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(20624,3,'2020-03-18 16:51:23','2020-03-18 16:51:23','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone gets it!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its impossible to get away from it and its driving so many people insane!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The stress and fear of not knowing what\'s to come creates a sense of panic even in the most calm and relaxed characters. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are messages coming through asking \'</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Can I Do?</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\"</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My response?..... there is both good and bad news.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bad news is that we cannot change the fact the Coronavirus is rife in every corner of the world that can be deadly for our vulnerable loved ones.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BUT</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is ALWAYS a but because there is ALWAYS 2 ways to view any situation.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is good news.....this situation brings OPPORTUNITIES!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The great things about this opportunity is the one thing we have all been so desperate for, for so long……..TIME!</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">​</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes we are uncomfortable with change &amp; loss of control</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We could spend time in panic, stressing, fretting &amp; worrying about what might happen, could happen &amp; may happen. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OR</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can be PRO-ACTIVE about the situation by taking advantage of time by TAKING MASSIVE POSITIVE ACTION and do all things things we never had time for!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>6 Positive Actions To Take - RIGHT NOW!</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1). Draw 2 large circles on a piece of paper. Write Circle of Care over one then write Circle of Control over the second. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now take some time to list in the Circle of Care all of the things that you care about right now that you CANNOT change. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then list in the Circle of Control all of the things you can change.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next rip the page in two and take the  Circle of Care and tear it up into pieces and place it in the bin. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read the list in your Circle of Control - FOCUS ON THIS!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2). Look at this list of things you can control. Add to it all of the things you previously have never had time for but now do.</span>\n<ul>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone your friend</span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a lie in</span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Design some training programmes </span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create some meal plans </span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write some content copy</span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create some videos </span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analyse your business</span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Educate yourself</span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3). Next write a number beside to each item in order of importance. No.1. being the most important item to do on your list.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4). Beside each item write out what it will take to achieve that task, step by step. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5). Add each item and the steps to your schedule with consideration to the time each step might take.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6). Dont Delay <strong>Take Action</strong> Now! - it could all change before you know it, don\'t get left behind!</span></h4>\nWhy Not Start With This Awesomely Popular Online Course, CLICK LINK:\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/fundamental-principles-of-movement-analysis/#tab-description\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><em>FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF MOVEMENT ANALYSIS</em></strong></a></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\nNOTE: If you are feeling overwhelmed please get in touch info@biomechanicseducation.com so we can offer you support, guidance or information about where to get the best advice for your circumstances.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSTAY POSITIVE ;)','6 Positive Actions To Take - RIGHT NOW!','','draft','closed','closed','','6-positive-actions-to-take-right-now','','','2024-07-16 11:26:30','2024-07-16 11:26:30','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=20624',0,'post','',0),
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(21235,3,'2020-04-13 14:54:03','2020-04-13 14:54:03','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ok so you have now survived 3 weeks on lockdown, you realised everyone feels the same as you do and the initial panic, shock &amp; horror have started to dissipate. Now you are starting to get comfy in an environment where no one expects anything of you, all finance services have been asked to give you a bit of breathing space and life is starting to feel a new kinda normal where walking in the sun is the highlight of the day.….right!?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So how far have you come in 3 weeks of lockdown?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you go down the procrastination route or did you get proactive on your business? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have done the maths, realised what you can really survive on and now need to make a plan for the future. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But what more could you do, if anything?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well in the world of Biomechanics Education we have recognised we are well into stage 3 of the Kubler Ross Curve!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21236\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Screenshot-2020-04-13-at-15.45.37.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1142\" height=\"784\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are as always 2 directions you can go in….and both are an option….</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Option 1 - Continue to panic, continue the give up and continue to feel useless because technology is moving far too fast for you, thinking you might as well put your head in the sand until its all over - eh!?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OR</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Option 2 - Panic, feel useless but start by cracking on and having a go, make mistakes and realise no one is expecting anything from you so literally anything you do is a bonus!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seriously the entire nation were in Kubler Ross stages 1 &amp; 2 for a while too but I then remembered my Circle of Control and chucked away my Circle of Care. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So after you have read that blog this is geared to support you and offer our assistance in moving forwards...</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>6 Tips To Saving Your Business AND Improving It During Lockdown!</b>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/6-positive-actions-to-take-right-now/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Circle of Control - CLICK HERE Literally do this, grab paper and a pen and write as many things as you can think of in each circle. Then actually physically tear up that circle of care and throw it in the bin or burn it. There is something very powerful in that physical act. </span></a></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a Schedule - Just like you did when we weren’t locked down. Having a clear schedule gives you a sense of purpose and proactivity each day. Getting up each morning with a plan means you are far more likely to achieve the goals you set out than if you simply rely on memory or ‘working’ ad hoc when you feel like it. We humans like order, discipline &amp; routine as it helps offer a feeling of control during uncertain times.</span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spend Time Learning - Face your fears and study the areas you are weakest.Technology, anatomy or creating content, videos, blogging or website designing. Time did stand still for a while but will soon start to pick up pace again and you might wish you had made the most of having more time. Everyone has worked out Zoom, Webinarjam, facebook live or even Facetime or Whatsapp video calls - it doesn\'t matter so long as you stay connected!</span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have A Weekly Goal - Having a goal is so important and generating one bigger goal each week gives each week a primary focus, that can then be divided into smaller goals to help support you to achieve the bigger one. There is something about writing things down and then crossing them off a list as you get each task done towards that big weekly goal!  A great idea might be to set up a private Facebook group, which is free, then offer your financially stretched clients the option to subscribe for £5/£10/£20 per week/month to your group where you will be offering daily insights, videos, education. </span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think Long Term - Try to keep in mind the struggle everyone has had to adapt to this ‘new normal’ BUT also remember there will also be a time of adaption back again - our businesses may well survive but how will the industry have changed long term for you, your clients, the market in general, what will be the new trends? How could what you do right now give you an advantage in the future? In business we should ALWAYS think long term and even more so now - plan B / C / D can be helpful but also be sure your present \'system\' doesn\'t shoot you in the foot when \'back to normal\' price and service wise. Create and offer alternatives for all.</span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking Forward - Get excited about this as a time of growth as all painful times can be. We are forced to reflect and ponder our purpose, drivers, goals and dreams. This is a great OPPORTUNITY to change what you are doing, re-focus and maybe make your future even better! </span></li>\n</ul>\n<strong>BONUS Tips....</strong>\n\n<b>4 Tips For Supporting Your Clients Health At Home!</b>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get Creative With Household Items For Equipment - This is an important part of how we can maintain our support for clients\' health at home. It is our job to teach them how to use body weight, stairs or steps, chairs, bottles etc as a strength tool during home exercise.</span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage Them To Do Some Of Your Exercise Programmes Outside - The outside fresh air &amp; vit D from the glorious spring sunshine we are getting are also vital aspects of teaching our clients how to stay healthy. So if they can show you what kind of space they have access to then you can potentially offer them a mini 20-30 minute outdoor interval bodyweight circuit like this for example:</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JUMP JACKS 20 seconds with 10 seconds recovery</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INCHWORM 20 seconds with 10 seconds recovery</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SKATERS 20 seconds with 10 seconds recovery</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">V SITS 20 seconds with 10 seconds recovery</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PLYO LUNGES 20 seconds with 10 seconds recovery</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INVERTED PRESS 20 seconds with 10 seconds recovery</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TUCK JUMPS 20 seconds with 10 seconds recovery</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SIDE STARS 20 seconds with 10 seconds recovery</span></li>\n</ul>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 rounds with 60 seconds recovery between each round</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Play Music, Sing &amp; Dance - Advise &amp; recommend them to stay focused on what they CAN do &amp; celebrating things that make them feel good like music, singing &amp; dancing. It can be infectious in a good way!</span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ladies You Can Get FREE ACCESS until June 30th To <a href=\"https://herspirit.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@herspirit App</a> - This fantastic online support platform has gained funding from Sport England to provide all women with 3 months completely free. There you &amp; your clients can gain access to qualified coaches delivering live sessions for the mind, body and about fuelling well. Yo can even experience on of my iMoveFreely sessions!</span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep watching for ideas or ping me a message if you have any specific questions.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nEvery Wednesday 4 weeks 12pm LIVE Biomechanics Q&amp;A FREE for all fitness professionals April 8th/15th/22nd/29th via ZOOM - Link available upon request - rachel@biomechanicseducation.com\n<a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.acemlnb.com/lt.php?notrack=1&amp;notrack=1&amp;s=bad97c655476f96a390a72c05a742011&amp;i=454A3764A11A12279\" data-ac-default-color=\"1\"><b>Intro to Intrinsic Biomechanics Online Training</b> £87  available anytime</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/introduction-to-running-biomechanics-online-cpd-training/#tab-description\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">April 14th 10-2pm - <b>Running Biomechanics Online Training </b>£87</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.acemlnb.com/lt.php?notrack=1&amp;notrack=1&amp;s=bad97c655476f96a390a72c05a742011&amp;i=454A3764A11A12280\" data-ac-default-color=\"1\">April 17th/18th 10-3:30pm - <b>Pelvic &amp; Spine Biomechanics Online Training </b>£357 </a>\n\n<a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.acemlnb.com/lt.php?notrack=1&amp;notrack=1&amp;s=bad97c655476f96a390a72c05a742011&amp;i=454A3764A11A12281\" data-ac-default-color=\"1\">April 23rd/24th 10-3:30pm - <b>Shoulder, Knee, Foot Biomechanics Online Training </b>£357 </a>\n\n<a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.acemlnb.com/lt.php?notrack=1&amp;notrack=1&amp;s=bad97c655476f96a390a72c05a742011&amp;i=454A3764A11A12282\" data-ac-default-color=\"1\">April 28th 10-2pm - <b>iMoveFreely instructor Online Training </b>£94 </a>\n\n<a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.acemlnb.com/lt.php?notrack=1&amp;notrack=1&amp;s=bad97c655476f96a390a72c05a742011&amp;i=454A3764A11A12283\" data-ac-default-color=\"1\"><b>Fundamental Principles of Movement Analysis Online</b> pdf £27 available anytime.</a>\n\nNOTE: There will be an opportunity to \'upgrade\' and attend the face to face education experiences at a later date to gain certificates and qualifications.\n\n&nbsp;','6 Tips To Saving Your Business AND Improving It During Lockdown!','','draft','closed','closed','','6-tips-to-saving-your-business-and-improving-it-during-lockdown','','','2024-07-16 11:26:30','2024-07-16 11:26:30','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=21235',0,'post','',0),
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(21788,3,'2020-05-11 10:35:48','2020-05-11 10:35:48','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why would I tell you to try and get rid of all your clients? And how am I suggesting you do this? This might sound like a weird way of thinking but it might be a way to appeal to more clients in the long run. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>The Problem </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this cutthroat period of lockdown, competing in online exercise and fitness marketing it is likely to feel intimidating for many of you. Competitors may seem to be more knowledgeable and you are worried you are being left behind. They may appear to be able to better serve people and you just can\'t imagine how to get your practical skills online, and safely.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add into that the fact you don\'t want to be insensitive about ‘selling’ your services during this financially challenging time (for everyone) and it can literally stop you in your tracks, from even getting started, right?!</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OR</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe you are online but still feel reticent about ‘promoting and selling’ in these cash poor times even though you KNOW you can, and WANT, to help.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>The Solution</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The solution could be really simple = advertise that your aim is to get rid of your clients as quickly as possible!</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you heard me….THIS kind of advertising a). STANDS OUT b). Comes from a place of integrity.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ok, you may choose not to literally use those words BUT when written, promoted and explained from that perspective it feels different on both sides of the fence.  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In my opinion it is our job, as exercise professionals &amp; trainers, to predominantly....EMPOWER clients to take ownership of their own bodies!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WE cannot ‘fix’ them </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WE cannot ‘make’ them lose weight</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WE cannot ‘give’ them strength </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes we can ‘empower’ them</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes we can ‘teach’ them </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes we can ‘equip’ them</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes we can ‘coach’ their technique</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes we can ‘advise’ what to do &amp; when to do it</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So maybe by amending and tweaking our marketing copy/language to promote that our aim is to work with a client temporarily, with the purpose of educating and empowering them with the skills to look after their own bodies, it could feel easier to both the seller and the buyer. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the client really gets it, they start to do it alone, they begin to tell you about the things THEY achieved…..well then you really have succeeded. Because the better our clients understand how, why and what...the better our results, the more they refer and then we can work on helping more people.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I mean you could literally tell them “</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you really take on board everything I give you, it will cost you far less. My aim is to be able to get rid of you as quickly as possible by educating and equipping you with all you need to feel great and move well….for life!”</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is how I have always tried to work and explain my methods. They are intended as a temporary phase of assessment and education in understanding one\'s own body, lifestyles, environment and how to identify their key biomechanical pillars. We then work together to design their maintenance programme which they can then go back to at any time, with or without, my help. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOTE: This comes with the caveat that ok maybe 90% of your clients will fall into this category of people who simply need educating and access to the right tools and information. This is as opposed to an elite athlete who requires a longer term periodised plan. I am fully aware that some clients hang around and the relationship works for both parties since their goals change, they will inevitably return. Yet by equipping them to be autonomous they are more likely to refer friends our way too. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also coaching can get harder if we become more friendly with long term clients and holding them accountable, so while long term may seem a nice idea, this \'get rid\' concept I believe is good for most.  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>How We Can Help You</b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With us all being forced online it may give you more confidence having a deeper level of understanding your client\'s body.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being able to use bench-markers and physical tests that allow you to identify where issues may well be coming from and...</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to then prescribe exercises to improve their movement before your very eyes….and theirs!</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All via an online platform that PROVES they are looking after themselves!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have created a super low investment bundle for you to get started. 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(21948,3,'2020-05-18 10:12:33','2020-05-18 10:12:33','If you have never heard of a MET or have always wondered what they are and why or when you might use them, then this is for you!\n<h2>What Does MET Stand For?</h2>\nChances are you have heard this code name or acronym for a technique known as a ‘Muscle Energy Technique’, however would you know when to use them or how to apply them? Maybe you thought there was only one method? Or maybe you aren\'t sure when to use them?\nThis Juicemail has been written to explain the benefits, the safest &amp; simplest MET method and when and how to programme it into a clients programme.\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2>What Is A MET?</h2>\nAn MET is a contraction of the muscle with origin &amp; insertion getting closer together statically or isometrically thus creating energy within the muscle. So opposite to stretching BUT often a ‘kinder’ way to improve muscle function AND far more effective at this shown by some research.\n\nStretching is most commonly taught during our basic training and therefore can often be interpreted as range of motion being the most important thing we should aim for with a client. However, that may not be technically quite accurate for many of our clients.\n\nRange of motion isn’t necessarily the most important goal for good quality movement, particularly for those super mobile body types. Yet optimising muscle function is a priority for everyone in terms of risk reduction &amp; improving performance.\n\nThis is where a MET trumps methods like stretching, which by comparison could be deemed relatively aggressive, in some cases uncomfortable and often ineffective long term.\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2>Methods For Applying MET’s</h2>\nThere are various methods to applying an MET &amp; one of the most commonly taught is PNF or Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation. While this model of ‘contract then stretch’ can be helpful it is also harder to perform on oneself &amp; requires the stretch component which again maybe a little too much for some. Also known as Autogenic Inhibition and Reciprocal Inhibition within the therapy world we could define and differentiate these further …..\n\nIf a sub-maximal contraction of the muscle is followed by stretching of the same muscle it is known as Autogenic Inhibition MET, and if a submaximal contraction of a muscle is followed by stretching of the opposite muscle than this is known as Reciprocal Inhibition MET (Physiopedia)\n\nRibot-Ciscar et al (&amp; subsequently Jiri Dvorak) did some work on what is also known as Post Contraction Sensory Discharge.\n\nBoth found that a sub maximal endurance isometric muscle contraction proved to be a superb method to improve the function of a muscle that, in our words….“..forgot how to relax..”\n\nSub maximal - means less than the maximum &amp; we found that cueing around 20% effort was most effective.\n\nEndurance hold - is to sustain the isometric contraction for a period of time &amp; we found around 20 seconds was most effective\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2>So As A Personal Trainer When Do I Use It?</h2>\nPossibly prior to anything else since it’s easy, anyone can do it, it is an empowering technique as they can perform it on themselves, it holds the least risk of most other techniques AND for almost 2 decades Biomechanics Coaches &amp; iMoveFreely Instructors everywhere have consistently had phenomenal results with clients &amp; participants who have often also reported being suddenly pain-free for the first time in years where the clinical world had failed them.\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2>How Do I Teach It To My Clients?</h2>\nWell if you follow us on Instagram, Facebook etc you would already know many of the ways to apply them to your client’s programme. If not you could attend one of our online or face to face classes.\n\nOtherwise here are some extra links to research them further so you can create your own. Then teaching a client is all about education as they often don\'t understand this new weird and wonderful technique BUT if you can do that they will LOVE you for it and come back for more!\n\n...Love Movement &#x2764;&#xfe0f;\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3>Here are some more links and information on the topic of Muscle Energy Techniques...</h3>\n<a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/1333-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Post Contraction Sensory Discharge</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://leggehealth.ca/portfolio-item/muscle-energy-technique-met/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Legge Health Clinic - MET </a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.physio-pedia.com/Muscle_Energy_Technique\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Physio-Pedia </a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.acefitness.org/fitness-certifications/ace-answers/exam-preparation-blog/5336/golgi-tendon-organs-and-muscle-spindles-explained/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ACE Fitness - Golgi Tendon Organs and Muscle Spindles Explained</a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<hr />\n\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Ready To Help Your Clients Move Better &amp; More Freely - ONLINE?</h1>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/intrinsic-biomechanics-online-cpd-mega-bundle\">Why not get started with our BRAND NEW ONLINE CPD\'s, giving you the flexibility to learn from home... 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(22127,3,'2020-05-26 15:08:32','2020-05-26 15:08:32','<h2>Do You, As A Personal Trainer, Know Your Remit &amp; Do You Practice It?</h2>\nI am excited about how the industry is going to be raising standards and we need to know what it means for each of us and what we need to do!\n<h3><b>What If Your Potential Clients Actually Asked This…</b></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let me ask you a question….imagine a brand new client of yours and they said to you </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“please can I see all of your certificates, accreditation and insurance papers…?” </span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go on be honest, take a moment and then tell me, how would that make you feel?</span>\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relieved you got what you needed in place?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Annoyed that they don’t trust you?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confident they wouldn’t understand it or challenge it?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shocked because you have never been asked before!?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Super happy that finally you get to show someone all of those certificates you have been collecting over the years?</span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ok let me now ask you another question….why do you do it? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why get insured? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why gain CPD? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why take more qualifications? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why gain accreditations?? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why…...if no client checks them?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another question to consider, as you gain new skills is…..Is Your insurance policy still valid?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Would You Know?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe you are of the mind that </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“a claim?......it will never happen to me” or “...I am sure it will be fine…”</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Physical Activity (Health &amp; Fitness) Industry Standards </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well you may be in for a surprise if you haven\'t heard yet, since the industry is moving towards CIMSPA chartered status </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you haven\'t yet heard about CIMSPA - Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport &amp; Physical Activity here they are:  <a href=\"https://www.cimspa.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https://www.cimspa.co.uk/</a></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally!!!.....Our industry is being moved confidently, transparently and positively towards a safer, improved set of standards and overall better quality of practice in the fields of movement, sports, participation and exercise. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Led superbly by the CEO, Tara Dillon, her team are tirelessly working to drive the standards up towards a recognition that somewhat equals (in recognition) that of ‘Allied Professionals’ like Osteopaths, physiotherapists etc as a registered body of practitioners through a brand new status;</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b><i>Chartered status</i></b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is awarded to those who have shown real excellence, innovation and quality within their field. </span></i><b><i>CIMSPA chartered status</i></b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> acts as a hallmark of an experienced and qualified professional, allowing everybody within your professional sphere to see and acknowledge your achievements. </span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>What Does This Mean For The Future?</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is my prediction (and hope) that there will come a time when those movement practitioners that DO NOT have a chartered status will just not be seen in the same light or respected as much as those with chartered status. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More and more the UK is being told by the government to move well, move more, exercise regularly and consider the health of our bodies and minds. Even through this lockdown there is a constant reminder to go for a walk. Many are not ‘prepared’ for movement, some are scared of movement and so many are uncomfortable during movement to the point where they need help.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>Help With Exercise Is Our Job!!</b></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yet WE, the movement/exercise professional, are (seemingly and up to now) the least recognised, least ‘qualified’, least regulated and we have a stigma attached to our level of knowledge that I believe stunts both our self belief in what we are capable of but also elevates and inflates our expectation of what a clinician knows about exercise. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The CIMSPA chartered status is only for those who go the extra mile and want to gain recognition of that, in terms of being seen as delivering expertise, quality and of course, a high level of duty of care. It is for those who take pride in their role and want to make the effort it will take to gain that status.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under the current online boom in offering movement advice and services we are all being forced (I HOPE!) towards checking and amending our insurances. Those who were not up to date are now being exposed to maybe a demand to advertise their qualifications and insurance cover moving forwards, since the whole world can pretty much see what we are all doing, right!?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GOOD! This is a great thing!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We want a reason to pay for all those CPD’s, insurances and memberships surely!? </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We want to proudly display our practitioner status to all and sundry without concern of being outside of our remit - don’t we!? We want to understand exactly our remit and remain with our boundaries to have confidence in who and what we are covered to deal with. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is my belief many do NOT feel this way right now, many come to me unsure or actually misunderstanding the types of clients ‘issues’ they are qualified and insured to deal with.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>We Want To Help! So We Will Pay For Your CIMPSA Membership For A Year When...</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We feel SOOOOOOO strongly about the work CIMSPA is doing that we want to offer you a gift of 1yr FREE CIMSPA membership to everyone who purchases </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Lockdown Mega Bundle</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that we have created specifically to support you through this period of change.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>What Is The Lockdown Mega Bundle? </b></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This HUGE bundle of 8 educational resources, membership and content has been put together and designed specifically to assist any trainer or coach who is looking to put their service online OR improve the scope of their already online service. If YOU are looking for solutions THIS IS IT!</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, this is literally a gift...especially if you have been thinking about doing our Diploma in Biomechanics Coaching as a step forward with ⅖ of the credit you need to gain towards your Diploma…..and ultimately CIMSPA Chartered status!</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check this out….</span>\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic &amp; Spine Biomechanics Online Assessment &amp; Exercise Skills £357 (⅖ credit towards Diploma)</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iMoveFreely Instructor Online Training £94 (online service no brainer!)</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introduction to Running Biomechanics £87 (perfect during lockdown)</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fundamental principles of movement analysis online course £27 (theory of intrinsic &amp; extrinsic biomechanics)</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 Steps to a successful online presence webinar (from a tonne of research about what to do in your business during lockdown)</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1:1 phone consultation with Rachel France to get started and put this into action £120 (allow Rachel to support your journey personally)</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feedback and support during lockdown £100 (As always!)</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12 months CIMSPA membership £30 (WOW! 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(22301,3,'2020-06-03 09:50:11','2020-06-03 09:50:11','<h1><b>A Look Into Sports Therapy Training &amp; What It Means For The Therapist!</b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>SPORTS THERAPISTS</b>\n\n<b>MANUAL THERAPISTS</b>\n\n<b>We want to help….</b>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Doing Research &amp; Gathering Quality Information</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last week we covered personal trainers and exercise professionals remit, this week will endeavour to cover sports therapists and sports massage therapists, who are another demographic we serve with biomechanics education.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What I have discovered is that even within the last 10 years, what sports therapists are taught on courses has changed so much that previously a level taught could “treat” injuries, but now they can’t! Let’s take a deeper look and see what\'s going on….</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whenever doing research we should ALWAYS check we are gathering information from reliable resources. To gather the best information for you I have spoken to both a Sports Therapy (ST) degree level lecturer with an Osteopathy degree (along with PT &amp; S&amp;C), a Chartered physiotherapist AND the founder of Sports Therapy Association (STA) who is an ST and heavily involved in the education system with QTLS letters after his name, as I do. This extensive group of practitioners backgrounds of education, experience and expertise are collectively what I would class as a highly respectful amount of professional opinion, knowledge and expertise. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is what we discussed:</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sports Therapy (ST) is NOT a regulated profession. While you can experience a good level of training on a degree, pretty much anyone with any amount of manual therapy training can call themselves a sports therapist - even after a one day course!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even at degree level a Sports Therapist (ST) won’t be able to officially ‘diagnose’ sports injuries. <a href=\"https://society-of-sports-therapists.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Standards-of-Proficiency.pdf#page7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Degree level ST will likely become a member of the Society of Sports Therapists or SST and these are the list of proficiencies for the remit of their members  CLICK HERE FOR LIST</a></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We MUST be very careful about the wording we use and understand for our remit and skills as they may be misinterpreted or misunderstood which could take you, the practitioner, outside of your remit. It is YOUR responsibility to research YOUR professional language, vocabulary and skills as covered by YOUR insurer. Also to then discuss with your insurer any detail you may wish to clarify ie can I offer my service online? Does anything change by doing this?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><b>Diagnosis or Diagnosing; By Clinicians ONLY </b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SST describes a degree level ST learner as having the ability to </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clinically </span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hypothesise but would still have to refer for a </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diagnosis</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Also, if the problem their client had was non-sports therapy related then the ST wouldn’t have had the necessary training to assess that and therefore wouldn’t know the things to look out for or the questions to ask.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When learning on any sports therapy degree programme it should be made very clear that this level of training </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cannot officially diagnose.</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Osteopathy standards of practise it is quite clear - <a href=\"https://www.osteopathy.org.uk/news-and-resources/document-library/osteopathic-practice-standards/updated-osteopathic-practice-standards/updated-ops-01092018.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HERE A4 7; A6 2.3, C1 1.3,1.4</a></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also in physiotherapy practise - <a href=\"https://www.hcpc-uk.org/globalassets/resources/standards/standards-of-proficiency---physiotherapists.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HERE 14.8</a></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are unsure we recommend you talk to a membership organisation to ask for clarification. Alternatively talk to Gary Benson via the STA, who is extremely proactive in communicating the remit of every level of ‘sports therapist’ from a short workshop right up to degree level. He is also the founder of the STA, which is a not for profit organisation that supports ALL sports therapists and bodyworkers in a huge variety of ways.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><b>Who Are Classed as Clinicians or Allied Health Professionals?</b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The </span><a href=\"http://www.hcpc-uk.org/\"><b>Health and Care Professions Council</b></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are an organisation which regulates health, psychological and care professionals in the United Kingdom. They set standards, hold a register, quality assure education and investigate complaints. They regulate:</span>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arts therapists</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomedical scientists</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chiropodists/Podiatrists</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clinical scientists</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dieticians</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hearing aid dispensers</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Occupational therapists</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operating department practitioners</span></li>\n</ul>\n</td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Orthoptists</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paramedics</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physiotherapists</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practitioner psychologists</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prosthetists/Orthotists</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radiographers</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speech and language therapists.