(38598,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:27','2024-07-16 11:26:27','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have ever asked yourself Why Become a Biomechanics Coach? Then this has been written specifically for you. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Biomechanics Coach profession may be one you have considered but have wondered what would this skill set offer? What would I gain? How would it benefit me? Why should I study a Biomechanics Coach course in the UK?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Within personal training courses we learn about anatomy, movement, physiology, exercise, maybe diet &amp; psychology too but when we start working with clients we suddenly realise just how different they all are. They all move differently and they also, more often than not, come with a whole list of things that we feel limited by.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern ailments interfere with the simple application of an exercise programme we have learned to write for a training goal. We are taught that pain and injury are outside of our remit &amp; yet so many clients come with aches, niggles and recurring injuries we feel ill-equipped to deal with. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yet these ‘problems’ are being normalised due to their prevalence!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-36400 aligncenter\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/MicrosoftTeams-image-45-1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While we should get clinical clearance for pain and injury, often movement is still a great compliment to recovery or even as the solution. However, we seem to be the only ‘body’ workers who lack any thorough, or evidence-based, MSK assessment skills in our basic training</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where Biomechanics Coaching as a profession is truly <em>personalised</em> personal training. This skill offers a whole host of benefits to our skill set. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanics Coaches are able to identify, not only if an individual requires a specific specialist like a podiatrist or physiotherapist, but also how we could potentially continue to work our client alongside this practitioner.  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h4><b>Widen your knowledge as a PT through the s</b><b>cience of movement and anatomical knowledge </b></h4>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While PTs have much of what they need to improve movement, the skills of Biomechanics Coaching take you to a deeper level of understanding anatomy </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This gives you an increased confidence in knowing what atypical genetic presentations might mean &amp; additional tools to address and reduce modern lifestyle ailments that may cause you concerns when trying to work out what to do and when with each client </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-28329 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/DSC_6770-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n<h4></h4>\n&nbsp;\n<h4><b>Movements in anatomy</b></h4>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ability to identify good movement with so many variations in each client\'s body can feel overwhelming. Biomechanics Coaching offers physical assessments that enable the PT to be objective about their decisions and programming. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assessing movement becomes fun and fascinating, for both you &amp; your client, as you monitor progression, adapt the programme and see their performance improve alongside your client feeling more freedom in their movements. There is of course the potential for the byproduct, or side effect of pain reduction, at least if caused by a biomechanical adaptation or compensation.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-36450 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/DSC_6439-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n<h4></h4>\n<h4></h4>\n<h4><b>Skill </b></h4>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gaining the skills in Biomechanics Coaching develops your confidence in assessing and understanding your clients body. You can evaluate movement quality and biomechanical limitations. You would have the ability to sit side by side with your clinical peers communicating at a common level. You would be able to gain a fluency in technical anatomy language that demonstrates why you are the ‘go to\' trainer/coach in your area.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35285 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/DSC_6931-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n<h4></h4>\n<h4><b>Solutions</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (</span><b>Occam’s razor)  </b></h4>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The skill of a Biomechanics Coach is in having the ability to investigate root causes of intrinsic biomechanical problems and potential influences of symptoms. You would learn the ethical Occam’s razor tactic that applies the simplest, lowest risk intervention first by following a systematic approach </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-28328 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/DSC_6687-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n<h4></h4>\n&nbsp;\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span><b>Reputation</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, </span><b>Confidence &amp; Increased income </b></h4>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This often results in you getting noticed as a Biomechanics Coach by clinicians, GPs and other professionals. It also impresses members as you will stand out as an exceptional trainer in your area. Most Biomechanics Coaches discover the confidence to charge higher rates and begin to use a business model that has clients on subscription.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We offer you a huge amount of support to help you develop a commercial strategy to move your service provision into a more automated system. One that reduces admin, saves time and also pleases the clients. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The increase in confidence and high level reputations of Biomechanics Coaches results in the ability to increase your fees. We encourage and support you with methods to help get a return on your investment with us. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35276 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/DSC_6385-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n<h4><b>Becoming a Registered IBA Biomechanics Coach</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span></h4>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We care about our learners and the community of Biomechanics Coaches. We also listen to what you need to help you achieve your goals so we set up the Intrinsic Biomechanics Association to offer a membership that provides you with everything you need to help you stay up to date, gain CPDs, branded clothing, access to clinicians for their opinions, a platform to become eligible to present, a platform to become eligible to teach, safe forums and events to ask questions, learn and get support from hundreds of practising Biomechanics Coaches. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All our Biomechanics Coaches are just like you, passionate, motivated, looking to learn more, care about their clients, fascinated by human movement, and looking for solutions to tricky client issues. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-27906 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/DSC03820-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why not ask your nearest Biomechanics Coach about their learning experience…or read below what some have said about it…</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h4><b>Biomechanics Coach Course Feedback</b></h4>\n&nbsp;\n<h3><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“Great mixture of practical and theory with back up from manuals and videos.”</span></em></h3>\n<h3></h3>\n<h3><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“Amazing experience and the teaching techniques used are great. The support is second to none.”</span></em></h3>\n<h3></h3>\n<h3><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“If you want to advance your skills, knowledge and experience and maintain a high level of professionalism, look no further.”</span></em></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-30682 aligncenter\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/fullsizeoutput_52ea-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So if you want to book a place why not get in touch so we do just that by clicking here: </span><a href=\"https://www.futurefit.co.uk/personal-training-cpd-courses/biomechanics-coach-course/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Become a Biomechanics Coach</a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are still unsure or have questions why not speak to one of our careers advisors </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"tel:%EF%BB%BF02038416151\">020 3841 6151</a><img class=\"DetectedNumberImg\" src=\"data:image/png;base64,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\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\nrachel@biomechanicseducation.com\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-30685 aligncenter\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/image0-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />','Why Become a Biomechanics Coach?','','inherit','closed','closed','','36448-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:27','2024-07-16 11:26:27','',36448,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38598',0,'revision','',0),(38599,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:27','2024-07-16 11:26:27','<span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\"><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">Ever used a gym machine in a different way because you noticed the pulley system, fulcrum, angles were just right for a move it wasn’t designed for? </span><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /></span><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\"><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\">While there are safety factors ​to take into account, we can still use our understanding of anatomy and human biomechanics to take advantage of the machines mechanical system for alternative adaptations or additions to their purpose.<br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" />As I travel the UK sharing the intrinsic biomechanics education programmes with other movement practitioners I frequent various gyms all of the time. One of my very favourite things is looking for machines that might be different to ones I have used before. Studying their pulleys, pivots and levers for alternative ways to train.  </span></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>Gym machines</b>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gym machines are the perfect start point for someone new to the gym and maybe individuals who feel intimidated or nervous about doing things incorrectly. There is also an advantage when recovering from injury and / or wanting to use less trunk stiffness for whatever reason….yes there are times when we don\'t want to train the core so much…that\'s a whole other blog.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyway the machines help because they often come with an image of how to use it and which muscles it targets, as well as a description of how to use the machine. However they take up a lot of room and can often be used in more than one way with a little imagination, this can help with keeping our client’s programme more interesting and maybe even more functional (yes I said \'function\' while talking about gym machines)</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>Adapting the gym machine exercises</b>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>Example 1</b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the simplest adaptations to advance a basic seated chest press for example would be to sit without allowing the back to touch the back rest. This would likely require a large drop in the number of plates being used as there is no resistance to push against during the movement. Try it and see how much harder a considerably lower weight feels!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-36415 aligncenter\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Screenshot-2023-06-27-at-08.46.30-1-300x168.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>Example 2</b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another of my favourites to adapt with clients (and myself) is the seated leg curl. This machine is designed to work the knee flexors, or hamstrings, specifically. However if you sit back against the seat the hip is more extended which shortens the hamstring at the hip. By flexing forwards to increase the angle across the back of the hip, away from the backrest, will lengthen the muscle (knee flexors/hamstring) for a better contraction. (If you lower the chin down too it would likely also mobilise the sciatic nerve…but move slowly!)</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-27960 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_8658-300x297.