amp; coaches. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These benefits really come to the fore when we are able to develop a multidisciplinary team around us as part of our client journey for best practice.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It’s often once a practitioner has gained a deeper level of understanding intrinsic biomechanics they really start to appreciate the value. By applying the programme it becomes the missing link between all previous training models, as well as the missing link between diverse practitioner skill sets. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-34558 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_1564-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As an unregulated sector we really are in need of this specialism in intrinsic biomechanics to fill the gaps between health &amp; fitness, wellness &amp; clinical practice, exercise &amp; medication. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why not start your career change journey with our community around you by investing in our hugely popular </span><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diploma in Biomechanics Coaching</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Some of our 2023 dates are almost fully booked already so please do get in touch to find out more &amp; reserved your place! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WE NEED YOU!  &gt;&gt;&gt;CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE&lt;&lt;&lt;</span></a></h1>','How does understanding intrinsic biomechanics improve overall health & wellbeing?','','inherit','closed','closed','','34519-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:27','2024-07-16 11:26:27','',34519,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38604',0,'revision','',0),
(38605,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:27','2024-07-16 11:26:27','<b>Introduction </b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we have discussed in previous blogs the science of movement known as </span><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/what-is-biomechanics/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">biomechanics</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a very big subject that can be quite complex.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Within this blog we will break it down further to discuss 2 fields of biomechanics, how they differ, how they influence each other and how the science can often be misunderstood. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>What is extrinsic biomechanics?</b>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-34061 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/sven-mieke-optBC2FxCfc-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />While both extrinsic and intrinsic biomechanics are about understanding how to improve performance and risk of injury, extrinsic biomechanics is more specifically what we can </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">see</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when our client performs a movement by looking at WHAT is happening. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An example could be seeing a client\'s knee buckle inwards (knee valgus) while they perform a squat. Our basic training would teach us to coach the client to ‘</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">push their knees out</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">’. This might work sometimes but on those occasions that it doesn’t, or if over time it\'s still a struggle for our client, we may want to consider the intrinsic biomechanics model….</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>What is intrinsic biomechanics?</b>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/understanding-the-importance-of-intrinsic-biomechanical-principles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Intrinsic biomechanics</a> considers the anatomy of the substructures (myofascial, skeletal, neural) while we analyse and measure movements to better understand WHY our client is producing that movement, in that particular way. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So to use the example given above of a client\'s knees buckling inwards during a squat, a practitioner who is trained in intrinsic biomechanics would have the ability to evaluate and assess their client’s pelvis, spine, shoulders, knees and feet (including myofascial, skeletal, neural). This would allow them to identify which of these areas may be resulting in the presentation of a knee valgus. This could also be a combination of dysfunctions and adoptions due to the way our amazing bodies compensate through the kinetic chains within us.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-33792 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/shutterstock_1520541617-300x230.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"230\" /></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course once we are able to identify which body part and which substructure isn\'t moving as well as it should we can prescribe the most appropriate intervention. Practitioners who are able to understand and assess their clients intrinsic biomechanics also have the ability to re-test immediately after their client has performed the intervention technique, thus enabling them to be more objective about the causes of a clients movement limitations.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How great it is to be able to </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prove</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> our value immediately!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>Similarities</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both relate to movement and biomechanics</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both are observed from outside </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both are important for understanding movement </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both are key for any practitioner whose service involves movement</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>Differences</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extrinsic - This is the most common of the 2 examples. It is what we see during a movement, gait analysis, video analysis, motion monitoring and so can often rely on equipment to make a true assessment. It is what we can watch on the TV, when we are at an event, when we see another runner. It\'s the WHAT of movement analysis - ‘knee valgus’</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intrinsic - This is less commonly understood and a newer interpretation of the science of biomechanics. It has been developed from over 20+yrs of research on 4.5k subjects to better understand what is going on under the skin to produce what we see. This requires specialist training and a deeper knowledge of anatomy along with a lot of hands on practice. The hands-on practice allows practitioners to assess a variety of body types using the same system but to be able to write a bespoke programme for the individual. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>Importance in understanding the difference - case study example</b>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img class=\" wp-image-34059 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Screenshot-2022-10-19-at-15.15.36-300x167.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"365\" height=\"203\" />The difference is vital to best understand &amp; appreciate what we might do to address any issues identified.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What we might see a runner do extrinsically is ‘over’ pronate. This could also be done using very expensive video gait analysis equipment. This would show the ‘faulty’ movement i.e. pronation. Extrinsically this might suggest an orthotic or a shoe specifically designed to reduce pronation. Which may in fact be the correct intervention.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However intrinsically there are many reasons why we might see ‘over’ pronation. Therefore if we don’t assess our runners\' intrinsic biomechanics we may miss potential causes that are not necessarily obvious during the movement of running. There may also be combinations of causes and often there are. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potential intrinsic contributions to the presentation of ‘over’ pronation in a runner..</span>\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-34060 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Screenshot-2022-10-19-at-15.17.03-176x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"176\" height=\"300\" />Functional leg length discrepancy </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dysfunctional pelvis</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tight lateral spine flexors </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overactive shoulder protractors </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ligament dominance </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tight calves</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tight sciatic nerve </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loose subtalar joint</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loose midtarsal joint</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low arch height</span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To name a few!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>Conclusion</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extrinsic biomechanics may be misinterpreted without the practitioner having an understanding of the intrinsic biomechanics details. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/what-is-a-biomechanics-coach/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanics Coaches</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> specialise in intrinsic biomechanics as they have a deeper understanding of the musculoskeletal system. Their skill is in using their ability to assess their clients intrinsic biomechanics to specifically write programmes and advise them on ways to move more freely.</span>\n\nWould you like a <a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/how-can-you-get-a-job-in-biomechanics/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">job in biomechanics? </a>\n\nMaybe we can help! Why not get in touch and talk to one of us about a <a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">career in intrinsic biomechanics</a>!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-28328 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/DSC_6687-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\n<em><strong>CALL NOW 0203 841 6151 <a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BECOME A BIOMECHANICS COACH</a></strong></em>','What is the difference between extrinsic biomechanics & intrinsic biomechanics?','','inherit','closed','closed','','34054-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:27','2024-07-16 11:26:27','',34054,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38605',0,'revision','',0),
(38606,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:27','2024-07-16 11:26:27','<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introduction </span></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working in the field of biomechanics has historically required extremely high level degree training. Yet the basic principles of intrinsic biomechanics can be simple to learn, and in particular to apply, for a movement practitioner without ever going to university or doing a degree.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The subject matters within the science of human movement (</span><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/what-is-biomechanics/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">biomechanics</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) means that by definition anyone who works with human bodies would benefit from a deeper understanding of biomechanics and in particular, intrinsic biomechanics. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jobs could range from becoming a </span><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/what-is-a-biomechanics-coach/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanics Coach</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to working in athletic performance, becoming a researcher, performing gait analysis, specialising in sports biomechanics or becoming a qualified biomechanist. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern equipment &amp; teaching styles can make learning about biomechanics more accessible &amp; fun. There are also many different routes into careers that require biomechanical knowledge &amp; yet the earning potential is quite broad </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples of world leaders in biomechanics are:</span></h2>\n<a href=\"https://www.backfitpro.com/books/back-mechanic-the-mcgill-method-to-fix-back-pain/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-33781 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/world-leaders-in-biomechanics--300x126.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"126\" />Stewart McGill, spine biomechanics expert. </span></a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nutritiousmovement.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Katy Bowman, biomechanist. </span></a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.brytespark.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Martin Haines, Biomechanics Coach &amp; chartered physio. </span></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-33783 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/shutterstock_383085961-300x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" /></h1>\n<h1></h1>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Industries where skills in biomechanics are useful</span></h1>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health &amp; fitness sector </span></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Within the health &amp; fitness sector any practitioner who has a good understanding of anatomy &amp; biomechanics will certainly stand out. The impact this skill set has already been having on our sector is that we are closing the gap between us &amp; our clinically trained peers (GP’s,physiotherapists, osteopaths, chiropractors). The reason for this is any exercise practitioner that can fully understand, appreciate and communicate their understanding of intrinsic biomechanics poses a reduced risk along with the specialist skills that can help clients with recurring issues or modern ailments. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-33782 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/shutterstock_1846292467-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanics Coach </span></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The health, fitness and exercise sector is showing huge demand for practitioners who are skilled in understanding intrinsic biomechanics. This is the perfect place for personal trainers, pilates &amp; yoga teachers, strength &amp; conditioning coaches to reduce risk and optimise performance for their clients by training in the skills of Biomechanics Coaching for example. The skill set also allows for truly personal programming based on their ability to fully assess every joint and structure within each client.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanics Coaches typically charge 2-3 x more than personal trainers from the day to day running of their services. They also find they are more trusted &amp; sought out by clinicians due to their specialism in identifying causes of modern ailments. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal trainers</span></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While their main role may well remain that of a personal trainer the skills of Biomechanics Coaching will really enhance their ability to assess risk of injury in their clients. They will also better understand how to create bespoke training programmes for improving performance. Alongside these advanced skills they will know how to communicate with clinicians, allied healthcare professionals, how &amp; when to refer tricky or symptomatic clients, while also knowing how to manage their programme if they have been referred back but still experience pain or recurring injuries.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pilates &amp; Yoga teachers </span></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During both one to one &amp; group pilates or yoga sessions the skills in understanding intrinsic biomechanics are particularly helpful due to many participants in these classes attending in the Hope of resolving their physical ailments or movement limitations. Should the pilates/yoga teacher have a good understanding of intrinsic biomechanics they will have confidence in which postures or positions are best for an individual. They will also have unique intervention techniques they can deliver &amp; prescribe in any environment. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">£20-30k</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specialist Sports Coaching Sector </span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Within the sports coaching sector it is paramount the coach has a good understanding of biomechanics and in particular intrinsic biomechanics. The reason for this is the 2 priorities for any athletes are optimisation of their performance level along with reduction of risk of injury. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sports coaches with a good biomechanical knowledge are certainly the most impactful and in demand coaches for this reason. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sport has become more and more popular for youngsters but also as the alternative for adults who do not enjoy being in the gym environment. The impact of this on sports coaching means gaining clients becomes harder as the competition is stronger. This is why anybody wanting to work as a coach in sport should seriously consider training specifically in intrinsic biomechanics. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-33788 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/shutterstock_496233847-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strength &amp; Conditioning trainers/ Coaches</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding biomechanical principles are a must have for any strength &amp; conditioning trainer/coach. The ability to better interpret angles and forces during lifts like the snatch, clean &amp; jerk is vital when coaching an athlete into the optimal position for that lift. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They also require an appreciation of joint biomechanics during the force production of a track athlete propelling themselves forwards when speed &amp; performance training during sprinting or upwards during a high jump for example. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being able to evaluate the biomechanics of each individual athlete allows the coach to strengthen them with specificity to their performance level &amp; sport.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equine Biomechanics </span></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are specific sporting activities where the term ‘biomechanics’ is more commonly used, horse riding is one of them. Historically equine sport has been mainly focused on understanding and improving the horses biomechanics &amp; well being. However recent trends are now encouraging riding instructors to gain skills in human biomechanics to really enhance their service provision. With Biomechanics Coaching skills they have the ability to recognise that a rider could have pelvic dysfunction presenting as a functional leg length discrepancy that can cause the horse to lean or pull in one direction due to the added pressure through one side of the saddle. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rider coaches and equine professionals are recognising the value of becoming a Biomechanics Coach as it teaches them how to assess for an issue like this and also address it with simple exercises.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Golf Coach</span></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\nOther popular sports that really appreciate the benefit of understanding biomechanics are golf coaches. The swing of a golf club heavily relies on great biomechanical set up in the player. The corkscrew effect requires taking the club back behind the body through thoracic and hip rotation, with shoulders moving around the upper body.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next the unleashing through the rotation starting in the legs and hips as they drive forwards above the lower limbs, unwinding the spine &amp; allowing the club to ‘swing’ through to whip the ball with enough hand eye coordination to hit the ball perfectly in order to travel hundreds of yards down the fairway &amp; hopefully into a tiny hole in the ground. They clearly must practise for many many hours to gain the quality of force production and precision of biomechanics required for this kind of accuracy.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The biggest challenge in this particular sport is the sporting injuries that can result. The repeated strengthening of asymmetry is really purely for the sport &amp; not great for healthy natural biomechanics. All players will prefer to play in one direction with their swing. The ‘conditioning’ of the spine, hips &amp; shoulders to produce force, motion &amp; synchronicity in just one direction takes its toll over time if not addressed. Overtime they will often report injuries or asymmetries that in day to day life cause problems like back pain, knee pain or neck pain.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where being able to understand the golf player\'s intrinsic biomechanics gives the coach the advantage.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Running coach</span></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Running or jogging is one of the most popular sporting activities there is due to its low cost &amp; easy access with a camaraderie that becomes addictive to many keen runners. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, like all sports, running comes with common sporting injuries. So any running coach with a good understanding of lower limb &amp; foot biomechanics will have the edge when seeking optimisation of their runners biomechanical performance &amp; speed performance training.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The biomechanical analysis of running can identify both extrinsic &amp; intrinsic influence. These offer different routes for intervention with a common &amp; controversial debate being the way the foot strikes tye floor.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The evidence for &amp; against forefoot v’s rear foot striking is quite conflicting so a running coach who is trained in intrinsic biomechanics would have the ability to decide which foot strike their runner should use.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a good understanding of foot &amp; ankle biomechanics also allows running coaches to advise when a podiatrist may be required or offer guidance on footwear. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clinical research sector </span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Within the clinical research world the impact of understanding biomechanics means researchers can use human body science (biomechanics) to prove or disprove certain elements of clinical practice. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact when any practitioner is learning about biomechanics the evidence based models will more often than not be from clinical studies. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The evidence and research behind the intrinsic biomechanics programmes is predominantly from clinical research. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-33790 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/shutterstock_286003427-300x182.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"182\" />\n<h3></h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanist</span></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be a Biomechanist individuals would require at the very least a degree level of training in this field. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Katy Bowman is a well known &amp; respected Canadian Biomechanist. Her research into the application of engineering principles applied to human bones (levers) &amp; myofascial (pulleys) systems is documented in her books. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prosthetists &amp; Orthotists use biomechanical principles in their line of work but may not be a biomechanist. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Average £30k)</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact an understanding of biomechanics is used in application in many ‘body worker’ roles but rarely is the term ‘biomechanics’ used in their professional title. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sports physiotherapist</span></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sports physios who specialise in sports injuries will require a good understanding of biomechanical principles to rehabilitate &amp; reduce risk of their athletes. An understanding of common sporting injuries can really help their specific choices of treatment &amp; exercises.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Upwards of £35k)</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>Podiatry</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professionals who analyse gait with the use of expensive video equipment also require a high level of biomechanical knowledge. Podiatrists or foot specialists are experts in the extrinsic analysis of gait, foot biomechanics &amp; the influence of footwear on foot biomechanics. This can also include interventions like orthotics, they may prescribe to improve the gait cycle, force production &amp; dynamic foot biomechanics </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(£25-35k)</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ergonomist</span></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is safety &amp; efficiency of equipment &amp; transport so a professional in this field would require a strong understanding of human biomechanics in relation to the surroundings.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Earning potential £25-75k)</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><b>Conclusion</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-33785 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/shutterstock_1054776068-300x118.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"118\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jobs in biomechanics are often assumed to be solely in fields like speed performance training, sports injuries &amp; using modern expensive equipment like video or gait analysis. However as we have discussed here it is clear there are many different routes that can be taken &amp; with huge scope for earning potential.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Would you like to learn more about creating a career in intrinsic biomechanics?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why not get in touch <a href=\"tel:%EF%BB%BF02038416151\">020 3841 6151</a></span>\n\n&nbsp;','How can you get a job in biomechanics?','','inherit','closed','closed','','33779-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:27','2024-07-16 11:26:27','',33779,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38606',0,'revision','',0),