</span></li>\n</ul>\n</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n&nbsp;\n<h1><b>How Level 3 Sports Massage Has Changed From Pre 2009-Now</b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gary explains here to try and offer some level of clarity in terms of the evolution of the education of ‘sports therapists’ at each level…</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Level 3 Sports Massage qualification issued before 2009, included remedial techniques and insurable for “treating” injuries</span></i>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Level 3 Sports Massage qualification issued between 2009 and 2014 MAY have included remedial techniques and MAY be insurable for “treating” injuries</span></i>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Level 3 Sports Massage qualification issued 2015 - present does not include remedial techniques and is not insurable to “treat” injuries and does not contain prerequisite criteria to access Dry Needling or other invasive treatment courses.</span></i>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Level 3 Sports Massage is aligned to 1 or 2 National Occupational competencies </span></i>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Level 4 Sports Massage qualifications, since launched are insurable to ‘treat” injuries</span></i>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Level 4 Sports Massage is aligned to 2 or 3 National Occupational competencies </span></i>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Level 5 Sports Massage as Level 4 above</span></i>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Level 5 Sports Massage is aligned to 3 or 4 National Occupational competencies </span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><b>Research Education Providers With Integrity</b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private training providers use numerical descriptors for courses that MAY not align with  QCF/RQF qualification levels and are for marketing purposes only.</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sports Therapy is aligned to 14 National Occupational competencies but still not able to diagnose as this is the preserve of Allied Health Professionals or Regulated Professions as mentioned above (Osteopathy, Physiotherapy etc)</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are variations in Sports Therapy qualifications across FdSc, BSc and Diploma courses, the latter do not appear on any qualification framework.</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><b>It’s Your Responsibility...</b></h1>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to keep up with the direction these industries are going in (even more so since lockdown) then check your education provider for their evidence of quality, speak to different insurance brokers about your training and the relevant cover (it\'s your responsibility to make sure you\'re covered) and stay on top of the very latest information through your accrediting bodies like CIMSPA.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Things change, as you can see from what Gary shared above, and sometimes without warning as lockdown has proven, so committing to good quality education, regular CPD’s, appropriate insurance cover and then </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PRACTICING WITHIN YOUR REMIT</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> protects everyone while </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INCREASING CONFIDENCE </span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">both in ourselves AND in how we are perceived as an industry. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We give all of this support and guidance to our Biomechanics Coaches via the Intrinsic Biomechanics Association &amp; with the support of the Sports Therapy Association.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Challenge the system!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><b>Building Your Referral Network</b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are in the process of trialling a brand new online </span><b><i>Clinical Clearance Consultation System</i></b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that can speed up the process for PT’s &amp; ST’s in gaining clinical input, with meaningful transfer of information as guided by the government for consistent duty of care throughout the entire process.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More information coming soon!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During lockdown, here at Biomechanics Education, we have been working hard to support as many professionals as possible to help the nation keep moving well and more freely. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We view our role as vital in contributing to the health and wellness of everyone as much as possible. We can help more people through joining forces and sharing information we have with you about movement improvement techniques that can be taught, learned, delivered and received both online and in person.  </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So to enable you to sustain your ongoing professional development and service delivery while finances are tight we have come up with what we think is an unbelievable investment.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know the current situation sucks but there is light at the end of the tunnel now. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And if you would like to add new skill’s to your locker then this is for you….</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/intrinsic-biomechanics-online-cpd-mega-bundle/#tab-description\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Would YOU Like To Access Our Lockdown Bundle?</b></a></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are doing all we can to support and help YOU all during the period of lockdown. 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(22617,3,'2020-06-15 14:25:09','2020-06-15 14:25:09','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is the question on everyone\'s lips, so let\'s explore it….</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><b>What Has Changed?</b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One way of looking at this is that we have been shunted forwards 10-15 years when it comes to technology in our industry.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those (like me) who have always been adamant about the face to face aspect of our work have had to adapt very quickly to survive the effects of the virus and being forced into a lockdown. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have had to find ways to communicate online to stay in touch and offer our help while everyone has had both limited access to or no access to resources in gyms or facilities. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have had to get creative with bodyweight, household items, engagement tactics and communication skills. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have been encouraged to find lower cost solutions for those less financially able to afford our services either just now or always have.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All of this also under the cloud of fear about the risk of losing our vulnerable loved ones.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><b>What Has Happened As A Result?</b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have become more technically savvy maybe, I certainly have!</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our confidence dropped and then rose again as we discovered solutions. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We realised (having underestimated) how much we COULD do online AND how much clients could enjoy it!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We discovered new commercial pathways to reach even more people, maybe even your old school buddy who now lives 300 miles away…! </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How cool is that!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We also realised maybe how little we could spend by stripping back our costs out of necessity. I am sure many of us have noticed how much we might have been spending on things we probably didn\'t really need…!?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><b>What Does This All Mean?</b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well if I am honest, we all feel a certain degree of anxiety simply due to these unprecedented circumstances and the unknown. Yet I also feel there are positive things we could take from this whole experience, long term. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having done a small poll on social media to ask what people did NOT miss during lockdown, I learned it has been a break for those who were stuck in that groundhog day, rushing around with no time to think, frustrated by not quite getting everything done, working long hours and feeling stuck in the slog. I also asked in my poll what people did miss and almost unanimously they stated physical contact, hugs and human contact.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><b>What Does The Future Look Like For The Fitness Industry?</b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online training is here to stay &amp; so the quality will improve dramatically</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teaching PT’s how to deliver an online service will become apart of qualifications </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online training will expose weak players</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Group training will overtake 1:1 for the face to face aspect of exercise for cost effectiveness </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Training clients all over the world will be commonplace</span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While we have been discussing the effects of Covid-19 on our future, I also want to mention here my previous blogs about CIMSPA’s Chartered status and how they are both moulding the future of our industry. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So further predictions with this in mind…...</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Displaying your insurance &amp; qualification certificates will become a requirement </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clients will want to know you have Chartered Status</span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n<h1><b>What Should We Do? Expect?</b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This really comes down to us, each of us individually and collectively.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If we listen, learn and invest into a carefully thought out future business plan that has all of the old traits blended with our plethora of new traits - surely that can only mean one thing?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will bounce back!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UK (and everywhere) has been conditioned for the last 3 months to think about their physical health, to invest wisely into it, to take care of their mental health, to support each other….WE are the movement and exercise experts. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WE are the ones who have sustained whatever we could offer and some are now able to offer more services than ever before, with lower costs, at lower prices!!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is our voices that have been heard when we demanded more standards, better education, more skills, better recognition and look at us now!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone wants to access our services and there is plenty of room for everyone too.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Together we have the skills, the ability and the resilience to provide what the government has encouraged the entire nation to stick to above anything else over the lockdown - movement and exercise.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the emergence of fabulous applications like <a href=\"https://herspirit.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HERSPIRT</a>, the rapid growth of <a href=\"https://www.cimspa.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CIMSPA</a> who have absorbed REPS membership and education companies doing all they can to offer you online education programmes in an endeavour to support you while you have the time to study during lockdown….we are still adapting and growing in a fluid economy that is unable to predict anything. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><b>Can We Predict What The Future?</b></h1>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sure why not?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can schedule time for positive action…... right now! Go on, do it! Find your diary….we will wait!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ok now you\'re back, we can book CPD’s and courses to improve our knowledge and skills while we can and while its cheaper! Yes add this to your diary now….</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can hone and practise our ability to deliver movement programmes online - with a view to this complimenting our face to face services. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If we ALL do ALL of the above sure we can predict a bright future for our wonderful industry?!!?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PLEASE don\'t get left behind...reach out if you need some help!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><b>What Can WE Do To Help YOU?</b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We would like to hear from you about your biggest struggles, your ideas and thoughts for the future and ways in which you feel Biomechanics Education might be able to help…</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One thing you have been asking of us has been online education and so we have done this and created an entire portfolio including the amazingly popular LOCKDOWN BUNDLE </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BUT</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You also asked for cheaper monthly payments for the <a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Biomechanics Coach Diploma</a> payment plan so here it is:</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have a brand new structure and payment plan for our <a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Biomechanics Coach Diploma</a> that should enable anyone who has been considering attending for some time to start immediately!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We DO NOT want to make anyone financially uncomfortable but we DO want to help!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our brand new £100pm plan gives you ALL you need to up skill, in your own time, with blended learning resources and both online and face to face workshops that are all CIMSPA &amp; STA accredited.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We want to help as so many of you are wanting to access this course so we have created a plan that we hope will help at this current time!</span>\n<h1><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LOOK &amp; BOOK HERE - Diploma in Biomechanics Coaching</span></a></h1>\n&nbsp;','What Does The Future Look Like For The Fitness Industry?','','draft','closed','closed','','what-does-the-future-look-like-for-the-fitness-industry','','','2024-07-16 11:26:30','2024-07-16 11:26:30','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=22617',0,'post','',0),
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(22758,3,'2020-06-23 04:37:17','2020-06-23 04:37:17','<h1><b>PICK ME!</b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all seek approval and yet what does it matter what other people think?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For some reason we have the desire to fit in and be accepted by those around us. If you watch programmes that involve singing or dancing competitions on TV it’s ALL about acceptance and being chosen.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does this differ when we are seeking approval of new clients?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are we not simply in competition with others to be picked?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pick me!</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pick me!</span>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why pick me?</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is like a continuous cycle of wanting to be chosen!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><b>Does The Best Singer Always Get Picked? </b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does the best PT get all the clients?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you demonstrate that you are ‘the one’?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you stand out from the crowd?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How will you become the chosen one?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WHY would they PICK YOU?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, you know as well as I do, that the best singer doesn\'t necessarily get picked, but the ones who do will most likely catch your heartstrings because they tell you their story. They are open and honest about who they are and what they want to achieve.  </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a trainer or coach you may notice we can become more ‘popular’ when we share our story. Clients feel that they know us, this enables them to connect with us which is vital if we want to attract new clients and gain trust.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask yourself what makes YOU pick someone when it comes to choosing your singing competition winner, or more to the point, how do you pick someone when you’re investing in services?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider that really hard for a moment…..</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you simply pick the cheapest? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you pick the easiest to access? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you pick the one with certain certificates? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you KNOW who is the ‘best’ if you have never experienced what they offer?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How can we enable a client to experience us, our service or something that means they feel they trust us enough to invest in our time?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><b>How Do You Get Picked Amongst The Competition?</b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use Your Story &amp; Your Client\'s Story!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First share YOUR story about why you became a PT, what it means to you to help people and how you intend to do that. Hit an emotional spot, be true to yourself and they will see that and most importantly feel it. Speak from your heart and let them know you care. Speak to the camera like you are talking directly to the person you see as your perfect client. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talk to an individual but know you are speaking to many. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Second, invite your happy present clients to share with you what they enjoy most about your sessions and offer them a free session if they do it on camera!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its so simple and remember people buy on emotion far more than they buy for necessity.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think about this next time you experience great service…..</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/intrinsic-biomechanics-online-cpd-mega-bundle/#tab-description\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Click here and PICK ME!!</strong></a></h1>\n&nbsp;','PICK ME! - Seeking Approval','','draft','closed','closed','','pick-me-seeking-approval','','','2024-07-16 11:26:30','2024-07-16 11:26:30','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=22758',0,'post','',0),
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(22901,3,'2020-06-29 21:07:54','2020-06-29 21:07:54','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right now we are all feeling challenged by the limitations we are faced with trying to help our clients in achieving their goals.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More and more clients are ‘virtually’ begging for help due to their achy back, sore shoulders, painful knees and weight gain!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yet we have been stopped from using gyms, we are forced to work online (unless we can find an open space) wash equipment between every client and keep them a good distance apart….all very annoying, right?!!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are there other ways to help them or at least to consider? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What more could we do or offer?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is going to happen in the future???</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Is The Personal Trainer’s Role Becoming More Complex?</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately our role is to </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">restore our clients movement quality to a more natural state thus enabling them to feel stronger, fitter, faster, lose excess body fat and gain confidence.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sadly lockdown has limited our options but not the ability to educate, demonstrate and offer solutions. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise professional’s roles are becoming more and more demanding, seemingly more complex and yet more and more limited, which can feel very frustrating.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Biomechanical Causes Of Modern Ailments </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When everything seems to be getting out of hand I find that simplifying things helps calm the crazy going on around us. So when ‘exercise’ seems almost impossible without a gym or appropriate equipment, why not shift our thinking towards NOT ‘exercising’ instead?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What I mean is when you think about it ‘exercise’ is actually often a replacement for lost movement capacity or a reduction in the required time spent being dynamic to remain physically healthy…...</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b><i>Definition</i></b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. </span></i><b><i>Exercise</i></b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; activity requiring physical effort, carried out to sustain or improve health and fitness.</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b><i>Exercise</i></b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is </span></i><b><i>physical activity</i></b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that is planned, structured, and repetitive for the purpose of conditioning any part of the body. </span></i><b><i>Exercise</i></b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is used to improve health, maintain fitness and is important as a </span></i><b><i>means</i></b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of physical rehabilitation.</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yet when we l</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ook at the <a href=\"https://www.who.int/dietphysicalactivity/factsheet_adults/en/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">guidelines for movement health from the W.H.O….</a></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adults aged 18–64 should do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity throughout the week or do at least 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity throughout the week or an equivalent combination of moderate- and vigorous-intensity activity.</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aerobic activity should be performed in bouts of at least 10 minutes duration.</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For additional health benefits, adults should increase their moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity to 300 minutes per week, or engage in 150 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity per week, or an equivalent combination of moderate- and vigorous-intensity activity.</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle-strengthening activities should be done involving major muscle groups on 2 or more days a week.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">….there is no mention of ‘exercise’ or reps or sets.  </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How does this translate into options? Nothing stating weight lifting, lunges, bicep curls, 15 reps x 5 sets, 30 second recovery\'s etc etc</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So when you think about the options for achieving “....</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity throughout the week…” </span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that leaves a huge amount of room for interpretation. As does “....</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle-strengthening activities should be done involving major muscle groups on 2 or more days a week</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">…”</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cleaning and gardening can fit in here, painting &amp; decorating, moving furniture, playing with kids in the garden, litter picking, hiking, chopping wood, dog walking, activities that can improve the home or environment or even living conditions! Climbing trees, hanging from branches and carrying things up and down stairs. Rearranging things, digging holes, cleaning windows...some of this stuff could even save our client’s money!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>So What?</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If we focus on what we can achieve with our clients through whatever medium we have available, get creative with our programming and educate our clients on long term health models, are we not likely to have more success long term? Of course we all know this from lockdown.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By using their homes as their gym, creating easy to use household items as tools and bodyweight sessions will have replaced the use of gym equipment for many of you already I am quite sure.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But is it enough? Are our clients now at a higher risk since we are so limited? What more can we do?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Movement improvement techniques do not only improve movement, they reduce risk as well as low grade modern ailments caused by poor biomechanics. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While clients are unable to use the gym our job is to show them how to take advantage of every opportunity to avoid movement degradation while improving movement quality.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course the gym is a great place for sculpting and strengthening and having access to lots of equipment for variety with BUT surely we can take advantage of right now?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>BOTH Exercise &amp; Natural Movement Then?</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes there is room for both!</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And here we have a solution for those of you with tricky clients who are complaining of those modern ailments, back ache, sore shoulders and knee pain. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the words of Katy Bowman…”</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural movement solves a myriad of issues”</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iMoveFreely returns our intrinsic biomechanics to a more natural state, it has proven over and over for decades to restore natural movement thus reducing modern ailments caused by biomechanical issues. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Movement improvement programmes like iMoveFreely don\'t replace medical interventions and shouldnt be used as such. Yet they DO what they suggest if we consider the whole body.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iMoveFreely cardio</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iMoveFreely strength</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iMoveFreely pilates </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iMoveFreely yoga</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iMoveFreely at your desk</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make them your own style or blend them into circuits or design an iMoveFreely clinic where you educate clients on how to utilise the techniques during long periods of sitting working at home.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn online AND face to face how to instruct an iMoveFreely session.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/imovefreely-instructor-online-virtual-workshop/#tab-description\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>iMoveFreely Instructor Online CPD Training</b></a></h1>\n<h1><b>or </b></h1>\n<h1><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/intrinsic-biomechanics-online-cpd-mega-bundle/#tab-description\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Get the Lockdown CPD Bundle </b></a></h1>','Should We Encourage Clients To Exercise Less?','','draft','closed','closed','','should-we-encourage-clients-to-exercise-less','','','2024-07-16 11:26:30','2024-07-16 11:26:30','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=22901',0,'post','',2),
(23077,3,'2020-07-07 16:05:06','2020-07-07 16:05:06','<h1><b>How Does The Fitness Industry Need To Adapt…?</b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This week\'s Juicemail is primarily to provoke thinking however we would like to understand from you what you feel is required to support you, as individuals and small businesses, to adapt.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The virus has really shaken things up for everyone, and there is a chance we ain\'t seen nothing yet! As the fitness industry is preparing to emerge from lockdown, how do </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WE</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> need to adapt to meet the needs of this new world and are there opportunities amidst the mayhem?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firstly I would like to assure you that </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WE</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are stronger together and there are associations, groups, organisations and people who are fighting your corner. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to unprecedented circumstances we need to educate, prepare, educate (yes I did say it twice) and be aware of all possible eventualities. This breeds confidence and enables us to lead the nation towards improved physical health that will benefit individuals as well as the nation long term. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can unburden the NHS through guided exercise and improved movement but what exactly needs to happen?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><b>Group Discussion</b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last week I spoke on a panel invited together by CIMSPA including: </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phill Wright Business Transformation Manager CIMSPA</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colin Huffen Head of Education CIMSPA, </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steve Osbourne from Cardiff Met Uni</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sean Greeley of NPE</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We discussed the question </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“How Does The Sport &amp; Physical Activity Sector Need To Adapt…?”  </span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">from each of our perspectives and we each offered our thoughts based on what we predict from the limited information we have. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With Phill facilitating we discussed; </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How has behaviour changed?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How does the workforce need to change in this new norm?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How does delivery need to change? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How does the message need to adapt?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do our products &amp; services need to adapt?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I will share some of my thoughts later in this blog but if you are a member in the CIMSPA Stronger Together facebook page you can go an watch it - </span><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/cimspa.strongertogether/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.facebook.com/groups/cimspa.strongertogether/</span></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><b>IBA Webinar Discussion &amp; Lectures </b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunday 5th July we invited 2 guest lecturers to speak at our IBA Webinar;</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Naomi McArdle MSc, CISSN, from the Platinum Training Institute, Belfast, presented an overview of ‘Exercise &amp; Mental Health: Research &amp; Practice’.  </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then Hunter Thomson, Health &amp; Safety Expert / Consultant, shared guidance about risk assessments, the law, PPE, government guidance and where to get the most accurate information.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both offered great insight from their areas of expertise and again if you are an IBA member you can access the recording by hitting reply and asking or if you are not a member you can buy this 3hr webinar for £7! Also hit reply and ask!</span>\n<h1></h1>\n<h1><b>What Statistics Do We Have To Help Us Moving Forwards?</b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the </span></i><a href=\"https://www.ipse.co.uk/ipse-news/news-listing/coronavirus-ipse-activity-and-advice-freelancers.html\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE)</span></i></a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, prior to the coronavirus outbreak, self-employed people contributed £305 billion to the British economy.</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sport England’s insight on the changes in attitudes/behaviours towards physical activity during lockdown should also provoke discussion and I invite you to consider your own service offering while taking these numbers into account….</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Savanta ComRes (member of the British polling council) conducted this data capture over 8 x weekly ‘waves’ across 4 days (Fri-Mon)in Englan</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">d</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">‘Around 20% of adults not active on any day; and around 33% active on at least 5 days.’</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">‘Other Circumstances are also correlated with </span></i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lesser</span></i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> rates of inactivity.’</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These numbers below indicate the % of each group who have done 0 days of 30 mins+ physical activity (Wave 1 data - 03/04/20-11/05/20)</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24% without kids in the house v’s 12% with kids (will do 0 days of physical activity)</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25% without outdoor space v’s 18% with outdoors space</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">28% that live alone v’s 18% live with others </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">‘28% of older people (55+) not doing 30 mins+ activity on any given day’</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Question: Can we adapt to ensure inclusivity for those in different circumstances and what does this mean for our businesses?</span>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In wave 3: of those who viewed activity/ fitness/ exercise content.. 73% cited YouTube platform used; 19% Facebook; 19% Instagram; 9% the ‘website of my gym.’</span></i>\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60% adults walked for weekly exercise </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18% run or jog</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12% cycled</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21% home activity, fitness or exercise class (not viewed)</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21% home activity, fitness or exercise class (viewed online)</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15% informal active play in the house or garden  </span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">58% adults stated they now have new habits like walking, jogging, cycling. 8/10 members say they are likely to continue with gym </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally this graph shows apprehension about returning to gyms…..</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23080\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Screenshot-2020-07-06-at-11.06.38.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"788\" height=\"704\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><b>So How Does The Fitness Industry Need To Adapt…?</b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the information I have read, the professionals I have spoken to, the panels I have discussed this with and the information I have found on the most reliable sources, plus some common sense; here are my thoughts &amp; suggestions on how we might want to consider adapting….</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are things that will affect our businesses &amp; things that </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">may </span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">affect them, let\'s break them down so we can consider each and prepare to adapt ourselves and our businesses systematically and logically. </span>\n<h1></h1>\n<h1><b>Risk &amp; Risk Assessment </b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk assessing has NOT changed!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is the same as it was before covid and we do it all of the time. We assess risk daily, as well as periodically when circumstances change. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So please do not panic! Think of it like this:</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You assess the risk on the road before you cross it checking for cars coming</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You assess risk in the gym environment before you use it by checking if the weights are lying around.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You assess risk without thinking too much about it simply to protect yourself when using scissors, a knife or an electric power tool. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key factors to consider when risk assessing for your work environment:</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only if there are 5 or more employees is it law to have a written risk assessment. However good practise would be to have something documented for the worst case scenario and to highlight if you need tp put anything in place.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health &amp; Safety Consultant, Hunter Thomson, suggests using these 3 simple questions for logic and common sense to evaluate:</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ol>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HAZARDS? - what can you see (or not see) that could be deemed a hazard?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEVERITY? - what would the severity of that hazard be should it occur?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LIKELIHOOD? - how likely is it to happen?</span></li>\n</ol>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are lots of templates around or you could make your own and then ask a colleague, or several, to check it over and see if they have any suggestions to add. Then repeat the process periodically to ensure its up to date.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><b>Duty of Care</b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have a duty of care to help and educate our nation in moving better and with less pain. Our role is also to empower and enable as many people as possible towards a quality of life that can begin to unburden the NHS of many modern ailments caused by poor lifestyle choices. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We MUST see our role in this way and understand, behave and attain the right skills to do this to show the nation what we are capable of as a profession. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do we do this?</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We MUST demand better education, not cheaper or easier to access but better quality that is of a standard comparable to our camarades in the clinical world.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How good is your report writing?</span></i>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How well do you transfer meaningful information about clients between a multidisciplinary team?</span></i>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How good is your vocabulary when speaking to the medical world?</span></i>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much detail do you know about what your insurance covers you for?</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We should also aim to deliver our services to as many people as possible, in whatever way we can. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Design a system that provides an appropriate service, to the right person, at the right time, from the right professional and prioritising the clients welfare.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WAIT...there\'s more…</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><b>Service Provision </b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We now have a digital world that is a commercial no brainer! </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we decided to become trainers or coaches we didn\'t do it for the high income and so seem to get uncomfortable when talking about money and thinking</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> commercially….</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BUT</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LIsten, we MUST THINK commercially or we won\'t survive and then we cannot offer our service and help people!</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So start thinking about the commercial opportunity to HELP MORE PEOPLE rather than simply make more money, with less cost.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This shunt forward in time with technology has offered us this fantastic opportunity to get online, reduce costs AND our need to be present WITHOUT the cost of staff!.....for at least a portion of our service offering, which means we can serve even more people all around the nation and even the world!! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WOW!! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We must move (scuse the pun) with the times and adapt by educating ourselves and maybe watching what others do but please don\'t get left behind or you could find yourself with no business due to the competition. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like it or not (if self employed or a director) you are in the business of business!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><b>Behaviour Change </b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a subject we need to study further and be aware of since behaviour has changed, attitudes towards health and fitness have changed and all of this means we need to be mindful of our message and platforms we use for delivering our services. Researching modern behaviour change studies will be vital. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some gym goers are now afraid</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some no gym goers now want to go</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some sedentary people are no longer sedentary</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some active people are no longer active </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe you could create a questionnaire for your clients or members to better understand how they are feeling about their overall health, going out to your facility/gym or even for a walk? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This market research will help you to adapt to their altered patterns of behaviour or views of health and fitness. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PLUS the act of asking them their views/opinions lets them know how much you care and wish to accommodate them.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><b>Mental Health Awareness </b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This has got to be something we educate ourselves more on moving forwards due to the implications of covid and the sheer number of cases both diagnosed and undiagnosed, of individuals with some mental health issue or concern, and the numbers are quite possibly on the rise!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also the fact that many of our clients won\'t even share this detail with us due to the stigma still attached and yet studies show mental health, and the medications that may be prescribed, can impact on their physical performance and therefore programme design. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yet studies also show clearly the benefit of being physically active for our mental health and wellbeing </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This subject is one I will be immersing myself into with the </span><b><i>Level 4 Award in Physical Activity for Adults with Mental Health Conditions</i></b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">qualification through Platinum Training Institute, Queens Belfast Uni </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">since they are a training provider with integrity and to encourage you to do the same.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><b>Finally…...</b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May I suggest that, if you haven\'t already, you set aside some time to consider the points raised in this blog and questions like these below…...</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you feel equipped with an awareness of your client’s vulnerability? </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you feel attitudes towards health have changed? </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you need to alter your hygiene/ cleaning protocols?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you expecting costs to your business to increase or decrease?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you discovered a new work / life balance?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you / could you have more options/packages/value add’s with a digital service?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Has your income decreased per session due to distancing regulations? </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you feel you need extra training in risk?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How important do you feel the exercise professionals role is now more important or less so?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you considered the thought we may have simply been nudged forward 10-15yrs technically?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How will you reach more people? </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you feel about your duty of care to help the nation?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Would you be happily, &amp; publicly, transparent about your qualifications?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you feel that the education standards &amp; quality in our industry are adequate for the demand today?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you feel you would benefit from education into how the virus spreads?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you think digital fitness is here to stay?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you think the 400% increase in home gym equipment sales could be detrimental to gyms?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you feel you are good at embracing change?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you measure the health &amp; safety of your business?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Has your insurance changed? Does it need to? How would you know?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you plan to add technology into your programming?</span></li>\n</ul>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please do hit reply if you wish to share or discuss your fears, frustrations, ideas and thoughts - let\'s do this together!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">References;</span></h3>\n<a href=\"https://www.platinumtraininginstitute.com/Personal-Trainer-Course/level-4-award-in-physical-activity-for-adults-with-mental-health-conditions/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.platinumtraininginstitute.com/Personal-Trainer-Course/level-4-award-in-physical-activity-for-adults-with-mental-health-conditions/</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.cimspa.co.uk/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.cimspa.co.uk/</span></a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sportengland.org/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.sportengland.org/</span></a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.wellnessliving.com/blog/covid-19-changing-fitness-industry-forever/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.wellnessliving.com/blog/covid-19-changing-fitness-industry-forever/</span></a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.thetrainingroom.com/blog/fitness/may-2013/changes-in-the-fitness-industry\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.thetrainingroom.com/blog/fitness/may-2013/changes-in-the-fitness-industry</span></a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.adammendler.com/blog/gymguyz-ceo-josh-york\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.adammendler.com/blog/gymguyz-ceo-josh-york</span></a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.glofox.com/blog/fitness-technology-is-transforming-the-industry/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.glofox.com/blog/fitness-technology-is-transforming-the-industry/</span></a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.welltodoglobal.com/how-the-fitness-industry-is-rising-to-the-covid-19-challenge/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.welltodoglobal.com/how-the-fitness-industry-is-rising-to-the-covid-19-challenge/</span></a>\n\n<a href=\"https://frntofficesport.com/fitness-industry-digital-changes/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://frntofficesport.com/fitness-industry-digital-changes/</span></a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.precor.com/en-us/resources/how-clubs-can-survive-in-a-changing-industry\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.precor.com/en-us/resources/how-clubs-can-survive-in-a-changing-industry</span></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYour feedback is invaluable to our offering, why not share it with us by leaving comments and feed back about how covid has affected your business and what you feel we can do to help?\n\nor\n\nemail info@biomechanicseducation.com\n\n&nbsp;','How Does The Fitness Industry Need To Adapt…?','','draft','closed','closed','','how-does-the-fitness-industry-need-to-adapt','','','2024-07-16 11:26:30','2024-07-16 11:26:30','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=23077',0,'post','',0),
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(23305,3,'2020-07-26 09:39:24','2020-07-26 09:39:24','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WARNING; During lockdown de-conditioning will likely have occurred in our clients depending upon access to equipment, regular personal training/coaching and possibly low motivation levels.  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We may have felt the same but for us this has also been the perfect time to educate ourselves, learn new skills and gain new tools to better serve our clients. This blog is about highlighting something we really must consider to avoid risk of injury for our clients both old and new. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Something we could consider is adding a few simple additional calculations to our programme design. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Load Management - Why?</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk reduction and optimisation of performance! </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk factors can be intrinsic like age, flexibility, previous injury etc and extrinsic factors can be ability/level, load, force etc. That said risk factors can be present but no injuries may occur so understand here we are wanting to demonstrate our duty of care by reducing risk.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However chronic load application can be missing from training programmes and training really is a balance. As Tim Gabbett says “</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Load being a vehicle to drive clients or athletes to, or from, injury</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">”  If load is ramped up too quickly, performance can decline. Increasing capacity involves more than simply increasing load and so this is what we are exploring here in this blog. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note; we should also monitor, and take note of, health factors such as sleep, diet, stress, hydration and hormones if not already. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing the amount of load our clients bodies go through during our training sessions and programming, overtime is something we are all aware of and holds valuable for very simple and obvious reasons. As a profession we are notoriously reputed for NOT having the kind of assessment and monitoring skills that other practitioners, like clinicians maybe, have. However we can often be the first person a client seeks out when emerging from lockdown.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of our industries main roles is to build endurance strength in our clients bodies, whatever their goal, since we are ‘exercise’ professionals, this more often than not means putting their bodies under load. But how do we ‘measure’ that load? When considering the main factor of a strength requirement (aside from aesthetics) the reason we coach strength training is, in basic form, for...</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Building Tissue Tolerance</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We want to build tissue tolerance gradually to avoid risk of injury, overtraining or loss of gains or performance. The very basic level of this is in our basic training when we are taught to use reps, sets &amp; kilos in a gym. But this has limitations for measuring tissue tolerance, other than waiting for an injury! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If we only think of ‘load’ as the kilos, reps or sets we could miss other important influencing factors. We have all experienced a client with low energy, motivation or post rehab or a weekend warrior who overtrains haven\'t we!?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So to truly understand the loads their body manages over time it takes more than mapping kilos, reps and sets.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Athletic Spectrum</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After attending Tim Gabbett’s ‘</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Load Management’</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> workshop there were so many magic takeaways from the masses of information he gave us and so I would like to share some of his ideas that he shared with us that day. One of the most profound and useful was a pen and paper formula to measure, monitor &amp; evaluate the overall loads our client’s body is put under. So please understand this content has been taken from his workshop and hopefully condensed into something that can be useful to those of you trainers and coaches who are looking for measuring tools to monitor your clients progress, so you can manage their programming.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all know once we can measure something, we can manage it !</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, Gabbett, recommends if we can put our clients into a load continuum or Athletic Spectrum by calculating a few numbers, then monitor those numbers over time we can identify when they are overtraining or could take advantage of the loads they experience during training based on our monitoring of where they are on the spectrum.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Frequency + Volume  + intensity = Load</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This total load can be measured into units which is something we can then monitor and measure over time.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often only used in elite sport, why would we NOT use the same simple measuring system for our clients to demonstrate how we are guiding them towards their goals in a calculated way to reduce risk by assessing the overall loads their body is under. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can all be added to a simple graph on a spreadsheet &amp; analysed over weeks/months taking into account all influencers BUT we MUST also record their </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">response</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the loads so that overtime we can evaluate their </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tolerance</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to that load. A balance is required in recognising BOTH negative &amp; positive responses to load, is what Gabbett suggests</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Task Specificity</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Task specific relative capacity is also key so that load management relates to the task at hand. So finding numbers that relate could be include distance, heart rate and speed for a runner for example</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone is on an Athletic Spectrum to some degree and the principles of progressive overload, specificity and recovery are effectively the same for our regular clients and not just our athletes. Using load measurements allows us to manage, periodise and also amend or alter when necessary depending upon their response &amp; also their schedule.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The more we measure, the more we can manage, the more options and alternatives for their programme can be utilised.  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Tolerance to Load </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can’t predict injury but we can prepare our client’s </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tolerance to load</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As suggested, load isn’t the problem BUT the loads that our client’s are not prepared for, are.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Training is needed to allow you to check responses to load and should be followed with adequate recovery. Monitoring over time allows us to adjust their programme according to results.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>What Does The Spreadsheet Look Like?</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we think about numbers to measure we may view RPE as subjective however this measurement does allow for <em>perception</em> that equipment doesn’t. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We must also remember our vocabulary may affect clarity so if using this score to understand chronic load over time we need to educate our clients what training feels like for this RPE score and how to communicate it. Ideally it should be reported by the client at 30 minutes after the session for how the actual session felt as opposed to during it. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rating        Descriptor      </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">        </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0                Resting</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1                Very, very easy</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2               Easy</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3               Moderate</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4               Somewhat hard</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5               Hard</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6              -</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7               Very Hard</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8               -</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9               -</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10             Maximal</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-full wp-image-23307\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Screenshot-2020-07-25-at-13.57.41.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2644\" height=\"936\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So notice in the graph the use of <em>frequency, intensity &amp; duration</em> to give us the load scores. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequency is shown by the number of days and training sessions.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intensity is using the RPE scale x duration which uses the minutes of training.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using intensity x duration we get = load for that session or day. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then we can total the weekly numbers to get the weekly load. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can then also give us a monthly load and so on. Over time this allows us to monitor and manage the chronic load, thus enabling us to evaluate response and therefore allow us to understand when to manage load by decreasing or increasing it. If our client shows signs of overtraining, fatigue or stress we can reduced load. If they are progressing well we can increase load. Remember noting stressors like overtime at work, family illness, bouts of a cold or even reduced performance during their training session should also be a part of that monitoring response and risk.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This reduces injury risk as much as possible and allows for performance optimisation at the appropriate time for their goal, race, match, game or simply quality of life.  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>How Do You Decide When &amp; What To Progress or Regress?</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the measurements in place we can analyse how our client is ‘performing’ at any given period. Noticing their response to load is a bIg part of our role. Gabbett, during his lecture, talked about the 10% rule or ‘gossip rule’ of not increasing more than 10% BUT the rule needs to be contextualised he added.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also he recommended being mindful that it doesn\'t necessarily address chronic load or current capacity however w</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">e could use a basic 10% in either direction to de-load or increase load. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>What</em> to tweak comes down to your knowledge of the goals, timelines and motivators for your client. So it will to differ from client to client but could be anything from adding or reducing the number of session per week, increasing or decreasing duration of sessions, reducing or increasing recovery, lighter or heavier weights, more or less miles or simply altering from a weights session to a yoga &amp; meditation session. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communication is key and understanding enough about your client to do the right thing, at the right time, with integrity and from an informed place. Using logic of justification and thinking things through, solutions will come. Just know there are always a variety of options so that\'s where you must trust your judgement and reasoning since you are the best person to help your client, since you know them best.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nUsing a reflective journal along side the other programming tools, allow us to write our critical thinking and ideas for options and is one of my personal favourite tools for subjective monitoring and documentation of thoughts for each clients progress which might offer new ideas future clients.\n<h2></h2>\n<h2><b>Final Words</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your clients need you!</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\'t doubt yourself and what you can offer, simply seek to learn new skills to pull out of the tool box when you feel it is necessary and appropriate for each client. One tool may not be right for one client and another may need lots of tools to help. Hopefully this great idea shared from Tim Gabbett\'s tool box will become a useful option for you.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If however you are looking for intrinsic biomechanics assessment tools to add to the mix, to monitor your clients movement and if you would love a deeper level of understanding your clients body PLEASE GET IN TOUCH to arrange a call back to discuss joining our awesome community of <a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Biomechanics Coaches!</a> We are always looking for the best and most passionate trainers and coaches to join us in improving the movement of the nation and really make a difference!</span>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">We are changing the face or what \'personal training\' SHOULD be like!</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JOIN US!</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BECOME A BIOMECHANICS COACH</a>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1>Check out  <a href=\"https://gabbettperformance.com.au/profile/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tim Gabbett</a></h1>','Have You Considered Your Client\'s Load Management Post Lockdown?','','draft','closed','closed','','have-you-considered-your-clients-load-management-post-lockdown','','','2024-07-16 11:26:30','2024-07-16 11:26:30','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=23305',0,'post','',0),
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(23383,3,'2020-08-01 05:53:41','2020-08-01 05:53:41','<h1><b>Did You Know....? </b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a personal trainer, strength coach, pilates / yoga teacher we are at the front line of professionals the UK’s public seeks out for guidance and advice on how to move well and move more. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends exercise as one of the primary solutions to not only the UK but in fact the global health crisis that now includes a pandemic.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What this means is that we, as exercise professionals, have a duty of care to equip ourselves with the most appropriate and relevant tools and skills to educate, teach, guide, programme and promote safe and effective ‘movement’ prescription.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WE have a hugely important role to play in the WHO’s global plan for improving physical activity levels by 2030 AND  to assist in unburdening the NHS through promoting physical activity. </span>\n<h1></h1>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know? There are 37,000 UK deaths annually from </span><b><i>inactivity related causes</i></b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!</span></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vulnerable individuals are those at highest risk but more so during a pandemic, which isn\'t simply going to disappear and is also highly likely to reoccur in the future. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being vulnerable in health terms in many cases could be avoidable if we look at some of the top causes of death worldwide. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WHO reports that ‘..</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of the 56.9 deaths worldwide in 2016, 54% were due to the top 10 causes. The top 2 being Ischaemic heart disease and strokes consistently for the last 15 years. </span></i>\n<h2></h2>\n<h2><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes killed 1.6 million in 2016, up from less than 1 million in 2000.</span></i></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deaths due to dementias more than doubled between 2000 and 2016, making it the 5th leading cause of global deaths in 2016 compared to 14th in 2000. </span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower respiratory infection remained the most deadly communicable disease, causing 3 million deaths worldwide in 2016.’</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is strong evidence pointing towards physical activity being one of the most effective, cheapest, simplest solutions to many of the above health issues. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those being more physically active…..</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have lower rates of all-cause mortality, coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, colon and breast cancer, and depression;</span></i></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are likely to have less risk of a hip or vertebral fracture;</span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exhibit a higher level of cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness; and</span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are more likely to achieve weight maintenance, have a healthier body mass and composition.</span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n<h1></h1>\n<h1><b>Key facts from W.H.O….</b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insufficient physical activity is one of the leading risk factors for death worldwide.</span></i></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insufficient physical activity is a key risk factor for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer and diabetes.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical activity has significant health benefits and contributes to preventing NCDs.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Globally, 1 in 4 adults is not active enough.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than 80% of the world\'s adolescent population is insufficiently physically active.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Policies to address insufficient physical activity are operational in 56% of WHO Member States.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WHO Member States have agreed to reduce insufficient physical activity by 10% by 2025.</span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n<h2></h2>\n<h2><b>How much should we be teaching our clients to move?</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UK Chief Medical Officer Guidelines for 2019 are:</span>\n<h3><b><i>Children and adolescents aged 5-17years</i></b></h3>\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should do at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous-intensity physical activity daily.</span></i></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical activity of amounts greater than 60 minutes daily will provide additional health benefits.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should include activities that strengthen muscle and bone, at least 3 times per week.</span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b><i>Adults aged 18-64 years</i></b></h3>\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity throughout the week or do at least 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity throughout the week or an equivalent combination of moderate- and vigorous-intensity activity.</span></i></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aerobic activity should be performed in bouts of at least 10 minutes duration.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For additional health benefits, adults should increase their moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity to 300 minutes per week, or engage in 150 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity per week, or an equivalent combination of moderate- and vigorous-intensity activity.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle-strengthening activities should be done involving major muscle groups on 2 or more days a week</span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n<h3><em><b>Adults aged 65 years and above</b></em></h3>\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity throughout the week, or at least 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity throughout the week, or an equivalent combination of moderate- and vigorous-intensity activity.</span></em></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For additional health benefits, they should increase moderate-intensity physical activity to 300 minutes per week, or equivalent.</span></em></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those with poor mobility should perform physical activity to enhance balance and prevent falls, 3 or more days per week.</span></em></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle-strengthening activities should be done involving major muscle groups, 2 or more days a week.</span></em></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>What equates to ‘activity’?</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">THIS is the beautiful thing about these recommendations…</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YOU DON\'T NEED A GYM! </span></i></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No need to panic or worry about your access to a gym BUT you may wish to consider your LONG TERM business model to include solutions that don\'t only require hiring gym space that you may be limited by should a pandemic alert re-occur.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WHO and the British government recommend….. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walking &#x1f6b6;&#x200d;&#x2640;&#xfe0f; </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swimming &#x1f3ca;&#x200d;&#x2642;&#xfe0f; </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dancing &#x1f483;&#x1f3fc; </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cycling &#x1f6b4;&#x200d;&#x2640;&#xfe0f; </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gardening &#x1f337;</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Housework &#x1f3e1;</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Occupational tasks &#x1f393;</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And anything that moves and loads you and also elevates your client’s heart rate. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So our jobs as exercise professionals may require adjusting somewhat to allow for this changing landscape of exercise prescription. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Move Well &amp; Move More! Your country needs you!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NEXT TIME…..</span><b>Dont get caught out! Do you have a plan B?</b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next week we discuss the importance of having a plan B and what that might look like, along with maybe a plan C, plan D….Ask yourself…..do you have a plan ready for the next pandemic alert or lockdown? Can your business survive? Have you adapted to solutions purely for the short term or long term? Should you prepare a plan for long term changes commercially to your service? </span>\n\nReference;\n\n<a href=\"https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/the-top-10-causes-of-death\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/the-top-10-causes-of-death</span></a>','Did You Know....? 37,000 UK deaths annually from inactivity related causes!','','draft','closed','closed','','did-you-know-37000-uk-deaths-annually-from-inactivity-related-causes','','','2024-07-16 11:26:30','2024-07-16 11:26:30','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=23383',0,'post','',0),
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(23526,3,'2020-08-10 14:42:53','2020-08-10 14:42:53','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look I don\'t want you to be left with egg on your face after everything you have likely gone through over the last 4/5 months </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We cannot just be PT’s any more, we really have to step up our game and consider our role in the bigger picture, how our role is evolving and we MUST stay business savvy. Yet technology is not the only thing dramatically changing/affecting our businesses. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We need to start questioning, and for some maybe RE-questioning, if you did this before lockdown or even early lockdown…..</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\'s your brand?</span></i>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who’s your audience/demographic?</span></i>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who do you speak to? </span></i>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who\'s your raving fan?</span></i>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do they want?</span></i>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How can you serve them?</span></i>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is there another way?</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Diversify</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the likes of lululemon, they sell beautiful high end activewear, yet they recently invested in something called Mirror.co. This is a completely different business BUT has a link to their target market so fits their overall purpose and ethos. So now they are not just clothing, AND also more importantly, they are not solely reliant on one revenue stream. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The question is could Plan B be to expand your brand before</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">simply trying to get more clients for personal training in this new challenging climate? Remember change can often feel uncomfortable initially but eventually we all adapt however I believe we should have an honest look at what we do and seriously consider a long term change.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\'s highly likely you will have considered all sorts of things when we were locked down, maybe thinking things like….</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“...how the hell can I make money to pay my bills…?”</span></i>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“...should I get a job at Tesco....?”</span></i>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“...OMG, what can I do differently in my business that isn\'t what I normally do..?”</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">...you probably (hopefully) became SUPER productive and resourceful eventually, right!?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what did you come up with and was it enough or did you simply alter temporarily and wait for lockdown to lift and gyms to open so you could go back to what you </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">normally</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> do or are familiar with?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This tough time can be an </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">opportunity</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that I want to encourage you NOT to miss!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think about what WE do in the bigger picture, movement health, mindset and wellbeing, and what services, products or concepts can you create to develop income streams to stay afloat even if one area of your businesses gets shut down again with a NEW LOCKDOWN or future pandemic!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have a duty or care and a HUGE role to play in finding ways to continue doing what we do but we need our businesses to survive to do this!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what could you do now that if life/work becomes restrictive again you are not left high and dry? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thinking outside the box allows for innovation and could save you during another lockdown…</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>A Solution…?</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think about your ideal client and what other things you talk about with them? Is there something in those conversations that could give you an idea of another business opportunity to connect with a wider audience of your kind of people?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apps</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retreats </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clothing</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community links/collaborations</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veg delivery </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Affiliate links</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online delivery of education </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online sessions </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Memberships/Subscriptions </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or even quite simply…..</span>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do I deliver something new?</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><b>Possible Solutions</b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n<h2><strong>Online Service</strong></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ok we are not about to tell you the obvious which is to be offering an online service, long term. THIS alone is a commercial no brainer! While we, like many of you, much prefered face to face there are people we know who are anxious and looking to find alternatives to the higher risk environments, even if for a while. This has always been an option but since the landscape of our industry has changed we must challenge our own biases to enable us to continue doing what we love - helping people move better AND serving ALL those who need our help.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is a simple idea and possibly one of the easiest to set up technically and can be done pretty much for free:</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set up a facebook ‘group’</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set it to ‘private’ </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invite your paying clients </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upload generic articles, videos, live tutorials/sessions, educational information, health advice - daily, weeky, monthly</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Charge via BACS or Paypal (Paypal will incur a small % charge) a small weekly/monthly fee for access.</span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are of course various platforms like Zoom, Webinarjam, Youtube etc that allow you to stream or offer live sessions but you may need to research the best one to suit your requirements.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also if you are still challenged technically - ASK for help! Family members, mentors, educators - there are many who I am sure would be willing to help you to initiate something like this. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Improve Skills </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning new skills that we may not have considered before might be a good idea right now. Suddenly becoming ‘time rich’ in lockdown many of us embarked on an education journey while we had the chance which proves how much we really WANT to learn!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What did you learn though?</span></i>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Has it helped you so far?</span></i>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did it help your current business?</span></i>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are there more diverse skills you now realise you need?</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Things are changing swiftly as are education opportunities so keep a track of where you feel weakest or least confident, then research good education companies or ask colleagues or trusted professionals who they recommend and who may be able to guide you.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you thought of learning more about things like:</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video creation</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building an app</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating a brand</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copywriting</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communication skills</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Covid-19 training/hygiene</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health &amp; safety/risk assessment</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Management</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mental health</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating posts</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online programme designing</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helping problem/tricky clients (in pain/injured)</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Delivering educational sessions</span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This list is not exhaustive but try not to rule things out too quickly as some things could convert into something really helpful if you put some real thought into it.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Invest in Help/Support </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is there someone who you feel could be of help to you or your mindset or business? Or is there an area of your business you would LIKE TO FIND someone to help you with?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delegation of certain jobs can leave you free to do the jobs you prefer or are better at and possibly even that make you more money. This is something I have learned with technology in particular. While I do quite a bit there are some jobs that would take me days to do so it is much more cost effective to pay someone who can do it in a few hours!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most valuable lessons I learned as a ‘coach’ is that I too need coaching. In fact I have several! So I strongly recommend you reach out, invest or maybe you can swap skills.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could write them an exercise programme for some business advice? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\'s how business used to be done and a totally logical way of doing business when cash is low AND there is no harm in asking!!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Recommendations </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are companies that I personally respect and trust to give you a little starter....</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BTN Academy - nutrition</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MTE Academy - therapy</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pulseroll - vibration tools </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Future Fit Training - fitness education provision</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DTS Fitness Education - system programming</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chris Wright HQ - business &amp; marketing </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PM2 Media - Video creation</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therapy Empire - Therapy equipment </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wolverson Fitness - Gym/fitness equipment </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">STA - accreditation / recognition in therapy </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CIMSPA - accreditation / recognition in exercise &amp; fitness </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><b>Plan C, D…..</b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally keep planning all the time and try to remain open to opportunities since we have all learned recently how things can change drastically in a flash. So even if you work out your plan B, work out plan C and D too - because you just never know!!!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2>Another plan option...</h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">....Become a Biomechanics Coach CLICK HERE</a>','Don\'t get left behind! Do you have a plan B? plan C? And maybe even a plan D?','','draft','closed','closed','','dont-get-left-behind-do-you-have-a-plan-b-plan-c-and-maybe-even-a-plan-d','','','2024-07-16 11:26:30','2024-07-16 11:26:30','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=23526',0,'post','',0),