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"297\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>Example 3</b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having experienced a foot inversion strain 8 weeks ago I’ve been looking at different ways to rehab my foot back to full and pain free function. While on the standing calf raise I realised with the pads resting on the top of my shoulders I could pop a sneaky shrug while doing my calf raises! A great little scapular elevator / upper trapezius stimulus bonus!....see here….</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/3nJgjbDli5o\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>Example 4</b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also it\'s difficult to strengthen the hip rotators when the hip is extended and we are upright as its almost impossible to get a long enough lever. Yet a seated hip ab/add machine does it brilliantly….if you kneel on it facing backwards the angle at the knee creates a brilliant lever…. Like this…..</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/vMyE2_RRoBc\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>What do you think?</b>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you use machines differently in any way? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can you see the pivots, levers and pulleys differently? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If so, how? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why not post a video of it on social media and tag me, Biomechanics Education?!</span>\n\nor\n\nReply to this Juicemail\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAlso did you know....\n\nA Diploma in Biomechanics Coaching introduces learners to a new way to optimise client performance, bringing movement assessment programmes to the forefront through evidence-based perspectives. Through hands-on practical workshops and online learning, you will use the techniques developed through over 20 years of research to correctly assess clients’ bodies and movement beyond traditional training.\n\n<b>Plus, with our new finance options, you will be able to spread the cost of your diploma easily into manageable monthly chunks,</b> taking the stress out of starting the course and giving you the flexibility to train in a way that suits you.\n\nIf you want to know more about how a Diploma in Biomechanics Coaching can revolutionise your career, <strong>get in touch via email or phone using the details below.</strong>\n\nrachel@biomechanicseducation.com\n\n0203 841 6151','Question…Could using machines differently hold an advantage?','','inherit','closed','closed','','36414-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:27','2024-07-16 11:26:27','',36414,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38599',0,'revision','',0),(38600,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:27','2024-07-16 11:26:27','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What an exhilarating event… yet again! </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elevate was a fantastic two days of talks, networking and gaining insights into what is happening in our sector. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Future Fit group were once again Elevate’s Education Partner and wow some of the talks on the Thought Leaders stage were really fascinating this year. It was so great to see some of my Biomechanics Coaches there too. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">‘Intrinsic Biomechanics - The missing piece of the jigsaw for PTs?’ was the title of my session. I named it this because this is what all my learners feedback to me after they experience our face to face workshops. Gaining that deeper appreciation for the human body really boosts their confidence in every other skill they previously learned, while adding more to it. It connects all the dots and becomes the missing link between all their previous training. Learning how the body functions as an integrated system helps PTs to work more efficiently, effectively and most of all confidently, with their clients. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-36386\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/MicrosoftTeams-image-36-1-300x135.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"542\" height=\"244\" /></h3>\n<h3><b>What happened during the session? </b></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During my talk I made sure to interact with the audience, starting by inviting all of the them to squat with me to see how different we all are. I then invited them all to stand, roll their right foot inward to see how the body is integrated when all the way up to the opposite shoulder moved as a result of the foot roll! Then I invited one attendee onto the stage to demonstrate this again. As he stood upright, I simply pushed his big toe upwards and everyone could see his hips rock and his shoulders swing. These simple yet powerful interactions really engaged the audience and offered examples of why it’s important to always have the integrated system in mind when working with a client. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next I coached the entire group to try a pelvic function test on themselves while seated, invited the ones who were positive (failed) to stand and almost everyone stood up. So I taught the entire group an iMoveFreely muscle energy technique (MET) and asked them to re-test, inviting those who felt or saw a change to stand again and almost 85% stood up amazed. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally I asked for a volunteer to demonstrate a mini screen. While he lay supine, I asked the audience to come and watch each measurement. Leg length discrepancy, pelvic function and a shoulder test. While he did have asymmetries, we did the MET on one shoulder and when I retested they saw how all of the tests had improved. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We had proved it over and over again with very simply physical demonstrations of how the entire body is integrated, connected and influenced even by the joints furthest away. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-36387\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/MicrosoftTeams-image-38-1-300x135.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"540\" height=\"243\" />\n<h3><b>Why did I choose this subject? </b></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reason I’m so passionate about this field is because as a sector we are not perceived as, nor do we feel, academic or respected in the way our allied healthcare peers are. Understandably too based on our educational system. Yet the beauty of our education system allows non-academic individuals (like me) to gain access to a career relatively easily without the required degree level struggle and huge cost many might experience.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However we can prove our value easily with these intrinsic biomechanics tests and iMoveFreely interventions (that come from clinical practice) using them as prevention and prediction of risk tools.  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most interesting and exciting aspects about my session was the audience that came. Personal trainers, gym owners and pilates teachers were sitting next to podiatrists, scientists, paramedics, firemen and sports therapists. THIS is exactly my vision of how united our sectors should look. It was an emotional experience and always is for me when this happens, which regularly happens during my workshops too.  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While being hybrid can help us better understand each other, it makes far more sense to do what we do really well instead of trying to do everything alone. It\'s a confident practitioner who refers a paying client away and I want to encourage it. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-36384\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/MicrosoftTeams-image-41-1-300x135.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"541\" height=\"243\" />\n<h3><b>So, what does this mean? </b></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, maybe finally things are changing, maybe we are crossing paths more, maybe there are some who agree with my vision and maybe, just maybe, we can start to improve all of our roles by working collaboratively rather than competitively. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elevate seems to be steering this idea and I know for a fact that the Future Fit Group is, because it\'s the reason we joined forces. I believe strongly that Biomechanics Coaching is the solution and is the missing link for movement solutions for so many modern ailments. It’s also the missing link between sectors, allowing personal trainers to be taken seriously and feel confident in their ability to communicate within a multidisciplinary team.</span>','Elevate 2023: Intrinsic Biomechanics - The Missing Piece of the Jigsaw for PTs?','','inherit','closed','closed','','36394-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:27','2024-07-16 11:26:27','',36394,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38600',0,'revision','',0),(38601,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:27','2024-07-16 11:26:27','<b>Introduction</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If we do not understand movement, we cannot understand exercise. Yet kinesiology &amp; biomechanics are the least understood after anatomy &amp; physiology (Haines)</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many personal trainers are looking for more ways to help clients with their movement problems. One way of doing this is to seek out a deeper understanding of biomechanics &amp; anatomy to gain confidence in knowing what to do, &amp; when. In particular for those who hurt, feel stiff, immobile or wish to improve at a particular sport or activity. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many ways to break the science of biomechanics into components, so much so that it can leave personal trainers fearful about the level of knowledge required to gain skills in this field. So I want to break things down here for you to offer you insight into how our education differs from other schools of biomechanics. Our hope is to demonstrate how our approach is helping personal trainers with a more thorough biomechanical approach to assessment &amp; programme design... </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b><i>Definition of Biomechanics </i></b>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mechanics is the science of matter &amp; force &amp; their effects on movement &amp; equilibrium. Biomechanics is how this relates to the human body.</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>Breaking down the components of biomechanics </b>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-33789 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/shutterstock_1067442071-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here at Biomechanics Education, we categorise this science into 2 types as explained previously in this blog…</span>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/what-is-the-difference-between-extrinsic-biomechanics-intrinsic-biomechanics/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the difference between extrinsic biomechanics &amp; intrinsic biomechanics?</span></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis is how our categories fit into the main stream definition.\n\nExtrinsic biomechanics has 2 components as described in main steam biomechanics\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>2 components of extrinsic biomechanics</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-36200 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/mathew-schwartz-zIIXVa5BwvM-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kinematics ‘..</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the branch that deals with the geometry of motion in objects, including displacement, velocity &amp; acceleration, without taking into account the forces that produce the motion</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">…” In other words; video analysis, observational analysis of the client moving</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kinetics  “..</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.the relationships between the force system acting upon the body &amp; the changes it produces in body motion..\" </span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is found by equipment such as force plate platforms</span>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.physio-pedia.com/Biomechanics_In_Sport#:~:text=Biomechanics%20is%20traditionally%20divided%20into%20the%20areas%20of%20kinematics%20and%20kinetics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Physiopedia</a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-36201 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/kiwihug-Hld-BtdRdPU-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may also read about biomechanics being divided into <a href=\"https://www.isnt.org.in/what-are-the-5-components-of-biomechanics.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5 components</a> like this…</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motion - the movement of the body, or an object, through space. Speed &amp; acceleration are important parts of motion.</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Force - a push or pull that causes a person or object to speed up, slow down, stop or change direction.