(38607,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:27','2024-07-16 11:26:27','&nbsp;\n<ol>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b><i>Principle;</i></b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> meaning </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behaviour or for a chain of reasoning.</span></li>\n</ol>\n&nbsp;\n<h2><strong>Introduction </strong></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The discussion within this </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Juicemail</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is to better understand the importance of ‘intrinsic’ biomechanical principles and how they apply to the human body, human motion, movement, recurring injuries, symptoms and modern ailments. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As practitioners of human movement, whether from a personal training, therapy or any other </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">unregulated</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> background, we are often lacking in the kind of MSK (musculoskeletal) skills training that our regulated peers (clinicians, allied healthcare professionals, GP’s, physiotherapists, osteopaths etc) are heavily trained in. Yet we are often expected to know about them by our clients, and some employers. In my opinion we should be given compulsory education in some MSK skills for assessing clients during consultations to benchmark and better understand our start point. However until this happens I will remain committed to offering them within our training programmes as an option for exceptionally great CPD’s, reputedly some of the best CPD’s in the industry!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is why the intrinsic biomechanics principles are so revolutionary because the concept has never been offered before. We developed this education programme specifically for unregulated practitioners, but also as a great tool for regulated clinicians, for all the reasons we will describe here.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The forward thinking that began over 30 year ago when we began our research is finally in demand. This is likely due to the recent health crisis and the recognition of how much movement practitioners can help, yet we have always been ill equipped. The principles of understanding intrinsic biomechanics really does offer a depth of understanding human anatomy and the application of movement programming through the use of evidence based assessment and intervention. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The modern ailments that most of our clients complain of today require these skills to identify any biomechanical root causes of their symptoms. Our peers who evaluate them from a clinical perspective can often find no apparent </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clinical diagnosis</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for their symptoms, thus resulting in disappointment in the ‘failure’ of the clinician. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However ‘biomechanically’ there are, more often than not, lifestyle movement limitations that can be identified through the intrinsic biomechanical principles that demonstrate, and overtime prove, the root cause can in fact be coming from asymptomatic (non painful) areas of their body. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Biomechanics Coach is trained to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. They would be able to explain to their client that the clinician does not necessarily ‘fail’ but instead, through their ‘lack of a diagnosis’ OR the symptoms recurring, can confirm they are NOT clinical and are therefore the Biomechanics Coach is perfectly placed to offer a simple movement intervention like iMoveFreely.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How great is that! Shall we dive in?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Principles of intrinsic biomechanics</span></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\" wp-image-33427 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMAGE-1-300x170.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"227\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those of us who prescribe exercise need to understand biomechanics (both intrinsic and extrinsic), anatomy and physiology; but perhaps the least understood is the intrinsic biomechanical principles. Unfortunately without this critical area of study, movement cannot be truly understood - and if we do not understand movement, we cannot understand exercise and physical activity.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>Principle one - Biomechanical assessment (or assessing movement)</b></h3>\n&nbsp;\n<h3><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Definition - An understanding of what ‘good’ movement is. </span></i></h3>\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why is this important? </span></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having the ability to identify the quality of movement in each body part and subsystem is vital in being able to record links (kinetic chains) of influence. Unless we are assessing every joint and structure within our client’s body we might miss the root cause of their symptoms or movement problem. However everybody’s body is different and has a huge range of variables that affect their movement. This makes ‘measuring’ by comparison a challenge. This is why gaining a good understanding of anatomy and the ‘norms’ of joint ranges, of nerve mobility and of muscle flexibility is key to then learning how much leeway is acceptable through practising on as many bodies as possible.  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How is the principle recognised? </span></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An example of this could be demonstrated in a rotational motion / movement test of the thoracic spine. By limiting movement from all other joints (i.e. the client is seated to limit pelvic motion, shoulder position is fixed to limit scapular motion) we can then ‘measure’ degrees of rotation in either direction. The norms of each thoracic joint range added together &amp; measured in studies demonstrate an expected total range of at least 45 degrees to the right, purely from the thoracic spine, and the same to the left. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once we have measured the number of degrees in our client we can then compare, not only the symmetry of the individual\'s rotation motion right to left, but also to the capacity that is evident compared to the ‘normal’ joint ranges of thoracic vertebrae. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\" wp-image-33428 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMAGE-2-300x168.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"432\" height=\"242\" />\n<h2></h2>\n<h3></h3>\n<h3><b>Principle two - Analysis of results (of biomechanical assessment)</b></h3>\n&nbsp;\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Definition -</em> <em>The interpretation of those measurements</em> </span></h3>\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why is this important?</span></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the measurements have been taken, they need to be analysed and evaluated to allow for decision making. The system we have developed is to work through the body part by part, subsystem by subsystem in the safest, most evidence based and logical route possible. This highlights which body part or subsystem has an influence on another for true identification of the root causes of both movement issues and symptoms that may challenge our clinical peers. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By using the evidence provided from the many years of research we can simply follow the ‘system’ for both accuracy and safety in application of an exercise /movement intervention. Providing us with a base of support in the application for the principles of intrinsic biomechanics.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How is the principle recognised?</span></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This principle can be recognised through the use of the resource known as the Links Man. A Biomechanics Coach is trained in how to present their findings by colouring the relevant boxes on the Links Man during their screening process. Then they will start by prescribing an intervention for the pelvic area since there is evidence to suggest 60% of dysfunction comes from the pelvis. (McDonald.R, 1991). By only prescribing an intervention for this area, irrelevant of the full results of the screen, we can re-screen the client immediately to see ‘what has changed’ after only performing a pelvic muscle energy technique for example.  </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the Biomechanics Coach is not only able to see but also show their client what has changed on their Links Man - commonly the thoracic spine will now rotate further, the shoulders will be able to retract more easily and the nerves can present with more mobility - this proves this key principle of screening, intervention and rescreening to prove the analysis rather than guess what works.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\" wp-image-33435 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Screenshot-2022-08-19-at-09.10.32-222x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"276\" height=\"373\" />\n<h2></h2>\n<h2></h2>\n<h3><b>Principle three - </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparation &amp; Capacity </span></h3>\n&nbsp;\n<h3><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Definition - The initial phase of programming is to restore our clients capacity within the pelvis, spine and shoulder so they are level and moving freely for that individual.</span></em></h3>\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why is this important?</span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to the modern ailments of our lifestyles today the evidence suggests that the body requires preparation for movement in advance of a strength programme. This </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reprogramming </span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of the subsystems gives back capacity where compensations have occured. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This phase also allows the body to move more freely and with less pain while increasing confidence in movement for our client. Through repeated assessments it is possible to rule out, or confirm, each intervention\'s influence.  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By following a proven evidence based system we can have a good baseline for initiating a training programme to prepare our clients body safely using low grade interventions. By giving their intrinsic biomechanics the ‘capacity’ for movement we can then reassess to identify which intervention influences which body part and substructure. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This also increases tissue tolerance and client confidence, particularly if they are experiencing recurrent injuries, symptoms or poor movement and control. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How is the principle recognised?</span></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparation and capacity are recognised once the Biomechanics Coach sees enough improvement in the pelvic, spine and shoulde area and they will know how to decide when to move their client on to the next phase. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\" wp-image-33436 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Screenshot-2022-08-19-at-09.11.55-300x215.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"374\" height=\"268\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This documentation of which intervention changes various parts of the integrated system shows the elimination of compensations proving the body is improving from the inside. It even offers great insight into what might make our client feel worse should the results degraded. An example of this might be a more positive (failed) screen when they have sore muscles from training, or their hormones change or even simply a day of gardening or a bad nights sleep.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\" wp-image-33431 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMAGE-5-300x168.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"389\" height=\"218\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>Principle four</b><b> - </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stability &amp; Control</span></h3>\n<h3></h3>\n<h3><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Definition -  The purpose of this principle is to give the spine its ability to stabilise and control the torso during daily movement only once the alignment and movement quality has been improved. </span></em></h3>\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why is this important?</span></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This safe method of ‘core training’ reduces risk through a 3 step approach to periodising the trunk conditioning programme thus creating a reflex stiffening of the spine that is conditioned and appropriate to the requirement, at the right time and for as long as is required. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ol>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic core progressions - here we teach the simplest neuromuscular progressions right up to the level of an elite athletes requirement.</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Isometric core ratios - based on McGills research, this step is all about evaluating and improving the strength ratios of each part of the core/ trunk.</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Functional stability - step 3 is having the ability to assess and improve our clients stablity and control while moving. </span></li>\n</ol>\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How is the principle recognised?</span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This principle is recognised by allowing time for evaluation and rescreening to identify trunk stiffness and tolerance. This is done through taking the client through each test and exercise progression step by step to know when they are ready to progress onto the nest step.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\" wp-image-33432 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMAGE-6-300x169.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"367\" height=\"207\" />\n<h2></h2>\n<h3></h3>\n<h3><b>Principle five</b><b> - </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Function &amp; Performance</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span></h3>\n&nbsp;\n<h3><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Definition -  This principle is the strengthening and reinforcement of the previous 2 principles to improve function and performance in any individual </span></em></h3>\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why is this important?</span></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is important because the ability to perform a task safely and optimally can only really be done safely once principles 3 and 4 have been achieved. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Development of the trunk\'s ability to stiffen while the limbs are being used is what gives us stability and control.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How is the principle recognised?</span></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This principles can be recognised by the specificity of the movements chosen by the practitioner based on their understanding of their clients needs/goals and the physical and psychological assessment of their client.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\" wp-image-33433 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMAGE-7-300x168.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"382\" height=\"214\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why are principles of intrinsic biomechanics important?</span></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hopefully the definitions given here have explained the importance of the intrinsic biomechanical principles, particularly in their application. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion</span></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to our current lifestyles we are seeing modern ailments becoming normalised. Symptoms caused by these modern ailments are blamed on clinical problems however the body is a master of compensation through its integrated system. Therefore if the body begins to hurt insidiously without any actual trauma occurring it is common for this to be a biomechanical cause that gives off an alarm bell or message to the individual to change something!</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Given the level of objectivity that can be achieved through these rigorous MSK assessments (and reassessment) it is alarming that these principles are not commonly utilised by unregulated practitioners working with clients.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So hopefully this particular blog has given you an understanding of the importance of intrinsic biomechanical principles…</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<hr />\n\n<h1>Would you like to discuss becoming a Biomechanics Coach?</h1>\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-28329 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/DSC_6770-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n<h2><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why not get in touch HERE</a></h2>\nOR info@biomechanicseducation.com\n\n&nbsp;','Understanding the importance of Intrinsic Biomechanical principles','','inherit','closed','closed','','33426-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:27','2024-07-16 11:26:27','',33426,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38607',0,'revision','',0),
(38608,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1338 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Biomechanics-Coach-CMYK-300dpi-300x100.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"100\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introduction: Summary/overview of a Biomechanics Coach</span></h2>\n</li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes during functional movement patterns we are simply grooving our body to compensate for our intrinsic biomechanical faults. What we should be doing is reducing the need to compensate by correcting the causes, not merely working around them.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are fundamental differences between the phases of most training philosophies and our programme. Many training programmes begin with ‘functional’ training, whereas our programme sees it as being closer to the end. It is important to understand our client’s physical readiness before planning an exercise programme. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For over 30yrs we have studied the intrinsic biomechanics results of 4.5k subjects using iMoveFreely prescription to improve movement for all demographics of clients with a variety of goals. The results have been stunning and speak for themselves. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As coaches and trainers we mostly miss out on any education in biomechanics. It is most commonly expected that clinicians will be the practitioner best placed to assess the neuro-musculoskeletal sub systems. Yet when we get a new client we can gain a huge advantage when we can assess their intrinsic biomechanics and use the results to guide our programming. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-28328 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/DSC_6687-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n<h2></h2>\n<h2><b>Philosophy</b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We should always be challenging the latest ‘current’ thinking. Just because something new, like functional training and perhaps Pilates comes along to the industry, does that mean all the work you’re doing at the moment doesn’t work anymore? Of course not, it just means we have something else to integrate into what we are already doing, not necessarily discredit them.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The industry is often seduced by the ‘next big thing’, but invariably this is simply another way of achieving certain targets for your clients, not necessarily the ONLY way and it certainly doesn’t mean you should be forgetting what you were doing – unless it’s been directly disproven. Nothing should ever be done in isolation, as the exercise model suggests, a series of progressions is the most effective way to progress exercise.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We should focus our attention to real issues, and using all the proven methodologies available to us, answer questions like:</span>\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  How do I know which exercise to give to my clients – how do I know which will help them and which will hurt them?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  Apart from increasing the number of reps and sets, how should I be progressing my client’s exercise programmes?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  Why choose one particular exercise over another that seemingly does the same thing?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  Should I be using gym balls in their training and if so, when?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  Should I be using machines anymore? Are they ‘functional’? Does that matter?</span></li>\n</ul>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is often difficult to answer these questions for all our clients with any degree of honesty and accuracy with the assessments that are in place at the moment. Until the industry’s understanding of intrinsic biomechanics and its implications to exercise prescription is better understood our exercise prescription will not be as good or as safe as it should be.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Something we can find challenging when coaching movement, is getting a balance between trying to change the lines of symmetry and simply letting the client MOVE the way their body needs or wants to because of how they are stacked up on the inside.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">…and in some cases that would be correct BUT consider this…</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What if our client has been sitting at their desk all day and comes to our session with a ‘functional’ twist at their pelvis? Something neither are aware of. This can be caused by their ‘intrinsic biomechanics’ adapting to that sedentary static desk posture, with muscles potentially compensating with a  subclinical spasm. This can in turn limit the movement at the joints thus creating the ‘impression’ of a longer limb when one side of the pelvis is ‘stuck’ rotated forward and down. This can result in a </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">deliberate</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> compensation by the body (a true master of compensation) requiring the knee to buckle inwards to allow the body to descend into a squat without hurting the lower back; for example. In this instance it may not be prudent to coach our client to push the knee out even if it is buckling in!</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So how on earth are we supposed to KNOW what is simply poor technique and what is in fact a result of the way their intrinsic biomechanics are stacked up??</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideally we have screening skills to identify what their intrinsic biomechanics are like before we train their movement/s. This then guides us on which techniques are good for them on that day and which might create a problem.  </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This could be as simple as performing a range and symmetry test, then introducing an anti spasm or muscle energy technique, like the 4 Sign. Then perform the test again and if the result has improved this advises your programming for that session. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all appreciate the body is a complex series of structures and tissues so it can often be quite overwhelming when you are trying to decide where to start and how to proceed. This is where Biomechanics Coaching fits beautifully into place.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-24100 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC01482-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What does a Biomechanics Coach do?</span></h2>\n</li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanics Coaches use a system to help mitigate the injury risk of our athletes and clients</span><b><i>.</i></b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Using an evidence-based system of screening and PREhabilitation exercise programme.  We have shifted the paradigm to create a system that is modular and applicable to all other forms of exercise prescription.  This will empower us to truly understand the root cause of our population’s many injuries.  The Diploma in Biomechanics Coaching&#x2122; is designed to achieve this goal and to provide you with the ability to train your clients for optimal performance while reducing the risk of injury.  With a huge number of the UK population still unmotivated to engage in regular exercise, we must address the powerful way in which pain and discomfort contribute to this statistic. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-33153 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Screenshot-2022-07-19-at-15.06.11-300x287.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"287\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 3 phase system:</span></h1>\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Preparation &amp; Capacity</b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This first phase is based on the fact that muscles, joints and nerves all affect each other and so it provides techniques to affect each system. The initial series of techniques consists of anti spasm exercises based on Ribot-Ciscar’s work (Jiri Dvorak had the same results from similar studies) using a specific muscle energy technique. There is also a series of nerve mobilisation techniques based on David Butler’s work. These are followed by the ‘pure’ joint mobilisation techniques that isolate (as much as we can) the parts that don’t move so freely. These are modified from much of what is seen in our industry today, which is ‘combined’ movements where the body is effectively allowed to </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cheat</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to produce the required movement.