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(23636,3,'2020-08-17 14:44:54','2020-08-17 14:44:54','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal training is becoming a far more complex skill with the evolution of our client’s bodies, the ever changing environment including more &amp; more technology and the limitations surrounding us as a result of a virus. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal training originally evolved predominantly as a standard to support our client’s in improving their aesthetics, to reduce body fat and increase muscle mass or to ‘tone up’ if you were a </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lady</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of course….(tongue in cheek).</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What has happened, as with many things, is the requirement of our role has grown out of the original scope and with it additional responsibility. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More &amp; more of our clients come with a modern ailment due to lifestyle. They expect us to ‘fix it’ or give them a specific exercise to solve the problem.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yet we feel inadequate when it comes to responding to this kind of request. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We need more assessments skills, more knowledge around pain science &amp; a deeper level of understanding the body when things are quite right. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However we need to be sure we remain within our insurance remit or we must gain these additional qualifications or additional skills so we can upgrade our insured to continue to support and serve the new ‘pandemic’ of poor movers that we are gaining as clients today.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor movement from a sedentary lifestyle can often come with pain. This is when movement practitioners (personal trainers, pilates &amp; yoga teachers, S&amp;C coaches) MUST be careful about scope of practice.  </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yet there are possibly MORE people out there experiencing a type of ‘pain’ that we CAN HELP WITH.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>The Problem?</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The problem is recognising and practicing in a way that demonstrates the limitations of our training in pain science and shows we appreciate we DON\'T KNOW WHAT WE DON\'T KNOW.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So how do we exercise/movement practitioners, work with clients in pain? </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We MUST gain an understanding of pain</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We MUST gain a clear understanding of red flags</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We should work in a multidisciplinary team</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We must utilise a thorough consultation process with clear referral points for red flags</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We must ALWAYS refer when unsure</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We must NEVER think </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“ah I am sure it will be nothing</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">”</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We MUST always put the client’s health &amp; safety first</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We MUST NEVER KNOWINGLY CAUSE HARM</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>How do we do this?</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of the basics to start you off that come from the book </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explain Pain </span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by Lorimer Moseley and David Butler, who are world leading neuroscientists. Their world renowned research is demonstrating how our clients experience pain and what we can do to help.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain is good </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain is a warning signal</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain is telling you to change something </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain is subjective </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain is an input not an output</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain isn’t necessarily indicative of its location</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain is not necessarily indicative of pathology</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The degree of pain felt is not indicative of the amount of tissue damage </span></li>\n</ul>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So we strongly recommend investing in this book to learn more about the science of pain. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also how to communicate the above with clients who experience pain or even live with chronic pain, often this alone enables them to feel less pain. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>What else can we do?</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skilled communication is a huge contributor to understanding and reducing pain. We can support our clients\' experience by offering them language appreciation to enable them to communicate better what they are experiencing. Thus allowing us to better understand how to support or refer them to another practitioner better suited to their requirements.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then we can use considered language to help clients better understand how pain works therefore offering a form of CBT to contribute to reducing their experience of pain. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One common miscommunication I come across a lot is when a client describes ‘tension’ or ‘stiffness’ as pain. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So my role includes helping clients to differentiate </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pain</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tension</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or stiffness. This may sound to some like a crazy notion and yet could be a game changer in how we work with a client or even IF we work with them. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Definitions </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain comes under the descriptive group term for SENSATION. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples of </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sensations </span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are; </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tension </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stiffness </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ache</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Niggle</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tingle </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stretch </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pulling </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pinching </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Numbness </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throbbing </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Itching </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cramp</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stabbing </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sharpness</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending upon how you ‘read the client’ and other details of their history will dictate whether you deem any of these descriptions to be red flags. For example we could ask them to score their ‘sensations’....</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Scoring Pain (or Sensations)</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using the adapted Borg scale 0-10 to score the level of pain we can ask a client to give us a number out of 10 that is representative of how much pain, or sensation, they feel. We also need to give them examples of extremes like...</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0 being no pain at all</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 having their arms ripped from the sockets </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once they’ve given a score remember PERCEPTION can often be distorted when someone has </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chronic</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> pain or even a fear of movement OR even a fear you will send them away and refuse to work with them! Which is another reason to gather a team around you.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However you can also ask questions like…. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can you describe the </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">quality</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of your pain? Is it sharp or dull?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you feel better moving or when still? Morning or evening? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are there specific movements or positions that increase it? Or decrease it?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is it constant or erratic? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does it radiate or remain in a fixed point? </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This kind of questioning has several benefits other than the actual details. Clients will feel heard and valued when you spend time asking about how they feel. This has been shown to improve the likelihood of pain reduction and adherence. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each of these, along with having the ability to read your clients face &amp; body language (sometimes quite separate to what they actually say) allow us to evaluate risk to make the decision as to whether we work with them or not.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>So can I still work with a client in pain? </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some sensations a client initially describes as ‘pain’, upon further questioning, you may find are in fact simply ‘tight or stiff’. So our communication and interview skills are paramount when considering taking on a client who tells you they experience any degree of pain.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain itself should be deemed a red flag until further questioning takes place like the above or for referral. This is why having a team of diverse professionals around you is vital in being able to retain clients while remaining with your own remit.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Our role in reducing clients pain</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It’s worth keeping in mind a ‘pain’ or sensation that is low in grade, insidious &amp; has not come from a specific trauma, or with any red flags, is quite likely simply a biomechanical issue or you could describe it as a physical adaption or compensation. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What this means is that there is a high chance it can be improved by changing something in your clients movement profile. So ‘remedial exercise’ movement techniques, like the iMoveFreely Programme, are hugely beneficial and greatly improve the results of any application of ‘strength’ training.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can teaching clients how to avoid things that irritate </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can monitor &amp; assess their movement quality</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can add in a special technique like an MET that is safe &amp; low grade</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then we can re-assess &amp; evaluate</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">..Add something else like a pure mobility technique </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">..re-assess &amp; evaluate </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">...add something else like a nerve mobilisation </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">...re-assess &amp; evaluate </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do this segmentally for each part of your clients body...ie pelvic, spine etc</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It’s not complicated, but does it take time? Yes of course!! </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just remember it takes months/years of compensation to get to the point your client starts to feel discomfort...reducing it may well take a while too!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AND....</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">....ignoring or simply resting doesn\'t address the warning signal so they shouldn\'t be surprised if old pains recur. Recurring ‘issues’ indicate the root cause hasn’t been addressed. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A clinician\'s job is to diagnose and treat a clinical problem.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our role (exercise/movement professionals) is to improve movement quality.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If pain dissipates through movement there\'s a good chance it was a movement issue.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If clinicians struggle to identify a root cause of pain through diagnostics there\'s a chance its a biomechanical issue.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have a vital role in pain reduction BUT remember </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><strong>WE DON\'T KNOW WHAT WE DON\'T KNOW!!</strong></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build a team around you</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assess &amp; question often</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transfer meaningful information between your team</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Never knowingly do harm</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep them moving, moving well &amp; moving more in less pain!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/low-back-health-pain-online-cpd-training/#tab-description\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn more about pain science HERE</a></h1>','Does your client experience pain while training?','','draft','closed','closed','','does-your-client-experience-pain-while-training','','','2024-07-16 11:26:30','2024-07-16 11:26:30','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=23636',0,'post','',0),
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(23765,3,'2020-08-25 05:44:20','2020-08-25 05:44:20','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the first day in the classroom, the first thing I ask my learners is “</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">why are you here?”</span></i>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The single most common request learners come to us with is….</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“I want a deeper level of understanding the human body”</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then I ask them </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“why?”.</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often times its because we feel we lack some vocabulary skills when communicating with a physio or surgeon, or reading the medical report our client came with. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We want to feel like we are on some kind of level to be able to work out how we can help even when our clients have something kind of issue, right?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But does recalling all those muscle attachments really make you a better coach? Does it actually help?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well yes it may do BUT it shouldnt inhibit you helping your clients to move better. Just because the other PT in your gym can recite most of the muscles to their client while they train them doesn\'t mean they’re a better coach….in fact this can be off putting for a client!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Let me tell you a secret….</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">….having taught the subject of anatomy, muscles, joints, nerves and movement (intrinsic biomechanics) for over 16 years now 99% of our learners are also looking for a deeper understanding of the body! </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are not the only one! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe during lockdown you decided to go back into the online classroom to gain a deeper level of understanding the body and movement and the reasons why clients move the way they do compared to each other!?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you find clarity?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or do you feel like the things you learned about muscle attachments don\'t directly help you back in the gym when applying the knowledge practically?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It often seems to be that the more you learn, the more complex it becomes.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All you want is something more helpful ‘in application’...right!?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do I mean?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>The Problem</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want to be able to help those tricky clients who don\'t move well, have little aches or niggles, recurring injuries or a condition you have never heard of!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>The Solution </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think differently - when something isn\'t working, change what you do!</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So learning the attachments of pectineus doesn\'t give you the solution for your clients knee valgus. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However learning movement can be so simple which is why during your level 2 training we learned this first.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adduction/Abduction, Flexion/Extension, Rotation etc</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The analysis of movements or joint actions is one we seem to do really well but for some reason we remain fixed on the idea that knowing all of the muscle attachments will be the thing that solves our clients problems. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yet SIMPLY understanding the movement they can or can\'t do is far more helpful. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once we know what movement they cannot do we can consider what ‘exercises’ or techniques we can offer as a solution to the movement issue.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It would make sense to start with the least contraindicated exercise first, then systematically re-evaluate their movement overtime to understand if that exercise was helpful. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then repeat!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>The Application Theory</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Something my long term colleague, mentor and business partner have discussed for many years is the ‘Application Theory’. If you look it up you won\'t find it because we made it up! It\'s our best (and probably most used) tool in the classroom and I want to teach it to you....</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Application Theory = SIMPLE - COMPLEX - SIMPLE</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\'s it!!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just that pretty much - the point being even that with the more you learn in the complex phase rarely does it dramatically alter what you do in application. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>The WAY We Think, Conceptually</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">School of Intrinsic Biomechanics</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> we teach this from day 1 when ALL of our learners arrive with some degree of anxiety about being asked an A&amp;P question they feel they will be unable to answer. For some reason this peer pressure has come about over the years that we should apparently have the ability to recall ALL of those damn muscle attachments by heart, I am not sure why its such a THING!?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First let me ask you…..</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you still worried that you just don’t know enough?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you wish you had a deeper understanding of the human body?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Would you love to recall all of the anatomy you learned during your training?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do you do about it? .</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you use anatomy books? </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow anatomy geeks hoping to pick up some nuggets?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you feel you can ‘get away’ without remembering all those muscle attachments?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you wonder why we forget them all? or</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe you wonder why we bother learning them all for an exam? </span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\'s the thing MOST of the industry, and I mean MOST, DOES NOT have the ability to recall muscle attachments. Even those with a lot of training or even years of experience in the industry.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So here\'s a question….Does this stop them / you from helping people? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does it limit what can be done?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe, but clearly there are some GREAT PT’s who DON\'T know their anatomy that are helping LOADS of clients achieve either goals!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please understand I am not suggesting you do not need to study anatomy and gain a better understanding of the body, if it can be made fun and memorable with a reason to remember it then it is more likely to be easier to recall. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If we teach you a biomechanics test, we give you a reason to remember the anatomy because if you don\'t know the anatomy you won\'t understand the test. What this then does is it creates a reason to remember where pec minor attaches, because we offer you a visual assessment skill that deepens your appreciation of how, when dysfunctional, it will pull the scapular forwards into that round shouldered posture we often see. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then we offer you that chance to come up with ideas as to what can be done about this and we give suggestions for alternatives. Once you have applied the test, followed by an intervention, you can retest and actually see the change occur…..this is where understanding anatomy gets really exciting - because you can see the change AND understand how it relates to the anatomy! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>The Biomechanics Education Classroom</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another important aspect to learning complex subjects, and that we endeavour to encourage in our classroom, is for our learners to never be afraid to;</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A). ....give the wrong answer</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B). .... say “I don’t know..?”</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As practitioners we MUST not wing it when it comes to another person\'s body .</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We MUST be honest when we don’t have the answer or need to seek a second opinion</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Too often the ego encourage a fear of not knowing or being wrong &amp; yet if we are honest when we don’t know we would be providing a better duty of care</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Never be afraid to have a go &amp; be wrong in the learning environment.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always admit when you don’t know the answer .</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To all the educators out there...remember we must NEVER judge a learner who is honest enough to say “</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I don’t know</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">” when we ask them a question!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Simplicity In Application </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WHY do we feel this pressure, even on ourselves, to recall the A&amp;P when application of safe movement coaching is far more important!?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Theory of Application SIMPLE - COMPLEX - SIMPLE</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SIMPLE - when you look at or speak to your client the ‘WHAT’ is obvious to you, for example...their knee caves in or their back hurts or one shoulder is higher than the other….or they have sore knees when they run.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">COMPLEX….Most PT’s I talk to then have this habit of trying to work out which muscle it is….well good luck with that! This is not helpful particularly at this point </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why? Because even if you could recall every single muscle attachment it wont give you the answer as to what to do to help your client!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SIMPLE….watch them, question them, write down your thinking, get a second opinion, check your remit, any reg flags….</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then if cleared give them a safe movement technique and watch the movement again…..repeat until improvement occurs or you need a second opinion or further learning but don\'t ever underestimate what you CAN do! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience our classroom and you will learn far more than simply how to assess your clients body!</span>\n<h2></h2>\n<h2><b>Would YOU Like To Learn New Skills AND How To Apply Them SIMPLY Into Your Service BOTH Online AND Face to Face?</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let us show you!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/shop/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CLICK HERE FOR Online Education</span></a></h1>\n&nbsp;\n<h1><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CLICK HERE FOR Face to Face Education</span></a></h1>','Does having a better understanding of the body make you a better coach?','','draft','closed','closed','','does-having-a-better-understanding-of-the-body-make-you-a-better-coach','','','2024-07-16 11:26:29','2024-07-16 11:26:29','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=23765',0,'post','',0),
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(23939,3,'2020-09-08 10:24:00','2020-09-08 10:24:00','<h1><b>When Coaching Technique Just Doesn\'t Work…. </b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>There’s those occasions when you have a new client &amp; you get them into position ready to squat but then they begin to move….their face contorts, knees buckle in, back bends awkwardly, elbows flare about &amp; your arms shoot forwards ready to catch them incase they topple over!</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Back up straight, lift your chest, push your knees out</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">…” you encourage but inside your head you’re actually face palming as you silently wonder how on earth they can’t understand such simple cues!?!?!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However no amount of teaching or coaching cues seem to help them improve, so you decide to lose the bar &amp; head back over to the machines….</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In your mind you’re questioning…. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“What should I do with them to improve their movement?”</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“I wonder if it’s their calves? Or back? I wish I could remember my muscle attachments to work it out”</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“How can I work out where the problem is coming from?”</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“Why can’t I work it out?”</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“Other PTs seem to always know more than me, why is that?”</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“How can I get a deeper level of understanding my clients body?”</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may even doubt your ability to coach!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can be a real challenge for PT\'s trying to work out which area of the body the limitation/compensation is coming from since every joint is involved in some way.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OR</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Actually more commonly which ‘combination’ of limitations!!?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Finding A System That Works</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If we learn or create a system that enables us to use a step by step approach to addressing our clients movement issues, then we can monitor progress, just as we would with their nutrition plan or strength training programme. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being able to evaluate the movement quality of each joint &amp; structure one at a time to systematically either address them or rule them out of the list of potential compensation areas, we can have confidence in knowing what steps to take towards movement improvements</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>A System Suggestion Based On Evidence</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is evidence to suggest 60% of dysfunction comes from the pelvis so this could be a logical place to start</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The spine sits in the pelvis so would be a sensible place to address next</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shoulders have a biomechanical link to the opposite side of the pelvis so might be a great place to follow onto.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knees &amp; their stability would require everything above to have been prepared since their degree of control comes from above and of course the feet following on from that offer, would offer a </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">systematic approach</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to ‘ruling things out’ </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other systems may suggest starting at the feet of course….and so to be clear it is more important that you follow a system, than which system you choose to follow. If you are following a system, clarity can be gained so start where you like &amp; follow a logic that works for you, your training and your logic.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>A System Within A System </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While we have divided the body into areas for a suggested system above, we should probably also consider the sub-systems. For example the muscles, nerves &amp; joints as a way to work systematically in each area too. So being able to test each sub-system of each body part can also make our detective work both fascinating &amp; rewarding.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whichever ‘system’, or series of systems, you follow the point to all of them is to know what has worked, what hasn\'t worked and what to do next. Rather than randomly addressing various issues, not knowing what’s affecting what, if we follow a system we can be more confident about our clients key biomechanical pillars</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a system we can monitor &amp; demonstrate progress which offers our client clear results and we can know what is affecting what more logically coming from an informed place.</span>\n<h2></h2>\n<h2><b>What’s your system?</b></h2>\n<h2></h2>\n<h2><b>Would you like to learn an evidence based one?</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanics Coaching teaches coaches &amp; trainers a very simple evidence based system of tests &amp; special techniques that give you absolute clarity &amp; confidence about what to do &amp; when...even when things don\'t happen in the way you expected or even when the ‘issues’ your clients presents with are vague, various and often complex.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So when your new client gets under that squat bar, as you throw your arms out ready to catch them…you’re thinking “</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I know exactly what I need to do here…</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.”</span>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/pelvis-spine-biomechanics-3-day-workshop-entry-level-3/#tab-description\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>October 17th/18th in Nottingham</b></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> we have only 6 places for a </span><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/pelvis-spine-biomechanics-3-day-workshop-entry-level-3/#tab-description\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Pelvic &amp; Spine Biomechanics Workshop</b></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that is a fantastic start point for any PT looking to advance their knowledge and gain access to an entire community of professionals. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why not begin your journey towards becoming a Biomechanics Coach and get more results, with more clients, while having the confidence to also charge more for your time as a ‘specialist’!?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Would you like to join us?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How would you feel if we helped you deepen your anatomy knowledge?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you want to learn anatomy &amp; medical language to get you a solid reputation with clinicians?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you been thinking about our Diploma for a while already?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can you get to Nottingham on these dates?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Would you like to learn more?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/pelvis-spine-biomechanics-3-day-workshop-entry-level-3/#tab-description\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BOOK HERE </span></a></h1>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OR</span>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Call now 07976 933113 </span></h1>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OR</span>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email info@biomechanicseducation.com</span></h1>','Do you wonder what\'s going on when coaching technique just doesn\'t work?','','draft','closed','closed','','do-you-wonder-whats-going-on-when-coaching-technique-just-doesnt-work','','','2024-07-16 11:26:29','2024-07-16 11:26:29','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=23939',0,'post','',0),