</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Momentum - the product of a weight &amp; its velocity when moved</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Levers - could be compared to our arms &amp; legs; there are three parts to a lever – the resistance arm, the fulcrum, &amp; the axis of rotation</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balance - being stable. An important principle of balance is the alignment of the body’s centre of gravity over the base of support. Having a good balance is important for many sporting &amp; exercise activities</span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>intrinsic biomechanics has 3 components</b>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-36202 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/ta-z-Nk7hHi3I__0-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We teach personal trainers a deeper understanding of the concepts of intrinsic biomechanics by further dividing them into 3 components….</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Myofascial - muscles, fascia &amp; other connective tissues</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skeletal - osseous substructure or bones </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neural - central nervous system (brain &amp; spinal cord) &amp; peripheral nerves</span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It’s clear that an understanding of biomechanics at some level is vital for coaching movement &amp; exercise programming. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The biomechanical influences both inside &amp; outside our client’s bodies clearly impact each other &amp; how we see them move. However, it’s important we understand the differences in application &amp; interpretation. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The skill is in understanding what’s happening to the myofascial, skeletal, neural (or intrinsic) structures when observing the influences of motion, levers, momentum, force &amp; balance from the extrinsic biomechanics. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Put another way….</strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The skill of a Biomechanics Coach is in understanding how the intrinsic biomechanics, or anatomy, is resulting in what we see extrinsically from a mechanical movement perspective in our client’s body. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having an understanding of the normal or typical variations in anatomy is an important advantage for personal trainers when coaching movement or exercises. Human bodies are as diverse intrinsically as they are extrinsically </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The study of intrinsic biomechanics allows a measurable objectivity using a systemised approach to evaluating movement quality thus informing us how to programme safely &amp; systematically. Yet true comprehension comes from allowing for individuality when comparing subject to subject  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>Let’s look at an example during a squat </b>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35749 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/sule-makaroglu-PnUYkTFkOD0-unsplash-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" />\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are things about our client\'s squat we can never alter. Femur length for example will dictate the tibial angle, hip socket depth will dictate the point at which the femur starts to tilt the pelvis posteriorly. The direction the acetabulum is facing in the pelvis will dictate stance widths that feel most comfortable for our clients </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These factors cannot be altered since they are osseous factors about our client\'s anatomy that they were born with. Taking an extrinsic biomechanical approach one might assume a client\'s squat is limited by mobility or tightness. However, if the trainer learns a deeper appreciation of normal anatomical variations they will feel more confident in coaching movement that is right for the individual. which may well require them to perform a squat that is ‘technically’ or extrinsically biomechanically incorrect, but it is ‘correct’ for them as an individual.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another influence we cannot alter, &amp; must take into consideration here, is joint replacements, surgery or metal plates for example. These are interventions that may alter movement capacity intrinsically.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking a biomechanically intrinsic approach is to appreciate the things we can potentially alter even in those with normal variations in anatomy. The goal is to improve movement quality &amp; distribution rather than simply aiming to perfectly align &amp; position to the perfect ‘posture’</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As trainers, exercise or movement coaches we also want to strengthen our client\'s bodies. We can use our knowledge of extrinsic biomechanics to increase or decrease loads, progress or regress a programme. For example, using a longer lever for a progression or to increase intensity or a shorter lever to regress or reduce intensity. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However if we want a deeper squat for our client so they can increase the joint angle at the pelvis to increase intensity on the hip extensors, we may look to assess pelvic function first using intrinsic biomechanical principles. Then improve intrinsic function using METs on the hip extensors. This could be followed by antagonist strengthening of hip flexors to take advantage of reciprocal inhibition &amp; improve joint stability. Thus gaining an advantage on strengthening the agonists or hip extensors at full ROM &amp; improving the joint\'s strength ratio. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This could be interpreted as intrinsic biomechanical preparation for an extrinsic biomechanical advantage.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li>Do you have any questions about any of the components?</li>\n 	<li>Is this a subject you would like to study?</li>\n 	<li>Would you like to enter an inclusive classroom to really deepen your understanding or anatomy?</li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the intrinsic biomechanics approach in one you would like to learn more about why not get in touch? </span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n<h1><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to learn how you can &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; Become a Biomechanics Coach </a></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-33810 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_7668-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" />','Intrinsic Biomechanics - Understanding The Components That Make Our Bodies Move','','inherit','closed','closed','','36198-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:27','2024-07-16 11:26:27','',36198,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38601',0,'revision','',0),(38602,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:27','2024-07-16 11:26:27','<h2><b>Introduction</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The aim of this Juicemail is to better understand what elements contribute to making you into an <a href=\"https://www.futurefit.co.uk/personal-training-cpd-courses/biomechanics-coach-course/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">advanced personal trainer. </a></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal Trainers are often the first professional that a person will go to when they want to achieve a health goal. They will also go to a PT for advice if they have an ache or pain. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yet personal trainers are not taught m</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">usculoskeletal screening skills as a compulsory part of their training. So we lack the confidence to advise these clients beyond referring them to a clinician. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here at Biomechanics Education our team have spent 20+ yrs collecting data, then 20yrs developing an education programme that proves movement &amp; exercise are more often than not the solution to these modern ailments. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We care passionately about personal trainers\' ability to work confidently within a multidisciplinary team. So our mission has always been to upskill personal trainers to a more advanced level by giving them both the skills &amp; confidence to do just this.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35749 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/sule-makaroglu-PnUYkTFkOD0-unsplash-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" />\n<h2><b>How to become a <a href=\"https://www.futurefit.co.uk/personal-training-cpd-courses/biomechanics-coach-course/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">personal trainer</a></b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simply put, to become a personal trainer you need to obtain a minimum of a </span><a href=\"https://www.futurefit.co.uk/personal-training-courses/level-3-personal-trainer-course/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Level 3 Personal Training Qualification</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is the minimum industry requirement but there are a few steps to follow to get to this point. </span>\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research the required skills </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invest in high-quality education </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete your training and obtain a qualification </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invest in relevant insurance </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gain work experience </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start a business or seek employment </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build your client base </span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To become an advanced personal trainer and reach a higher level of confidence in your ability with clients you will need to then invest in further training which will enable you to increase client retention and charge a higher rate. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Future Fit Training</span> are the very best &amp; as a result the largest, training provider for personal training courses in the UK today. This is why Biomechanics Education joined the Future Fit Group in 2022 to give our own learners the very best career advice &amp; employment opportunities along with job satisfaction.\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Levels of personal training </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When entering the world of personal training we hear about levels. Levels are simply layers of learning &amp; comprehension. For example when learning to become a <a href=\"https://www.futurefit.co.uk/personal-training-courses/level-2-gym-instructor-course/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">level 2 Gym instructor</a> (the prerequisite to level 3 personal trainer) we must have a basic understanding of the muscles in their groups. For example ‘quadriceps are the group of muscles that extend the knee’ or ‘hamstrings flex the knee’. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then as we study as a level 3 personal trainer we learn about the muscles in more detail. That there are 4 quadriceps (rectus femoris, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius, vastus lateralis) for example &amp; 3 hamstrings (bicep femoris, semitendinosus, semimembranosus).</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a personal trainer we also study about the bones &amp; joints as levers &amp; fulcrums for the muscles to attach to &amp; pull the body during movement. This will help us to understand loads &amp; forces for training our clients to strengthen these muscles. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Within our <a href=\"https://www.futurefit.co.uk/personal-training-cpd-courses/biomechanics-coach-course/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Diploma in Biomechanics Coaching</a> we will bring personal trainers up another level to become more advanced in these skills. We will share with you examples of the many ‘normal’ variations, that maybe even the anatomy books don’t necessarily show you! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 5th quadricep (tensa vastus intermedius) for example can be found in a small population.  Then there is the triple headed bicep or a view of 6 different orientations of the sciatic nerve pathway. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will show you hip joint formations that differ enough to alter pelvic biomechanics during a squat. Understanding this can help you help your clients find the best squat width for them.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Femoral anteversion (more medially rotated femur) / Coxa vara (smaller angle between the femur shaft &amp; neck of femur) are likely to prefer a narrower squat. Whereas femoral retro version (more laterally rotated femur) / coxa valga (bigger than normal angle between femur shaft &amp; neck of femur) will likely prefer wider based on their normal joint variations. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through all of this we will show you methods to assess your clients pelvic, spine, shoulder, knee &amp; foot biomechanics. This is what will enable any personal trainer to be recognised as advanced in their level of knowledge &amp; training. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note: We can be at a different level in different subject areas simultaneously.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>How intrinsic biomechanics can help you become an <a href=\"https://www.futurefit.co.uk/personal-training-cpd-courses/biomechanics-coach-course/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">advanced personal trainer</a></b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35748 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/sam-moghadam-khamseh-vOZP2LojrHI-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By studying <a href=\"https://www.futurefit.co.uk/personal-training-cpd-courses/biomechanics-coach-course/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">intrinsic biomechanics</a> you will better appreciate the complexities of the anatomy &amp; how to create a bespoke programme based on assessing your clients sub systems (myofascial, skeletal &amp; neural) Along with these assessment skills this advanced level gives you specialist knowledge of unique evidence based movement improvement skills for prehabilitation &amp; an increased confidence to advise clients &amp; create bespoke programmes. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technical skill is all good &amp; well but we will also teach you about advanced soft skills of communication, understanding behaviour &amp; report writing skills so personal trainers can confidently work within a team of practitioners from various backgrounds. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b><a href=\"https://www.futurefit.co.uk/personal-training-cpd-courses/biomechanics-coach-course/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Advanced concepts of personal training</a> </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35753 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/toralf-thomassen-5S40ixhBK-I-unsplash-300x241.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"241\" />\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many types of trainers out there so to become advanced we should use advanced concepts. By deepening a personal trainer\'s anatomy knowledge &amp; skills in application allows for an appropriate level of expectation from both employers &amp; clients. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While many consider biomechanics as a more ‘precise’ science, this is why we came up with the 2 definitions. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extrinsic biomechanics might be considered a harder science in terms of its view of precision in sport, timing, joint angles for performance for example. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However this concept is being challenged due to the diversity of body types &amp; combinations of lever lengths within each athlete. Thus creating a constant argument that using precision wil be flawed  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is why we prefer to firstly consider better understanding a client\'s intrinsic biomechanics, or the softer science, that allows for assessment &amp; taking into account these differences. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So intrinsic biomechanics is in fact the opposite of precise. It\'s a more relaxed approach to the precision of foot position, knee position, spine position during movement when we\'re coaching personal training clients.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This depth of understanding is what results in an advanced perspective for very \'personal\' training.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2>Would you like to learn more about becoming an <a href=\"https://www.futurefit.co.uk/personal-training-cpd-courses/biomechanics-coach-course/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">advanced personal trainer?</a></h2>\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35751 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/jonathan-borba-R0y_bEUjiOM-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2>Understanding the principles &amp; application of intrinsic biomechanics is the game changer for personal trainers looking to advance their skills.</h2>\n<h1><a href=\"https://www.futurefit.co.uk/personal-training-cpd-courses/biomechanics-coach-course/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Become an elite PT!</a></h1>\n<a href=\"https://www.futurefit.co.uk/personal-training-cpd-courses/biomechanics-coach-course/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Join Us or get in touch to find out more </a>\n\n&nbsp;','How to become an advanced personal trainer','','inherit','closed','closed','','35742-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:27','2024-07-16 11:26:27','',35742,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38602',0,'revision','',0),(38603,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:27','2024-07-16 11:26:27','<b>Introduction</b><b> </b>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35138 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC07008-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A </span><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/\"><b>biomechanica</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">l</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> assessment by definition is an assessment of your biomechanical systems. This could be considering what is seen both outside &amp; inside the body as we have previously shared in our blog </span><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/extrinsic-technique-vs-intrinsic-biomechanics/\"><b>Extrinsic vs intrinsic biomechanics</b></a><b>.</b>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here we will discuss 2 categories of biomechanical assessment </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ol>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A biomechanical analysis using equipment </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An equipment free biomechanical assessment </span></li>\n</ol>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples of biomechanical analysis using equipment:</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35136 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screenshot-2023-02-07-at-15.19.48-256x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"256\" height=\"300\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gait analysis </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bike fitting </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video analysing a swimmer underwater </span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples of biomechanical analysis that is equipment free: </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35139 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC07295-181x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"181\" height=\"300\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanics coach screening </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Functional movement screen (FMS)</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Range of movement (ROM) testing</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle strength testing </span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/allied-health-professionals/roles-allied-health-professions/podiatrist#\"><b>Who might do a biomechanical assessment?</b></a><b> </b>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Biomechanics Coaches </b></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35140 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC07278-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/what-is-a-biomechanics-coach/\"><b>Biomechanics coaches</b></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are Diploma level movement or therapy practitioners. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They become qualified in either PT, S&amp;C, pilates, yoga or sports therapy &amp; then go onto specialise in Biomechanics Coaching through a 7-9 month Diploma. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanics Coaches (BC) can be found all around the UK. Individuals can book a biomechanical assessment by finding an IBA Registered Biomechanics Coach </span><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/\"><b>HERE</b></a><b> </b>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BC’s assess every joint and subsystem in the body through visual and hands on testing. The client will be assessed in various positions, some lying down passively, some standing, some sitting, some static assessments and maybe even some dynamic hopping or stepping test as the BC observes how the body moves.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their skill is to evaluate the quality of movement in each area, through range of motion, symmetry etc. BC’s use an evidence based system to decide from the results which intervention is best to start, most commonly the pelvis for example. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The systematic approach allows the BC to identify the problem which  is causing issues around the body by regular assessment done in exactly the same way each time. Then they simply coach a few interventions at a time to be able to identify root causes.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This allows for objectivity and empowers the client with a long term maintenance programme designed from the individuals key biomechanical pillars identified during the process. They will also be coached with day to day techniques that can be utilised to improve the results and ultimately how they feel when they move.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After a biomechanical assessment with a Biomechanics Coach their clients are given detailed information about how to move more freely with less pain by using the iMoveFreely movement programme otherwise known as a preparation for movement or prehabilitation.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reason an individual might require a biomechanical assessment could be that they feel they don’t move well, they wish to continue to move well or they are struggling to find a solution for their symptoms.  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Podiatrists </b></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35141 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screenshot-2023-02-07-at-15.19.56-277x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"277\" height=\"300\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This profession requires a degree/Masters degree level of education with registration with the Health &amp; Care Professions Council (HCPC), which would also be a good way to recognise how to find an up to date podiatrist. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Podiatrists specialise in foot care and lower limb biomechanics but may choose to specialise in certain aspects of foot health. Specialisms might be children with walking problems, diabetics along with amputations or foot issues in sports players or dancers for example.Most often they’re expected to address foot pain or ankle knee pain. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35142 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screenshot-2023-02-07-at-15.20.14-257x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Podiatrists will examine your feet or legs and closely observe your walking style or gait. They may use expensive and sophisticated video equipment along with a treadmill to analyse gait of their clients walking or running from multiple cameras, at a variety of angles. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This profession requires a great depth and comprehension of the complexities of joint surfaces, planes and combinations of foot postures. Also ground reaction force, the effects of gravity and how the foot has an ascending biomechanical influence. Additionally a good understanding of descending biomechanical influences can give a Podiatrist much more information for intervention possibilities </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The interventions will of course vary however they are likely to range from orthotic inserts, foot supports, therapy, exercise and in some cases possibly surgery.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should a Podiatrist learn about intrinsic biomechanics within the </span><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\"><b>Diploma in Biomechanics Coaching</b></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> they would have a much fuller tool box to identify further root causes of foot problems high up in the kinetic chain in their clients.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Physiotherapist </b></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35143 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screenshot-2023-02-07-at-15.20.28-269x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"269\" height=\"300\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyone wishing to become a qualified Physiotherapist will find the minimum education pathway would be a 3 year degree. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like podiatrists physios can specialise in various subjects like paediatrics, neurology or biomechanics. If a physio has a special interest in biomechanics they may perform muscle strength testing, static or dynamic assessments, watching a patient\'s body moves, evaluating their range of motion to offer an intervention or treatment should they be symptomatic.