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The aim of this first phase of preparation restores an individual’s capacity around the pelvis, spine and shoulders so that they are level and moving freely, or correctly, for that individual.</span>\n<h2><strong>Stability &amp; Control</strong></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This secondary phase of training for stability and control requires phase one’s preparation to give the spine it’s alignment and capacity. This safety conscious methodology means that risk is reduced when performing any variation of core strength work. Coming out of the first phase we advise this is the perfect time to initiate a 3 step approach specific to promote a ‘grooving out’ of the ‘new’ level and moving position of the pelvis, spine and shoulders.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting with Step 1 principles based on evidence shown by Haines, McGill, Matthews and Cholwewicki’s with work on a series of periodised neuromuscular core training progressions, which are in the </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">continuum of exercise</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> progressions. To follow this with Step 2 McGill’s isometric core ratio testing would give a good base of support around the entire trunk. Finally, the more advanced Step 3 functional stability screens allow us to confidently create stability and control while performing more compound moves taking your clients into their final phase of function and performance.</span>\n<h2><strong>Function &amp; Performance</strong></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This 3rd function and performance phase takes into account strengthening of the pelvis, shoulders, knees and feet to allow better ‘function’. With specific assessments based on joint strength ratios of these areas. Here we consider more sport specific movements and (potentially) pre-orthotic conditioning on top of a solid foundation. All of which reduces risk and optimises performance ability.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Matthews &amp; Norris, 2008 &amp; Krabak &amp; Kennedy, 2008)</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the muscle work in the preparation phase we focus on muscle energy techniques, but the other phases will take us through the full Prepare-Perform Conditioning process.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you progress through the workshops you will see the screens and the exercises evolve, as will the timing of their prescription. By the end of the series you will be assessing the biomechanical profile of all your clients’ relevant body parts each time they come back for a screening.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOTE : the preparation exercises will only be prescribed in the first instance until the results dictate progress. Once the pelvis and spine are level and moving, the focus can shift to exercising other body parts. It is important to mention if the preparation exercises do not manage the pelvic issues within 3-6 weeks, progression to the next phase is advised.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-33154 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Screenshot-2022-07-19-at-15.07.28-300x213.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"213\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What qualifications do you need?</span></h2>\n</li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key aspects for entry into this Diploma are level 3 A&amp;P and the ability to gain insurance for exercise prescription. So</span><a href=\"https://www.futurefit.co.uk/personal-training-courses/level-3-personal-trainer-course/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> L3 Personal trainer,</span></a> <a href=\"https://www.futurefit.co.uk/strength-conditioning-courses/level-3-strength-conditioning/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">S&amp;C Coach</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, </span><a href=\"https://www.futurefit.co.uk/pilates-courses/level-3-mat-pilates-instructor-course/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">L3 Pilates </span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or Yoga and also </span><a href=\"https://www.futurefit.co.uk/sports-massage-courses/level-3-sports-massage-course/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">L3 Sports therapists</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may apply.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have these qualifications, you will be able to study the Diploma in Biomechanics Coaching. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-33155 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Screenshot-2022-07-19-at-15.09.23-300x237.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"237\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to find a Biomechanics Coach?</span></h2>\n</li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding a Biomechanics Coach can sometimes be daunting, but the important thing to remember is those qualified in this field will have extensive knowledge and understanding in intrinsic biomechanics. You can always use the Biomechanics Coach map locator </span><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-education-coach-map/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here.</span></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using the Biomechanics Coach map locator here: https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-education-coach-map/</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why do people want a Biomechanics Coach?</span></h2>\n</li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individuals are either seeking performance optimisation or they are experiencing recurring injuries that medical professionals seem unable to solve with clinical interventions. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-30683 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/DSC03820-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion</span></h2>\n</li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanics Education Ltd is convinced that our Diploma in Biomechanics Coaching  provides you with the greatest potential to engage your target demographic. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The foundations of the </span><b>intrinsic</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> biomechanics model derives from extensive research spanning 20 years. We have tested over 4,000 individuals using isokinetic machines; lumbar motion monitors and video analysis in order to better understand </span><b>intrinsic</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> biomechanical structures. To validate this work, we performed retrospective studies by analysing patterns between determined biomechanical issues and injury records. Further research identified two key findings: (a) which manual screens correlated the highest with the lab tests; and (b) which exercises managed them most effectively. Lastly, and to ensure the programs were consistent with progressive research, we performed an extensive literature review on work by global research leaders and authors in the field of biomechanics such as Twomey, Taylor, McGill, Gracovetsky, Vleeming, Nachenson, Hewitt and Janda.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subsequently, a pilot study was conducted that examined 30 patients with long term absenteeism related to back injury. The persons spinal function was measured using a lumbar motion monitor and a series of corrective exercises were prescribed in-line with the principles of our </span><b>intrinsic</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> biomechanics model. Re-testing took place six weeks later, at which point the average improvement in functional capacity was 141%. Westfield Occupational Health and Hart Owens Insurance Company independently verified this study. By comparison, typical improvements in functional capacity following six weeks of physical therapy are measured at 39% (published in the New England Journal of Medicine 1998).</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have designed a cohesive and scalable education programme that can be delivered in a variety of ways and to an infinite demographic. This enables a technical subject to be delivered in a simple and efficient manner to individuals and groups. Our philosophy is simple: To convey the importance of </span><b>intrinsic</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> biomechanics to our learners and to educate in such a way that makes immediate implementation possible, while complementing existing and accepted practices.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-30682 aligncenter\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/fullsizeoutput_52ea-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<hr />\n\n<h1>Would you like to discuss becoming a Biomechanics Coach?</h1>\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-28329 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/DSC_6770-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n<h2><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why not get in touch HERE</a></h2>\nOR info@biomechanicseducation.com','What is a Biomechanics Coach?','','inherit','closed','closed','','33066-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','',33066,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38608',0,'revision','',0),
(38609,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is BIOMECHANICS? </span></h1>\n<h2></h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introduction:</span></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanics is defined as mechanics applied to biology, and mechanics itself is the response of bodies to forces or displacements (ScienceDirect). When looking at what Biomechanics is we can define this into two categories, Extrinsic biomechanics and Intrinsic biomechanics. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The purpose of having an understanding of these different ways to interpret human biomechanics is to clarify how to choose where to study and what careers are potentially available</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\" wp-image-30503 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_2288-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"356\" height=\"356\" />\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extrinsic Biomechanics</span></h2>\n<b>Extrinsic Biomechanics</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> looks at movements, the measurement of those movements or tasks, then establishes the most efficient way of performing them; it is an important science that is relevant to any sport, health, fitness or work-related physical conditioning. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We need to understand the principles of movement analysis to appreciate the following aspects of mechanics to then be able to apply them to biomechanics:</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ol>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Definitions</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Levers</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equilibrium </span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Turning forces</span></li>\n</ol>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to understand these basic mechanical principles and apply them to simple single joint movements before moving on to the more advanced ‘functional’ movements. This is where intrinsic biomechanics is key.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2></h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img class=\" wp-image-27751 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/shutterstock_1311339359-1-300x222.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"259\" />\nIntrinsic Biomechanics </span></h2>\n<b>Intrinsic biomechanics </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is how the body works mechanically during</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the performance of a movement or task. This has a major impact on how the body compensates during the performance of extrinsic biomechanical movements or tasks. Often the body is merely compensating for intrinsic biomechanical faults during functional tasks and the more we practice those tasks or movements, the more we have to compensate, and so the risk of injury increases.</span>\n\nWhat is biomechanics used for?\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In elite sports analysing video footage of an athlete\'s </span><b>extrinsic</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> biomechanics could</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">identify a hip drop in a runner causing an energy leak, or over-pronation during gait analysis on a treadmill &amp; power production through pressure plates of a cyclist’s pedals.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This analysis can indicate to the coach that to optimise training an intervention may be required. However the </span><b>extrinsic</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> interpretation of biomechanics in these examples doesn’t identify which substructure is the culprit for the extrinsically observed ‘faulty’ performance since there are multiple joints and structures involved. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hip drop for example could be caused by: </span>\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weak abductors </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lever lengths </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Femoral anteversion </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coxa vara</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A combination of the above</span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The science of </span><b><i>intrinsic</i></b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> biomechanics</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is used for its objectivity in assessing (benchmarking) movement quality at each joint, system and structure throughout the entire body, thus giving more detailed information about which area, structure or movement may be the culprit. There can of course be more than one root cause to biomechanical issues but the assessment process used to understand </span><b>intrinsic</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> biomechanics gives immediate feedback when prescribing an intervention and re-testing immediately.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of Biomechanics</span></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The benefits of biomechanics as a science are vast and can be very complex but by</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">using the standardised assessment protocols from the </span><b>intrinsic</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> biomechanics model the system of application can be stunningly simple to use and interpret by any trainer or coach insured to do so. In fact it’s extremely safe as the assessments require no specialist equipment and the interventions are very low grade.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are elements of biomechanics that include understanding momentum, levers, the center of gravity and neuromuscular concepts of training models. These can also help a coach or trainer modify a movement programme to their client\'s ability, level or present assessment results and be more bespoke to their sport or chosen task.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanics is evidence-based</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanics can be measured </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanical assessments give a coach feedback on performance</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanical assessments help coaches understand the causes or risks of injury</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanical assessments inform exercise prescription </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanical study can deepen our understanding of movement </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A biomechanical approach to movement enables bespoke programming  </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A biomechanical approach to movement enables performance optimisation </span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elements of Biomechanics</span></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Principles of movement analysis using the science of biomechanics </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those of us who prescribe exercises need to understand kinesiology, biomechanics, anatomy and physiology; and perhaps the least understood is the kinesiology and biomechanics aspects.  Unfortunately, without these critical areas of study, movement cannot be truly understood - and if we do not understand movement, we cannot understand the exercise.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some examples of elements of a biomechanical approach to understanding and analysing movement.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equilibrium</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equilibrium is often divided into 2 sections:</span>\n<ol>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Static; which is concerned with the body in balance</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dynamic; which is concerned with the body in a range of motion.</span></li>\n</ol>\n<h2></h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Levers</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lever is a simple machine that enables work to be done more easily and/or more quickly by applying forces.  A lever consists of a straight bar with 3 points:</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Point 1. Where there is a fixed fulcrum </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Point 2. Where there is a resistance or weight acting upon the lever</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Point 3. Where the force or power is applied to the lever.</span><b> </b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can be applied to the body when considering the bones as the lever, the joint as a fulcrum or pivot point and the muscles contracting to produce the force. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turning forces</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As joints work through a full range, the forces acting upon it will change.  At the beginning of a lateral raise exercise, for example, the force of gravity acting upon the muscle will be low but when the arm is lifted to 90 degrees, the turning forces at this point are said to be maximal.  The effects of gravity and therefore the turning forces will be increasing towards maximum moving up to 90 degrees and decreasing again as the arm moves above 90 degrees</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1338 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Biomechanics-Coach-CMYK-300dpi-300x100.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"100\" />Careers in Biomechanics</span></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Careers in biomechanics are greatly varied depending upon an individual\'s choice of</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">education and interpretation. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanics Coach</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanics Trainer</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanics Instructor</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanist</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kinesiologist </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gait analyst </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Podiatrist </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanical engineer</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanical researcher</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equine biomechanics specialist</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanics analyst </span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different Biomechanics qualification </span></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanics can be studied at university to become a sports scientist, podiatrist, sports physio, biomechanical engineer or researcher for example. These have a more </span><b>extrinsic</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> approach to understanding and studying biomechanics.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The alternative is the Diploma in Biomechanics Coaching which is more focused on the </span><b>intrinsic</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> biomechanics system. Made up of physical assessments that can be done without the need for expensive equipment or laboratory settings and is perfect for trainers,</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">coaches, movement professionals and sports therapists. This does not require a degree</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">level length of study but does require many of the elements of studying at a degree level.  </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are also workshop within the health and wellness sector that offer CPD certificates at lower levels in Biomechanics Training and Instruction. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion</span></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanics being a science to better understand human movement can be used for improving sports performance &amp; reducing risk Biomechanics is used for measuring, benchmarking and monitoring progress and performance. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples of biomechanics in sport are using gait analysis, angles of joints during certain movements, momentum and force generation to better understand risk and performance optimisation. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The importance and benefit of biomechanics are that it provides evidence through the law of scientific principles.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<hr />\n\n<h1><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/the-kaizen-project/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img class=\" wp-image-30682 alignright\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/fullsizeoutput_52ea-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"332\" height=\"221\" />Have you heard...?</a></h1>\n<h2>There are now 8 phenomenal GUEST SPEAKERS joining us October 7th 2023 at Burleigh Court conference centre, Loughborough University!</h2>\n<ul>\n 	<li>\n<h3>Paul Swainson</h3>\n</li>\n 	<li>\n<h3>Kim Tomlin</h3>\n</li>\n 	<li>\n<h3>Tom Waldron</h3>\n</li>\n 	<li>\n<h3>Mark Laws</h3>\n</li>\n 	<li>\n<h3>Helen Tite</h3>\n</li>\n 	<li>\n<h3>Don Armand</h3>\n</li>\n 	<li>\n<h3>Michelle Beach</h3>\n</li>\n 	<li>\n<h3>Oh and me, Rachel frances Thomson!</h3>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">This is an intimate event with limited seats!</span></h3>\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>FREE 3 COURSE HOT &amp; COLD BUFFET LUNCH PLUS REFRESHMENTS ALL DAY!</strong></span>\n<h1><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/the-kaizen-project/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Kaizen Project early bird tickets are ON SALE NOW!</a></h1>','What is biomechanics?','','inherit','closed','closed','','33064-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','',33064,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38609',0,'revision','',0),