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(24097,3,'2020-09-21 14:19:34','2020-09-21 14:19:34','<h2><b>What is Biomechanics?</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanics is mostly considered a complex subject. Those who study biomechanics at university usually find it the most challenging of subjects to learn. In this blog I’d like to remove some of that challenge or at least reduce it &amp; explain to you how you can become a specialist in this subject without going to university...like me!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It’s the study of human movement, the body’s ‘mechanics’ if you like. Some will argue that it is an outdated way of looking at the body since it’s far more complex than simply the mechanical aspect of levers &amp; pulleys.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I would agree that it can be extremely complex AND I’d also agree that we must consider so much more than simply the ‘mechanical’ view of our clients body and movement.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However this method allows us to begin to appreciate the body to a deeper level from at first a simple application of basic rules of movement. This I have found, and still do find, is a brilliant system to utilise even when it comes to appreciating all the nuances of our clients bodies.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So when we study biomechanics we must always keep an open mind to the complexities of variants that will very likely influence our clients movement quality. Anatomy and movement educators will encourage discussion throughout our education programmes with a layered approach to deepening our understanding. There are  few layers to get through and much of that is in the application process which is why practice is key. The more bodies you watch, analyse and monitor, the more you learn and by the way that learning never ends. Every clients is a new subject, a new set of variants and a new way of watching movement and all that contributes to it.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Different Types of Biomechanics </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one way we could differentiate how we look at &amp; understanding anatomy &amp; movement in our clients; </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extrinsic Biomechanics</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the study of looking at a movement, seeing the angles in the joints, the movement performance &amp; also maybe measuring them- force, angles, speed etc </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intrinsic Biomechanics</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is considering what is going on inside the body that influences what we see extrinsically. Ie the use of the logic of anatomy, ideal muscle lengths &amp; actions, nerve ranges, pure joint ranges &amp; how each individual substructure &amp; area of the body contributed is required performance </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sounds complicated? </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ok ok ok let me give you the </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spectrum</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of biomechanics …..</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complex Biomechanics </span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- this could be interpreted as the study of forces, vectors and 1st/2nd/3rd class levers and often requires video analysis most probably at uni or in a lab.</span></h3>\n&nbsp;\n<h3><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple Biomechanics </span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- this might be interpreted simply as the hip should flex &amp; extend, the thoracic spine should rotate etc</span></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let’s start at the simple end so I can explain how movement practitioners like you and I are already specialists in biomechanics </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Bad Technique or Problem Biomechanics? </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your new client is on time &amp; the consultation went as expected …. wants to get fit, lose some weight &amp; has a bit of low back pain. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You warm them up &amp; you notice one shoulder seems higher than the other, one foot flicks out a bit &amp; they look rather round shouldered.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So you decide you want to see the quality of their movement without weights first to be safe &amp; so ask them to show you some body weight squats </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The look on their face offers you some early indication that even this might be challenging for them so you take them over to a rig to hold onto or maybe position them to just do a bodyweight squat to a box/bench </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their reticence is confirmed when their knees cave in, upper body folds forwards, neck retracts and extends, feet seem to be pointing almost to 9 &amp; 3 o.clock!....</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You swap places to demonstrate but when they try again it’s not much better, in fact possibly worse </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You verbally cue “</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">knees out, back up straight, eyes forwards</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">”</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nope...still no good…</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><strong><i>PAUSE &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;</i></strong></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right let’s stop here for a moment &amp; try to understand this very common scenario we all seem to experience at some point in our careers, and sometimes very often...weekly...or even daily!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1). You did a biomechanical assessment by watching the squat. This is subjective but extremely relevant for understand their ranges, coordination &amp; control in a fundamental movement required for ADL</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2). You evaluated the risk &amp; feel you want to reduce it</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3). What you evaluated was their </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">extrinsic biomechanics </span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4). At a Uni you might include mathematical equations of force production &amp; optimal joint angle requirements to reduce risk &amp; optimise performance etc - but this client really doesn’t need all that - they just want to move well enough to lose weight </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5). So let\'s now consider their </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">intrinsic biomechanics</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> …...myofascial, neural and skeletal systems…</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is it their pelvis, spine, shoulders?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is it their muscles, nerves or the joints?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are they just really bad at the technique or maybe they’re just not ready to squat?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BUT at this point you might be starting to think…..</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well where do I start?”</span></i>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“Where is the problem coming from?”</span></i>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“How would I know?”</span></i>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“How do I help her when no amount of coaching improves technique &amp; I\'m worried I might hurt her in the process of programming exercises?”</span></i>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“What system can I follow to address her limitations without worrying about if I’m doing the right thing?”</span></i>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“Am I really qualified enough?” </span></i>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“Do I need to refer her to a clinician first?”</span></i>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“I feel like I am guessing here!”</span></i>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“I really feel like I don’t know what I’m doing!!”</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have ever thought any of these things then well done….it demonstrates you care! Also the next step, which is really important, is finding solutions to each of your questions, starting with “</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how can I help this client right now?”.....</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">keep it simple!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then look for education that will give you new tools and skills to fill these gaps and answer these questions just like Sam did ….</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here Sam shares his experience of gaining a deeper level of understanding his clients bodies…..</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><a href=\"https://youtu.be/UFkDTq2bZAw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><em>CLICK HERE TO WATCH SAM\'S VIDEO....</em></strong></a></h1>\nEmail rachel@biomechanicseducaton.com to enquire about the final places remaining this year on our workshops!','Will understanding biomechanics take me to the next level?','','draft','closed','closed','','will-understanding-biomechanics-take-me-to-the-next-level','','','2024-07-16 11:26:29','2024-07-16 11:26:29','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=24097',0,'post','',0),
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(24186,3,'2020-09-29 12:23:57','2020-09-29 12:23:57','<h2><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/shoulder-knee-foot-biomechanics-workshop-entry-level-3/#tab-description\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Is shoulder pain the new back pain?</b></a></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So many clients are coming to us for help with their shoulder ‘issues’ and we can feel ill equipped to evaluate their problem and offer movement advice when some movements may hurt.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yet shoulder pain is presenting as often as back pain these days…..right!?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The shoulder joint is capable of A LOT! However, there are also things it should NOT be expected to do.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here we will explore considerations that might influence your clients programme based upon a deeper understanding of their shoulder biomechanics. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>The Problem</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The shoulder joint is a relatively shallow ball &amp; socket. There are both benefits &amp; problems that come with its unique structure.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fundamentally it’s moveable in a large range, &amp; combination of, movements, however this leaves it at risk of a low level of stability </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tasks are generally performed from the shoulder that should be stabilised not only from its own tissues &amp; design but also from the whole spine, pelvis, knees &amp; feet they sit above </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So the fluidity &amp; control the shoulders require are, should we say, multidisciplinary!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sadly for many they can be ‘stuck’ in a sedentary rounded position for many hours. Then the extremities that are driven, so to speak, by the brachial plexus in the neck/shoulder area could experience nerve tethering or tension from adapted muscle tone that means the integrated system grumbles &amp; complains.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This could simply present as a stiff neck or as severe as an agonising, &amp; sadly not uncommon, case of carpal tunnel syndrome </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OR</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We might choose to play a sport that just requires 1 shoulder to swing at speed with a club, bat or racket fixed &amp; weighted at the end, pressing into already annoyed nerves crossing the palm &amp; resulting in ‘overuse’ problems!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>So What?</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We should probably seek to find a balance of both movement &amp; control</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our bodies LOVE consistent controlled subconscious &amp; conscious movement as this lubricates joints, exercises muscles &amp; mobilises nerves </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BUT</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not too extreme, too often nor for too long</span>\n<h2></h2>\n<h2><b>The Anatomy </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-24188\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/shutterstock_147943874-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"478\" height=\"382\" />\n<h2></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shoulders are not really limited to specific planes due to their shallow ball and socket design. They can circumduct which means they can move pretty much in every plane / direction that you can imagine.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individually we are born with certain genetic predispositions. This means some individuals have more ‘laxity’ to their joints, some sit at certain geometric angles naturally to their body &amp; our lever lengths can also differ, for example.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all have a series of bones, muscles &amp; nerves that are relatively consistent.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In simple terms….</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Humerus</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glenohumeral joint</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scapular</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clavicle</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subscapularis</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infraspinatus </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pectorals </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trapezius</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teres Major/Minor</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serratus </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median nerve</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radial nerve</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ulnar nerve </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-24190\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Screenshot-2020-09-29-at-13.19.57.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"627\" height=\"429\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are also other things like bursa, blood vessels etc but let’s keep it simple for the purpose of this blog being translated into something usable for your PT sessions..</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Example of a Common Error</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The lateral raise is a favourite for those wanting to work/build the deltoid\'s appearance. It is a great movement for strengthening our ability to lift things.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Yet the shoulder abduction action can be misunderstood in terms of our shoulder design. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The shoulder joint generally isn’t structurally designed to pass smoothly beyond 90degrees of frontal plane abduction while the humerus is internally rotated for example (or palm/thumb pointing down to floor) and particularly while under load - also as in an high upright row with elbows lifted.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is how impingements can occur overtime or an overactive pec minor altering scapular positioning means the humeral head is in the wrong position as we raise our arms laterally.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is therefore probably prudent to externally rotate prior to around 80/90 degrees of shoulder abduction. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding that the body will endeavour to do what you ask it to, it will adapt to the movements &amp; environment you put it into but that doesn\'t mean that movement, particularly when repeated over and over again, is ok long term.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So FULL ROM does not guarantee safe ROM depending upon the individual &amp; their biomechanical set up.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What can be done to improve our clients shoulder biomechanics BEFORE an injury occurs? </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First &amp; foremost let’s evaluate our clients shoulder function by testing key movements, muscles &amp; nerves.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-24187\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/shutterstock_109415894-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"516\" height=\"516\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Common Shoulder Issues</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Problem 1;</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pec minor is a key muscle due to its common shortened adaption creating that round shouldered, or protracted, position we often see in clients. So having the skills to test it will give us an indication of what to do.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solution;</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply the 20/20 MET, strengthen its antagonists &amp; then condition its own functional capacity through isolation then integration strength movements.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Problem 2; </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upper Trapezius dysfunction causing elevated scapular position. This can also be a compensation that is deliberately trying to reduce Median nerve tension at the brachial plexus. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solution;</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Test both structures (Upper traps &amp; Median nerve) &amp; if the tests are positive we are likely to want to improve their functional capacity to get a negative test result. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce trap tension using the 20/20 MET then prescribe very slow gentle median nerve mobilisations to ‘calm the nervous system down’ or desensitise it.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can also prescribe scapular depression strength work followed by shrugs.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Problem 3;</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overactive Subscapularis or Infraspinatus can directly affect healthy shoulder biomechanics. As shoulder rotators these muscles often require some love &amp; attention. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solution;</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Test both muscles &amp; if positive…</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply the 20/20 MET &amp; then using a resistance band or light cable work both internal &amp; external rotation of the humerus.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>The Tests &amp; Exercises </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have a client who has shoulder problems?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe you’re really keen to gain a deeper level of understanding shoulder biomechanics so you can help them?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you frustrated because you cannot work out what to do to help them?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or you\'re worried you could make them worse?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Would you like to learn each of these tests mentioned above?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/shoulder-knee-foot-biomechanics-workshop-entry-level-3/#tab-description\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look at our workshops CLICK HERE </span></a></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OR</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us directly on </span><a href=\"mailto:info@biomechanicseducation.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">info@biomechanicseducation.com</span></a></h1>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">07976 933113</span></h1>\n&nbsp;\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Further reading;</span></h3>\n<a href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8421011\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8421011</span></a>\n\n<a href=\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7931787/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7931787/</span></a>\n\n<a href=\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7661251/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7661251/</span></a>\n\n<a href=\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20133443/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20133443/</span></a>\n\n<a href=\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16826111/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16826111/</span></a>\n\n<a href=\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9697636/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9697636/</span></a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4668174/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4668174/</span></a>\n\n&nbsp;','Is shoulder pain the new back pain?','','draft','closed','closed','','is-shoulder-pain-the-new-back-pain','','','2024-07-16 11:26:29','2024-07-16 11:26:29','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=24186',0,'post','',0),
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(24262,3,'2020-10-06 09:38:25','2020-10-06 09:38:25','<h2>Did You Know Some People Have Six Quadriceps Muscles?</h2>\r\nThe human body is full of surprises, and the cadaver labs consistently reveal just how much we have yet to learn.\r\n<h3>The Mystery of the Extra Quadriceps</h3>\r\nWe are typically taught that the quadriceps consist of four muscles—hence the name \"quad.\" However, there are fascinating cases where individuals have five or even six quadriceps muscles. Yes, six!\r\n\r\nThe human body is a marvel of complexity, and those of us passionate about understanding it are always eager to explore these anomalies. Discovering these additional muscles can deepen our comprehension of movement and anatomy.\r\n<h3>Exploring the Fifth and Sixth Quadriceps</h3>\r\nThrough my research on these extra quadriceps, I\'ve learned that these muscles, which might more accurately be called \"sexticeps,\" can play unique roles in movement.\r\n<h3>Tensa Vastus Intermedius</h3>\r\n<strong>Definition</strong>: This muscle tenses the aponeurosis (a type of fascia) of the vastus intermedius and medially rotates the action of the muscle.\r\n\r\n<strong>Function</strong>: It may act as a second tensor in addition to the tensor fascia lata (TFL), suggesting it assists the TFL by tensing a similar area rather than contracting as an agonist.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24267\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/TENSA-VASTUS-INTERMEDIUS.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"409\" height=\"393\" />\r\n<h3>Articularis Genus</h3>\r\n<strong>Definition</strong>: This muscle is not thought to act independently. It retracts the suprapatellar bursa during knee extension, preventing impingement between the patella and femur.\r\n\r\n<strong>Function</strong>: It coordinates the movement of the suprapatellar bursa during knee flexion and extension and contributes to proprioception. However, studies question its capability based on its structure.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24266\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/ARTICULARIS-GENUS.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"417\" height=\"413\" />\r\n<h3>Implications of Additional Quadriceps</h3>\r\nSo, what does it mean if someone has a fifth or sixth quadriceps muscle? Could this anatomical variation provide an advantage or pose a disadvantage? How might it affect movement?\r\n\r\nWhile I don\'t have definitive answers, these questions open the door to intriguing discussions. I invite you to share your thoughts and join me for an inclusive conversation on anatomy and movement.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Join the Conversation</h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Would you like to dive deeper into anatomy and movement? Consider joining our Diploma in Biomechanics Coaching.</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;\">Let\'s explore the fascinating complexities of the human body together!</p>','Did You Know….some people have 6 Quadricep Muscles?','','publish','closed','closed','','did-you-know-some-people-have-6-quadricep-muscles','','','2025-01-20 16:01:57','2025-01-20 16:01:57','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=24262',0,'post','',0),
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(24449,3,'2020-10-19 10:00:38','2020-10-19 10:00:38','<h1><b>Remember the weak glutes debate?</b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well once again let’s consider if this is really the right question? </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Weak - definition </b></h2>\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lacking the power to perform physically demanding tasks.</span></i>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having little physical strength or energy </span></i>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liable to break or give way under pressure; easily damaged</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let me offer some of my thoughts &amp; I\'d love to hear yours.....</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using the term ‘weak core’ is often interpreted as meaning it simply requires strengthening.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However let’s challenge this for a moment shall we…?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>What could be the right question?</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How would one come to the conclusion that a client has a weak core?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What test identifies it?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a client can walk into the gym, move around &amp; perform daily tasks does that indicate a weak core?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it’s being determined by pain then I would also challenge this to be ambiguous as a ‘diagnosis’ for a ‘weak’ core.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain may indicate a ‘weakness’ or rather a dysfunction or problem </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BUT </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should we be strengthening a dysfunction?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rather than focusing on ‘what’....lets shift the focus onto the ‘WHY?’</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Why not what?</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why do we think it\'s weak?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How strong is that reasoning?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can your reasoning be evidenced?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be clear I’m not suggesting strength work isn’t required at all however what might be prudent is to identify potential causes for the apparent weakness first. Consider all intervention options and then possibly the timing of when we apply strength training. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>If not weak then what?</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples of intrinsic dysfunctions that could give the appearance of a weak core;</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">QL Hinge/s or quadratus lumborum ‘sub clinical’ (not clinical) spasm - can be addressed with the wall glide technique</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glute dysfunction - ‘sub clinical’ (not clinical) spasm - can be addressed with an MET (Muscle energy technique)</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hip flexor dysfunction - ‘sub clinical’ (not clinical) spasm - can be addressed with an MET (Muscle energy technique)</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stiff lumbar spine - Can be addressed with lumbar tilts and/or kee rolls</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stiff thoracic spine - Can be addressed with Thoracic rotation drills  </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The core strength ratios are poor (due to any of the above and/or lifestyle) - measure the ratios &amp; prescribe appropriate loading to the area where the ratio is off. </span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also considering this last point on the list above its vital we understand that all ‘core stability’ strength work will emphasise one area of the trunk over the others. For example supine leg extension will strengthen the flexors or anterior trunk predominantly. So do planks and mountain climbers. So we must consider how many core stability exercises we teach and how many strengthen which part of the trunk. Are we hitting a balance? Or are we overloading the flexors or maybe the extensors get overloaded more? How would we know?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improving the intrinsic function of each substructure first with an understanding how the myofascial, skeletal &amp; neural systems are integrated &amp; influence each other is a vital component in understanding how the body works. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a small gap in our education that really highlights &amp; proves this which is the ability to test, monitor &amp; re test our clients intrinsic function</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With this ability we as exercise professionals can better serve our client when designing a movement programme </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without it.....well we are simply guessing </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forcing techniques or repeating patterns does NOT address the root cause unless by chance or maybe temporarily </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So I urge you to challenge everything! </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not accept a term like weak core or weak glutes as simply needing strength work </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First understand the underlying causes/reasons behind this ‘diagnosis’ </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1>Would you like to learn how to assess your PT client both online &amp; in person?</h1>\n<h2><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/pelvis-spine-biomechanics-3-day-workshop-entry-level-3/#tab-description\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE ON OUR 2021 PELVIC &amp; SPINE BIOMECHANICS WORKSHOP </a></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<h2><a href=\"https://youtu.be/5GxKxl4X-sw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">&gt;&gt; FREE WEAK GLUTES WEBINAR CLICK HERE &lt;&lt;</a></h2>','Does Your Client Really Have A Weak Core?','','draft','closed','closed','','does-your-client-really-have-a-weak-core','','','2024-07-16 11:26:29','2024-07-16 11:26:29','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=24449',0,'post','',0),
(24451,3,'2020-10-19 09:59:54','2020-10-19 09:59:54','','shutterstock_619010450','','inherit','open','closed','','shutterstock_619010450-2','','','2020-10-19 09:59:54','2020-10-19 09:59:54','',24449,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/shutterstock_619010450-scaled-1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),
(24544,3,'2020-10-27 07:49:45','2020-10-27 07:49:45','<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enhancing Your Anatomy Knowledge</span></b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></h2>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many learners express a desire to deepen their understanding of anatomy and the body. You might recall passing your anatomy exam and thinking, \"I don’t need to remember everything; I know how to teach a client to squat!\" However, when unexpected challenges arise or clients move in ways that puzzle us, we often wish we could recall our anatomy lessons better.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">As a kinesthetic learner and an educator for the past 16 years, I understand the difficulty of teaching complex subjects like anatomy. The key is to provide techniques that help learners anchor each body part to a memorable reference.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">This blog series aims to offer movement practitioners a systematic approach to remembering anatomy, making it relevant and applicable in practice. I\'ll share insights and techniques, including word association, history, and tactics, to make anatomy recall useful for training clients.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n<h2><b>Interesting Pelvis Facts </b></h2>\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Elvis the Pelvis: Elvis Presley earned this nickname for his hip-thrusting dance moves. The pelvis is often linked to sexuality, which can influence how clients perceive their pelvis and its function.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n 	<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pelvis Functions: The pelvis supports the hip joints and protects digestive and reproductive organs. Understanding its functionality helps broaden our perspective beyond just movement.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n 	<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Plural of Pelvis: The correct plural term is \"pelves,\" not \"pelvises.\"</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n 	<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gender Differences: Male and female pelves differ significantly. The female pelvis is wider and more shallow to accommodate childbirth, a fact that changes with age and should be considered during assessments.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n 	<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Childbirth Effects: The hormone relaxin softens the pelvic joints during pregnancy and childbirth, permanently changing the pelvis. This should be considered when working with clients who are pregnant or have given birth.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n 	<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fetal Development: The development of the pelvis and acetabulum in fetuses is influenced by mechanical stimuli, particularly gluteal muscle activity and femoral head pressure, highlighting the importance of pelvic muscles even before birth.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW176767768 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176767768 BCX8\">Understanding Pelvic Biomechanics: The Bony Anatomy</span></span><span class=\"EOP SCXW176767768 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></h2>\r\n<span class=\"TextRun SCXW27846784 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27846784 BCX8\">Anatomy books and skeleton models only </span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27846784 BCX8\">provide</span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27846784 BCX8\"> a limited view of the pelvis. Observing real </span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW27846784 BCX8\">pelves</span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27846784 BCX8\"> reveals the structural diversity among individuals. </span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27846784 BCX8\">Here’s</span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27846784 BCX8\"> a closer look at the key bones and their meanings:</span></span><span class=\"EOP SCXW27846784 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24547\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Screenshot-2020-10-26-at-20.18.14.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"511\" height=\"476\" />\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ilium: Latin for \"flank\" or \"groin,\" this large, flat bone forms the upper part of the pelvis.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n 	<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pubis: Named for the pubic hair that appears during puberty, this bone forms the front part of the pelvis.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n 	<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Symphysis: Meaning \"fusion,\" this term describes where the pubic bones meet at the front.</span></li>\r\n 	<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ischium: Latin for \"hip joint\" or \"loin,\" this bone forms the lower and back part of the pelvis. It’s where the \"sitting bones\" are located.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n 	<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sacrum: Known as the \"holy bone,\" it’s a triangular bone at the base of the spine that protects the genitalia.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n 	<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Coccyx: Greek for \"cuckoo,\" this \"tailbone\" resembles a bird’s bill and is located at the base of the spine.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24645\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Screenshot-2020-11-03-at-11.50.51-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"411\" height=\"354\" /><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Key Bony Landmarks</span></b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Iliac Spine: The upper rim of the ilium, used in pelvic function tests. (Iliac) </span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fossa</span></b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is the Greek word for </span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ditch </span></i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">describes the dip of the concave surface on the inner surface of the ilium.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n 	<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Acetabulum: Latin for \"vinegar cup,\" this is the hip socket where the femur head fits.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2><b>Acronyms for Bony Areas &amp; Prominences </b></h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SIJ: Sacroiliac Joint, where the sacrum meets the ilium, often associated with lower back pain.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n 	<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">PSIS: Posterior Superior Iliac Spine, located at the back of the pelvis.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n 	<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ASIS: Anterior Superior Iliac Spine, located at the front of the pelvis.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n 	<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AIIS: Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine, below the ASIS.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Structural Variations</span></b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></h2>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Understanding genetic differences in pelvic structure is crucial for tailoring exercise programmes:</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24550\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Screenshot-2020-10-26-at-20.20.58.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"454\" height=\"424\" />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know we genetically differ and as you can see here we can differ inside our bodies as much as we do on the outside but what does that mean to us as trainers? </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coxa Valgus or Vara &amp; Femoral Version are good examples of terminologies for clients pelvis/hip geometry that differ in a way that may have clinical or movement relevance for their practitioner.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These can be identified using simple manual tests that we offer on our <a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/courses/cpd-courses/running-biomechanics-workshop/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Running Biomechanics Workshops</a> for example. They can change the way we prescribe exercises or what we expect of our clients when they move. Hopefully these descriptions help to appreciate this….</span>\r\n\r\n<b>The Femur</b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is the largest bone in the body &amp; we will only discuss here the top (proximal) portion that relates to the pelvis. The other end (distal) will be discussed in the Knee Series.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Trochanter</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> comes from the Greek word </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trokhos</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for wheel. It describes the large round feeling bony prominence at the side of the pelvis. It is a key landing site for the lateral glutes &amp; piriformis - to be discussed next time. </span>\r\n\r\n<b>Neck of femur</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the part of the femur that looks like a neck sticking out from the medial side of the main femur thigh bone where the greater trochanter is lateral &amp; then ends in the ‘ball’ of the hip’s ball &amp; socket joint.</span>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24646\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Screenshot-2020-11-03-at-11.57.12.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"342\" height=\"301\" />\r\n\r\n<b>Coxa</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a Latin word meaning hip or limb joint (koks-h)  </span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Coxa Vara:</strong> A decreased angle at the hip, potentially limiting abduction.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Coxa Valga:</strong> An increased angle at the hip, potentially limiting adduction.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine you have a client who has been diagnosed as Coxa Valga….how might this alter your expectations when you write them a programme or train them in your facility?</span>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24548\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Screenshot-2020-10-26-at-19.30.48.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"315\" height=\"217\" />\r\n\r\n<b>Femoral</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">related to the thigh or </span><b>femur. </b>\r\n\r\n<b>Version</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vers is Latin for turned or to turn.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Femoral Version</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> describes the rotation (of turn) of the femur in relation to the pelvis. </span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Femoral Anteversion:</strong> Medial rotation of the femur.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Femoral Retroversion:</strong> Lateral rotation of the femur.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine you have a client who has been diagnosed as femoral anteversion….how might this alter your expectations when you write them a squat programme or train them in your facility?</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24549\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Screenshot-2020-10-26-at-19.30.18.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"866\" height=\"408\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Application in Training</span></b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Knowing these anatomical details helps explain why clients move differently. This knowledge is vital for designing effective training programs and assessing pelvic function.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n<h1>Learn more with our Pelvic &amp; Spine Biomechanics Online CPD Training <a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/courses/online-cpd-courses/\">here</a>.</h1>\r\n<span class=\"TextRun SCXW264464150 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264464150 BCX8\">Discover more with our Diploma in Biomechanics Coaching </span></span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW264464150 BCX8\" href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/courses/biomechanics/biomechanics-coach-course/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW264464150 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264464150 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">here</span></span></a><span class=\"EOP SCXW264464150 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n<h2><b>References:</b></h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Benson, Emily. A Woman’s Pelvis Narrows as She Ages. 25 Apr. 2016, Science.org.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n 	<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cooperstein R, Hickey M. The Reliability of Palpating the Posterior Superior Iliac Spine: A Systematic Review. J Can Chiropr Assoc. 2016 Mar;60(1):36-46. PMID: 27069265; PMCID: PMC4807681.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n 	<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Coxa Vara / Coxa Valga. Physiopedia, Physio-Pedia.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n 	<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Delaere O, Dhem A. Prenatal Development of the Human Pelvis and Acetabulum. Acta Orthop Belg. 1999 Sep;65(3):255-60. PMID: 10546347.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n 	<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Femur. TeachMeAnatomy, TeachMeAnatomy.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n 	<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rosenfeld, Jordan. 7 Essential Facts about the Pelvis. Mental Floss, 21 Sept. 2017, Mental Floss.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n</ul>','Pelvic (Hip) Biomechanics - Part 1 - The Bones of the Hip','','publish','closed','closed','','pelvic-hip-biomechanics-part-1-the-bones','','','2025-01-20 15:59:55','2025-01-20 15:59:55','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=24544',0,'post','',0),