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most clients will seek out the advice and help of a physiotherapist due to symptoms that their GP is unable to identify or resolve. Otherwise individuals may seek a private physio should they feel this professional would be able to help with their musculoskeletal problem.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One physiotherapist may practise with a more hands on treatment approach whereas another may be more movement and exercise skilled. It can be misunderstood that all physios are exercise experts as there are many different specialisms in this field. A sports therapist may be more likely to be more exercise-skilled than a neurology physio for example. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physios will be trained in anatomy and injury anatomy, rehabilitation, tissue healing processes, along with treatments and interventions. NHS physis will work as part of a multidisciplinary team whereas private physios may or may not.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you see a physio they may treat you with hands on manual therapy skills and/or give you movement advice. If you experience an accident or musculoskeletal trauma it would be advisable to seek the advice of a chartered physiotherapist on the Health &amp; Care Professions Council (HCPC).</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Golf Coach</b></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-29232 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/GOLF-andrew-lomas-aGlpdQ2Yolk-unsplash-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This very affluent and popular hand eye coordination game requires great biomechanics for players to optimise their performance and drive while avoiding injury. So finding a good golf coach can make a big difference.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Golf coaching is dominated by the Professional Golfers Association of America (PGA) who’s training programmes consist of a 3 year foundation degree in golf studies, a 3 year Diploma in higher education golf and a 3 year BSc in higher golf management studies.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However movement practitioners with a good understanding of movement, a special interest in golf &amp; the appropriate insurance scope could access a Golf Biomechanics workshop for an improved understanding of basic golfing requirements. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This could potentially be achieved in a CPD day rather than a full degree. Although a popular level 1 training course delivered by the Titelist performance institute is also around 6 hrs they do also deliver more extensive training at higher levels. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A golf coach will want to evaluate the golfer\'s swing &amp; may use functional movement screening (FMS) and/or video analysis equipment. The FMS is to better understand the players movement qualities or limitations. Whereas the video can be used to slow things down to see exactly which plane the golfer is passing through so they can optimise their movement through whichever skill set they are qualified in.When looking for a golf coach it might be worth seeking a SafeGolf or PGA accredited practitioner. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Equine Biomechanics / Riding coaches </b></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equine biomechanics is another field of sport that recognises the value of riding coaches being able to assess the riders biomechanics and movement as well as the horses. Historically the focus has very much been on horse biomechanics in terms of investing time and resources. However a more modern approach will also have knowledge in the field of human biomechanics since it has been demonstrated that the influence of forces and loads caused by movement can be both ascending and descending. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This has resulted in riding coaches investing time into learning more about human movement &amp; biomechanics so they can advise the rider on exercises to help them sit more symmetrically in the saddle for example. A functional leg length discrepancy in a human caused by poor pelvic or spine biomechanics could result in the horse ‘pulling’ one way. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If riding coaches are trained in human movement they can evaluate the root causes between them and the horses movement patterns and offer appropriate interventions for both. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding a registered riding coach through the British Horse Society (BHS) is probably a good place to start otherwise they can als be found on the Register of Biomechanics Coaches.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>Conclusion </b>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35144 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screenshot-2023-02-07-at-15.20.42-278x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"278\" height=\"300\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the importance of a biomechanical assessment is one thing but with all the different methods and such a diverse scope of practitioners available its also vital we understand who the right assessor is for the intended goal. Alternatively we can learn some methods of biomechanical assessment.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Would YOU like to be able to assess your clients biomechanics?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why not…sample our programmes <a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CLICK HERE </a></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35145 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC07048-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" />','Biomechanical assessment: everything you need to know','','inherit','closed','closed','','35126-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:27','2024-07-16 11:26:27','',35126,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38603',0,'revision','',0),(38604,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:27','2024-07-16 11:26:27','<h2><b>Introduction</b><b> </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you use a search engine to look up the term </span><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/what-is-biomechanics/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">‘biomechanics’ </span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">most, if not all, of the information that pops up will be related to sports &amp; performance.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However what we would like to highlight within this blog is how a better understanding of this science both </span><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/what-is-the-difference-between-extrinsic-biomechanics-intrinsic-biomechanics/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">extrinsically &amp; intrinsically</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help movement/exercise coaches &amp; trainers improve the overall health &amp; wellbeing of every single client.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>What is health &amp; wellbeing?</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-30274 aligncenter\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/take-a-hike-day-fun-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The World Health Organisation constitution states:</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \"Health is a state of complete physical, mental &amp; social well-being &amp; not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.\" </span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To attempt to define health &amp; wellness/wellbeing is in itself an entire other blog. However here is a previous blog I wrote some years ago exploring the difference between health &amp; fitness<a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/health-vs-fitness-can-being-fit-stop-you-being-healthy/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&gt;&gt;CLICK HERE TO READ</a></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For many it’s likely that health &amp; wellbeing is about the importance of looking after oneself to feel happy, asymptomatic, robust, capable &amp; purposeful. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For this blog we will focus on predominantly the physical aspect of </span><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/what-is-biomechanics/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">biomechanics </span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">because the human body is such a wonderfully complex series of systems &amp; substructures. However we will also explore some case study examples to see how biomechanics can also impact upon the mindset or psychology of our clients. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In very simplistic terms there are 3 key substructures that we rely on to enable us to move freely &amp; with less pain. The </span><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/pelvis-spine-biomechanics-3-day-workshop-entry-level-3/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">skeletal system</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a framework upon which the myofascial system attaches to &amp; then relies upon to act as levers &amp; pulleys. This is why we call it bio-’mechanics’ in reference to the mechanical comparison of forces, loads, levers, pulleys &amp; pivots in engineering for example. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-34553 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-10-at-21.58.40-300x259.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"259\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note: the biotensegrity model (Prof Steve Levit) challenged the ‘standard’ biomechanical model by proposing the human body is far more sophisticated in comparison to a machine. Biomechanics Education agrees but also believes in simplicity for comprehension &amp; application of human movement. So with this we teach practitioners a deeper level of understanding the 3 subsystems. This enables them to apply the skills of assessment &amp; movement using a simple biomechanical model but with the recognition of what is required to work with a complex human body AND a diverse range of clients &amp; bodies. (Rachel Frances Thomson)</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally the 3rd subsystem is the incredible nervous system. This is like the software of the entire body from the </span><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/understanding-nerves/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">central nervous system</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (CNS) that is the brain and </span><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/spine-mobility-project/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spinal cord</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, to the peripheral nerves that continue within the torso &amp; limbs. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The nervous system sends messages through to the myofascial system about how much tone or effort to apply across a joint of the skeletal system. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-34554 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-10-at-22.00.06-300x278.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"278\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note: Karel Lewitt (1916-2014) described as the father of manual medicine, a Czech neurologist (Manipulative Therapy) suggested that we are born with a set of ‘genetic movement codes’, also that we gain conditioned movement codes as we develop, grow &amp; use our bodies. This means the variety of ways in which we use our bodies results in the formation of new codes of movement/s. So in fact the human body is a real master of compensation.</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now biomechanically </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">conditioning</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> movement codes can be a good thing in terms of practising something to optimise performance or repeating a pattern to gain coordination or loading the body more to gain strength by developing the tissues tolerance to those loads. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However these compensatory factors can be equally bad for our inner subsystems. Imagine what happens over time when we don\'t move in a certain way or use up certain joint ranges or don’t load certain body parts very much or at all. An example could be the modern ailments that can result from our overly comfortable or easier lifestyles as technology &amp; equipment innovations continue to develop &amp; attract attention. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider a client whose desk job means they almost only ever sit &amp; stand to &amp; from 90 degrees of hip flexion in the sagittal plane (front to back). Over time the tissues across their pelvis could lose their capacity &amp; their tolerance to loads beyond that range of motion &amp;/or in that plane of motion. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what?