(38610,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are a personal trainer, or maybe a pilates teacher, and you wish to be recognised and to stand out from all the other personal trainers and pilates teachers in the area.  </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have been practising for many years and you feel you have earned the right to be recognised for all of the ‘other’ things you do to protect your clients and provide a service that holds duty of care in high regard and you do that with a high level of professionalism. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may have heard about the Chartered Status that CIMSPA launched having gained permission from the Crown and maybe you are wondering what it is all about? Is it worth it? What does it mean? Who is it for? Would clients care? What’s the value?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So I thought I would share my Pathway to Chartered status with you to offer insight into what is required, my personal experience and also what the experience might offer you, in my opinion..</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>The Short Version</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having heard about the Chartered status back in 2019 combined with a wonderfully insightful meeting with Nick Sellwood, the Chartered assessor, I felt extremely excited by what I saw as an industry game changer. The reason I felt this way was that it BEGINS to bring our sector\'s professionalism a small step closer to that of our \'regulated\' peers the clinicians (Osteo\'s, physio\'s, chiro\'s). As \'regulated\' practitioners they are legally expected to be registered to practise, for them having \'chartered status\' verifies this and ca be checked, monitored and also has requirements for that status. THIS is how I see the Chartered status we have also been offered the opportunity to achieve. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As soon as I’d heard about it I felt a rush of excitement that FINALLY our industry is on its way towards being </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">professionalised</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &amp; taken seriously - by Her Majesty no less! To be recognised on a parallel of sorts with our allied health care buddies while we support the health &amp; activity sector. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">September 2020 I found myself in the first cohort...and I have to say this was one of the best Continued Professional Development projects I have done in some time...let me explain why...</span>\n<h2></h2>\n<h2><b>Stage 1 </b></h2>\n<h2></h2>\n<h2><b>Are you eligible?</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WOW am I even eligible? Was I? This was literally an application process not simply purchasing a CPD. My imposter syndrome kicked in &amp; so I had a chat with myself about the fact I WANTED this to be tough. I wanted to be taken outside my comfort zone. This was important for the </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recognition </span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I felt health &amp; activity practitioners deserved</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I didn\'t want the process to be easy did I, that\'s the point!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In stage 1 the eligibility criteria were relatively simple to understand but it did require </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">evidence</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of experience, </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">evidence</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the application of up to date good practise, </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">evidence</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of competence &amp; CPD. Sounds simple right? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">knowing</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> what you have done &amp; providing </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">evidence</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of it are two very different things, I discovered! There were 3 routes to apply based upon what </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">evidence</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you have of your level of education &amp; experience combined. This could include all sorts of examples.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So I dug out my old CV &amp; certificates folder to see what I actually had as my evidence for the things required to fulfill the criteria. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now I have always much preferred practical sessions &amp; discussions rather than reading text or doing written work. This has resulted in a huge amount of my ‘academic’ understanding &amp; learning being done through professional discussions with clinically trained colleagues, who were very patient with me! In my own time I did read &amp; research but at my own pace as I managed to find ways to learn that suited my style &amp; pace of learning. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How could I prove everything that my clinical colleagues have taught me or what I have read…I wondered?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>The Plea</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nick Sellwood asked for me to write a ‘plea’ of around 200 words to explain my justification for my application to be recognised as Chartered. Once again this was literally plugging myself &amp; felt like I was ‘selling myself’ for an interview!</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He was fantastically encouraging while explaining the process &amp; what was expected. This encouraged me to think about exactly what I was trying to achieve &amp; so I had begun my self reflection already.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having amassed around 84 documents of evidence, I listed them into an index for referencing due to the volume of information &amp; resources that I felt could be used as evidence of my standards &amp; professional practice. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By coding my index list to the </span><b>Viva Interview Criteria</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> I could ensure I covered all of them somewhere.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While I had a lot of resources for evidence I could already see areas I wanted to develop where there was less evidence or even gaps. CPD topics were clear to me before anyone had even assessed me purely based upon my own work into providing evidence to match the criteria. The criteria really made me think!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Stage 2 </b></h2>\n<h2></h2>\n<h2><b>The Viva Interview </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having been sent the questions in advance I was able to prepare. It was also another opportunity to submit further evidence I might want to refer to as part of my responses to any questions I may be asked. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There were 10 main criteria questions &amp; each once had between 4-10 smaller criteria. Somethings were easy to cross reference &amp; others I felt I would need to explain - like my professional discussions over 16 years with clinically trained colleagues. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My Viva Assessor &amp; I communicated via email prior to the interview &amp; she really was reassuring about everything. So much so I found myself actually really looking forward to the Viva interview! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This interview, I was told, could be up to 3 hrs &amp; while there are the criteria questions, the assessor may ask additional questions to offer an opportunity to explain in more detail how certain areas may have been reached, practised, delivered etc.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the interview I was offered regular breaks &amp; weirdly I enjoyed this exploration of my career as I was realising just how much I HAD done rather than feeling that sense of imposter syndrome from feelings lacking in my skills &amp; training. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This was an opportunity to self reflect &amp; deepen my understanding of the level of professionalism &amp; duty of care I could demonstrate along with the resources I had created &amp; the pathway a client may take through my involvement with them. This allowed me to be exposed to know what I needed to do to improve my practice.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The interview is transcribed within 72hrs &amp; I even had the opportunity to review &amp; amend once more at this point. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Stage 3 </b></h2>\n<h2></h2>\n<h2><b>Assessment &amp; Internal/External Verification </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Within a couple of weeks I had my result!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I had scored 159/195 points….could I have achieved higher? Possibly but I didn\'t need to, however it gave me all I needed to plan my future CPD’s!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So I am now </span><b><i>A Chartered Health &amp; Activity Practitioner</i></b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WOW it felt, &amp; still feels, great! </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do I recommend it? 100% YES!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What does this actually mean?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>What is the point of Chartered Status?</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Status! Clients never ask to see certificates of evidence but by promoting the fact I have it, they see the stamp as that of quality, comparable in the sense of any other Chartered professional. I can tell them I am Chartered &amp; most people would know that means something above the ordinary. </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employability - in a list of candidates guess who would be noticed when applying for a position?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our industry starts to gain recognition as more &amp; more of us become Chartered.</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I am held accountable by my agreement to uphold a high level of professional practice.</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My marketing can now include my status!</span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Will you be able to provide the required evidence? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well that is the challenge….my evidence goes back to 1997…...but that\'s <strong>The Long Version!</strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what do you need to achieve Chartered status?</span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qualifications </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relevant consistent CPD</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safety systems</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good practice protocols </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evidence of client success </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But also</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passion for what you do</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A desire to improve our industry</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A desire to change the image we have</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An open mind to critique </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A desire to stand out </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAre you Chartered yet?\n\nWould you like to be?\n\nWhat evidence do you have?\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<hr />\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Would you like help to become Chartered? </span></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-32483 alignright\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Screenshot-2022-05-19-at-15.55.07-300x257.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"257\" />Becoming a Biomechanics Coach will equip you with more confidence to apply so w</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hy not get in touch to find out more?</span>\n<h2>info@biomechanicseducation.com</h2>','A Pathway to Chartered Status..','','inherit','closed','closed','','32181-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','',32181,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38610',0,'revision','',0),
(38611,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','Remember my previous Juicemail about our <a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/let-me-introduce-you-to-our-ultimate-master/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Master of Compensation</a>? This is a follow on from that since it is fundamentally what we do as movement practitioners assisting clients to build confidence in how they look, feel &amp; move..\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35280 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2O8A2843-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are often taught to think of measuring the ‘load’ on our clients body as the weight or kilos we ask our clients to lift along with the reps and sets. However, to truly understand the loads the body experiences each day we are going to explore the theory that it takes much more than simply calculating these numbers. The aim here is to better understand how we can support the progressive development of our client\'s tissue tolerance to manage the loads they place upon them for risk reduction &amp; optimisation of performance....more importantly some of the loads the body experiences that we may not be measuring!!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tim Gabbett’s work on load management demonstrates the efficacy of understanding &amp; measuring both intrinsic &amp; extrinsic loads the body experiences. He suggests we can put each of our clients into a Load Continuum or Athletic Spectrum, no matter what their level, by calculating a range of aspects that ‘load’ the body &amp; then monitor those numbers over time </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A simple example for ‘measuring’ Load &amp; Managing, is....</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequency + Volume  + intensity = Load.</span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can then be added to a simple graph spreadsheet &amp; analysed over weeks/months while taking into account all others influences. However Gabbett suggests we should also record their ‘response’ to load too.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balance is of course required when recognising BOTH negative &amp; positive responses to load</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Task specific relative capacity is obviously key when measuring &amp; so </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">load management must relate to the task at hand. This way the spreadsheet numbers can be tweaked to include miles for a runner for example</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><a href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/load-management-train-smarter-and-harder-birmingham-tickets-313176418097\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">‘Training harder is training smarter’ </span></i></a></h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tim Gabbett</span></h2>\n<h2></h2>\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35282 aligncenter\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_1548-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As stated, every client can be evaluated using an athletic, or physical spectrum &amp; the principles of progressive overload, specificity, recovery are the same but using load measurements allow us to manage, periodise &amp; also amend when necessary depending upon the response &amp; their schedule </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Load is a combination of both external stimulus &amp; Internal stimulus </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So both the quality &amp; quantity needs to be right as opposed to simply using minutes or reps &amp; sets of training  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can’t predict injury but we can prepare the bodies tolerance to load </span></i></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Training is needed to allow us to check the response to load followed by adequate recovery. This way we can adjust the client’s programme accordingly </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a client regresses or gains injuries, the load itself isn’t the problem, its the load the body experiences when you’re not prepared for it.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35285 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/DSC_6931-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n<h2></h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What measures can be used? </span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A great consultation should include these ‘measures’;</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extensive health screening questions every 6-12 months</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full biomechanics screen including every joint &amp; structure </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SMART goals </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psychometric evaluation </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Present training volumes - reps/sets/weights/miles/speed/recovery</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type of training &amp; over how long</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep duration </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Annual / seasonal recovery phases </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hormonal cycle / health </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medications </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">List of any regular treatments received </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shoe types, orthoses measures </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diet quality &amp; vices </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support network </span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lot of measures &amp; yet any one, or any number of these, could affect outcomes, risk &amp; performance level.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is why a structured reflection journal can help us plot &amp; monitor our clients circle of influence along with clear spreadsheets measured &amp; monitored consistently to best understand the effects of any alterations, additions or reductions of any of the influencers. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<hr />\n\n<h2>Would you like to learn evidence based methods of biomechanical assessment?</h2>\n<img class=\" wp-image-28329 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/DSC_6770-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"353\" height=\"235\" />Why not join us for one of our practical intrinsic biomechanics workshops?\n<h3><em>Get in touch for more rachel@biomechanicseducation.com</em></h3>','Tissue Tolerance & Load Management - how can we measure?','','inherit','closed','closed','','32176-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','',32176,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38611',0,'revision','',0),
(38612,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','Posture is common part of our sector\'s vocabulary when talking about movement &amp; problems our clients have. Clients tell us they have poor posture! It\'s one of those common ailments they complain about because they sit at their desk to work which they feel causes them to have <em>BAD</em> posture. Yet even when they think bad posture is a problem they still continue to ignore it because they have to work at a desk!\n\nBad posture seems to have become <em>normalised</em> due to our desk bound lives, as if it\'s something we should just accept &amp; try to rectify in the window of around 30-60 minutes of recommended daily exercise.\n\nBack pain is still on the rise &amp; is often blamed on this poor posture epidemic\nShoulder &amp; neck \'issues\' are blamed upon bad desk posture, simply accepted &amp; even expected!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBUT\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2>What if I said to you.... BAD POSTURE IS NOT THE PROBLEM!?</h2>\n&nbsp;\n\nSome individuals are born with naturally forward positioned, rounded shoulders (humeral anteversion)\nSome are genetically attributed with flatter backs (the J shaped spine) or a large degree of lordotic curve.\nMany have these ‘postural’ presentations WITHOUT PAIN!\n\nOR\n\nImagine a soldier in his ‘good’ posture for hours on end, he would probably hurt or ache from standing tall and upright for long periods.\n\nOR\n\nWho gets to decide on the parameters of what good posture looks like!?!?\n\nHow would good posture be measurable on the various body types we come across?!?!?\n\nSo what is really the problem and why is it so common for people who sit at desks to hurt or feel stiff?\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2>The problem is actually a LACK OF VARIETY</h2>\n&nbsp;\n\nThis is the true nature of the problem, not the posture itself.\n\nPosture, by definition, is simply a position of the body. We can demonstrate a round shouldered posture without any concern for it hurting. So it\'s not the posture that causes the problems, it\'s the duration we hold any posture/position, the long periods we spend NOT moving, that count towards our bodies attempting to evolve &amp; adapting/compensating to be less used. These compensations can result in nociceptive sensitisation or low grade aches, niggles or even recurring injuries.\n\nThis should not only alter expectation, but also intervention strategies towards what can be the simplest solution to most movement issues…\n\nMove well\nMove more\nMove Consistently\nMove freely\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2>Forget posture….. focus on function!</h2>\n&nbsp;\n\nWhat this means is teaching office workers how to move more while at their desks. This is why iMoveFreely is the perfect solution for working out at work!\n\nThe no sweat work out can be performed while reading emails &amp; making phone calls so won’t affect performance….in fact they are more likely to improve it!\n\nYes METs can reduce muscle fatigue by 14%!\n\nThe side effect is improved body stacking, joint loading, along with how our client\'s feel &amp; move!\n\nDo you feel the same or has this blog challenged your understanding of movement &amp; posture?\n\nWhat are your thoughts?\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<hr />\n\n<h2>Would you like to become an <a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/imovefreely-instructor/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iMoveFreely Instructor?</a></h2>\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-31427 alignright\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_4675-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" />Learn how to apply intrinsic biomechanics principles to your group exercise classes.\n\nGain a deeper understanding of why your participants move the way they do.\n<p class=\"p1\">A revolutionary workshop to enhance all previous workshops or courses attended. The aim is to<i> prehabilitate </i>participants with simple, safe &amp; low grade techniques.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The evidence based prehabilitation techniques can be life changing for some and will give you additional solutions to helping your participants move more freely and with less pain.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Deliverable as a ‘pure’ iMoveFreely® clinic or can be blended into other classes</p>\n<a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/imovefreely-instructor/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&gt;&gt;READ MORE OR TO BOOK CLICK HERE&lt;&lt;</a>','Why All The Fuss About Posture?','','inherit','closed','closed','','32178-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','',32178,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38612',0,'revision','',0),
(38613,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statistically whichever data / research you read there is always less than 15% of the population reported to be members of gyms. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So if you are struggling to gain, &amp; retain, more clients but work from a gym space it may be time to start thinking \'outside the box\'…s’cuse the pun.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With long term conditions creating increased demands on the NHS it’s time we, the health &amp; fitness sector, consider continuing our adaptations even post lockdown restrictions. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What am I talking about?</span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Much of our education/training is about teaching clients to be strong, how to use machines, how to lift weights &amp; be active. But what if your promotions, instagram videos &amp; testimonials are actually putting people off?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter how great your video skills, or how much you spend on fancy editing apps or particularly how challenging those funky moves are they are very likely to switch a huge % of the population off. Possibly even 85%!!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes we ‘gym fanatics’ are the rarity &amp; it\'s tough to consider, &amp; empathise with, individuals who have absolutely no interest in joining a gym &amp; yet, they may still need our help. They just don’t know HOW we can help because they dont look like, nor do they feel they can look like, your Instagram clients, HIIT class participants &amp; those success story testimonial video of your amazing client, Barry, on facebook. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember if you are busy &amp; doing great in your gym this blog is NOT for you….</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do we reach the 85% NOT in the gym?</span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you ever considered the language &amp; images you are using both publicly &amp; on social media? Are you able to show empathy to individuals who do NOT want to join a gym, EVER?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where are they?</span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They wont be in your facility, so we have to look elsewhere. So where are they? GP surgeries? Village halls? Supermarkets? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you advertise there?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Could you? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And what would you advertise?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember they don\'t want to join the gym! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do they want?</span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To move without pain, to reduce symptoms, to feel healthier, to have more energy, to not feel so alone, lose weight, to not have diabetes, to reduce their risk of having a heart attack….but they struggle to move so ‘exercise’ can create anxiety, fear or the sense of pending failure. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How can we help?</span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GP Surgeries hold regular meetings that their patients can go along to. You could find out when they are held &amp; go along, listen &amp; learn about the problems they have. Once you know the problem, you are in a better position to offer a solution. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the old school model of flyers, posters, leaflets in your community, village hall, supermarket, local paper or at a local event/fete. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider organising a coffee morning during which you will share your solutions &amp; services. Which maybe low cost entry options or even free group sessions - if they come to your coffee morning what more could you educate them on during their coffee / social?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do we need additional education or special skills?</span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes - possibly or probably - it depends upon the audience you are looking to reach &amp; serve. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Programmes like GP referral, Obesity &amp; diabetes training, cardiac rehab training, mental health first aid, long covid rehabilitation &amp; of course iMoveFreely are all superb programmes to serve individuals with long term conditions, who may NOT want to join a gym but do want to help themselves or are just starting to explore solutions. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where do I start?</span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for a long standing reputed education company, research options, talk to their sales teams, don’t just buy the cheapest!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do some research locally about what is missing in terms of services, can you be the solution to fill a gap &amp; unburden the local surgery?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider (&amp; research) asking for funding as there may well be opportunities for those who can demonstrate ways to get people more active. Speak to the right people at your local council/borough.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collect the data! Whatever your measuring tools are from health screening, biomechanical assessment, psychometric testing, pain questionnaires, satisfaction questionnaires etc this is all evidence of your ability to support your community in being physically more active &amp; healthy. Be sure to make it easy to analyse!</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is when evidence has the potential for bringing funding opportunities &amp; of course the bi-product is some great marketing information!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHow will you up skill to enhance your reach?\n\nHow could you upgrade your marketing messages to engage 85% of the community NOT entering the gyms?\n\nHow will you serve them?\n\nWhat do you need?\n\nWho can help?\n\nCan we help?\n\nIf you are still reading &amp; feel you have done this successfully already we would LOVE to hear from you. So please please do get in touch &amp; tell us about your experience!\n\ninfo@biomechanicseducation.com\n\n<hr />\n\n<h2><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why not become a Biomechanics Coach &amp; join the revolution for our industry?</a></h2>\nAsk any Biomechanics Coach about their learning experience, their level of confidence since training with us &amp; the community spirit that is within our school of intrinsic biomechanics....they will tell you all about the difference this environment can make to your business &amp; service delivery, particularly with clients who maybe deemed \'tricky\' in their physical challenges.\n\nWhy not get in touch to ask any questions you may have? info@biomechanicseducation.com\n\n<a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JOIN US</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CLICK HERE TO READ MORE OR BOOK </a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nReferences\n\n(No date a) <i>Overview of the UK population - office for national statistics</i>. Available at: https://backup.ons.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/08/Overview-of-the-UK-population-August-2019.pdf (Accessed: 27 September 2023).\n<div></div>\n(No date b) <i>Why and how are we living longer? - wiley online library</i>. Available at: https://physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1113/EP086205 (Accessed: 27 September 2023).\n<div></div>\n(No date c) <i>9 surprising gym statistics | realbuzz.com</i>. Available at: https://www.realbuzz.com/articles-interests/fitness/article/9-surprising-gym-statistics/ (Accessed: 24 March 2023).\n<div></div>\n<i>ACSM Fitness trends</i> (no date) <i>ACSM_CMS</i>. Available at: https://www.acsm.org/education-resources/trending-topics-resources/acsm-fitness-trends (Accessed: 24 March 2023).\n<div></div>\nHattie (2022) <i>The changing demographics of gym members</i>, <i>IDS Media</i>. Available at: https://www.idsmedia.co.uk/news/changing-demographics-of-gym-members/ (Accessed: 24 March 2023).\n<div></div>\nIhrsa (no date) <i>2021 IHRSA media report</i>, <i>2021 IHRSA Media Report</i>. Available at: https://hub.ihrsa.org/2021-ihrsa-media-report (Accessed: 24 March 2023).\n<div></div>\nThompson, W.R. (no date) <i>Worldwide survey of fitness trends for 2023 : ACSM’s Health &amp; Fitness Journal</i>, <i>LWW</i>. Available at: https://journals.lww.com/acsm-healthfitness/Fulltext/2023/01000/Worldwide_Survey_of_Fitness_Trends_for_2023.6.aspx?context=FeaturedArticles&amp;collectionId=1 (Accessed: 24 March 2023).\n<div></div>\n<i>The UK fitness report – 2022/23 gym statistics</i> (2022) <i>PureGym</i>. Available at: https://www.puregym.com/blog/uk-fitness-report-gym-statistics/ (Accessed: 24 March 2023).\n<div></div>\nWhite, D. (2021) <i>Gym statistics: How many people go to the gym UK 2021</i>, <i>Our Sporting Life</i>. Available at: https://oursportinglife.co.uk/gym-statistics-uk/ (Accessed: 24 March 2023).\n<div></div>','Would you like access to 85% more clients?','','inherit','closed','closed','','32174-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','',32174,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38613',0,'revision','',0),