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(24648,3,'2020-11-03 14:11:50','2020-11-03 14:11:50','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are concerned about losing clients AGAIN I urge you to stay with me &amp; keep reading. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of you will have concerns about how you will keep clients during yet another lockdown. Some of you will have already adapted but may be looking for ideas to attract lost or new clients and of course there are some of you that if you are having success PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE SHARE your ideas. We are in this together so when it works tell your peers!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\'s strategise, stay focused &amp; feel in control during lockdown 2.0</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>1). Reduce fear/anxiety </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Covid-19 Awareness CPD training certificate! </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you got yours?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If not then I encourage you to get one - see CIMSPA or THINKTREE for the most relevant one to your industry. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then DISPLAY IT! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WHY?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We must let our clients know how qualified we are instead of waiting for them to ask to see these things. This reduces concerns that they may not raise with you &amp; if they are choosing between practitioners it might be the thing that makes their mind up!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider this as a way to reduce anxieties by letting clients, present clients &amp; potential clients, know that you take pride in your role &amp; have all of the safety requirements in place. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-24649\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Screenshot-2020-11-03-at-12.38.44.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"693\" height=\"434\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>2). Pick up the phone &amp; call them!</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When was the last time you actually sat down and rang all of your clients? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even the ones that you haven\'t seen for a while?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having spoken to several of you over the last 7 months it\'s clear we are losing a degree of connection with our clients, more so when training them online or via zoom or facebook.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We really must remind them WE CARE!</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picking up the phone (no selling unless they ask) &amp; actually talking to them brings back a degree of connection. Asking them how they are getting on. Telling them they aren\'t alone &amp; showing you care by offering (No 4) accessible content that won\'t cost them anything if they are concerned about finances. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WHY?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine how YOU would feel if you got a call from someone who made you feel like they actually cared about you?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>3). LISTEN!!</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you call start with an open ended question like “</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hey…&lt;name&gt;...how have you been?</span></i> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tell me how are you getting on?</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">”</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then SSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHH……..Listen…….the more you can get them to open up &amp; talk to you the more you can discover what they really need. This feeds into your ability to plan your business based on the MOST relevant market research you have available to you!</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make notes, ask lots of questions to find out their emotional pain, struggles &amp; problems - this then enables you to create content.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WHY?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A skilled listener can extract exactly the right information to their advantage particularly under this current climate!  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>4) Create free &amp; low cost content</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based upon these conversions (the more the better) you now have super hot relevant information for creating market specific content. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make your videos engaging, smile, talk TO THEM not the camera ie look at the lens &amp; speak to the person. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do they have equipment? No - Create videos of how to use their furniture or household items. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are they in a bubble with other family members? Yes - create content that relates to working in pairs</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe they have lost confidence? Create content about behaviour change, tactics to stay positive etc Teach them about their circle of control. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WHY?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why not? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look if you have time due to less clients stay pro active and create. You could charge for it later. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\'re busy consider what is making you busy - if its LOADS of clients GREAT! If it’s procrastination - C’MON!!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>5). Circle of Control </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a video or even a campaign to teach them about the circle of control vs the circle of care.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Draw 2 large circles on a piece of paper </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write over one CONTROL &amp; the other CARE</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inside the circle titled CARE write in all the things you care about but cannot control </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inside the circle title CONTROL write all of the things you can control</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now rip the 2 circles apart</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the CARE circle &amp; rip it into tiny pieces - bin it!</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus ALL of your attention onto the CIRCLE OF CONTROL!</span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WHY?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Positive focus is vital right now. Social media and a constant dialect around covid can drag us down. So tactics to remain pro-active are vital even for our own state of mind!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>6). Self care - this one\'s for YOU!</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOW is the time to look after yourself, learn some more skills, practise technology, read &amp;....</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE SHARE your ideas...this is when we should endeavour to lift each other up - right !? </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WHY?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why not?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><b>FREE STUFF!</b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our friends at <a href=\"https://platform.archon-app.com/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Archon-app</a> have a site that allows you to test your physical performance for free on their platform through 6 categories</span>\n<ol>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aerobic</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anaerobic</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agility</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strength</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Power</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bodyweight</span></li>\n</ol>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We would LOVE your feedback please;</span>\n<h3><a href=\"https://platform.archon-app.com/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CLICK HERE TO ACCESS ARCHON-APP</a></h3>\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>Did you hear it? </b></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I was interviewed by<a href=\"https://youtu.be/K9NEixSs7eo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Mark Laws &amp; Josh Mullin for the UK PT’s Podcast - BE WARNED </a></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>MORE FREE STUFF</b></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you seen these? Please share with both clients &amp; colleagues - let\'s help each other....</span>\n<h3><a href=\"https://youtu.be/7sHZC53mxmI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>5 Steps To A Successful Online Presence Webinar</b></a></h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/weak-glutes-free-webinar/#tab-description\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Weak Glutes Webinar</b></a></h3>\n<h2></h2>\n<h2><b>NEXT WEEK: </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Pelvis (Hip) Biomechanics - Part 2 - The Muscles of the Hip</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember we have a growing portfolio of ONLINE educational content that each counts towards gaining certificates &amp; ALL offer you CPD points. </span></h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check them out <a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/shop/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HERE</a>: </span></h3>','5 Steps To Keep Your Clients During Lockdown 2.0','','draft','closed','closed','','5-steps-to-keep-your-clients-during-lockdown-2-0','','','2024-07-16 11:26:29','2024-07-16 11:26:29','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=24648',0,'post','',0),
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(24764,3,'2020-11-09 09:23:52','2020-11-09 09:23:52','<h2>Introduction</h2>\r\nIn this second part of our series on pelvic biomechanics, we shift our focus from the bones of the hip to the muscles that control and influence hip movement. Understanding these muscles and their functions is crucial for improving client mobility, confidence, and reducing pain.\r\n<h3>Visual and Practical Learning Approach</h3>\r\n<strong>To enhance your learning experience:</strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Visualize Muscle Attachments: Use anatomy books or skeleton models to see where muscles attach.</li>\r\n 	<li>Simulate Actions: Use resistance bands to replicate muscle actions on a skeleton.</li>\r\n 	<li>Engage Physically: Perform the muscle actions yourself and palpate the areas involved.</li>\r\n 	<li>Document Movements: Write down the movements and exercises each muscle contributes to in your anatomy notebook.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<h3>The Gluteal Muscles</h3>\r\n<strong>Gluteus Maximus</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Function: Primary hip extensor, lateral rotator, abductor (through the ITB), and adductor.</li>\r\n 	<li>Attachments: Coccyx, sacrum, posterior iliac crest, ITB, and gluteal tuberosity.</li>\r\n 	<li>Role: Involved in squats, deadlifts, standing, sitting, walking, and stair climbing. Maintains a balance with hip flexors in a 1:1 strength ratio.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24770\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/1401137150-huge-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Gluteus Medius</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Function</strong>: Abducts the hip; anterior fibers flex and medially rotate the hip, posterior fibers extend and laterally rotate the hip.</li>\r\n 	<li>Attachments: Ilium to the greater trochanter.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24771\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/shutterstock_1377046316-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"419\" height=\"559\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Gluteus Minimus</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Function</strong>: Abducts, flexes, and internally rotates the hip.</li>\r\n 	<li>Attachments: Outer surface of the ilium to the greater trochanter.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24772\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/shutterstock_1350320282-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"376\" height=\"501\" />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All this said, let\'s simplify the role of the glutei in movement.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collectively they produce ‘primarily’ hip extension, hip abduction &amp; hip stabilisation during fundamental movements. Max being the big hip extensor &amp; Min/Med the main Abductors…..see other contributors coming up.</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>So What?</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> - Well we do spend quite a bit of time squelched on top of Glute Max, maybe if we sit on the side of our hip we are also squelching glute min/med somewhat too. We do this for prolonged periods then we expect them to produce all of these actions as well as stabilise our spine/upper body &amp; head on top while controlling the motion of our limbs below!</span>\r\n\r\nThe brain is fantastic at creating physical compensations to adapt to the environment we live in &amp; enable our body to reserve energy. This alters the functionality of the compensatory structures. so the example of sitting isn\'t necessarily bad for us, its the lack of physical variety that our body responds negatively to over time.  The best &amp; simplest advice we can give to our clients is to keep changing position &amp; keep moving, along with safe, effective &amp; evidence backed techniques like the ones in the iMoveFreely programme.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><b>Hip Flexors </b></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Iliopsoas (Iliacus and Psoas Major)</li>\r\n 	<li>Iliacus: Flexes the hip or trunk; tilts the pelvis anteriorly.</li>\r\n 	<li>Psoas Major: Flexes the hip or trunk; tilts the pelvis anteriorly.</li>\r\n 	<li>Psoas Minor: Present in 40% of people; assists in lumbar extension and posteriorly tilts the pelvis.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24773\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/shutterstock_293557031-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"466\" height=\"622\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24774\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/shutterstock_223319263-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"472\" height=\"630\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Tensor Fasciae Latae (TFL)</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Function</strong>: Hip flexion, internal rotation, and abduction.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Attachments</strong>: Iliac crest to the ITB.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24775\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/shutterstock_149230190-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"520\" height=\"650\" />\r\n<h3>Sartorius</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Function</strong>: Flexes, laterally rotates, and abducts the hip; flexes and medially rotates the knee.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Attachments</strong>: ASIS to the medial tibia.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Unique Feature</strong>: Known as the \"4 Sign positioner\" due to its action resembling a number 4.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24776\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/shutterstock_303065684-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"422\" height=\"562\" />\r\n<h5>Lateral Rotators</h5>\r\n<h3>Piriformis</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Function</strong>: Laterally rotates the hip when extended, becomes an internal rotator when the hip is flexed above 70-90 degrees, and always acts as an abductor.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Attachments</strong>: Sacrum to the greater trochanter.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24777\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/shutterstock_293555465-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"462\" height=\"615\" />\r\n<h3>Quadratus Femoris</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Function</strong>: Laterally rotates the hip.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Attachments</strong>: Ischium to the posterior femur.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24786\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Screenshot-2020-11-09-at-09.03.16.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"249\" height=\"354\" />\r\n<h3>Obturator Internus and Externus</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Function</strong>: Laterally rotate the thigh and abduct it in a flexed position.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Attachments</strong>: Inferior obturator foramen to the medial surface of the greater trochanter.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24784\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Screenshot-2020-11-09-at-08.59.52.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"252\" height=\"339\" />\r\n<h3><b>Obturator Externus</b></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See above for actions &amp; this muscle</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> does this because of its attachments from the Rami (meaning branch - remus is singular, rami plural) of pubis (part of pelvis behind the pubic hair) &amp; itchy bum (ischium) to the trochanter fossa (ditch) - anything being memorised yet???</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24785\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Screenshot-2020-11-09-at-08.59.31.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"232\" height=\"339\" />\r\n<h3>Gemellus Superior and Inferior</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Function</strong>: Laterally rotate the hip.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Attachments</strong>: Ischial spine (superior) and ischial tuberosity (inferior) to the greater trochanter.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24781\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/shutterstock_1757766335-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"478\" height=\"478\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Pelvic Floor and Adductors</h3>\r\n<h4>Pelvic Floor</h4>\r\n<strong>Function</strong>: Supports pelvic organs, controls bowel and bladder movements, and plays a role in sexual function.\r\n\r\n<strong>Training</strong>: Important to maintain flexibility and strength, similar to other muscles.\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Adductors</strong> (Magnus, Longus, Brevis, Pectineus, Gracilis)</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Function</strong>: Adduct the hip and assist in other movements like hip extension.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Attachments</strong>: Pubis and ischium to the femur and tibia.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Unique Features</strong>: Adductor Magnus also known as the \"4th hamstring\" due to its role in hip extension.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h4>Key Actions and Movement Assessment</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Posterior and Anterior Tilt</strong>: Movements that tilt the pelvis forward or backward.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Circumduction</strong>: Circular movement of the hip.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Abduction and Adduction</strong>: Movements that take the leg away from or towards the body.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Flexion and Extension</strong>: Bending and straightening of the hip.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Internal and External Rotation</strong>: Rotating the hip inwards or outwards.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nBy understanding the detailed anatomy and function of these muscles, you can better assess and enhance your client\'s hip function. 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(24894,3,'2020-11-16 14:00:50','2020-11-16 14:00:50','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From what I have read most of the world leaders in biomechanics feel that the spine is the centerpiece of movement &amp; it\'s easy to understand why. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a beautifully robust piece of architecture that connects the upper &amp; lower body, allowing us to move in so many planes, actions &amp; combinations. So much so that we might appreciate it as hard to damage!</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we dive into the anatomy of the spine here hopefully it is recognisable that it takes years to really do any damage biomechanically through lifestyle.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exciting thing about this means we could, as movement practitioners, potentially reduce the risk of future problems. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So through this 3rd blog in this practical anatomy series lets explore the wonderful intricacies of the bones of the spine!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But first…..</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Interesting facts </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<ol>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Babies spines develop 2 months after conception </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From birth, the baby\'s spine is only kyphotic. From the time they begin to hold their head up &amp; start walking they will begin to develop lordosis </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have the same number of cervical (nack) vertebrae as giraffes! </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are 120 muscles that relate to the spine offering lots of movements. Thankfully we won\'t be covering every single one of these in part 4!</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The spine has 220 individual ligaments for dynamic support - it needs it right!?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wow...there are 100 joints! </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spine cartilage can expand &amp; contract. This means you are (on average) ½” taller in the mornings due to lying down as opposed to having gravity compressing your spine downwards while standing upright throughout the day.</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your spine has exceptional memory as it becomes used to, &amp; remembers, positions.</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At birth we generally have 33 bones but as adults we can have just 25 as the lower vertebrae fuse together.</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The spinal cord weighs 35 grammes! That’s a similar weight as a 60 watt lightbulb.</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The length of an average male spine is 70cm &amp; female’s around 60cm </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cartilage makes up 25% of the length of the spine </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We shrink on average about ⅓ inch every 10 years - I know this because my mum is now 5ft 4” having previously been 5ft 8”...oooer!</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Around 80% of back pain does NOT need treatment, which is why we need to gain skills to understand pain &amp; things that can cause it.</span></li>\n</ol>\n&nbsp;\n<h1><b>The Bones</b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Vertebrae</b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let us begin at the top this time with the vertebrae! Vertebrae being plural of vertebra (individual) &amp; the word vertebra in latin means ‘joint’. It also has history from the word </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vertere</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which means ‘to turn’, which is easy to imagine due to turning or rotating being one of the primary actions produced from the spine.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The vertebrae make up 5 sections that create those curved lines on a side view of a client’s back as we look at them standing.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Cervical Spine (Vertebrae)</b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cervical is the first or upper most portion of the spine &amp; is made up of 7 vertebrae. Its name ‘</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cervical</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">’ comes from the latin word for ‘neck’. You may also be familiar with its use in relation to the </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cervix</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or ‘neck’ of the womb.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have 7 cervical vertebrae &amp; this is the most mobile portion of our spines to allow us to pivot our heads on top of our body so we can see around us - hopefully!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our top 2 cervical vertebrae have their own names too!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The </span><b>Atlas</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, also known as C1, is named from Greek mythology. Atlas was the son of the God Titus &amp; was condemned to hold the sky up - poor bloke! So we can visualise our C1 holding up our head as poor Atlas did the world! </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glad he did though otherwise who knows where we would be right now!?!?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then we have </span><b>Axis</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (from the latin word </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">axle</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) also known as </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vertebra cervicalis II</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">epistropheus</span></i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OR </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in my world for simplicity\'s sake C2! Axle probably because it forms a </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pivot!</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These top 2 vertebrae form the</span> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">atlanto-</span></i><b><i>axial</i></b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> joint</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> - whoop whoop!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now here\'s a tip to finding C7 if it ever takes your fancy. Sit or stand upright, place your hand onto the back of your neck &amp; then protract, or jut, your chin forwards. The most prominent spinous process (nobly bit that pokes out at the back) when you do this is likely to be C7. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Thoracic Spine</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This section of your spine has minimal movement by comparison to the other sections, although more than most of us can actually do these days!!!! but it’s 7 vertebrae are designed for stability &amp; protection of your organs in partnership with the ribs (see rib anatomy below) </span>\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24895\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Screenshot-2020-11-16-at-13.37.56.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"543\" height=\"405\" />\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you look from over the top, as in this example, of a thoracic vertebrae, you can see all sorts of portions that have been named. Now some may appear to be more valuable than others but they’re all good to remember if you can. So I will add a test at the bottom of this blog for you to complete because I know you LOVE a test...right!?!?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyway here are the names, their definitions &amp; reasons for being;</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Body </b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The large </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">front portion of the vertebra also known as the </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">centrum</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The body is made of cancellous bone (also called either trabecular or spongy because of its appearance) &amp; ‘sandwiches’ the discs in between the vertebrae above/below to contribute to absorption of pressure. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then there is a more compact outer layer of bone (also called the ‘cortical rim’ or dense) due to its contribution to supporting &amp; limiting movement.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Spinous process</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the bony part that pokes out of the back (posteriorly) &amp; can be felt if you run your finger down someone\'s spine, maybe in the heat of the moment!?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also a muscle attachment site to pull &amp; lever actions like spinal extension, rotation or to stabilise of course!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Transverse process</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These poke out to the sides &amp; aren\'t so easy to feel on yourself! Transverse comes from the latin word, </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">transvertere</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> - which means ‘across’ &amp; ‘turn’. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These also act as a muscle attachment site to pull &amp; lever actions like lateral flexion, rotation or stabilisation as above.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Foramen</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This word literally means ‘opening or hole’ inside the body. This is an important gap because it\'s where the spinal cord sits!</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now this ‘hole’ is made up of 4 ‘sides’ that have names too…..</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Lamina</b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Means</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ‘plate’ or ‘layer’ &amp; this makes up some of the walls that form the vertebral foramen.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Pedicle </b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meaning ‘little foot’ but is a </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cylinder-shape that sticks out from the back of the vertebral body, providing side protection &amp; sides of the foramen encasing the spinal cord &amp; nerves. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Facet joint</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facet means smooth flat surface. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a key joint in the spine because of its role &amp; risk. Being a joint it’s simply where 2 bones meet. The superior articular facet of the vertebra below the inferior articular facet of the vertebra above. Where these 2 surfaces meet creates a facet joint. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key role of this joint is to limit movement due to its influence on the distance between each vertebrae where the discs are. These discs require space to squish, absorb &amp; cushion movement when we bend in any direction. If these facet joints get too close to each other there is a risk of wear. Now if their job is to limit movement to protect discs &amp; the spinal cord, well wearing of them is bad news as you can imagine!</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How might why wear? Well if that QL muscle (see next blog for spine muscles) gets tight or inhibited it can result in reducing the space between the facet joint = wear</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the pelvis is ‘dysfunctional’, shall we say, this can result in one ilium sitting higher than the other, also causing a closing of the gap at the facet joint.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So What? </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The brilliantly simple iMoveFreely programme is designed specifically to reduce the risk of these issues through freedom of movement in each part of the body. They are such specific, low grade techniques that they can dramatically influence specific areas of your client’s anatomy, like taking pressure off these facet joints.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Thoracic Spine Ranges of Motion </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we look at these ‘norms’ of movement in degrees at each thoracic vertebrae, it helps us appreciate what we might expect if we were to test each of these actions listed in the grid below. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking at this graph it\'s clear that the thoracic spine tots up its highest ranges of motion in rotation. If we add up the total from C7-L1 it equals 57 degrees of thoracic rotation in either direction…..hopefully!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So if you can keep everything else that contributes to rotation static as best you can then ask your client to rotate their spine, observe how far they rotate, eyeballing from an aerial view, you can evaluate how close, or far, they are to/from the norms below….</span>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24896\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Screenshot-2020-11-16-at-13.40.48.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"624\" height=\"430\" /></p>\n\n<h2><b>Ribs</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now we really MUST talk about these bony ‘arches’ - rib meaning ‘</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cover, ceiling or arch</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">’. The ribs will ONLY attach to the thoracic vertebrae, not the lumbars, not the cervical. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They’re typically made up of a body, neck, head, tubercle, angle &amp; costal groove - see image.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you look back up to the image of the thoracic vertebra again &amp; see these 2 areas…….</span>\n\n<b>Transverse costal facet - </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transverse you know, costal means relating to ribs, facet - smooth/flat</span>\n\n<b>Superior costal facet - </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You getting the idea? Superior - upper. Costal - relates to rib. Facet - smooth/flat.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">….these are the landing sites for the ribs to attach to.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OK I\'d like you to try something now to appreciate rib movements;</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit or stand upright &amp; place your palm across your top 5 ribs…..take a breath &amp; feel their movement. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now place your palms around your 6-10 ribs &amp; breath, feel the difference in action. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now finally place your palms around your last/lowest ribs 11-12 - known as ‘floating’ ribs since they ONLY attach at the back, not at the front, in fact they\'re half the size &amp; therefore can\'t reach the front!! They move quite a bit if you press them, they almost bounce, to allow for large intakes of breath!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Ribs 1-8 are known as ‘true’ - why? They truly do attach to the sternum</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ribs 8-10 known as ‘false’ - why? The just </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pretend</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to attach to the sternum via the cartilage)</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now repeat this &amp; imagine their relationship with the thoracic spine &amp; your overall spine\'s mobility. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can you understand how a stiff thoracic spine can limit breathing capacity? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can you understand how improving your clients thoracic mobility can increase lung capacity?</span>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24897\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Screenshot-2020-11-16-at-13.42.30.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"531\" height=\"334\" /></p>\n\n<h2><b>Interesting Facts about Ribs </b></h2>\n<b>(</b><a href=\"https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/502701/9-interesting-facts-about-ribs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/502701/9-interesting-facts-about-ribs</span></a><b>)</b>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>In rare instances we can have a Gorilla Rib!</b></h3>\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In rare cases, which have nothing to do with gender, a human might turn up sporting extra lumbar ribs, for a total of 13 pairs of ribs, much like our distant cousins, the gorillas. Thus, it\'s colloquially known as a \"</span></i><a href=\"https://books.google.com/books?id=9ySapTadd6kC&amp;pg=PA98&amp;lpg=PA98&amp;dq=gorilla+anatomy,+ribs&amp;source=bl&amp;ots=0nYerPFCmB&amp;sig=Dv2nSGDid8va2bZGhWth17MSMg8&amp;hl=en&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=0ahUKEwjR95j_tKrWAhXqgFQKHc8LBKkQ6AEIUTAK#v=onepage&amp;q=gorilla%20anatomy%2C%20ribs&amp;f=false\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gorilla rib</span></i></a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\"</span></i>\n<h3><b>Ribs are the reason Neanderthals didn\'t need belts!</b></h3>\n<h4><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neanderthals had </span></i><a href=\"https://books.google.com/books?id=NYg0CwAAQBAJ&amp;pg=PT156&amp;lpg=PT156&amp;dq=neanderthals+rib+cage+shape&amp;source=bl&amp;ots=uGdUFQTT6h&amp;sig=-ugu-Q_8Wa71I8O-jmkmr0dUj98&amp;hl=en&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=0ahUKEwjrjtXjo7TWAhVn5YMKHWUyB5UQ6AEIggEwEw#v=onepage&amp;q=neanderthals%20rib%20cage%20shape&amp;f=false\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wider, thicker rib cages</span></i></a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> than we modern slim-waisted humans, which would have made them terrible models for skinny jeans. A </span></i><a href=\"https://www.aftau.org/news-page-archaeology?=&amp;storyid4677=2262&amp;ncs4677=3%5C\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2016 study</span></i></a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in American Journal of Physical Anthropology found that the Ice-Age diet is likely responsible for the larger ribcage and wider pelvis in Neanderthals. Essentially, carbs were scarce and fat was abundant. This led to an enlarged liver, kidneys and \"their corresponding morphological manifestations,\" the authors write. In other words, they needed more space to house bigger organs.</span></i></h4>\n<h3><b>2 Very different kinds of athletes share one common injury…</b></h3>\n<h4><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\"Rowers and baseball pitchers are the most common athletes to suffer from stress fractures of the ribs,\" Martinez says. This is caused by the serratus anterior muscle pulling on the delicate ribs. \"Other athletes that may be more likely to suffer from rib stress fractures include golfers, dancers, weightlifters and volleyball players,\" he adds.</span></i></h4>\n<h3><b>You can sneeze your way to a rib fracture!</b></h3>\n<h4><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\"True\" rib fractures—where the bone breaks all the way through—are usually from traumatic events such as \"a hard football tackle [or] car accident,\" Martinez says. However, sometimes a rib fracture can occur \"from sneezing or coughing due to the force of the contracting chest wall muscles on the ribs.\" Treatment for true rib fractures is the same as rib stress fractures.</span></i></h4>\n<h3><b>‘Waist Training’ used to be all the rage….still sometimes is!  </b></h3>\n<h4><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women have historically worn corsets, undergarments that cinch the torso in, particularly at the waist, bringing ribs and organs closer together for a smaller waist and more prominent bust. Despite corsets having gone out of fashion </span></i><a href=\"http://tahliamckellartextiles.weebly.com/corset-timeline.html\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by the 1920s</span></i></a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, when women began to prefer the looser, more flowing garments of the Flapper era, a number of contemporary women still wear them for reasons ranging from aesthetics to performance art, spawning a practice known as </span></i><a href=\"https://lucycorsetry.com/2013/10/13/waist-training-vs-tight-lacing/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tight lacing or waist training</span></i></a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In this movement, women actively whittle their waists down to exceptionally small circumferences.</span></i></h4>\n<a href=\"https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2015/11/05/waist-whittlers-dangers/75225022/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doctors warn</span></i></a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that there is risk of permanent damage to squished organs, as well as such uncomfortable syndromes as acid reflux syndrome and back pain. But it doesn\'t stop those who love the look!</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Sternum &amp; friends...                                                               <img class=\"wp-image-24898 alignright\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Screenshot-2020-11-16-at-13.45.41.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"248\" height=\"377\" /></b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Jugular notch</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Latin roots, </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jugulum</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> meaning </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">throat or collarbone</span>\n<h2><b>Manubrium</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">F</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rom </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">manus</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for hand. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manubrium</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> means to be a handle.\n</span>\n<h3><b>Sternum </b></h3>\n<b> </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greek word </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sternon</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ‘chest, breast, or breastbone’ from a root that means ‘flat surface.’</span>\n<h2><b>Xiphoid process</b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greek </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">word </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">xiphos</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for ‘straight sword’</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Lumbar Spine </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lumbar vertebrae, of which there are 5, are much stockier than their thoracic buddies due to having more load on top of them, therefore designed wider to support the extra load. Look at the difference here then go back to compare to the thoracic vertebrae above…..  </span>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24899\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Screenshot-2020-11-16-at-13.47.56.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"416\" height=\"366\" /></p>\n\n<h2><b>Lumbar Spine Ranges of Motion</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we did earlier for the thoracic spine, here we can see the ‘norms’ of ranges in degrees for the lumbar spine. Can you see that the lumbar spine has more capacity for flexion? Interesting eh! Remember the lumbar spine is ‘normally’ in extension, or lordosis, so it should make sense that the ranges it can achieve in flexion will be greater. However its capacity for rotation is only 3-4 degrees at each joint.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you imagine this would relate to movement or assessing movement?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember we can use these norms to evaluate a client\'s capacity. Subjective - yes to some degree but better than no evaluation at all, right!? </span>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24900\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Screenshot-2020-11-16-at-13.49.35.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"463\" height=\"271\" /></p>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For </span><b>Sacrum &amp; Coccyx</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> - see Pelvis Biomechanics Part 1- The Bones!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Neutral Spine</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The neutral spine position can be a controversial topic, which is likely due to the varying presentations that could be deemed ‘neutral’, the fact we are rarely in our ‘neutral’ &amp; yet some schools of thought teach ‘</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">neutral spine</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">’ as a position we should be able to get into &amp; sustain while moving. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is a neutral spine anyway?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well I will have a go at explaining my thoughts based upon my limited knowledge &amp; understanding of its definition. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular spines are usually made up of a series of curves that either curve away from or toward the body</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cervical &amp; Lumbar areas are concave or are </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lordotic</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. </span>\n\n<b>Lordotic - </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greek word from lordos meaning ‘bent backward’</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whereas the Thoracic &amp; Sacrum areas are convex or kyphotic. </span><b>Kyphotic - </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greek word </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kyphos</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ‘crooked’</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the side view this gives an ‘S’ shape….or that\'s what we would normally expect.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When these ‘normal’ curves are present it should mean the discs have the same pressure around the outer edges - anterior to posterior &amp; laterally. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So when our client’s round their spine forwards into flexion or over a computer, they are creating more pressure to the anterior (front) of the spine/discs etc, which is fine - until it\'s done consistently for days, weeks, months &amp; years. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As our bodies evolve &amp; adapt to our surroundings it\'s no surprise that our spinal curves are changing. So much so that different cultures, different people, different lifestyles can result in different degrees of ‘S’ shape.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means that being able to coach a neutral spine is contentious if/when we have a variety of presentations. How would we know what neutral spine is when we cannot see the actual spine? It\'s subjective but it shouldn’t stop us coaching better intrinsic function &amp; movement.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some individuals they can even present with a more J shape to their spine. Flatter but with a curve at the top of the buttocks!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Hyper Spines !!!???</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is misinterpreted that lordosis is a </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">condition or diagnosis</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In fact I have often been told by clients “</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I have lordosis</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">” because they were told this by their practitioner, or had read it somewhere, but this statement is not technically accurate &amp; can be confusing. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lordosis is a position NOT a diagnosis &amp; this is the same with kyphosis.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However HYPERlordosis or HYPERkyphosis could be deemed excessive curvature. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hyper = ‘over &amp; beyond’</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ‘diagnosis’ can only be made by a qualified practitioner &amp; would likely be because they suspected that this exaggerated spine shape is the cause of reported symptoms. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To ‘measure’ degrees of curvature could be challenging when you consider how unique we all are. So addressing the symptoms rather than the actual curve, or the things that can affect our curves, would probably result in more success…...what do you think?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Scoliosis</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a structural lateral curve of the bones that is likely more visible from the back. Severity again can vary greatly &amp; it doesn\'t guarantee having symptoms.  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However the appearance of a lateral ‘scoliotic’ curve can be caused by soft tissue tensions too! </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That pesky lil QL again! </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ooooooo betcha can\'t wait for </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spine Biomechanics - Part 4 The Muscles of the Spine now!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whoah before that…...</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Spine Biomechanics So what?</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look, keeping this super simple in application, the spine SHOULD present with a nice smooth ‘C’ shaped curve when we bend in any direction. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it does not, what direction does your client struggle with? Flexion?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extension? Rotation?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is there an asymmetry from one side to the other?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does it feel stiff or tight?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What would you understand to be the intervention for a stiff joint?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember ‘pain’ is a red flag &amp; only the remit of a qualified practitioner. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OPTIONAL TEST -Can you name these diagrams?</span>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24901\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Screenshot-2020-11-16-at-13.51.37.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"411\" height=\"564\" /></p>\n\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any questions please hit reply/comment &amp; share if you think it will be helpful to others!</span></h3>\n&nbsp;\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NEXT TIME;</span></h1>\n<h1><b>Spine Biomechanics - Part 4 The Muscles of the Spine now!</b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember we have several online educational programmes to compliment this blog series!</span></h2>\n<h2>Why not CLICK ON one now?</h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/intrinsic-biomechanics-online-cpd-mega-bundle/#tab-description\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lockdown Bundle Online CPD Training </span></a></h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/pelvic-spine-biomechanics-online-cpd-training/#tab-description\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic &amp; Spine Biomechanics Online CPD Training </span></a></h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/imovefreely-instructor-online-virtual-workshop/#tab-description\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iMoveFreely Instructor Online CPD Training</span></a></h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/weak-glutes-free-webinar/#tab-description\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FREE Weak Glutes Webinar </span></a></h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/5-steps-to-a-successful-online-presence-free-webinar/#tab-description\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FREE 5 Steps to a successful online presence </span></a></h2>','Spine Biomechanics - Part 3 - The Bones of the Spine','','draft','closed','closed','','spine-biomechanics-part-3-the-bones-of-the-spine','','','2024-07-16 11:26:29','2024-07-16 11:26:29','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=24894',0,'post','',0),
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(25092,3,'2020-12-01 07:53:39','2020-12-01 07:53:39','<h3>Spine Biomechanics Part 4 – The Muscles of the Spine</h3>\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Introduction</span></b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Understanding the intricate web of muscles around your spine is like unlocking the secret to its strength and flexibility. In this guide, we\'ll dive deep into the core muscles that hold the key to a healthy and agile spine.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Core Muscles</span></b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Backbone of Stability When we talk about core muscles, we\'re essentially talking about the muscles that have a direct impact on your spine\'s health and stability. Let\'s break them down for a better understanding of how they work together to keep your spine in top shape.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n<h3>Transversospinalis Group</h3>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">These muscles, nestled deep within your core, act like your body\'s own internal support system. They stabilize your spine, allowing for controlled movements without compromising on stability.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Task: </span></b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ever wondered why you feel so steady when you stand up straight? That\'s these muscles kicking in to keep your spine solid as a rock. Try standing up and feel them in action.</span>\r\n\r\n<b><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25119\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/shutterstock_1709130394-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"504\" height=\"504\" /></b>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Multifidus</span></b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Think of the Multifidus as the backbone\'s best friend – thick, strong, and always there to lend support. Regular movement keeps them lean and mean, ensuring your spine stays healthy and happy.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Task: </span></b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Give these muscles some love by incorporating movements that activate and strengthen them. Your spine will thank you later.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n<h3>Rotatores</h3>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">These little guys might be small, but they play a big role in keeping your spine flexible and agile. They\'re like the lace-up corset of your spine, providing support without restricting movement.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n<h3>Semispinalis</h3>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">From your neck to your thoracic spine, the Semispinalis muscles are like the unsung heroes of your core. They work tirelessly to keep your spine stable and mobile, no matter what life throws your way.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n<h3>Erecta Spinae Group</h3>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Picture these muscles as the sturdy pillars holding up your spine. They\'re not just there to look pretty – they\'re essential for preventing your spine from bending too far forward and causing injury.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW143920741 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW143920741 BCX8\">Task: </span></span></strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW143920741 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW143920741 BCX8\">Stand up and feel these muscles engage as you lean forward slightly. Notice how they kick into action to keep your spine </span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW143920741 BCX8\">safe and sound</span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW143920741 BCX8\">.</span></span><span class=\"EOP SCXW143920741 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n<h3>Longissimus</h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is obviously the longest one due to its name! To the side (lateral to) of the semispinalis muscles. Travelling from rectus abdominus to the transverse process.</span>\r\n<h3>Iliocostalis <i> </i></h3>\r\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(ilio - from the ilium costalis - to the ribs)</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> - attaches from the most lateral portion of ribs, to the sacrum, the iliac crest, spinous &amp; transverse processes.</span>\r\n<h3>Spinalis<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most medial sibling of the group, splits into spinalis dorsi, spinalis cervicis &amp; spinalis capitis. Travelling into the spinous processes &amp; occiput at the back of the head.</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2><b><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25121\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/shutterstock_1800824056-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"581\" height=\"581\" /></b></h2>\r\n<h2><b>Quadratus Lumborum </b></h2>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Meet the spine\'s notorious troublemaker – the Quadratus Lumborum. Despite its reputation, it\'s actually crucial for maintaining spinal alignment and keeping you moving with ease.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Task</span></b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Pay attention to how your spine feels as you lift one hip. That\'s the Quadratus Lumborum at work, ensuring your spine stays straight and strong.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25099\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/shutterstock_1544639351-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"427\" height=\"570\" />\r\n<h2><b>The Abdominals</b></h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This group is often considered ‘the core’ by clients since their focus is on the front &amp; sides of their torso or the parts they can see.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They all dream of a </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 pack stomach </span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&amp; see adverts about how they can get one in 12 weeks or even 6 weeks or if they follow someone with abs showing on Instagram. You can even download an app that superimposes abs onto your photo…for goodness sake!</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ‘abs’ are written about in magazines as an area to focus on when considering strengthening the core </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for that washboard abs look! </span></i>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We should understand them better anatomically to understand how to ‘condition’ them for function &amp; therefore result in whatever is achievable realistically in terms of aesthetics. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyway, we all have a 6 pack underneath the skin, and they have an important job to do!</span>\r\n<h2><b>Rectus abdominus </b></h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rectus means</span> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">straight </span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&amp; abdominis relating to the abdomen. Now this could logically be classified as a core muscle. However when looking at its attachments it does not actually attach directly to the spine but instead to the pubic symphysis (behind the pubes), to the xiphoid process (bottom of the sternum) &amp; the costal cartilages of ribs 5-7. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally considered as a flexor of the spine (&amp; of course it will flex the spine) however its main purpose is probably to act as part of the ‘hydraulic amplifier’ mechanism. This is where Transverse Abdominis (TA) &amp; the thoraco-lumbar fascia create tension to stabilise the spine when performing tasks that require spinal stability. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tendinous junctions of rectus abdominis are designed to help mitigate the lateral forces created by the TA contraction and help with the efficiency of the amplifier. (FANTASTIC BOOK -</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spinal Engine, Gracovetsky, March 1989</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25123\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/shutterstock_1544641526-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"436\" height=\"581\" /></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Oblique Non-identical Twins (I LOVE the obliques) are considering lateral flexors &amp; again they do assist this action however their role is far more important than that when you study their fibres &amp; the lines of pull they are capable of with the attachments they cling onto….</span>\r\n<h2><b>Internal obliques </b></h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This layer travels from the front (</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anterior) of the iliac crest, lateral half of inguinal (of the groin) ligament, to the thoracolumbar fascia (big diamond shaped fascial sheet on the lower back) onto the costal cartilages of ribs 8-12; Also via the abdominal aponeurosis to the linea alba (the fascial line down the middle of the tummy of the middle of that 6 pack!)</span>\r\n<h2><b>External obliques </b></h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">External surfaces of ribs 5-12. ... At the midclavicular (middle of the clavicle) line medially &amp; spinoumbilical line inferiorly, external abdominal oblique continues as an aponeurosis via which it inserts to the linea alba, pubic tubercle &amp; anterior half of iliac crest.</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25125\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/shutterstock_1666655449-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"607\" height=\"607\" /></h2>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25124\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/shutterstock_1666658332-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"608\" height=\"608\" />\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Transverse Abdominis (TVA) </b></h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(or unmoving point) of the TA muscles is on the costal (rib) margin, iliac crest, &amp; inguinal ligament. The insertion (or moveable piece) of the TA muscles is located on the xiphoid process, symphysis pubis, &amp; linea alba….hopefully by now we are starting to remember some of these terminologies! </span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2><b><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25126\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/shutterstock_1544641502-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"391\" height=\"522\" /></b></h2>\r\n<h2><b>Hip flexors  </b></h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> See pelvis <a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/pelvic-hip-biomechanics-part-1-the-muscles-of-the-hip/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CLICK HERE</a></span>\r\n<h2><b>Diaphragm </b></h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greek word <em>diaphragma</em> meaning partition or barrier. Primarily it is attached to the sternum at the xiphoid process, the lower six ribs &amp; the spaces in between, also the lower part of the spine. ... The spinal attachment is in the upper lumbar section. The diaphragm\'s insertion point is called the central tendon.</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><b><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25127\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/shutterstock_303082082-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"387\" height=\"516\" /></b></h3>\r\n<h3>Interesting facts</h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No one muscle, or muscle group, is more important than any other.  Many will talk of Transverse Abdominis (TVA or TA) &amp; Multifidus as the most important muscles in the core, but if only one group or muscle of the full range of stability muscles is not functioning correctly, then the trunk is unstable.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cholwewicki and McGill, 1996, O’Sullivan et al, 1997, 1998, Allison et al, 1998)</span></i>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trunk or core stability in motion should be a reflex reaction as opposed to a conscious effort….like core stability training.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The core muscles are often inhibited in cases of low back pain.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psoas Major &amp; also Latissimus Dorsi could (&amp; probably should) be deemed ‘core’ muscles based on their involvement in trunk/spine stability &amp; connecting the upper &amp; lower body</span>\r\n<h3>Conclusion</h3>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Understanding your core muscles is like having the keys to a strong and resilient spine. 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(25457,3,'2020-12-15 10:20:26','2020-12-15 10:20:26','<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part 5 - Shoulder time!</span></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most complex joints in our client’s body &amp; becoming a problem area for common problems just like the lower back!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shall we dive straight in….?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>The Bones </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Clavicle (Collar bone) </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The word clavicle comes from the latin for ‘tendril’ due to its meagre connection from the scapula to sternum.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also known as the collarbone, the ‘beauty bone’ or the ‘skinny bone’ since those awful times when ‘skinny’ was perceived as attractive. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AND….it is the only bony connection between our shoulder &amp; the rest of our skeleton! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WOW! No wonder shoulder ‘issues’ are a common thing our clients complain about!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The clavicle is the first bone to harden in the fetus but interestingly the last to completely develop! </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With this in mind &amp; the fact that it\'s a </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">force transmitter</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the arms to the upper body/skeleton you can appreciate </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">why youngsters can often break theirs. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you were to view it from overhead it has an S shape &amp; try</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> placing your fingers/hand onto your clavicle then shrug up your shoulder….can you feel it articulate with the sternum?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25462\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Screenshot-2020-12-15-at-10.17.34.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"735\" height=\"722\" />Humerus</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Umerus</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> means upper arm from its latin origins but also history from the Greek word </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">omos</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for arm. The top end (proximal portion) of the humerus joins the glenoid fossa to create what\'s known as the glenohumeral joint. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25461\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/shutterstock_305274299-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"270\" height=\"789\" />\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glenoid means smooth shallow depression or slightly cupped.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fossa meaning ‘ditch’ or pit.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Head of humerus is also called the </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">caput humeri -</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> caput meaning head in this instance.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greater tubercle is from latin </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tuberculum</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or small swelling </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lesser tubercle or </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tuberculum minus</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Scapular </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The shoulder ‘blade’ or scapula is an attachment site for around 17 muscles &amp; glides on the scapulothoracic joint, also described as a false joint since it doesn\'t have the usual joint components. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The front facing (anterior) side is called the costal surface as it relates to the ribs/costals. It is also the subscapular fossa where the subscapularis sits between the scapular &amp; ribs.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The dorsal surface (posterior) or side &amp; also known as the infraspinous fossa - why? Go on guess….???? YES the infraspinatus muscle sits on there!!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25460\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/shutterstock_278017295-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"555\" height=\"605\" />\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The scapular’s triangular in shape &amp; so has 3 sides;</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Superior border (top)</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lateral border (axillary which relates to the armpit, so outer edge)</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medial border (or vertebral border or medial margin, closest to the vertebrae)</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At each corner where these ‘sides meet are the angles;</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Superior angle (top &amp; medial)</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inferior angle (bottom &amp; medial)</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lateral or glenoid angle also known as the head of the scapular </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glenoid cavity (or fossa) where the humerus ‘connects’</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The other key landmarks;</span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acromion process - allows us to do a pec minor test when clients lies supine - this process should measure 2.5cm or 1” front the floor  or massage bed</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coracoid process - upper attachment site for pec minor in the hollow on the front of the shoulder </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spine of scapular - the ledge that sweeps across the top back portion. Place your hand over the opposite shoulder to feel this ledge.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subscapular fossa - front surface against ribs</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infraspinous fossa - back surface that gives hedonistic discomfort when you rub it against a ball, against a wall!!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>The meeting places….</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Sternoclavicular Joint (S/C)</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where the sternum &amp; clavicle meet!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Acromioclavicular Joint (A/C)</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where the acromion &amp; clavicle meet!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Glenohumeral Joint </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where the Glenoid fossa &amp; humerus meet!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24189\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/shutterstock_172528928-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"509\" height=\"482\" />\n<h2><b>Interesting shoulder facts </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<ol>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There’s no actual socket!</span></li>\n</ol>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we learn our anatomy the shoulder is described as a ball &amp; socket joint even though technically there isn\'t a socket! </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The ball of the humerus instead moves against the flat surface of the glenoid fossa! The shoulder barely connects to the rest of the skeleton.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The only bony connection is at the collarbone as described above!</span>\n<ol>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It goes all over the place!</span></li>\n</ol>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When healthy, your shoulder should allow your arm to go in pretty much any directions. Its also </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">considered a multiaxial joint due to its multiplanar capability.</span>\n<ol>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscles REALLY matter for your shoulder.</span></li>\n</ol>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of the low level of bony connection to the rest of the skeleton, the lack of a socket, and the many directions of its movement mean that muscles have a much more critical job in this region. </span>\n<h1></h1>\n<h1>Would you like to learn more about shoulder biomechanics?</h1>\n&nbsp;\n\nPete Banbury, The Body Mapper &amp; Rachel Frances Thomson, Biomechanics Education share a passion for the same things\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2>Anatomy, Movement &amp; Education Experiences</h2>\n&nbsp;\n\nWith a combined 5 decades working within these fields this dedicated duo wanted to share some nuggets of functional / practical shoulder anatomy. 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(25466,3,'2021-01-04 15:12:00','2021-01-04 15:12:00','The shoulder is a marvel of biomechanics, heavily reliant on robust muscle tone and function for optimal performance. In this exploration, we delve into the intricate web of shoulder muscles to illuminate their roles and significance in movement and stability.\r\n<h3>Deltoids</h3>\r\nThe Powerhouses Formerly known as deltoidious, these muscles are the largest and strongest in the shoulder region. Their name derives from the Greek letter delta, symbolizing change. With origins spanning the spine of the scapula, acromion, and clavicle, they extend to the deltoid tuberosity of the humerus. Divided into anterior, lateral, and posterior parts, they facilitate a range of movements including flexion, abduction, and extension.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  </span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25696\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/shutterstock_1697704519-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"533\" height=\"533\" />\r\n<h2></h2>\r\n<h2></h2>\r\n<h3>Supraspinatus</h3>\r\nThe Stabilizer Despite its relatively small size, the supraspinatus plays a crucial role in shoulder stability. Positioned atop the scapular spine, it aids deltoids in abduction and humeral head stabilization, particularly in the initial phase of abduction.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25468\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/shutterstock_293547812-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"449\" height=\"599\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2></h2>\r\n<h3>Teres Minor</h3>\r\nThe Rotator Situated between the infraspinatus and teres major, this muscle assists in lateral rotation of the arm and stabilizes the glenohumeral joint, contributing to overall shoulder mobility and stability.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25698\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/shutterstock_293546465-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"495\" height=\"660\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2></h2>\r\n<h3>Infraspinatus</h3>\r\nThe Biscuit Muscle Located posteriorly on the scapula, the infraspinatus earns its nickname due to its texture resembling biscuit crumbs. As a lateral rotator, it helps maintain shoulder function and can be tested through specific range of motion exercises.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24188\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/shutterstock_147943874-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"646\" height=\"517\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Subscapularis</h3>\r\nThe Internal Rotator Working in tandem with the pectoralis major, the subscapularis aids internal rotation of the arm. Positioned on the anterior surface of the scapula, it attaches to the humerus, contributing to shoulder stability and mobility.\r\n<h3>Trapezius</h3>\r\nThe Shoulder Blanket With its distinct diamond shape, the trapezius covers the back of the shoulders, comprising upper, medial, and lower fibers. Its actions include shoulder elevation, depression, retraction, and neck movements, offering essential support during various upper body activities.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25700\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/shutterstock_1335929453-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"586\" height=\"782\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Latissimus Dorsi</h3>\r\nThe Broad Puller As the broadest muscle of the back, the latissimus dorsi aids in arm adduction, extension, and internal rotation. Its attachment from the scapula to the humerus enables powerful pulling movements.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25701\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/shutterstock_145358134-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"510\" height=\"510\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Teres Major</h3>\r\nThe Lats\' Ally Functioning similarly to the latissimus dorsi, the teres major assists in shoulder extension, adduction, and internal rotation, complementing the actions of its larger counterpart.\r\n<h2></h2>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25470\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/shutterstock_1697704909-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"619\" height=\"619\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Rhomboids Major &amp; Minor</h3>\r\nThe Scapular Stabilizers These muscles work together to retract and stabilize the scapula, counteracting the effects of prolonged forward shoulder posture.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25471\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/shutterstock_293547224-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"653\" height=\"870\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Levator Scapulae</h3>\r\nThe Scapula Elevator Originating from the cervical spine, the levator scapulae aids in scapular elevation and rotation, playing a pivotal role in neck and shoulder movements.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25472\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/shutterstock_1800822229-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"596\" height=\"596\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Serratus Anterior</h3>\r\nThe Scapula Protractor Despite its intricate anatomy, the serratus anterior is crucial for scapular protraction and upward rotation, contributing to shoulder stability and range of motion.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25703\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/shutterstock_293547815-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Pectoralis Minor</h3>\r\nThe Shoulder Depressor Attached to the coracoid process, the pectoralis minor aids in scapular protraction and depression, particularly affected by prolonged sitting and rounded shoulder posture.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25705\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/shutterstock_151422785-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"524\" height=\"698\" />\r\n<h2></h2>\r\n<h2></h2>\r\n<h3>Pectoralis Major</h3>\r\nThe Chest Powerhouse Distinct from the pectoralis minor, the pectoralis major facilitates arm adduction, flexion, and internal rotation, playing a significant role in upper body movements.\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Conclusion</h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">A World of Shoulder Movements From abduction to rotation, the shoulder boasts a myriad of movements, underscoring its complexity and vulnerability to dysfunction. 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In fact it would be a challenge to truly understand knee biomechanics without at least some recognition of the ascending &amp; descending influences of the pelvis &amp; foot…...bear with me!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the biggest synovial (</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">synovial - surrounded by a thick flexible membrane forming a sac into which is secreted a viscous fluid that lubricates)</span></i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">joint, the knee forms at the place where the distal (</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">distant</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) end of the femur meets the proximal (</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">closest proximity</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) end of the Tibia (</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">also from latin for pipe or flute</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) meet.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2>Patella</h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25975\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/shutterstock_296166746-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"367\" />\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then the Patella (</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">patina or patena or paten, </span></i><b><i>meaning</i></b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shallow dish</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sits at the front of the knee joint. With the Apex at the bottom &amp; the Base at the top - I HAVE ON IDEA WHY!?!? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who on earth named this piece!? </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The inside surface of the patella has medial &amp; lateral facets (</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">flat surface</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) that come into contact with the ‘knuckles’ of the femur. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now there are all sorts of names for other bony parts (</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pars</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) in the knee like….</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><strong>Bony Pars</strong></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plateau (</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">flat surface</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuberosity (</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rounded prominence</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tubercle (</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">small nobule</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Epicondyle (</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">r</span></i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ounded eminence on a bone that lies upon a </span></i><b><i>condyle</i></b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Condyle (</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">knuckle</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These each relate to the anatomy / soft tissue etc that they are named by.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2>Meniscus</h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25976\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/shutterstock_1030913119-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"345\" height=\"194\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe meniscus are effectively the top 2 \'cups\' of the tibia that the femur sits onto of!\n\nThe word meniscus derives from Greek <em>meniskos</em>, meaning \'crescent\' The word was used for curved things in general, such as a necklace or a line of battle.\n\nSo when you think about your entire body resting AND moving on top of these menisci its easy to understand why they are commonly written onto medical reports after knee MRI\'s come back from the radiologist!\n\nPoor menisci!\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2>Fibula</h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then of course there is the Fibula (</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Latin for “brooch”, because the inner bone, the tibia, and the fibula together resemble an ancient brooch, or pin</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) ….Wow I learned this words history / origin while researching for this blog! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See I am learning with you!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25977\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/shutterstock_199824647-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"331\" height=\"331\" />\n<h2>Tibia</h2>\n&nbsp;\n\nThe shin or lower leg bone, from Latin also \'pipe, flute\' - originally made from bone!\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>The Knee Action/s</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When I ruptured (snapped) my ACL during landing from a jumping roundhouse kick I spent a lot of time researching knee anatomy, function &amp; biomechanics. I read </span><b><i>Brunnstrom’s Clinical Kinesiology</i></b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> section about the knee….WOW!!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When flexing, the knee does not simply hinge through single action…..oh no! It will glide, roll &amp; twist to produce what we call knee flexion. Movement produced by our wonderful integrated system is really quite stunning in its complexity that can be made so simple for application. However when building knee implants or replacement joints this level of fluidity in motion is just not possible, no matter how fabulous these implants are these days!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b><i>During knee flexion</i></b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, tibia glides posteriorly on femur and from full </span></i><b><i>knee</i></b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> extension to 20</span></i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o</span></i> <b><i>flexion</i></b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, tibia rotates internally. Closed kinetic chain - </span></i><b><i>During knee</i></b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> extension, femur glides posteriorly on tibia. To be more specific, from 20</span></i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o</span></i> <b><i>knee flexion</i></b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to full extension, femur rotates internally on stable tibia.</span></i>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Physio-pedia.com)</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is why I LOVE STUDYING THE BODY &amp; MOVEMENT SO MUCH!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(Did you notice the emphasis there!?!?)\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Knee Ligaments </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25978\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Screenshot-2021-01-26-at-15.10.33-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"366\" height=\"272\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now we should also mention ligaments when discussing knee biomechanics since they play a huge role in there….</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MCL - medial (</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inside</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) collateral (</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">together with</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) ligament (</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bond)</span></i>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LCL - lateral (</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">outside</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) collateral (</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">together with</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) ligament (</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bond)</span></i>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACL - anterior </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(front</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) cruciate (</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cross shaped</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) ligament (</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bond)</span></i>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PCL - posterior (</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">back</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) cruciate (</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cross shaped</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) ligament (</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bond</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bonds </span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">play a key role in knee stability, as you can imagine, with the amount of force we repeatedly put through &amp; across our knee joint. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These ligamentous structures connect bone to bone &amp; so are (&amp; need to be) stronger than tendons that connect muscle to bone. It does however mean they are also less elastic than tendons.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A brief &amp; special mention to the Patella </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tendon</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WHOOP WHOOP!</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This bad boy will get another mention in the next of this series Part 8 - ‘</span><b>Muscles of the Knee’</b>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><b>Interesting Facts About Your Knees </b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25979\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Screenshot-2021-01-26-at-15.10.45-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"366\" height=\"363\" />\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walking up &amp; down stairs can put 600lbs of pressure on the patella BUT has the protection of the thickest layer of cartilage on the posterior surface of the patella </span></i>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Andrew Biel)</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><b>Babies are born without kneecaps!</b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we are born we have soft cartilage where our kneecaps will eventually develop. 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Reaching from the AIIS (anterior inferior iliac spine - feel your most pokey out front hip bone, then this prominence is just below it) to the patella (kneeling bone) ligament/ tibial (shin bone) tuberosity to both flex the hip AND extend the knee…..busy busy busy!!</span>\n<h2></h2>\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26107\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/shutterstock_309794156-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"273\" height=\"364\" />\n<h2></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Vastus Lateralis (or Vastus Externus)</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">‘</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vastus</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">’ meaning vast or immense &amp; positioned laterally or externally. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technically the only muscle of the lateral thigh, its back (posterior) edge lies next to </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bicep femoris</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (one of the hamstrings - coming up) &amp; it lies deep to that ITB. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tracking from linea aspera, gluteal tuberosity, greater trochanter to the tibial tuberosity to extend the knee…...go back to each one of these prominences &amp; press your finger onto each one while visualising the muscle’s placement...go on, try it….</span>\n<h2></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26106\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/shutterstock_1401205709-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"346\" height=\"346\" />\n<h2></h2>\n<h2><b>Vastus Medialis (or Vastus Internus)</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The word’s meaning, I am pretty confident you can work out now right!? ‘</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vastus Medialis’....</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have you read everything up to this point?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It’s inside the thigh with a kind of tear drop shape this little beauty is also known as VMO or </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vastus medialis oblique</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often I get asked “</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how do I grow my VMO?”.....</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">well it attaches from the medial lip of linea aspera to that tibial tuberosity to also extend the knee….so do that….no its never that simple…..or is it? </span>\n<h2></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Vastus Intermedius </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Same as above……you know don’t you!?!?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Central on the thigh, in the middle &amp; deep to rectus femoris, attaching anterior/lateral shaft of the femur to reach…... GUESS…?????</span>\n<h2></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">….that tibial tuberosity...yup…. to also extend the knee!</span>\n<h2></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26108\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/shutterstock_309793826-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"263\" height=\"350\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What a team eh! </span>\n<h2></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But wait! </span>\n<h2></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They have some cousins that can appear in some human legs….</span>\n<h2></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>The 5th &amp; 6th Quads!?!</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now the reports of a 5th &amp; 6th ‘quad’ seem nonsensical really since the name really indicates just 4 muscles so let’s look at them, what they ACTUALLY do &amp; if they can be described as extra quads…..?</span>\n<h2></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Tensa Vastus Intermedius</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Tenses, is vast &amp; is in the middle!)</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please do read these publications to understand Grob’s work better….</span>\n\n<a href=\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26732825/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Grob et al 2016) </span></a>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staring at the proximal femur at the anterior greater trochanter anterior to (or in front of) vastus intermedius &amp; deep to rectus femoris, it also joins the quadricep tendon, medial patella to medialise the action &amp; ‘tenses’ on the aponeurosis (sheet of pearly white fibrous tissue) of vastus medialis! </span>\n<h2></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26109\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/TENSA-VASTUS-INTERMEDIUS-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"315\" height=\"303\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Articularis Genus</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Articularis</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> means to join with a joint - </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">genus</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> means relating a family line or genetic, borrowed from latin for </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">birth or origin</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but relates also to the knee as in this case.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Originating from the lower (distal) front (anterior) part of the femur to then reach down to the suprapatellar bursa to lift this bursa out of the way during knee extension - how clever!!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6133144/#:~:text=The%20insertion%20of%20this%20muscle,%2C2%2C8%2D11.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Grob et al 2017)</span></a>\n<h2></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So technically they are collaborating with the 4 major quads &amp; while they don’t actually extend the knee, they do play a role in the knee extensor’s performance. </span>\n<h2></h2>\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26110\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ARTICULARIS-GENUS-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"255\" height=\"340\" />\n<h1></h1>\n<h1><b>Posterior knee </b></h1>\n<h2></h2>\n<h2><b>The ‘Hamstring’ Group </b></h2>\n<h2></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This group is positioned between vastus lateralis (see above) &amp; adductor magnus (see Pelvis HERE)</span>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18th centurion butchers would hang the pig from the tendons at the back of the knee - hence ‘ham-string’ (Andrew Biel, 2010)</span></i>\n<h2></h2>\n<h2><b>Bicep Femoris </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bicep</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> meaning 2 heads - </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Femoris</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> links it to the femur </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This dude has both long &amp; short heads!  Both attaching to the fibula head &amp; then…..</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Long head attaches to the medial ischial tuberosity </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the short head - attaches to the femur.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This anatomy means it/they will flex the knee, laterally rotate the flexed knee AND assist hip extension! Phew! Its clear why these muscles need some attention in our clients strength programme with all this going on right!?</span>\n<h2></h2>\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26111\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/BICEP-FEM-LONG-shutterstock_303082511-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"254\" height=\"339\" /><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26112\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/BICEP-FEM-SHORT-shutterstock_303082577-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"253\" height=\"337\" />\n<h2></h2>\n<h2><b>Semimembranosus </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most medial hammie, flatter, wider &amp; most ‘</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">membranous’</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> looking when you study its anatomy.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travelling from that ischial tuberosity to the back (posterior) of the medial nobly bit (condyle) of the tibia (shin bone). </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This also allows it to flex the knee, medially rotate when the knee is flexed AND…...yep…. assist hip extension….pheweeee!</span>\n<h2></h2>\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26113\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/SEMIMEM-shutterstock_303066836-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"234\" height=\"312\" />\n<h2></h2>\n<h2><b>Semitendinosus </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The thicker but narrower hammie hence named as more ‘</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tendinous</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">’...</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attached from that sit bone (ischial tuberosity) to the upper (proximal) inner (medial) shaft of the tibia (shin bone) to …..yup you guessed it….flex the knee, extend the hip &amp; help lateral rotation when the knee is flexed.</span>\n<h2></h2>\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26114\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/SEMITEN-shutterstock_293552699-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"234\" height=\"312\" />\n<h2></h2>\n<h2><strong>Popliteus</strong></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An actual ‘knee’ muscle!</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> S</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A small muscle ‘popped’ into the back of the knee under gastroc it starts</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the lateral (outer edge) condyle (bony bit) of the femur then</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> grabs onto the back of the tibia.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While small, thin, flat, triangular it is a deep muscle &amp; could kinda help the iliotibial band in a way.....have a look &amp; see what you think..!? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Positioned at the back &amp; lateral it helps medial rotation of the flexed knee</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BUT</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Popliteus decides its role in movement depending upon the position of the lower extremity (leg)....although a weak flexor of the knee it’s really important for ‘unlocking’ the knee joint from an extended position. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also occasionally (rarely in fact) an additional muscle called the popliteus minor is seen arising from the femur into the posterior ligament!!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wonder if that would alter anything in terms of movement?</span>\n<h2></h2>\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26882\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/shutterstock_440565091_635713970809-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"386\" height=\"514\" />\n<h2><b>Pes Anserinus Tendon</b></h2>\n<h2></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This structure requires a mention as you will see...</span>\n<h2></h2>\n<b>Pes (means foot) anserinus</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (relating to goose) so this ‘</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">goosefoot</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">’ is the description of where </span><b>tendons</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of three muscles that insert onto the proximal tibia. 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(26456,3,'2023-10-13 15:51:05','2023-10-13 15:51:05','<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!!! 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This can then result in breathlessness &amp; de-conditioning due to inactivity &amp; this can also lead to an increase in anxiety levels for some, which could bring about hyperventilation. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So a phasic approach to Covid-Rehab, OR even to those who have simply been restricted into moving less &amp; therefore exerting themselves less, means we should possibly ALL </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">consider gaining a better understanding of our client’s breath biomechanics.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The better we understand breath biomechanics, the better we can support our clients &amp; ourselves in rehabilitating our breath strength &amp; O2 uptake capacity. Combine this with an understanding of the mind state of our clients &amp; the latest evidence about the physiology of Covid-19, the better equipped we will be to provide an up to date duty of care. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can be as simple as looking at the anatomy &amp; then training in Covid rehab specifically (which I strongly recommend) but this blog is to simply explore in more detail the anatomy &amp; biomechanics of breath.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26753\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screenshot-2021-03-15-at-20.51.25-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1488\" height=\"960\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>What happens when we breathe?</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The biomechanics of breathing is to enable us to pull O2 into the lungs via the mouth to then be taken around the body.  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So the reason we breathe is to deliver O2 to the cells around our bodies. This distribution of O2 via the cardiovascular system should be delivered to anywhere that requires it.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have 2 lungs inside the thoracic cavity, behind the ribs &amp; on top of the abdominal cavity which in turn is on top of the pelvic cavity. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26754\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/shutterstock_1811918470-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"389\" height=\"389\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><strong>Now these lungs need to stretch!</strong></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The heart also has to work harder if the lungs stretch less or have less range of movement, ie; if they are stiffer from the effects of Covid-19. This can also often be combined with reduced activity levels.  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The thoracic cavity gets bigger to pull O2 in, so the ribs need to flare &amp; therefore the thoracic spine needs to move/extend to allow the ribs to flare. This is because the lungs change shape during breathing like balloon inflating for example. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This also means the thoracic spine changes shape to allow the walls of the lungs to all move &amp; expand.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><strong>Breathing alone is a ‘shape changer’ </strong></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So if we think in shapes or breathing biomechanics the shoulders lift &amp; the ribs lift a bit like blinds opening. But rib circumference around the lungs also increases due to this rib flare too. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The diaphragm, a hump of muscle below, can contract &amp; drop down wards to allow more space. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The volume of breath we suck in will dictate the shape size. So the full range of motion of the lungs is based on volume of O2 or VO2.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>What’s a natural breath?</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This depends upon the activity!</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The more active we are the bigger the shapes are &amp; at a faster rate. However if/when we are less active then slower &amp; smaller ranges are adequate for a ‘natural’ breath. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the diaphragm drops down, the belly will move forward or distend.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you increase load downwards towards the pelvic floor, then it will tense against the load &amp; therefore also increase the pelvic tension. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The breath required also depends upon the state of the tissues, hence consideration of </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">long covid </span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">symptoms or breath rehabilitation. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While normally we should simply practise a variety for cross training in preparation for a variety of movements, what is more relevant today is rehabilitation of the lung tissue using breathing techniques alongside our regular movement improvement techniques. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By practicing breathing in all motions &amp; movements with training in specific breath techniques we can support clients back to improved health, increase confidence &amp; get our communities moving again.  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine being in a chair all day &amp; how this might affect our breathing shapes as it confines us to the same small ranges. Imagine a ‘tight’ diaphragm due to limited movement practice &amp; possibly the same for the pelvic floor, or a combination of these, then add </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">long Covid</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If our movement scope stays the same all the time then so will our breathing requirement. However we are likely to need to re-train the intercostal muscles that have been unused/un-stretched &amp; so we could be missing a third of our space option! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with any movement we really need a ‘reflexive’ response to movement &amp; breath so should practise variety </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>So What?</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1). Get a Covid Rehabilitation CPD under your belt! </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn about the effects of the virus on both the vulnerable AND the ‘fit &amp; healthy’. 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Haha see what I did there….</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to the nature of my social media posts &amp; based upon both my skills as a Biomechanics Coach, iMoveFreely Instructor &amp; also as a teacher of Biomechanics Education I get asked questions literally on a daily basis…..and I love it!</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However due to the volume of common questions I decided rather than typing to respond to every single private message (which I do endeavour to do by the way) I would run a free live Biomechanics Q&amp;A though lockdown as a way to:</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give back through the tough times while we all had the opportunity</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save having to answer the same questions over &amp; over </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer a platform for open questioning around my specialist subject of intrinsic biomechanics </span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the questions poured in, usually in advance of the live Q&amp;A, I was able to digest the content of the question &amp; realised something that is common to when teaching in the classroom. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We might want to consider developing our questioning skills.   </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now I can appreciate many people will post a question quickly since everything on social media is done with haste right?!</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yet I don\'t want to discourage questions coming so the intention of this blog is to demonstrate how to structure a really great question.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So let\'s explore what makes for a great question...</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26959\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/artem-maltsev-0CvHQ62gwY8-unsplash-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"345\" height=\"518\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>The Problem </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are two of the most common examples of framing for questions that I get asked are …</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“...What\'s your opinion on…?”</span></i>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“...What are your thoughts about…?</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">”</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several problems with these types of questions….</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ol>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A cognitive bias can result in an individual\'s view of things which can therefore limit the information they are able to give. This information would likely also be based upon their own view of life, their experiences &amp; views </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are open to interpretation which means they may base their response upon incorrect assumption about the context</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The lack of clarity about the actual problem they are trying to solve means there is a risk of incorrect or inappropriate advice being given</span></li>\n</ol>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What I found myself doing during the LIVE Q&amp;A’s was ‘reframing’ some questions into a variety of contexts to offer ideas of how to find solutions to the problem or problems they were trying to solve. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26961\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/timothy-dykes-90uVYog2FKE-unsplash-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"558\" height=\"372\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>The Solution </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even before the LIVE Q&amp;As, while teaching, it has always been apparent to me that it was more helpful to guide learners/practitioners towards improving their questions by asking them for more details.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By understanding exactly the problem they are trying to solve or thinking about they often found they got to the answer without me having to give my ‘opinion’ or biased view based on assumption. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opinion is all too commonly asked for &amp; given on social media &amp; can cloud reality / fact from personal bias or opinion. Personal opinion &amp; view has its place &amp; isn\'t always bad IF that is what you are looking for. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also discovering solutions can be more helpful than solid answers when learners have specified the actual problem they were trying to solve. This is often the case with gaining a deeper level of understanding clients bodies and anatomy since every-body is so different. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26964\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/windows-v94mlgvsza4-unsplash-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"567\" height=\"380\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>What techniques can we use to improve our questions?</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firstly consider what the purpose of the question is. Then from here start developing your question into a SMART goal. By asking specific well defined, unambiguous and clear questions as you would with a client when they come for your advice. This gives you better information about what you actually want to achieve when seeking answers.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The goal therefore is creating specific, measurable, realistic questions at the very least. Then we might still want to add achievable &amp; time bound details should they be relevant.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26963\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/bruce-mars-xj8qrWvuOEs-unsplash-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"595\" height=\"396\" />\n<h2></h2>\n<h2></h2>\n<h2></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Good research asks SMART questions </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another way to learn about great questioning is to study research methods. Having recently signed up for the Movement Therapy Education Diploma I have been reminded about how good research asks SMART questions. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My first module is called ‘Research Methods for therapists ’ but is an excellent stand alone module for anyone trying to learn how to identify what good research looks like AND with the added bonus of understanding how to develop communication skills in asking great questions. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So here is a question for you….</span></h3>\n<h2><b><i>What is your number one struggle in helping clients to move more freely RIGHT NOW?</i></b></h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HIT REPLY &amp; let me know</span></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<hr />\n\n<h1>Would you like help in developing your questioning skills?</h1>\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access the <strong>LIVE Biomechanics Q&amp;A’S </strong>every Wednesday at 12pm during lockdown &amp; then through the Biomechanics Q&amp;A Free Facebook group <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/341768576971345/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&gt;&gt;CLICK HERE&lt;&lt;</a></span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"wp-image-26965 alignright\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/mathew-schwartz-8rj4sz9YLCI-unsplash-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"440\" height=\"293\" /><img class=\"wp-image-26966 alignleft\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tachina-lee-wjk_SSqCE4-unsplash-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"463\" height=\"309\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access to the MTE <strong>Research Methods</strong> module <a href=\"https://movementtherapyeducation.thinkific.com/courses/research-methods-for-therapists\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&gt;&gt;CLICK HERE&lt;&lt;</a></span></h2>','How SMART are your questions?','','draft','closed','closed','','how-smart-are-your-questions','','','2024-07-16 11:26:29','2024-07-16 11:26:29','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=26957',0,'post','',0),
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(27204,3,'2021-04-12 20:16:41','2021-04-12 20:16:41','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So here we are at the lowest part of the lower extremity &amp; some anatomy that is often blamed, &amp; also the recipient, for so many presentations for biomechanical issues. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When studying the anatomy of the foot we should include the ankle to help to understand foot biomechanics because of its involvement in gait.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><b>The Ankle </b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27207\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/shutterstock_199824647-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"406\" height=\"406\" />\n<h2></h2>\n<h2><b>Tibia &amp; Malleolus (Medial)</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ankle is made up of the tibia (or shin bone) named after a flute or pipe due to its shape (and who knows what they did with bodies back when they were naming them? Did they make human tibia into flutes or pipes?)</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At this distal (distant/furthest away) end upon its medial side (inside) there is a malleolus (latin for small hammer or mallet) or bump that you can feel there. We all have varying shapes of medial malleolus protuberances. Some are small, some large, some are pointier hills than others &amp; some present as very smooth mounds.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people have asymmetrical medial malleolus left to right </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">naturally</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. So we should always keep an open mind to the effects of learning anatomy from one skeleton or one book of illustrations that only show small samples of shapes and sizes of any body!</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also these ‘normal’ asymmetries can, when measuring things like leg length discrepancies, result in a challenge for any practitioner! It is also why postural assessment &amp; alignment are not accurate measures of ‘natural’ positioning of an individual\'s bones.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Fibula &amp; Malleolus (Lateral)</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fibula makes up the lateral part of the connecting surfaces between the lower leg &amp; foot bones. Named after a clasp or brooch due apparently to how it looks like the pin of a brooch..</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has a lateral malleolus and so is considered part of the outside of the ankle. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tibia &amp; fibula articulate with the Talus to make the talocrural joint.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><b>The Rear Foot</b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Talus</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tibia &amp; fibula sit on top of the talus. Talus means </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">slope or outcrop of rock at the base of a cliff </span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which makes sense when you look at its anatomical location &amp; shape. It has 2 x ‘talus heads’ that can be palpated at the front of the ankle by a Biomechanics Coach to test an individual\'s </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">natural foot alignment, </span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to identify if there is a risk in the ascending biomechanical force being produced.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also sits upon the calcaneus to create the subtalar joint (STJ) </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The STJ is very important when looking to understand the triplanar actions of pronation &amp; supination. The STJ is literally the centre piece for these actions. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The congruence of its connecting surfaces (the bottom of the talus &amp; the top of the calcaneus) should allow a certain amount of movement but not too much. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So when you consider the load on top (pretty much the entire body) &amp; the multiple moves we put our bodies through, the ‘fashion’ shoes we wear from the early phases of walking, through teenage years &amp; then adulthood…..phew!.....it is no surprise many of us eventually experience a loose STJ!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Calcaneus</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This heel bone is below the talus &amp; takes the shock when the heel strikes. Shock isn’t all bad either! </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the bottom surface of the STJ &amp; has an infinite axis, complex articulations &amp; is the key to </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">transferring</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shock. The STJ plays a major role in our ability to absorb the ground reaction force when walking/running, which is the reason why we want to pronate.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27206\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Screenshot-2021-04-11-at-07.42.06-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"359\" height=\"490\" />\n<h2><b>Navicular</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The navicular is positioned in front of the calcaneus &amp; got its name from being (apparently) </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">boat shaped or like a small ship</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This has a bony prominence on the inside that can be used to identify if an individual has a propensity for pronation due to a low arch, when observed in relation to the medial malleolus &amp; the hinge point of the hallux, or big toe. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Cuboid</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Cuboid sits to the outer side of the navicular towards the outer edge of the foot. With 6 sides its known as a rectangular prism or quadrilateral.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Cuneiforms</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These 3 bones (Medial, middle &amp; lateral) in front of the navicular &amp; to the side of the cuboid on the inside of the foot. Cuneiform means wedge.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The midtarsal joint (MTJ) is a combined articulation of talonavicular joint &amp; calcaneocuboid joints. It is also the divide between the rear foot (talus, calcaneus) &amp; the midfoot (navicular &amp; cuboid).</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another really important bony meeting place since if this joint becomes lax, it too can result in a loose foot that struggles to re-supinate during gait.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><b>The Forefoot </b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Metatarsals </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The origins of the word Metatarsal comes from ‘middle bones of the foot’ &amp; so describes nicely where they can be found!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Phalanges</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phalanges literally means ‘log’ in Greek &amp; represents those longer sections of the toes (as they do in the fingers too)</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27205\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Screenshot-2020-09-14-at-10.58.59.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"417\" height=\"422\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">References:</span></h3>\n<a href=\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20307420/#:~:text=The%20midtarsal%20joint%20(MTJt)%20consists,midfoot%20(navicular%20and%20cuboid)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tweed,J. L. et al.( </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2008) Elsevier</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Mar 14</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> - accessed 11/04/21. The Function of the Midtarsal Joint - A review of the literature. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Volume 18, Issue 2</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, June 2008, Pages 106-112</span></a>\n\n<a href=\"https://online.boneandjoint.org.uk/doi/full/10.1302/2058-5241.2.160050\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Krahenbuhl, N et al. (2017). Efort. 6 June 2017 The Subtalar Joint - A complex mechanism. Vol 2. No. 7. Accessed 12/04/21.</span></a>\n\n<a href=\"https://teachmeanatomy.info/lower-limb/bones/bones-of-the-foot-tarsals-metatarsals-and-phalanges/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Teach me anatomy - Bones of the foot: Tarsals, Metatarsals &amp; Phalanges - Accessed 12/04/21. </b></a>\n\n<hr />\n\n<h2>Next time Foot Biomechanics Part 10 - The Muscles of the Foot</h2>\n&nbsp;\n<h1>Would you like to learn an evidence based system to test your client\'s foot &amp; ankle biomechanics?</h1>\n<h1></h1>\n&nbsp;\n<h1><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/introduction-to-the-foot-posture-index-online-cpd/#tab-description\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CLICK HERE FOR &gt;&gt;Introduction to The Foot Posture Index</a></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Foot Biomechanics Part 9 -  The Bones of the Foot & Ankle','','draft','closed','closed','','foot-biomechanics-part-9-the-bones-of-the-foot-ankle','','','2024-07-16 11:26:29','2024-07-16 11:26:29','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=27204',0,'post','',0),