</span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well add to that a sedentary lifestyle outside of work that could encourage further compensation. Driving a car, playing a racket sport &amp; carrying something heavy. We generally use the dominant arm, side or hand as it </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">feels better</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that way around. These asymmetries in themselves aren\'t necessarily detrimental however over time they can encourage the body to adapt tissue tolerance asymmetrically &amp; lose capacity for alternative movements, ranges &amp; loads.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since gravity always pulls us down towards earth the more ‘off centre’ we are stacked up the more this could encourage tissue adaptation to those asymmetries. We certainly don\'t need perfect symmetry but a good balance of coordination, strength &amp; loading encourages healthier biomechanical body &amp; performance. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now the more </span><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/understanding-the-importance-of-intrinsic-biomechanical-principles/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">intrinsic biomechanical</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> problems there are combined with </span><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/what-is-the-difference-between-extrinsic-biomechanics-intrinsic-biomechanics/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">extrinsic problems</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> this increases the risk estimation. The ‘systems’ are likely to start to complain, giving warning signals through the nociceptors (danger receptors or pain signals) by way of an ache or niggle. This is the genius of our fabulous bodies, it TELLS us to change something!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So let’s explore some specific examples of how understanding intrinsic biomechanics can really contribute to improved health &amp; wellbeing. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we consider our first case study example here we can assume the loading or conditioned movement coding on their bodies has been over at least 60+ years. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Example 1: Older adults </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Older adults (in this definition 60+yrs) generally want to maintain mobility in their joints to be able to balance &amp; remain confident &amp; independent in their movement. It has been suggested that physiologically our bodies decline naturally around 2% per decade however some will decline quicker than others depending upon their genetics, lifestyle choices along with diet &amp; the robustness of their </span><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/intrinsic-biomechanics-taster/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">intrinsic biomechanics.</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-34555 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/shutterstock_520248520-300x192.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This demographic appreciate moving freely as their joints begin to age &amp; stiffen naturally. So pure low range joint mobility like those taught in the </span><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/imovefreely-3/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iMoveFreely programme</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are perfect for them. Then the low level muscle energy techniques that are isometric (static 20% effort contractions that require no dynamic movement) are extremely safe &amp; effective for improving muscle function while not stressing the joints with lots of repetitions. Also combining them with the slow &amp; controlled nerve mobilisations make the intrinsic biomechanical model a safe prehabilitation programme for this demographic\'s health &amp; wellbeing.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Example 2</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: </span><b>Individuals with chronic, persistent or long term conditions</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Movement offers our bodies some really great benefits for protection as well as to stay healthy.  For the prevention &amp; management of a long term condition or comorbidities (more than one long term condition) like diabetes, obesity, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) vascular (circulatory) disease, cancer, clinical depression, stroke, asthma, arthritis to list some of those listed on the NHS website, we can use movement to unburden the NHS.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By gaining high quality education in how these conditions may impact upon an individual\'s movement (amongst other things) we could also deepen our understanding of their intrinsic biomechanics to bring back some quality of life while empowering these clients to self manage with the </span><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/imovefreely-3/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iMoveFreely programme</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This bespoke programme doesn\'t demand they join a gym, nor do they need to have any specific equipment necessarily &amp; it could be deemed a no sweat ‘workout’ since it\'s about ‘pre-habilitating’ or preparation for movement &amp; in some cases works as post rehabilitation. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While clinicians &amp; NHS staff are vital in the treatment &amp; management of these types of conditions, exercise &amp; movement interventions more often than not are the best long term solution for a variety of reasons. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practitioners that specialise in exercise like </span><a href=\"https://www.futurefit.co.uk/personal-training-courses/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">personal trainers</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, fitness instructors &amp; </span><a href=\"https://www.futurefit.co.uk/strength-conditioning-courses/level-3-strength-conditioning/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">strength coaches</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who understand specifically the application of intrinsic biomechanics, behaviour change, motivational interviewing &amp; have a qualification for working with individuals with long term conditions are the perfect referral point for a movement programme.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-34557 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/shutterstock_515526265-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /> </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key requirements within referral networks are qualified individuals who understand the body really well, are able to confidently communicate with a multidisciplinary team &amp; have a clear understanding of boundaries. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But also over &amp; above all of this is the ability to assess, evaluate, monitor &amp; review each clients progress using screens &amp; assessments to prove success (or otherwise) that the appropriate intervention is being utilised. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having an evidence based intrinsic biomechanics screening system that is reproducible by all trained practitioners, like the </span><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/what-is-a-biomechanics-coach/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanics Coach</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> skill set, is really quite unique. The iMoveFreely programme is extremely empowering to individuals who are unlikely to join a gym facility since they can be done at home or at work for example. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This coincides with the ability for practitioners to implement behaviour change skills into their practise, especially those who understand the impact of applying a biomechanical understanding into their programme writing.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Example 3: Athletes</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/what-is-the-difference-between-extrinsic-biomechanics-intrinsic-biomechanics/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extrinsic biomechanics</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is possibly the most widely used application of the science of biomechanics. Using expensive video analysis equipment practitioners would calculate pretty complicated mathematical data to improve sports performance. They would interpret the best joint angles, timing, positioning of the body etc for that sport or specific movement. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However it’s extremely important that these practitioners are also trained in understanding intrinsic biomechanics &amp; how the 3 subsystems impact upon what they’re looking at on a video for example. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-34556 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/shutterstock_375191113-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For true health &amp; wellbeing of our athletes simply trying to correct movements to be more aesthetically pleasing may not compliment the individuals natural genetic make up.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An example would be a normal pelvic variation like a femoral anteversion or coxa vara. This is when an individual is born with a more medially rotated femur at the hip socket &amp;/or a particularly small angle between the neck &amp; shaft of the femur. Both variations may result in a knee valgus presentation or ‘knock knees’.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If we simply analyse this athlete extrinsically we may want to encourage them to push their knees out to ‘look’ better. Yet biomechanically their intrinsics are stacked up that way &amp; we may in fact invite a problem. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So understanding intrinsic biomechanics could be described as the best approach for risk reduction &amp; performance optimisation based on the bespoke nature of the assessments allowing for great benefits. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Conclusion</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So the benefits of intrinsic biomechanics on our health &amp; wellbeing is evident in every type of client demographic we may work with over our careers as instructors, trainers &amp; coaches. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These benefits really come to the fore when we are able to develop a multidisciplinary team around us as part of our client journey for best practice.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It’s often once a practitioner has gained a deeper level of understanding intrinsic biomechanics they really start to appreciate the value. By applying the programme it becomes the missing link between all previous training models, as well as the missing link between diverse practitioner skill sets. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-34558 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_1564-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As an unregulated sector we really are in need of this specialism in intrinsic biomechanics to fill the gaps between health &amp; fitness, wellness &amp; clinical practice, exercise &amp; medication. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why not start your career change journey with our community around you by investing in our hugely popular </span><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diploma in Biomechanics Coaching</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Some of our 2023 dates are almost fully booked already so please do get in touch to find out more &amp; reserved your place! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WE NEED YOU!  &gt;&gt;&gt;CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE&lt;&lt;&lt;</span></a></h1>','How does understanding intrinsic biomechanics improve overall health & wellbeing?','','inherit','closed','closed','','34519-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:27','2024-07-16 11:26:27','',34519,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38604',0,'revision','',0),(38605,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:27','2024-07-16 11:26:27','<b>Introduction </b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we have discussed in previous blogs the science of movement known as </span><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/what-is-biomechanics/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">biomechanics</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a very big subject that can be quite complex.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Within this blog we will break it down further to discuss 2 fields of biomechanics, how they differ, how they influence each other and how the science can often be misunderstood. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>What is extrinsic biomechanics?</b>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-34061 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/sven-mieke-optBC2FxCfc-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />While both extrinsic and intrinsic biomechanics are about understanding how to improve performance and risk of injury, extrinsic biomechanics is more specifically what we can </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">see</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when our client performs a movement by looking at WHAT is happening. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An example could be seeing a client\'s knee buckle inwards (knee valgus) while they perform a squat. Our basic training would teach us to coach the client to ‘</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">push their knees out</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">’. This might work sometimes but on those occasions that it doesn’t, or if over time it\'s still a struggle for our client, we may want to consider the intrinsic biomechanics model….</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>What is intrinsic biomechanics?</b>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/understanding-the-importance-of-intrinsic-biomechanical-principles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Intrinsic biomechanics</a> considers the anatomy of the substructures (myofascial, skeletal, neural) while we analyse and measure movements to better understand WHY our client is producing that movement, in that particular way. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So to use the example given above of a client\'s knees buckling inwards during a squat, a practitioner who is trained in intrinsic biomechanics would have the ability to evaluate and assess their client’s pelvis, spine, shoulders, knees and feet (including myofascial, skeletal, neural). This would allow them to identify which of these areas may be resulting in the presentation of a knee valgus. This could also be a combination of dysfunctions and adoptions due to the way our amazing bodies compensate through the kinetic chains within us.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-33792 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/shutterstock_1520541617-300x230.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"230\" /></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course once we are able to identify which body part and which substructure isn\'t moving as well as it should we can prescribe the most appropriate intervention. Practitioners who are able to understand and assess their clients intrinsic biomechanics also have the ability to re-test immediately after their client has performed the intervention technique, thus enabling them to be more objective about the causes of a clients movement limitations.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How great it is to be able to </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prove</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> our value immediately!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>Similarities</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both relate to movement and biomechanics</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both are observed from outside </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both are important for understanding movement </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both are key for any practitioner whose service involves movement</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>Differences</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extrinsic - This is the most common of the 2 examples. It is what we see during a movement, gait analysis, video analysis, motion monitoring and so can often rely on equipment to make a true assessment. It is what we can watch on the TV, when we are at an event, when we see another runner. It\'s the WHAT of movement analysis - ‘knee valgus’</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intrinsic - This is less commonly understood and a newer interpretation of the science of biomechanics. It has been developed from over 20+yrs of research on 4.5k subjects to better understand what is going on under the skin to produce what we see. This requires specialist training and a deeper knowledge of anatomy along with a lot of hands on practice. The hands-on practice allows practitioners to assess a variety of body types using the same system but to be able to write a bespoke programme for the individual. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>Importance in understanding the difference - case study example</b>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img class=\" wp-image-34059 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Screenshot-2022-10-19-at-15.15.36-300x167.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"365\" height=\"203\" />The difference is vital to best understand &amp; appreciate what we might do to address any issues identified.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What we might see a runner do extrinsically is ‘over’ pronate. This could also be done using very expensive video gait analysis equipment. This would show the ‘faulty’ movement i.e. pronation. Extrinsically this might suggest an orthotic or a shoe specifically designed to reduce pronation. Which may in fact be the correct intervention.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However intrinsically there are many reasons why we might see ‘over’ pronation. Therefore if we don’t assess our runners\' intrinsic biomechanics we may miss potential causes that are not necessarily obvious during the movement of running. There may also be combinations of causes and often there are. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potential intrinsic contributions to the presentation of ‘over’ pronation in a runner..</span>\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-34060 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Screenshot-2022-10-19-at-15.17.03-176x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"176\" height=\"300\" />Functional leg length discrepancy </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dysfunctional pelvis</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tight lateral spine flexors </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overactive shoulder protractors </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ligament dominance </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tight calves</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tight sciatic nerve </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loose subtalar joint</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loose midtarsal joint</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low arch height</span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To name a few!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>Conclusion</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extrinsic biomechanics may be misinterpreted without the practitioner having an understanding of the intrinsic biomechanics details. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/what-is-a-biomechanics-coach/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanics Coaches</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> specialise in intrinsic biomechanics as they have a deeper understanding of the musculoskeletal system. Their skill is in using their ability to assess their clients intrinsic biomechanics to specifically write programmes and advise them on ways to move more freely.</span>\n\nWould you like a <a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/how-can-you-get-a-job-in-biomechanics/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">job in biomechanics? </a>\n\nMaybe we can help! Why not get in touch and talk to one of us about a <a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">career in intrinsic biomechanics</a>!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-28328 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/DSC_6687-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\n<em><strong>CALL NOW 0203 841 6151 <a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BECOME A BIOMECHANICS COACH</a></strong></em>','What is the difference between extrinsic biomechanics & intrinsic biomechanics?','','inherit','closed','closed','','34054-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:27','2024-07-16 11:26:27','',34054,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38605',0,'revision','',0),(38606,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:27','2024-07-16 11:26:27','<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introduction </span></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working in the field of biomechanics has historically required extremely high level degree training. Yet the basic principles of intrinsic biomechanics can be simple to learn, and in particular to apply, for a movement practitioner without ever going to university or doing a degree.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The subject matters within the science of human movement (</span><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/what-is-biomechanics/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">biomechanics</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) means that by definition anyone who works with human bodies would benefit from a deeper understanding of biomechanics and in particular, intrinsic biomechanics. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jobs could range from becoming a </span><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/what-is-a-biomechanics-coach/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanics Coach</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to working in athletic performance, becoming a researcher, performing gait analysis, specialising in sports biomechanics or becoming a qualified biomechanist. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern equipment &amp; teaching styles can make learning about biomechanics more accessible &amp; fun. There are also many different routes into careers that require biomechanical knowledge &amp; yet the earning potential is quite broad </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples of world leaders in biomechanics are:</span></h2>\n<a href=\"https://www.backfitpro.com/books/back-mechanic-the-mcgill-method-to-fix-back-pain/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-33781 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/world-leaders-in-biomechanics--300x126.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"126\" />Stewart McGill, spine biomechanics expert. </span></a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.nutritiousmovement.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Katy Bowman, biomechanist. </span></a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.brytespark.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Martin Haines, Biomechanics Coach &amp; chartered physio. </span></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-33783 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/shutterstock_383085961-300x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" /></h1>\n<h1></h1>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Industries where skills in biomechanics are useful</span></h1>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health &amp; fitness sector </span></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Within the health &amp; fitness sector any practitioner who has a good understanding of anatomy &amp; biomechanics will certainly stand out. The impact this skill set has already been having on our sector is that we are closing the gap between us &amp; our clinically trained peers (GP’s,physiotherapists, osteopaths, chiropractors). The reason for this is any exercise practitioner that can fully understand, appreciate and communicate their understanding of intrinsic biomechanics poses a reduced risk along with the specialist skills that can help clients with recurring issues or modern ailments. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-33782 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/shutterstock_1846292467-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanics Coach </span></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The health, fitness and exercise sector is showing huge demand for practitioners who are skilled in understanding intrinsic biomechanics. This is the perfect place for personal trainers, pilates &amp; yoga teachers, strength &amp; conditioning coaches to reduce risk and optimise performance for their clients by training in the skills of Biomechanics Coaching for example. The skill set also allows for truly personal programming based on their ability to fully assess every joint and structure within each client.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanics Coaches typically charge 2-3 x more than personal trainers from the day to day running of their services. They also find they are more trusted &amp; sought out by clinicians due to their specialism in identifying causes of modern ailments. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal trainers</span></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While their main role may well remain that of a personal trainer the skills of Biomechanics Coaching will really enhance their ability to assess risk of injury in their clients. They will also better understand how to create bespoke training programmes for improving performance. Alongside these advanced skills they will know how to communicate with clinicians, allied healthcare professionals, how &amp; when to refer tricky or symptomatic clients, while also knowing how to manage their programme if they have been referred back but still experience pain or recurring injuries.