(38614,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">…the <strong><em>Master of Compensation</em></strong> that is our wonderful body!!</span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-33787 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/shutterstock_185177393-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we first begin studying about the body during our entry into the health, fitness &amp; exercise industry we learn about <em>progressive overload</em> as the method for writing a client’s training programme. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased weight, altering reps &amp; sets, adding more exercises, increasing duration or mileage, these all become a part of what we do each day for each clients. </span>\n<ul>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequency </span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intensity </span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time </span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type</span></li>\n</ul>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The FITT acronym is tool we are given to help us recall easily how to progress our clients through strength training with alterations in the frequency, intensity, time or type of exercises we write into their programme. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The idea of progressive overload is a deliberate endeavour towards increasing muscle mass, developing muscle tone, reducing fat &amp; improving cardiovascular health etc.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know this because it’s the whole point to becoming a personal trainer!</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It’s everything that is personal training.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obviously we could add improved mental health as a result of endorphin release, reduction in cortisol etc also all part of the development.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We write programmes to help clients bodies manage load, to adapt &amp; improve resilience alongside working towards improved confidence with aesthetic opinions.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the wonderful system of our beautiful bodies\' ability to compensate. It compensates to the environment it’s exposed to, to its most common experiences &amp; dictates at least to some degree the way we eat or is dictated BY what we eat!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yet we are not given the same emphasis of training in….<strong><em>regressive under loading</em></strong>….Tissue fragility….or load risk </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-34810 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_8906-230x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"230\" height=\"300\" />\n<h2></h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What am I talking about? </span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern ailments that result from under use, lowered tissue tolerance &amp; under exposure to force &amp; loads is what we are now faced with and yet ill equipped to deal with.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A huge problem facing personal trainers today is pain &amp; conditions caused by poor biomechanics &amp; compensations.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our training requires as much education around this aspect of client problems wouldn\'t you agree?  Almost everyone has some kind of fragility alongside the aesthetic requirements, in fact they may seek a PTs advice specifically FOR their modern ailments!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35274 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/shutterstock_1798734148-300x193.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"193\" /></h2>\n<h2></h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The problem </span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The risk this brings is that when it comes to pain &amp; medical conditions we don’t know what we don’t know. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is very risky to assume all low grade aches &amp; pains are biomechanical. While pain could well be psychological &amp; biomechanical, our insurance &amp; specialist training still isn’t enough to protect those with more sinister high risk red flags that can also cause low grade aches n pains.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what? </span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a very simple solution that could be easy to implement but would likely take time. It would require changing attitudes, education upgrades, improved communication, systemisation, data collection &amp; obviously monitoring.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A joining of forces &amp; in my opinion, the regulation our sector to \'professionalise\' us. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We need to be seen as part of the solution but we also require appropriate education about how to practice as a regulated practitioner.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We require training &amp; provisions that remove the stigma attached to being an exercise progressional. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This way clients, NHS &amp; regulated clinicians might start leaning into us &amp; our skill set for support!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35275 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Screenshot-2023-02-07-at-15.01.19-163x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"163\" height=\"300\" />\n<h2></h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The solution </span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone talks about the simplest &amp; cheapest intervention for many long term conditions, as well as the huge volume of modern ailments people complain of, as being simply ‘movement’ </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UK Active\'s motto </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More people </span></em></li>\n 	<li><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More active </span></em></li>\n 	<li><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More often </span></em></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The government prescribed a 1hr walk a day during the pandemic restrictions because everyone knows movement is a vital component to both physical &amp; mental health &amp; well being, </span>\n\nBy giving us education in musculoskeletal (biomechanical) assessment &amp; monitoring with regulation &amp; support so we can do our bit!\n\nIt doesnt need to be complex nor risky either, with just a few tools &amp; the right support exercise professionals are perfectly placed to re-build tissue tolerance within our clients to reverse engineer what low activity lifestyles are doing to our bodies!\n\nSimple safe interventions like muscle energy techniques, pure joint mobilisations and nerve mobilisations are a perfect series of iMoveFreely techniques to really get the nation moving more freely &amp; with less pain!\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What can we offer? </span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35276 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/DSC_6385-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the right education, trust &amp; support we can offer movement advice to improve our client\'s biomechanics thus improving tolerance to forces &amp; loads to address the modern ailments of today\'s less active \'easier\' lifestyle.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can do this to reduce risk &amp; recurring issues through strength training &amp; advising progressive overload to develop tissue tolerance.</span>\n\nWe want to help..right!!?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThrough learning more about how the human body adapts to both <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><em>regressive under loading AND progressive overloading </em></strong>we can come into our own &amp; be the go to advisors for reducing NHS waiting lists, supporting our communities &amp; being more involved in health &amp; wellness as a trusted sector/profession for reverse engineering the human body to be biomechanically healthier!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1>What do you think?</h1>\n&nbsp;\n\nIt would be great to hear your thoughts on this matter so why not email us at info@biomechanicseducation.com with your ideas after reading this blog!\n\nShould we become more regulated?\n\nHow would you like to see our sector professionalised?\n\nWhat education do you think we would require to support the NHS more? better?\n\nLet me know your thoughts...\n<h3><em>rachel@biomechanicseducation.com</em></h3>\n\n<hr />\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1>Diploma in Biomechanics Coaching</h1>\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-28329 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/DSC_6770-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />We can offer you skills in better understanding regressive under loading\n\nOur Diploma in Biomechanics Coaching teaches coaches and trainers the art of biomechanical assessment without the need for expensive equipment, tests that can be done on the gym floor, in your studio, even at home.\n\nWe will also teach you the amazing evidence based iMoveFreely techniques to improve tissue tolerance even for those experiencing modern ailments.\n\nWe will also give you absolute clarity on what steps to take with each &amp; every client no matter how tricky or complex their circumstances.\n<h3><em>Why not get in touch for more information rachel@biomechanicseducation.com</em></h3>','Let me introduce you to our Ultimate Master…','','inherit','closed','closed','','32172-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','',32172,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38614',0,'revision','',0),
(38615,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','<b>The Power of Words </b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communication can be one of the most underrated skills we consider investing in for CPD’s in our fitpro or therapy business. Maybe because we feel we are already pretty good communicators. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know without communication nothing happens but could we learn more about how to communicate better to achieve even better results?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-30603 alignright\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Screenshot-2021-12-09-at-20.43.57-198x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"198\" height=\"300\" />\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We communicate in a variety of ways &amp; the evidence points to the power of words having a huge influence on our client\'s behaviour, including client adherence which can be such a challenge.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We might speak to others without much thought beyond our own bias &amp; opinions. In fact it’s quite hard to imagine how another person sees the world when we are so entrenched on our own. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course the grass is green, we can see that…..but maybe, just maybe, your green is different to my green? When speaking about the colour of grass it may seem unimportant but let’s switch it up a notch and consider someone with a certain facial expression….are they being miserable or are they just reflecting on something sad?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine the world from the view of my friend Chris who lives with Asperger\'s which means he has</span>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n 	<li class=\"li1\">difficulty interpreting verbal &amp; non-verbal language</li>\n 	<li class=\"li1\">difficulty \'reading\' other people &amp; expressing his own emotions</li>\n</ul>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just imagine being unable to read a facial expression. </span>\n\nChris &amp; I became friends almost 30yrs ago when I worked in the care industry &amp; he has over the years taught me a lot about communication. We would say an emotion like happy or angry, then I would take a photo of Chris making that facial expression, then he would look at each one &amp; try to guess which one it was from just the photo as I showed them to him randomly.\n\nIt helped me to realise something I took for granted &amp; that I wanted to practise noticing more which words I chose to use to communicate emotions or feelings to help Chris who might struggle to read my expression.\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because ultimately we all might assume when someone is smiling they are happy, right? </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>The Problem</b>\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-31747 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/priscilla-du-preez-Q7wGvnbuwj0-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />To truly engage a client we use questions during our consultation to identify what it is they wish to achieve from employing our services. We are taught systems like S.M.A.R.T goal setting &amp; yet it is often such a struggle to support an individual in changing their behaviour from unhealthy habits to healthier ones.\n\nChanging behaviour &amp; habits is the solution to most, if not all, of our clients issues. However....\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many of us experience poor adherence from clients? </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thinking about our use of words &amp; the way we interpret them …..do we assume our client knows what we mean or do we ask the client …..?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How empathic are we to your clients\' view of the world? </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do we find out? </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much time do we allocate to listening to our clients? </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does our choice of words resonate for them in the same way they do for us? How would we know?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How can we PRACTISE listening &amp; develop our own self awareness to understand better how to choose the right words &amp; take advantage of the power we can have with this choice in helping more clients more often &amp; maybe without even knowing it! ?</span></li>\n</ul>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a practitioner WE MUST be able to speak ‘</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">client</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">’ but they do not need to speak ‘</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">practitioner</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">’</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neuroplasticity is the </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">science</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> behind the power of words &amp; in the words of Joe Dispenza...</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emotions are the chemical response to the environment around you”</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding how neurotags anchor onto, not only pain, but also thoughts , emotions, feelings, locations, beliefs &amp; memories. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Listening Skills</strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-31748 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/franco-antonio-giovanella-PVDWaEhSIAg-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />Listening to how others speak, listening to their choice of words &amp; thinking about how the words they choose make you feel can create better awareness of the power THEIR words have on you. This means we have a huge responsibility to choose our words very carefully when advising others on how to change their behaviour. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking advantage of the </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">power of silence</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to listen AND hear what is being said AND how you process words</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The power of words affects how we feel, then how we feel affects our physiology response. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has been scientifically shown to change how your body responds &amp; this can be both good &amp;/or bad. Alan Watkins, neuroscientist, demonstrates this beautifully in this video.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being conscious of our language &amp; how we make another person feel is vital to our success with clients </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can control what we think about but not our emotions - if we can control our thoughts we can change how we OR OUR CLIENTS feel</span>\n\n<b>How can we hone our skills?</b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-31749 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/brett-jordan-Fp4ERdkR5jU-unsplash-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />TASK 1 </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember a time when words affected you profoundly, maybe teacher or parent? How did they make you feel? What did they say? What words? How did they engage you? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TASK 2</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notice your inner dialogue &amp; write it into a journal/diary. This cognitive restructuring helps us notice if we bully ourselves</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"https://youtu.be/-Cca0i1EboE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE KAIZEN PROJECT SESSION </a>\n\n<strong>References: </strong>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YouTube: Alan Watkins  <em>Being brilliant every single day part 1 &amp; part 2 </em></span>\n\n<em>Books:</em>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moseley &amp; Butler <em>Explain Pain </em></span>\n\nEvan Carmichael <em>One Word</em>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joe Dispenza <em>The Placebo Effect</em></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carl Rogers <em>A Way of Being</em></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sir Ken Robinson <em>The Element</em></span>\n\n<hr />\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/the-kaizen-project/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Kaizen Project</a></h1>\n<h1>SAVE THE DATE Oct 8th 2022</h1>\n&nbsp;\n\nBurleigh Court Conference Centre\n\nLoughborough University\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2>info@biomechanicseducation.com to be added to our waiting list!</h2>\n&nbsp;\n<h1><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/the-kaizen-project/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Details COMING SOON!</a></h1>','The Power of Words','','inherit','closed','closed','','31734-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','',31734,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38615',0,'revision','',0),
(38616,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sounds fancy eh! </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes when you look at the definitions of those fancy words you realise it is things you already do. However we can often be put off reading some articles because they sound complex and maybe beyond our remit of understanding. Yet when we dive deeper into the details we can also often find we do these types of exercises already and so this blog is about contextualising the intrinsic biomechanics of neuromuscular exercise. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"wp-image-31433 aligncenter\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_4665-300x102.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"494\" height=\"168\" />\n<h1></h1>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is A Neuromuscular Exercise?</span></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neuromuscular means relating to both nerves (neuro) &amp; muscles (muscular)</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neuromuscular training focuses on performing exercises that train nerves &amp; muscles to react &amp; communicate. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-31429 aligncenter\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_4666-300x159.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"159\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neuromuscular control is for the process of the brain controlling movement of the limbs. Optimal neuromuscular control is gained through training the brain with specific neuromuscular exercises.</span></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neuromuscular ‘control’ is the muscles response to a signal regarding joint stability while moving. </span></p>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-31430 aligncenter\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_4667-300x137.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"137\" /></p>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neuromuscular ‘exercise’ affects your client’s biomechanics, activation of muscles &amp; the surrounding joint musculature.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basically this method of considered programming can help us help clients with balance &amp; reaction control while reducing risk. Therefore perfect for pretty much everyone but also certain populations like those at risk of falls. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-31432 aligncenter\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_4098-300x255.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"255\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What DOES it look like?</span></h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coordination training </span></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balancing </span></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trunk conditioning </span></p>\n&nbsp;\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-31428 aligncenter\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_4103-300x214.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" /></p>\n\n<h2></h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What DOESN’T it look like? </span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\nThis consideration is likely to be one of the main reasons gym equipment/machines have been given a bad reputation for improving function.\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gym machine training is far less likely to allow for neuromuscular training effects for a given sport due to the \'support\' given by the seating, padding or stability from the machine.</span>\n\nThere is a time and a place for all modalities of training the body, including the use of gym equipment/machines but we should always consider specificity of the client\'s circumstances and goals.\n\nThe better we understand the different models of training and their pros and cons, the better placed we are to choose the most appropriate method of TIMING of introducing certain training modalities.\n\nThis is when being able to test benchmarkers of your clients intrinsic biomechanics and movement quality can be most helpful.\n\nMost clients at some point or another are likely to require trunk conditioning. This can be measured using core assessment progressions, core isometric ratio testing and functional stability screens. The beauty of these tests is that each tests becomes the exercise when coached appropriately.\n\nTrunk conditioning, also commonly described as core stability, is an important aspect of our clients programming but knowing when, what, why, how to choose the right neuromuscular exercise is often missed or can be lacking.\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neuromuscular ‘progression’ is a great way to consider training your clients trunk to stabilise their bodies movement during ADL. This simply means progressively reducing the base of support to challenge the stabilisers more over time, thus developing the nerves and muscles tolerance to load.</span></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-31427 aligncenter\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_4675-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1>Consider....</h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-31431 aligncenter\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_2336-300x176.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"176\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<ol>\n 	<li>\n<h4>how many neuromuscular exercises can you list?</h4>\n</li>\n 	<li>\n<h4>what order would they be in to go from easiest to most challenging?</h4>\n</li>\n 	<li>\n<h4>which clients would start where in the progression and why?</h4>\n</li>\n 	<li>\n<h4>how would you know?</h4>\n</li>\n</ol>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-31426 aligncenter\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_4674-298x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"298\" height=\"300\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIf you do not have a testing / assessment system in place we can offer you this in both face to face or online training.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIf you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us rachel@biomechanicseducation.com\n\n<hr />\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">References</span></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boyd, K., 2003. Low Back Disorders: Evidence-Based Prevention and Rehabilitation. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physiotherapy Canada</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 55(02), p.124.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clausen, B., Holsgaard-Larsen, A. and Roos, E., 2017. An 8-Week Neuromuscular Exercise Program for Patients With Mild to Moderate Knee Osteoarthritis: A Case Series Drawn From a Registered Clinical Trial. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Athletic Training</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 52(6), pp.592-605.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Faries, M. and Greenwood, M., 2007. Core Training: Stabilizing the Confusion. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strength and Conditioning Journal</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 29(2), p.10.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Filipa, A., Byrnes, R., Paterno, M., Myer, G. and Hewett, T., 2010. Neuromuscular Training Improves Performance on the Star Excursion Balance Test in Young Female Athletes. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Orthopaedic &amp; Sports Physical Therapy</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 40(9), pp.551-558.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gschwind, Y., Kressig, R., Lacroix, A., Muehlbauer, T., Pfenninger, B. and Granacher, U., 2013. A best practice fall prevention exercise program to improve balance, strength / power, and psychosocial health in older adults: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMC Geriatrics</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 13(1).</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hibbs, A., Thompson, K., French, D., Wrigley, A. and Spears, I., 2008. Optimizing Performance by Improving Core Stability and Core Strength. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sports Medicine</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 38(12), pp.995-1008.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Huxel Bliven, K. and Anderson, B., 2013. Core Stability Training for Injury Prevention. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 5(6), pp.514-522.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lee, B. and McGill, S., 2015. Effect of Long-term Isometric Training on Core/Torso Stiffness. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 29(6), pp.1515-1526.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lepley, L., Lepley, A., Onate, J. and Grooms, D., 2017. Eccentric Exercise to Enhance Neuromuscular Control. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 9(4), pp.333-340.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">McGill, S., Childs, A. and Liebenson, C., 1999. Endurance times for low back stabilization exercises: Clinical targets for testing and training from a normal database. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 80(8), pp.941-944.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">McGill, S., n.d. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimate back fitness and performance</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Myer, G., Chu, D., Brent, J. and Hewett, T., 2008. Trunk and Hip Control Neuromuscular Training for the Prevention of Knee Joint Injury. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clinics in Sports Medicine</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 27(3), pp.425-448.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physiopedia. 2022. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neuromuscular Exercise Program</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. [online] Available at: &lt;https://www.physio-pedia.com/Neuromuscular_Exercise_Program&gt; [Accessed 14 February 2022].</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reiman, M., Krier, A., Nelson, J., Rogers, M., Stuke, Z. and Smith, B., 2010. Reliability of Alternative Trunk Endurance Testing Procedures Using Clinician Stabilization Vs. Traditional Methods. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 24(3), pp.730-736.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risberg, M., Mørk, M., Jenssen, H. and Holm, I., 2001. Design and Implementation of a Neuromuscular Training Program Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Orthopaedic &amp; Sports Physical Therapy</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 31(11), pp.620-631.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Willson, J., Dougherty, C., Ireland, M. and Davis, I., 2005. Core Stability and Its Relationship to Lower Extremity Function and Injury. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 13(5), pp.316-325.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Willson, J., Dougherty, C., Ireland, M. and Davis, I., 2005. Core Stability and Its Relationship to Lower Extremity Function and Injury. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 13(5), pp.316-325.</span>','Neuromuscular Exercise','','inherit','closed','closed','','31421-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','',31421,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38616',0,'revision','',0),
(38617,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','<div class=\"ac-designer-copy\"><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\">Nerves have been described as the software of the body and to be able to understand this more thoroughly we have to understand about ‘nerve tension’ and ‘Adverse Neural Tension’. These concepts have been recognised for over 100 years in terms of treating patients clinically, but their full potential has never been understood until now​​ An analogy with the invention of the wheel is an interesting one. The discovery of nerve tension and it being used for the treatment of injuries is like the wheel being invented and placing it on its side, putting 4 legs around the underside and using it as a table. It makes a great table, but the idea to use it in the way we know it today was groundbreaking. The same applies to nerve tension and its application to athletic performance and fatigue relief.</span></div>\n<div></div>\n<div class=\"ac-designer-copy\"><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\"><img class=\" wp-image-31259 aligncenter\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screenshot-2022-02-02-at-11.32.03-300x145.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"169\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" />The entire nervous system, is a single continuous tract, so it follows that if any part of this continuous tract is trapped or tethered (as with an injury for example) then it also follows that there will be some restriction of the mobility of other parts of the nerve system. So a problem with one part of the nerve can cause pain in another – this is the clinical application. However, we have discovered that this is not always represented by pain but also by a reduction of joint range of movement and altered joint biomechanics which can affect a whole host of problems that can cause restricted performance and may ultimately lead to injury. Moreover, with the increased muscle spasm and associated factors, local fatigue increases and so understanding these principles can lead to benefits not only in human performance but also fatigue relief.</span></div>\n<div></div>\n<div></div>\n<div></div>\n<div class=\"ac-designer-copy\"><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\"><img class=\" wp-image-31260 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/shutterstock_1798734148-300x193.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"325\" height=\"209\" />Research<span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">​ - </span>We know this happens from research performed at Liverpool Hope University College and studies there demonstrate astonishing results. One experiment showed that a muscle can increase its force output by 14% after a brief preliminary warm-up (just one 15 second workout using this concept). Another experiment showed that by following the same concept a 2 minute programme performed daily for 10 days increases muscle output by over 50%. By understanding the importance of the interaction of individual body systems with each other, we have established the world\'s largest database of its kind and have included the outcomes of the auditing of this information in our Diploma in Biomechanics Coaching&#x2122;.</span></div>\n<div class=\"ac-designer-copy\"><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\"><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" />On the course you learn how to test your ‘nerve tension’ and prescribe movement patterns to enhance the coordinated output of your body’s systems. In terms of fatigue relief, it has been demonstrated that after 15 seconds of the programme, muscle fatigue is reduced by up to 14% immediately and sustained use led to significant and prolonged increase in muscle output. These studies have been validated at the highest level. A paper was submitted at the 6th Asian Biomechanics Congress (one of the worlds most credited) and was enthusiastically received. In a practical sense the programmes have been rigorously tested by people such as Olympic athletes through to workers on a product line and hospital health trusts.\n</span></div>\n<div></div>\n<div></div>\n<div></div>\n<div></div>\n<div class=\"ac-designer-copy\"><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-27964 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/shutterstock_1756367075-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></span></div>\n<div></div>\n<div></div>\n<div></div>\n<div></div>\n<div class=\"ac-designer-copy\"><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\">Remember in most cases we are not even aware we have a problem, but even so you can still achieve these remarkable results. Just imagine what these figures could do you for your performance in your sport or indeed, on a sedentary level, how the fatigue relief can help after a hard day at the office.<br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">Terminology<br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" />​</span><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" />So when it comes to exercise programming our holistic approach, which is commonly described but rarely understood and demonstrated, takes into consideration all of the body’s systems, and it has a deep understanding of how they interact and are guided by our nervous system. Description terms such as strength and power in this model are inadequate, so when we talk about exercises in these terms, we should be talking in terms of Movement Acquisition Patterns (or MAPs) which are used to enhance a given set of functional movements, not stretches or strengthening exercises, as the latter do not give credit for the full implications of the programming.</span></div>\n<div></div>\n<div></div>\n<div></div>\n<div></div>\n<div class=\"ac-designer-copy\"><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\"><img class=\" wp-image-31261 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/shutterstock_423021502-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"344\" height=\"229\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">Example<br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" />​</span><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" />Lets take a hamstring stretch as an example, we are not trying to stretch the hamstrings when we extend the leg out in front of us, we are trying to improve the range of hip flexion and knee extension by stretching the structures on the back of the leg and back. This brings in more than just the hamstrings, it can also be limited by a tight sciatic nerve, a rotated sacro-iliac joint in the lower back, tight gastrocnemius, tight spinal cord and indeed almost any nerve in the chain given the continuum concept described earlier. How many times have you stretched your hamstrings using the generally accepted methods only to find that their flexibility continues to be stubborn and often returns to their standard length very soon? Many people experience this phenomenon. The reason is often due to them stretching only one of the structures that limit the movement, i.e. the hamstrings. If they do not stretch the other structures as well, of course they will not be affected and so the limited range will usually return. So we are trying to acquire a pattern of movement, not just stretching the hamstrings.</span><b class=\"ac-designer-copy\"></b></div>\n<div></div>\n<div></div>\n<div></div>\n<div>\n\n<hr />\n\n</div>\n<div>\n<h2><sub class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\"><i class=\"ac-designer-copy\">Aimed at non clinicians seeking solutions to modern ailments of their clients with a proactive approach to assessment &amp; improvement of movement.</i></sub></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n</div>\n<h2><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/understanding-nerves-live-webinar-feb-16th-12pm/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CLICK HERE TO BOOK A PLACE: </a></h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/understanding-nerves-live-webinar-feb-16th-12pm/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LIVE WEBINAR FEB 16TH 12PM</a></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<h2>During this webinar we will share with you how to test and improve your clients nerve mobility</h2>\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-31262 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_1564-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />','Understanding Nerves','','inherit','closed','closed','','31258-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','',31258,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38617',0,'revision','',0),
(38618,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over the last 24 months </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with lockdowns, the evolution/growth of technology &amp; the fact we have seen a huge increase in the demand for accessing information online t</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here are clearly pros &amp; cons to this method of information delivery. It has pretty </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">obviously benefits over accessing information face to face BUT is this diluting the quality? and specifically in the delivery of the </span><b>education of practical skills like Personal Training</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?  </span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now obviously times are changing and we need to keep up with modern life…..but is it at a cost?</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this particular Juicemail I want to ask YOU, the readers, to think about this; When it comes to face to face education vs online education, while learning practical skills specifically, what do YOU feel are the pros &amp; cons of each AND is online movement education diluting the quality in your opinion?</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3><b>Online vs Face To Face Definitions</b></h3>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Face to Face (F2F) in this blog we are referring to being physically in a room with a teacher.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online training (OT) we refer to courses that are accessed purely online.</span></li>\n</ol>\n<p>        Here is a break down of what we see as the main differences in terms of pros &amp; cons</p>\n<h3><b>Online Learning Pros <img class=\"size-medium wp-image-31064 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/chris-montgomery-smgTvepind4-unsplash-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></b></h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually cheaper</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easier to access </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Convenient</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set your own pace, taking breaks anytime </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Could be more easily accessible for those with certain learning requirements </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offers visual (video and images) and written information</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No peer pressure</span></li>\n<li>Reduced exposure to virus/illness</li>\n<li>A good way to \'dip your toe\' &amp; sample</li>\n</ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Online Learning Cons</b></h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less personal </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No immediate feedback </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can\'t get immediate answers/help</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack having physical experience</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lacks judgment of tutor to offer individualised training </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of diversity / professional discussion </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practical correction unavailable </span></li>\n</ul>\n<h3><b>Face To Face Learning Pros</b></h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interactive and personal </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sense of camaraderie</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Human connection </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experiencial, more memorable meaning more chance of retaining information</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change of scene can be good </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different points of view </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immediate feedback from the tutor</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Empathetic teaching </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Networking with peers </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great for questions on physical techniques / practical application <img class=\"size-medium wp-image-31066 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/sam-balye-w1FwDvIreZU-unsplash-300x212.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"212\" /></span></li>\n</ul>\n<h3><b>Face To Face Learning Cons</b></h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost is usually higher</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel and accommodation costs </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time away for paid work / family</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Possibility of feeling judged </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Possible peer pressure</span></li>\n<li>Increased exposure to virus/illness</li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3><b>So How Do We Decide?</b></h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, I think we each have a personal responsibility to ensure our own education is of a quality that enables us to provide/deliver an appropriate and insurable duty of care. One potential issue here is </span>  </p>\n<h1><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know!</span></i></h1>\n<h1> </h1>\n<h1>&amp;</h1>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Y<i>ou will get what you pay for</i></span></h1>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-31071 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/windows-v94mlgvsza4-unsplash-1-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" /></p>\n<h3><b>What Does The Research Say?</b></h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, there are a lot of studies (see references) on the F2F Vs OT debate but when you whittle it down there is a clear response that a blend of BOTH is shown to be most effective. </span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paying for online education for all of the ‘pro’ reasons listed above makes sense, doesn\'t it.  So while</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> F2F education experiences are (certainly in my opinion) the best when initially learning practical skills like Personal Training or Sports Massage, once we have a good foundation of knowledge we can then apply our learning disciplines to the easier to access platforms.</span>  </p>\n<h1><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So let me now ask you a question….</span>  </em></h1>\n<h3> </h3>\n<h3><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-31068\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/gabin-vallet-J154nEkpzlQ-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></h3>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2><b>What Would YOU Do?</b></h2>\n<p>  <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">…….. if YOU needed to employ a coach, trainer, therapist, PT, doctor for yourself.....how would you feel about being seen by a professional who had gained their practical qualification/s online with no F2F training?</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of the above professions, I believe ONLY the Personal Training skill set can be accessed purely online.</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why is this?</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Would you confess to being qualified purely online? If not why not?</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is there a problem with it?</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can get coached online, so why not educated?</span>   <img class=\"size-medium wp-image-31069 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/jonathan-borba-R0y_bEUjiOM-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />  </p>\n<h2><b>Education &amp; Learning in General - Bad &amp; Good</b></h2>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having been involved in education and learning for 48yrs, both as a learner, then a teacher and also a teacher of teachers, I have</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> had some incredibly life-changing bad F2F experiences. So I completely understand how people can be put off when we also might hear stories about kids having bad experiences at school being bullied. </span>  <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, I also believe my bad experiences gave me a huge passion for creating the best learner experiences I can for others once I had some really great learning experiences . Out Master Trainer team are taken through an apprenticeship that requires a particular standard of delivery with an inclusive focus that, I believe and the feedback suggests, we have gained a reputation for.</span>  <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The inclusive and diverse nature of fantastic F2F education experiences cannot be denied and is still shown to be </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one of</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the most successful ways to gain knowledge and skills. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ‘experience’ of F2F for learning, I believe is still vital for becoming ‘qualified’ in a very practical skill set like those of you wishing to become an exercise professional or therapist!</span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-31070 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/victor-freitas-nlZTjUZX2qo-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></p>\n<h2> </h2>\n<h2><b>When Is Online Movement Education OK?</b></h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look I am a people person, I love forging relationships, being with people, looking in their eyes, feeling their emotions and basing the moment on that. Since online there is less chemistry. </span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BUT </span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I also accept that others are NOT like me.</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In my opinion, when OT is an up skill or CPD as an additional resource or a taster it is a brilliant compliment to a F2F qualification. </span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here at Biomechanics Education, we offer BOTH F2F and OT through our various platforms to get our message out there BUT I am super keen to hear your views, so</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> leave a comment below and tell me what your thoughts are on F2F Vs OT.</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, I just want to add, that I LOVE the fact we are having this discussion because it means people are committed to learning and continued development. </span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately as professionals, we should always be taking our skills to the next level, and as humans, our minds LOVE progression. </span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So whether you\'re learning online or face to face I am delighted to know that you are committed to learning!</span></p>\n<h2> </h2>\n<h2>References:</h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Alsaaty, F., Carter, E., Abrahams, D. and Alshameri, F., 2016. Traditional Versus Online Learning in Institutions of Higher Education: Minority Business Students’ Perceptions. <i>Business and Management Research</i>, 5(2).</li>\n<li>Ananga, P. and Biney, I., 2021. COMPARING FACE-TO-FACE AND ONLINE TEACHING AND LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION. <i>MIER Journal of Educational Studies Trends &amp; Practices</i>, pp.165-179.</li>\n<li>Elucidat. 2022. <i>Online learning vs face to face learning | Elucidat</i>. [online] Available at: &lt;https://www.elucidat.com/blog/online-learning-vs-face-to-face-learning/&gt; [Accessed 18 June 2019].</li>\n<li>Keis, O., Grab, C., Schneider, A. and Öchsner, W., 2017. Online or face-to-face instruction? A qualitative study on the electrocardiogram course at the University of Ulm to examine why students choose a particular format. <i>BMC Medical Education</i>, 17(1).</li>\n<li>Keramidas, C., 2012. Are Undergraduate Students Ready for Online Learning? A Comparison of Online and Face-to-Face Sections of a Course. <i>Rural Special Education Quarterly</i>, 31(4), pp.25-32.</li>\n<li>Khazan, O., 2022. <i>The Myth of ‘Learning Styles’</i>. [online] The Atlantic. Available at: &lt;https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2018/04/the-myth-of-learning-styles/557687/&gt; [Accessed 18 June 2019].</li>\n<li>Szeto, E., 2014. A Comparison of Online/Face-to-face Students’ and Instructor\'s Experiences: Examining Blended Synchronous Learning Effects. <i>Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences</i>, 116, pp.4250-4254.</li>\n<li>Voxy. 2022. <i>Research review: Online versus face-to-face learning outcomes</i>. [online] Available at: &lt;https://voxy.com/blog/2017/12/research-review-online-versus-face-face-learning-outcomes/&gt; [Accessed 18 June 2019].</li>\n</ol>\n<hr /><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" /><!-- /wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2> </h2>\n<h1><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Would You Like A Blended Learning Exprience</a></h1>\n<h1><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">To Be Able To Reduce Your Clients Risk Of Injury?</a></h1>\n<h1><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&amp;</a></h1>\n<h1>Help Them Get Even Better Results?</h1>\n<p><!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --></p>\n<p>Then CLICK HERE how it could help you become an even better personal trainer!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7922,\"align\":\"center\",\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.clickfunnels.com/biomechanics-coach-l4-low-back\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img class=\"wp-image-7922\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Biomechanics-Coaching-courses-UK-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" /></a></figure>\n</div>','Online vs Face to Face','','inherit','closed','closed','','31063-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','',31063,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38618',0,'revision','',0),
(38619,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','<p class=\"p1\">Known as a staple strength move that has great crossover into our daily lives in terms of bending &amp; lifting the deadlift could be argued as THE original strength move since we have bent &amp; lifted like...... forever!</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">It’s relatively simple to understand in terms of functionality &amp; performance however lets analyse it in a little more detail &amp; see if we can better understand all its variations, what they can offer &amp; of course how a coach or trainer can make the best choice of variation with each client.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Historically pioneered possibly by German circus performer, Hermann Goerner of Pagel’s Circus, between 1910-1930.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>Also referred to as the ‘father of the deadlift’ he rose to fame for his feats of strength<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p1\">The \'original\' Deadlift<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p1\">Originally named the ‘dead’ lift since it was a dead weight that was lifted from the floor. Thus requiring great leg &amp; back strength to generate the force required to lift it with no momentum.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Requiring good ROM was, &amp; is, a feature of this movement since the lifter is required to flex more at the knee along with the hip flexion/ hinge so as to reach down to the bar. In fact almost a slight squatting action with a greater forward lean / hip flexion angle than in a regular squat.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">So a great move for strengthening the posterior musculature, development of tissue tolerance to loads being lifted &amp; the thoracolumbar fascia that can be utilised as a hydraulic amplifier (The Spinal Engine, Gracovetsky, 1988). This wonderweb of diamond shaped fascia allows the erector spinae to push against it contributing 30% more strength to the torso. Nice eh!</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Deadlifts are therefore great for hip extensor, knee extensor, spine extensor strength.</p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Romanian Deadlift (RDL)</h2>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p1\">This differs from the original Deadlift since it starts at top of the movement. The bar is lifted usually from a rack, starts at the upper thigh &amp; is then lowered to mid/lower shin before being lifted again.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p1\">So it requires less ROM at the knee, so has less knee extensor influence therefore could be deemed safer or easier in terms of ROM.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Still using the hip extensors primarily, the RDL could put more stretch through the sciatic nerve due to less knee flexion. However this could be counterbalanced by less ROM at the hip.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Good for new lifters, lighter weight, less knee stress, more choice over ROM control.</p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Stiff Leg Deadlift</h2>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p1\">Most likely to start as an RDL with the bar being lifted from the rack but could be performed after a regular Deadlift from the floor to get into the top position. Then the bar is lowered while the lifter keeps the knees extended/straight. The point being to gain more ROM at the hip for those hip extensors - glutes &amp; hammies. However the limitation here again could be if the sciatic nerve is tight.</p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Sumo Deadlift</h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-30722 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/alora-griffiths-7-ruqVJbHAo-unsplash-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" />\n<p class=\"p1\">A much wider foot position, deadlifted from the floor as &amp; with a narrow hand grip. Often seen in powerlifting as the Sumo position is slightly easier on the back due to less ROM required at the hip.</p>\nHowever conventional Deadlifts are easier on the quads so this may indicate which to choose if a client has specific requirements in either of these areas.\n<h2></h2>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Single leg RDL / Crane<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></h2>\nSame as RDL but balancing on one leg so a lighter load will be required by comparison. Also challenges balance due to asymmetry &amp; less neuromuscular feedback. So these could be a good choice for individuals looking to improve stability\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1>So what?</h1>\n<h1></h1>\nThe deadlift &amp; all of its variations are regularly in my own training programme because they are all such great, adaptable hip/knee/spine extensor developers. Programming a variety of versions of a movement can be both helpful &amp; more interesting for our clients. So unless they have a specific goal or problem that dictates otherwise it could actually be beneficial to try each.\n\nHowever hopefully this blog helps clarify a few simple details that might contribute towards more informed programming for our client\'s when using this awesome strength move.\n\nRemember there is no right or wrong movement just one they dont have the capacity for!\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2>References</h2>\nBarBend. 2021. <i>The History of the Deadlift: How Did This Lift Become So Popular? | BarBend</i>. [online] Available at: &lt;https://barbend.com/deadlift-history/&gt; [Accessed 16 December 2021].\n\nGracovetsky, S., 1988. <i>The Spinal Engine</i>. Vienna: Springer Vienna.\n\nNorris, C., 1995. Spinal Stabilisation. <i>Physiotherapy</i>, 81(2), pp.61-64.\n\nRoss, J., Ross, J. and profile, V., 2021. <i>Water, Fascia Health and Concussions.</i>. [online] Trainoutpain.blogspot.com. Available at: &lt;https://trainoutpain.blogspot.com/2014/01/water-fascia-health-and-concussions.html&gt; [Accessed 16 December 2021].\n\nWillard, F., Vleeming, A., Schuenke, M., Danneels, L. and Schleip, R., 2012. The thoracolumbar fascia: anatomy, function and clinical considerations. <i>Journal of Anatomy</i>, 221(6), pp.507-536.\n\n<hr />\n\n<h1>Did you enjoy this Juicemail?</h1>\nWhat else would you like to read from us and why?\n\nWhy not get in touch rachel@biomechanicseducation.com','The Deadlift','','inherit','closed','closed','','30719-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','',30719,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38619',0,'revision','',0),
(38620,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','<p class=\"p3\">When I lost all of my life savings &amp; everything I had ever worked for I was forced to live on less than £9k annual income, living alone with a mortgage &amp; with no job I decided I had little to lose!</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">So bravely (it felt), passionately &amp; with a need to create an income I chose to set up Biomechanics Education Ltd instead of working for someone else. This was done without any investment, loans or overdrafts.....I knew it HAD to work.</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Committed to 12-16hr days, driven by a feeling of both purpose, excitement &amp; at least initially some degree of desperation I began reading, researching &amp; soaking up every single piece of business guidance I could get hold of that was free....it was SOOO important to me to find a way to deliver this wonderful education programme I believed so strongly in.</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Watching hours &amp; hours of…</p>\n\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n 	<li class=\"li3\">Brian Tracy<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">Michael E Gerber</li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">Gary Vee</li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">Tony Robbins<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">Paul Mort<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">Chris Cardell<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">Grant Cardone</li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"p3\">…to name a few, I began to write down goals, ideas, plans, systems, thoughts, dreams, literally everything I was thinking. I didn\'t spend anything on any of these guys for around 18 months. They literally gave me free advice &amp; I immediately applied it &amp; it worked!</p>\n\n<h2 class=\"p3\">I took action over &amp; over &amp; over again!</h2>\n<p class=\"p3\">My income increased, my business grew, some of my ideas worked &amp; some didn’t, I messed up, I learned, I tried something else &amp; I was really starting to enjoying myself...... but I kept thinking how long will <i>this</i> take?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p4\"><b>Yet I kept going….</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-30661 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/quino-al-P05VBPvNr3s-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n<p class=\"p3\">...but it always felt like I was still trying to get <i>there</i>, never feeling that point of <i>success</i>. Wondering….</p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><em>What would will it feel like?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></em></p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><em>Will I actually ‘make it’?</em></p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><em>How did they do it?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></em></p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><em>How did these people look so happy, so successful?</em></p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><em>I was never going to be like them?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></em></p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><em>I was frustrated<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></em></p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><em>I was knackered<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></em></p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><em>I was losing faith in these fancy ideas I’d had about being a successful business woman, running a global empire<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></em></p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><em>How ridiculous Rach, I scalded myself<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></em></p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><em>Just be happy with your lot silly woman!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></em></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Then in 2016 I found my 2014 list of goals from Brian Tracy’s goal planner, a resource I had finally paid for....</p>\n&nbsp;\n<h1 class=\"p4\"><b>\"<i>I was stunned!\"</i></b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p3\">Tracy says that when a goal is in your head it’s just a dream, when you write it down it becomes a plan. He suggests the act of actually using the neurological connections from thoughts in your head, allowing them to travelling down your arm to the pen &amp; paper in your hand, something special happens.</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">I had tried it &amp; had I not, I would not on this day in 2016, of had the epiphany I had…</p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p4\"><b><i>\"I was already successful!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\"</span></i></b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-30662 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/guille-alvarez-IcI3FizU9Cw-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n<p class=\"p3\">The goals I had in 2014, having written them down, proved it.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">How?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Because literally everything I had written down as a goal, I had achieved. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">In fact not only had I achieved them, I had smashed way beyond them!</p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p4\"><b>What did I learn?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p3\">I realised I was living perfect days over &amp; over again every day, I was able to recognise my success, I was now appreciating every moment, every day, over &amp; over again. Mistakenly I had assumed I was \'not there yet\' because I was always driven to achieve something new, something different &amp; perceived that as failing or not yet being \'there\', not yet being successful. By NOT looking at my benchmark (my goals list) I hadn\'t realised my success!</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">By comparing myself to others I was being too hard on myself &amp; trying to achieve <em>their values</em> of success or their idea of a perfect day, even though <em>my values</em> were different.</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Once I spent a moment to write things down, create plans, take action AND literally put clarity into what my perfect day would look like AND THEN READ IT REGULARLY, I was then able to see....my success, my perfect days.</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Living in the moment, noticing right ‘now’</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">If you try this you might realise you were living perfect days already &amp;  that you have already succeeded in achieving what you had set out to do some years ago!</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">If we continue to regret the past or strive for a different future we may miss some of the most beautiful, cherish able &amp; perfect moments that are literally happening around us right now.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">By writing down goals I was able to physically imagine them, take them out of my concern, connect them with the real world &amp; then get back to living the moment....</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">...by writing them down I was able to recognise &amp; realise when they had been achieved.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">The goals were super SMART too! Now each year I continue to write my goals down. Make them SMART &amp; then crack on with appreciating the experience of feeling my success in reaching those goals on a regular basis.</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Some may not be achieved but then we can alter the plan, to better understand why not or do things another way.</p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p4\"><b>So what?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p3\">As<b> </b>a trainer or coach we have a duty to help our clients create SMART goals but we are highly likely to benefit from creating our own.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">They do not need to be limited to our training programmes.</p>\n\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-30681\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/fullsizeoutput_52be-300x193.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"193\" /><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-30682\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/fullsizeoutput_52ea-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-30683\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/DSC03820-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-30684\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_7668-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-30685\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/image0-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> Would you like to feel successful with us?</h2>\ninfo@biomechnanicseducation.com','Embracing Failure','','inherit','closed','closed','','30657-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','',30657,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38620',0,'revision','',0),
(38621,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p3\">Remember my post about The Windmill V’s The Triangle?</h2>\n<p class=\"p3\">My goal was to clarify how naming moves from a specific context doesn’t mean that the moves cannot be performed differently for a different set of circumstances or a specific goal, in other words if it can be justified!</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">The Kettlebell swing is another example of a move, like the Windmill &amp; the Triangle, that has roots. It is also a move that can be performed in such a way that the lifter loses much of the benefit/s they are aiming for, or in a way that they may increase their risk of an injury due to where the loads are placed. in respect of their tissue tolerance to that load.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Before we get into this I would just like to make the point that like any move done ‘badly’ (I am using this term very loosely to make this point by the way) - when done just once, twice or even for a few weeks, maybe even months - things wont just break.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">It takes time to cause damage because our bodies are FANTASTIC MASTERS of compensations!</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">They will adapt &amp; alter in micro moves/positions to protect while performing the moves we perform….even bad ones!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Consider how you move day to day…’perfect technique’ 100%of the time?</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">So swinging a KB ‘badly’ wont break you unless you are either already susceptible (has previous compensation already happening) OR you have been doing it without appropriate preparation of the load<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">  </span>being applied to the tissues involved.</p>\n&nbsp;\n<h1 class=\"p3\"><b>The Original KB Swing</b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\nhttps://youtu.be/Z8KrxCh3Gzo\n\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p3\">The ‘original modern’ presentation of the KB Swing might be argued as being from Pavel Tsatsouline. However revisit my Turkish Get Up post for information around a researcher called Felkar for what she learned about the history of the Kettlebell itself &amp; probably the true roots of the Swing.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Performed with a hip hinge, the Swing is often deemed to be done ‘wrong’ or at least performed ‘badly’, by the lifter performing more of a squat. Now there is nothing wrong with squatting so be careful how you present this argument particularly without obtaining the full case history of the lifter along with their aims &amp; goals. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">The proposed aim of the KB Swing is the action should be more of a hip hinge than a squat, the bell coming to its apex at around chest to torso height, with the elbows relatively soft &amp; relaxed to ‘allow the bell to swing’ &amp; congruency between the swing &amp; hip hinge that includes (&amp; allows for) a snap up from the hip, knee extension. A cue like you are shooting a bow and arrow might be used to coach the snap up.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">To initiate the first swing it is suggested that the lifter</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">steps back from the bell &amp; hinges with a flat in back to reach out to the bell so as to initiate momentum into the lift as it is lifted from the floor. This then allows for the ’Swing’ to continue from the hip hinge snapping through creating the force that generates the load through to move the bell.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><b>Alternatives<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p3\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-30651 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/sergio-pedemonte-LqtHvyd80Mo-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />Without understanding this concept new lifters may perform more of a squat while ‘lifting’ the bell (since there is no momentum from the hips). This often results in a much lighter load due to shoulder flexors<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">  </span>having less strength than the big ol’ hip extensors. The movement will usually have less speed or snap as the new lifter may not realise this is the point of the swing action.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><b>So What?</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p3\">Well why not do it with a squat?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Ok well we should always, I repeat ALWAYS, add context. There is absolutely no reason why anyone should not do it with a squat style of technique instead. Unless the reason they are doing the movement doesn’t match the performance of it.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Considering the load difference between (in this example) the ‘hinge’ swing &amp; the squat swing, both load the back extensors. If both are performed with a stiff/neutral spine, the hinge swing loads them at a higher speed than the squat version.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">However the squat version has more knee bend, working the knee extensors more.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">It certainly works the shoulder flexors more, due to them actually lifting the bell rather than momentum lifting it.</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">The hinge swing loads the knee flexors more than the squat due to a more extended knee throughout the movement. Also there is a greater hip flexion angle adding more load into the hip extensors.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">It also puts less load on the shoulders due to the swing ‘lifting’ the bell through momentum as oppose to the shoulder flexors.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Each style of performance will likely dictate how heavy the bell can be. For example the hip extensors being the prime movers in the hinge swing are a much bigger stronger muscle group than the shoulder flexors involved in the actual lifting of the bell in the squat version. This would mean most lifters are more likely to be able to move more weight in the hinge swing than the squat version.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><b>The above in application….?</b></h2>\n<p class=\"p3\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-30653 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/ivan-pergasi-7IB2ifwA21Y-unsplash-201x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"201\" height=\"300\" />The point of the above is to offer insight into how we can analyse movement, load, force etc &amp; could argue for or against any version we choose to perform a movement or that we give to our client.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY….</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">…you know why you are doing it that way no matter what the keyboard warriors say!!!</p>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<hr />\n\n<h1>Do you enjoy these movement analysis posts?</h1>\n<h3>Would you like to experience them live in a classroom?</h3>\n<h3>Maybe you would like to join in?</h3>\n<h3>or</h3>\n<h3>Maybe you would like to have fun with us in our movement analysis game?</h3>\n<h3>Why not get in touch to find out how, when &amp; where you can</h3>\ninfo@biomechanicseducation.com\n<h1><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">or BOOK HERE</a></h1>','The Kettlebell Swing ','','inherit','closed','closed','','30642-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','',30642,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38621',0,'revision','',0),
(38622,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','<p class=\"p3\">Do you wish you could increase your hourly rate?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Do you wish you had the confidence to invite your clients to subscribe to a membership? <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Would you like to learn how to reduce your anxiety about asking for money? More money?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Maybe you thought investing in learning about business would be expensive?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Would you like learn a few tips for FREE? And how to study business continuously for free?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><b>Attention</b> !!</h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-30634 alignright\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/riccardo-annandale-7e2pe9wjL9M-unsplash-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" />\n<p class=\"p3\">Ok so now I have your attention please understand this is simple but not easy</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">It’s not easy because until YOU value you &amp; what you’re offering then your clients &amp; potential clients won’t either. So it feels really really difficult, unworthy &amp; maybe almost impossible<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">But you see others doing it!! <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">So let me share with how I do it &amp; how I’ve taught others to do it.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><b>I was just like you!</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p3\">Please understand I used to be just like you!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">I would do free stuff to try to gain clients.</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">I would do offers &amp; be cheaper but I found myself not only getting fewer clients but also very low adherence to the programmes I gave them. The results weren’t possible because clients wanted ME to fix THEM &amp; for VERY little money!</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">In fact at one point I lost almost everything!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><b>Wait!</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p3\">Please understand this was the best thing to happen to me!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Yes really it was.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">I didn’t know it at the time but it taught me a huge lesson that enabled me to not only charge more but gain success with my clients!</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Every - single - time!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><b>How?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p3\">First of all I had no money so I was forced to search for as much free advice as I could get. So I followed all the top successful business people I could find.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Second I watched &amp; others grabbed my attention with their marketing.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Some I loved &amp; copied<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Some I saw exactly what I did NOT want to do<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><b>Adding value<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-30632 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/christopher-bill-rrTRZdCu7No-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n<p class=\"p3\">Something that struck me from very early on, I heard over and over again. It was something that all the highly successful business gurus ALL kept saying....</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">‘…ensure you ADD VALUE…’</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">So I watched what others offered, I also considered why my clients were not adhering to my iMoveFreely programme.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">While I was studying all these business gurus online, I also became very aware of the way companies made me feel when I was buying…</p>\n\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n 	<li class=\"li3\">Food<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">Toiletries<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">Clothes<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">Gifts <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"p3\">I realised that I too would be drawn into spending more money when I felt there was additional value.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">The value could have been a gift, an additional item or often it was simply the experience I had or the way the company made me feel.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><b>Always learning<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-30635 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/neonbrand-1-aA2Fadydc-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n<p class=\"p3\">Recognising that there are business lessons around you literally EVERYWHERE creates constant opportunities to study your craft as a business owner, entrepreneur, self employed professional.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><b>Know your audience!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p3\">Knowing your customer should help you with this &amp; once you get inside the head of your audience (like I am doing in this blog) it can make a dramatic difference to the ay your marketing is received.</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">So write down all the things that your perfect client would appreciate, like, value &amp; want.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Also think about what they might need additionally to adhere &amp; succeed</p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><b>Creating your added value</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p3\">Now once you can describe your customer to a tee you can start to add the kind of value that would hook them in.</p>\nYou are either a JANE or a DAZ in my 2 demographic audience - you may well be a combination of both but you will definitely have been hooked by something i wrote that resonated with you &amp; made you feel like I was talking to you personally....right? How many times have you said yes in your head so far?\n\nNo Derren Brown is not my brother......anyhoo.....\n<p class=\"p3\">Let me offer you insight into some of my list of value adds for my clients, not exhaustive, not compulsory…simply ideas sometimes tweaked for some clients.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> Remember NORMALLY they think they are buying \'sessions\', well my clients also get all of this when they sign up.....</span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Monthly subscribers =</p>\n\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n 	<li class=\"li3\">Online Safety-net health check<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> for red flag clearance </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">A full health consultation 1.5hr</li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">A full biomechanical assessment x 4pm<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">Access to a multidisciplinary team including (not limited to) Chartered Physiotherapist, Osteopath, Podiatrist.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">Behaviour change guidance<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">Movement guidance<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">Exercise programme written out<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">Access to personal Exercise Videos</li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">Contact daily for the first 2/4 weeks as required<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">An iMoveFreely top</li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">An iMoveFreely bag<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">A foam roller<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">A massage ball<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">An anatomy therapy colouring book<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">A resistance band<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">A water bottle<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">Laminated weekly schedule</li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">IMoveFreely fridge magnet<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">Pen with phone stylus<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">Access to live online iMoveFreely classes<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">Access to recorded online iMoveFreely classes<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">1 month free for any referral<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> who subscribes for 3 months or more</span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">1 week free for a video/written testimonial<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"p3\">So now consider what you offer &amp; maybe see how many of these bullet points you already offer but don’t actually ‘list’ as a benefit for your client or potential clients to see</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">I’m quite confident that you already offer at least a few of these but don’t actually list them because you might assume the client knows that you write programmes or will teach them exercises.</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">However listing them like this helps the client PERCEIVE THE TOTAL VALUE. Otherwise they perceive what you do as just one hour of your time. It’s never just one hour though is it?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Can you see what I’ve also added in this goodie bag for client adherence?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Equipment &amp; tools that are reminders i ask them to place in certain positions around their home to remind them to practise their iMoveFreely guidance.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">The daily contact could be an automated text or message, that acts as both a reminder of what to do &amp; also an extra feeling of being looked after &amp; valued by you.</p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><b>Client Cull<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-30638 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/afif-kusuma-mv38TB_Ljj8-unsplash-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" />\n<p class=\"p3\">Rest assured there will be clients who leave when you transition to subscription &amp; increase your prices.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">However they’re the ones who don’t see the value so let them go to make room for the ones who do!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><b>Focus Group<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p3\">Why not try gathering a focus group of present clients &amp; their friends. Offer some incentive for coming, which could simply be tea &amp; biscuits or maybe a sample class/session/demo/workshop</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Then be sure to have prepared your questions in advance about pricing, value adds &amp; other ideas.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Let them talk freely, openly discuss the questions &amp; allow present clients to share the things they like about working with you.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">You might do this 2 or 3 times even, or maybe once each year to check in &amp; do your market research.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><b>Perceived Value<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p3\">Now perceived value often isn’t about the money/numbers even though every client will think it is.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">You must be confident that you can deliver results with what you can offer.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">It might be that you begin by doubling your fees, then do a 50% discount offer resulting in no change to your income nor what they pay BUT an immediate alteration in perceived value. This also allows for a feeling of getting special treatment when they are offered 50% on this premium subscription service, they will wanna know what they get for paying more ....wouldn\'t you !?</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Then you can add a time scale to this &amp; maybe even go to 25% discount for loyal members to ‘look after’ them<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> BUT you increase the price BEFORE making the limited offer - this way they are still intrigued!</span></p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><b>Do your research<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p3\">Consider what you’re doing now<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">What you would like to be earning<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Then research &amp; strategise ways to increase value or even perceived value....</p>\n&nbsp;\n<h1>GOOD LUCK!</h1>\n&nbsp;\n\nOR\n\n&nbsp;\n\nEmail us info@biomechanicseducation.com to find out how we can help you to add some seriously great value to your business - Biomechanics Coaching !\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><a href=\"https://retrain.cimspa.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">P.S Did you know you can REALLY add value to your business through @CIMSPA\'s Retrain to Retain project?</a></h1>','How to add value to your business & charge more','','inherit','closed','closed','','30531-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','',30531,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38622',0,'revision','',0),
(38623,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','<p class=\"p1\">Brian Tracy is for me, the guru of strategies to manage time. He gives away many of them on his website, his app &amp; in e-books or you can invest in his CDs or books.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p1\">My fizzy brain &amp; flighty attention span make it a challenge to remain focused each day while running a successful education company. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Without Tracy\'s advice I’m not sure I could have achieved, nor enjoyed, such productivity.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p1\">My investments into his evidence based models for managing time, my work &amp; goal planning have allowed me to create content that has given me the life I dreamed of, a life that serves me.</p>\nHow would that feel for you?\n\nMaybe you are already there? If so well done, but this blog may not be for you, unless however you still struggle to manage your time or if you just feel like you just never have enough!\n<p class=\"p1\">Let me share a snippet from Brian Tracy with you &amp; how such simple tools, when implemented, literally change the game!</p>\n&nbsp;\n<h1 class=\"p1\">Create a simple system, then stick to it.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></h1>\n<h2>5 Tools &amp; Techniques</h2>\n<blockquote><b><img class=\" wp-image-30596 alignright\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Screenshot-2021-12-09-at-20.23.27-300x229.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"259\" height=\"198\" /><em>1. Use A Time Planner And Create A Master List </em></b>\n\n<em><b>2. Work From A List</b></em>\n\n<em><b>3. Organize By Priority</b></em>\n\n<em><b>4. Time Management Tools And Systems</b></em>\n\n<em><b>5. Organize Your Time</b></em></blockquote>\n&nbsp;\n<ol class=\"ol1\">\n 	<li class=\"li1\">First of all I spent 2 weeks writing down minute by minute literally every single thing I did. Logging which area of my business the task was for. This allowed me to measure &amp; analyse how much time I spent doing what. This extremely enlightening start point proved a few things straight away. How much time I wasted. How much time I REALLY spent in certain roles. Where I was lacking attention.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li1\">This then allowed me to plan a list of jobs into order of attention, time.</li>\n 	<li class=\"li1\">Putting that list then into order of priority was possible.</li>\n 	<li class=\"li1\">Next I could gather &amp; implement tools &amp; strategies required for both productivity &amp; areas of weakness.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li1\">This also allowed me to pay attention to &amp; develop a schedule of managed time.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n</ol>\n<p class=\"p1\">Next I was also able to refine my time management even further. Since I’d measured it I could continue to monitor it &amp; repeat the measure - which I still do periodically.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2>Adding more tools..</h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-30605 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/carl-heyerdahl-KE0nC8-58MQ-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\nOnce you have the 5 Tools &amp; Techniques in place for monitoring, allocating and measuring you can then add further tools and more detail into your time management.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Psychology of Time Management</strong>\n\nBetter understanding your psychology towards time management can help or hinder it. So developing your ability to self reflect and analyse your thought processes is an important practice.\n\nGrab a notebook and regularly write date, what you are thinking including questions but not necessarily feeling the need to answer every question.\n\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Core Values </strong></p>\n<p class=\"p1\">What is important to you, your business and why? A great book called Your One Word, helps you with this in great detail along worth the reasons why you should. Even after reading the book I was left with 2 words that I endeavour to weave into literally everything I do within my business. It really helps me when it comes to big decisions.</p>\n\n<h1><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-30603 alignright\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Screenshot-2021-12-09-at-20.43.57-198x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"198\" height=\"300\" />Biomechanics Education =  INTEGRITY &amp; EMPOWERMENT</h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Keep the vision &amp; gain even more clarity </strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHaving that primary aim (see last weeks blog End Goal First) is a vital start point but over time we should add more details &amp; clarity to the vision to allow us to plan, in detail. Ist often the details that can get lost or create such stress for us that seems to be unimportant. However its that attention to detail that makes you and your business stand out.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Use \'failure\' as a lesson </strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAll successful business gurus will tell you they failed numerous times before they made it big. Richard Branson is very vocal about embracing failure. While you may think that you would not compare yourself to Branson, let me stop you right there....learn from those who know! They\'re just like you and me, they are human too!\n\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>ALWAYS WRITE PLANS DOWN!</strong></p>\n&nbsp;\n\nThis is SO IMPORTANT! If you leave plans in your head they clutter your thoughts and are much harder (if not impossible) to manage, monitor and control. Your can change them, tweak them, show others, hide them, rewrite them, rearrange them, add to them, look at them and see them differently to how you might see them just in your head.\n\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Lists OMG I LOVE LISTS!</strong></p>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p1\">Plans are one thing but lists and the ability to tick off jobs well that\'s pure joy! (See point 2 above in 5 tools). Lists allow you to set clear priorities, this helps keep you on track &amp; literally tick off completion of tasks - how satisfying!!</p>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Delegation to others </strong></p>\n&nbsp;\n\nThis one is tough when you\'re not earning much yourself BUT WAIT......if you take 4hrs to mow your lawn, but some kid on the street will mow it for £10-20....how much could you earn in those 4hrs you just got back? More than £20? then its worth delegating that job...right!?!?\n\nor\n\nYou hate numbers and always dread going through receipts and accounts, so much so you keep putting that job off to the point where it backs up and you get super stressed and you eventually spend hours and hours trying to catch up.....surely it is much easier to take on a book keeper!!\n\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Overcome Procrastination </strong></p>\n&nbsp;\n\nThis is really really important when you\'re self employed because you don\'t have a boss checking you got all those little crappy jobs done too. (See Eat The fFog below)\n\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Digital de-clutter </strong></p>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-30612 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/sabri-tuzcu-r1EwRkllP1I-unsplash-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" />\n\nLee Havern, CEO of Platinum Training Institute Belfast, delivered a fabulous workshop at one of our member workshop during lockdown, about how to declutter your digital noise! Control interruptions by switching off alerts, batching tasks into tie slots - like when to go on social media &amp; managing your phone similarly.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Effective Meetings</strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p1\">One of my favourite things is to have meetings while out walking instead of inside an office, sitting at desks whenever possible. I try to arrange calls while I am out walking with my headset on too if its feasible. They are often much shorter but far more productive!</p>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Organise Your Space </strong></p>\n&nbsp;\n\nHaving a nice clear working space make a huge difference, like the idea that making your ed each morning set us up for a more proactive / productive day.\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1>Finally one of my favourites....</h1>\n<h2></h2>\n<h1 class=\"p1\">Eat that frog!</h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-30610 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/stephanie-leblanc-SVwOposMxHY-unsplash-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" />\n\nTracy is famous for his analogy of eating frogs &amp; he also proved the efficacy of this concept with companies using the strategy &amp; increasing staff productivity by significant margins. Here I share another of my own experiences...\n\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Having eaten 4 frogs in 2 days I was feeling pretty pleased with myself…</b>&#x1f438;&#x1f438;&#x1f438;&#x1f438;</p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Eating frogs can be a game changer if you are prone to procrastination </b>&#x1f914;</p>\n\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n 	<li class=\"li3\">&#x1f91c;&#x1f3fc;Do you write lists?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">&#x1f91c;&#x1f3fc;Do you struggle getting through them?</li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">&#x1f91c;&#x1f3fc;Do you find yourself picking the ‘nicer’ jobs all the time?</li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">&#x1f91c;&#x1f3fc;Do you see that ‘big gnarly’ job &amp; keep leaving it?</li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">&#x1f91c;&#x1f3fc;Do you re-write your list each day but continue to leave that big gnarly job untouched?</li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">&#x1f91c;&#x1f3fc;Do you convince yourself that you get lots done even though that big gnarly job still hadn’t been started?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"p3\">&#x1f648;If you said yes to these questions then you &amp; I are prone to procrastinating. However many years ago Brian Tracy taught me an amazing lesson about eating frogs.&#x1f92a;</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">&#x1f60a;That big gnarly job that you just keep putting off, the one that is important, needs doing &amp; yet you can’t bring yourself to even start. It’s like thinking about eating a frog!&#x1f438;</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Arrrrgghhhh&#x1f61d;</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">&#x270d;&#x1f3fc;Yet if you actually get up &amp; start it before you do anything else each morning…..</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">&#x203c;&#xfe0f;If you eat that frog &amp; get that gnarly job done…..</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">….you might actually realise it’s not so bad or you discover that you feel so much better that it got done!</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">&#x1f438;&#x1f438;&#x1f438;&#x1f438;I’ve had 4 frogs waiting to be eaten<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Then this week I’ve eaten all of them in 2 days!&#x1f91c;&#x1f3fc;&#x1f91b;&#x1f3fc;</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">And guess what….</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">I feel fantastic!!! &#x1f929;</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Go on...</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">...get up tomorrow</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">&amp;</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Eat that frog &#x1f438;!!!</p>\n&nbsp;\n<h1>How are you enjoying this advent series?</h1>\n&nbsp;\n<h2><em>Why not email me &amp; let me know if any of these posts are helping? </em></h2>\n<h2><em>Email me your experience if they have helped? </em></h2>\n<h2><em>What more we can do, create, write about to help you and your business?</em></h2>\n<h2><em>info@biomechanicseducation.com</em></h2>\n<h2></h2>\n<p class=\"p3\">Reference links</p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><a href=\"https://www.briantracy.com/blog/time-management/time-management-tools-and-techniques-time-planner-master-list/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Simple system  - 5 time management tools </a></p>\n<a href=\"https://www.amazon.co.uk/Your-One-Word-Powerful-Creating/dp/014310909X/ref=asc_df_014310909X/?tag=googshopuk-21&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=310816411121&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=5546951103569016778&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9046404&amp;hvtargid=pla-404289615270&amp;psc=1&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Your One Word </a>','Want to learn how to manage time...?','','inherit','closed','closed','','30528-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','',30528,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38623',0,'revision','',0),