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pilates &amp; Yoga teachers </span></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During both one to one &amp; group pilates or yoga sessions the skills in understanding intrinsic biomechanics are particularly helpful due to many participants in these classes attending in the Hope of resolving their physical ailments or movement limitations. Should the pilates/yoga teacher have a good understanding of intrinsic biomechanics they will have confidence in which postures or positions are best for an individual. They will also have unique intervention techniques they can deliver &amp; prescribe in any environment. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">£20-30k</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specialist Sports Coaching Sector </span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Within the sports coaching sector it is paramount the coach has a good understanding of biomechanics and in particular intrinsic biomechanics. The reason for this is the 2 priorities for any athletes are optimisation of their performance level along with reduction of risk of injury. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sports coaches with a good biomechanical knowledge are certainly the most impactful and in demand coaches for this reason. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sport has become more and more popular for youngsters but also as the alternative for adults who do not enjoy being in the gym environment. The impact of this on sports coaching means gaining clients becomes harder as the competition is stronger. This is why anybody wanting to work as a coach in sport should seriously consider training specifically in intrinsic biomechanics. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-33788 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/shutterstock_496233847-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strength &amp; Conditioning trainers/ Coaches</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding biomechanical principles are a must have for any strength &amp; conditioning trainer/coach. The ability to better interpret angles and forces during lifts like the snatch, clean &amp; jerk is vital when coaching an athlete into the optimal position for that lift. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They also require an appreciation of joint biomechanics during the force production of a track athlete propelling themselves forwards when speed &amp; performance training during sprinting or upwards during a high jump for example. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being able to evaluate the biomechanics of each individual athlete allows the coach to strengthen them with specificity to their performance level &amp; sport.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equine Biomechanics </span></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are specific sporting activities where the term ‘biomechanics’ is more commonly used, horse riding is one of them. Historically equine sport has been mainly focused on understanding and improving the horses biomechanics &amp; well being. However recent trends are now encouraging riding instructors to gain skills in human biomechanics to really enhance their service provision. With Biomechanics Coaching skills they have the ability to recognise that a rider could have pelvic dysfunction presenting as a functional leg length discrepancy that can cause the horse to lean or pull in one direction due to the added pressure through one side of the saddle. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rider coaches and equine professionals are recognising the value of becoming a Biomechanics Coach as it teaches them how to assess for an issue like this and also address it with simple exercises.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Golf Coach</span></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\nOther popular sports that really appreciate the benefit of understanding biomechanics are golf coaches. The swing of a golf club heavily relies on great biomechanical set up in the player. The corkscrew effect requires taking the club back behind the body through thoracic and hip rotation, with shoulders moving around the upper body.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next the unleashing through the rotation starting in the legs and hips as they drive forwards above the lower limbs, unwinding the spine &amp; allowing the club to ‘swing’ through to whip the ball with enough hand eye coordination to hit the ball perfectly in order to travel hundreds of yards down the fairway &amp; hopefully into a tiny hole in the ground. They clearly must practise for many many hours to gain the quality of force production and precision of biomechanics required for this kind of accuracy.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The biggest challenge in this particular sport is the sporting injuries that can result. The repeated strengthening of asymmetry is really purely for the sport &amp; not great for healthy natural biomechanics. All players will prefer to play in one direction with their swing. The ‘conditioning’ of the spine, hips &amp; shoulders to produce force, motion &amp; synchronicity in just one direction takes its toll over time if not addressed. Overtime they will often report injuries or asymmetries that in day to day life cause problems like back pain, knee pain or neck pain.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where being able to understand the golf player\'s intrinsic biomechanics gives the coach the advantage.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Running coach</span></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Running or jogging is one of the most popular sporting activities there is due to its low cost &amp; easy access with a camaraderie that becomes addictive to many keen runners. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, like all sports, running comes with common sporting injuries. So any running coach with a good understanding of lower limb &amp; foot biomechanics will have the edge when seeking optimisation of their runners biomechanical performance &amp; speed performance training.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The biomechanical analysis of running can identify both extrinsic &amp; intrinsic influence. These offer different routes for intervention with a common &amp; controversial debate being the way the foot strikes tye floor.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The evidence for &amp; against forefoot v’s rear foot striking is quite conflicting so a running coach who is trained in intrinsic biomechanics would have the ability to decide which foot strike their runner should use.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a good understanding of foot &amp; ankle biomechanics also allows running coaches to advise when a podiatrist may be required or offer guidance on footwear. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clinical research sector </span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Within the clinical research world the impact of understanding biomechanics means researchers can use human body science (biomechanics) to prove or disprove certain elements of clinical practice. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact when any practitioner is learning about biomechanics the evidence based models will more often than not be from clinical studies. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The evidence and research behind the intrinsic biomechanics programmes is predominantly from clinical research. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-33790 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/shutterstock_286003427-300x182.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"182\" />\n<h3></h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanist</span></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be a Biomechanist individuals would require at the very least a degree level of training in this field. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Katy Bowman is a well known &amp; respected Canadian Biomechanist. Her research into the application of engineering principles applied to human bones (levers) &amp; myofascial (pulleys) systems is documented in her books. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prosthetists &amp; Orthotists use biomechanical principles in their line of work but may not be a biomechanist. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Average £30k)</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact an understanding of biomechanics is used in application in many ‘body worker’ roles but rarely is the term ‘biomechanics’ used in their professional title. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sports physiotherapist</span></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sports physios who specialise in sports injuries will require a good understanding of biomechanical principles to rehabilitate &amp; reduce risk of their athletes. An understanding of common sporting injuries can really help their specific choices of treatment &amp; exercises.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Upwards of £35k)</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>Podiatry</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professionals who analyse gait with the use of expensive video equipment also require a high level of biomechanical knowledge. Podiatrists or foot specialists are experts in the extrinsic analysis of gait, foot biomechanics &amp; the influence of footwear on foot biomechanics. This can also include interventions like orthotics, they may prescribe to improve the gait cycle, force production &amp; dynamic foot biomechanics </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(£25-35k)</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ergonomist</span></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is safety &amp; efficiency of equipment &amp; transport so a professional in this field would require a strong understanding of human biomechanics in relation to the surroundings.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Earning potential £25-75k)</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><b>Conclusion</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-33785 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/shutterstock_1054776068-300x118.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"118\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jobs in biomechanics are often assumed to be solely in fields like speed performance training, sports injuries &amp; using modern expensive equipment like video or gait analysis. However as we have discussed here it is clear there are many different routes that can be taken &amp; with huge scope for earning potential.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Would you like to learn more about creating a career in intrinsic biomechanics?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why not get in touch <a href=\"tel:%EF%BB%BF02038416151\">020 3841 6151</a></span>\n\n&nbsp;','How can you get a job in biomechanics?','','inherit','closed','closed','','33779-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:27','2024-07-16 11:26:27','',33779,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38606',0,'revision','',0),(38607,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:27','2024-07-16 11:26:27','&nbsp;\n<ol>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b><i>Principle;</i></b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> meaning </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behaviour or for a chain of reasoning.</span></li>\n</ol>\n&nbsp;\n<h2><strong>Introduction </strong></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The discussion within this </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Juicemail</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is to better understand the importance of ‘intrinsic’ biomechanical principles and how they apply to the human body, human motion, movement, recurring injuries, symptoms and modern ailments. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As practitioners of human movement, whether from a personal training, therapy or any other </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">unregulated</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> background, we are often lacking in the kind of MSK (musculoskeletal) skills training that our regulated peers (clinicians, allied healthcare professionals, GP’s, physiotherapists, osteopaths etc) are heavily trained in. Yet we are often expected to know about them by our clients, and some employers. In my opinion we should be given compulsory education in some MSK skills for assessing clients during consultations to benchmark and better understand our start point. However until this happens I will remain committed to offering them within our training programmes as an option for exceptionally great CPD’s, reputedly some of the best CPD’s in the industry!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is why the intrinsic biomechanics principles are so revolutionary because the concept has never been offered before. We developed this education programme specifically for unregulated practitioners, but also as a great tool for regulated clinicians, for all the reasons we will describe here.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The forward thinking that began over 30 year ago when we began our research is finally in demand. This is likely due to the recent health crisis and the recognition of how much movement practitioners can help, yet we have always been ill equipped. The principles of understanding intrinsic biomechanics really does offer a depth of understanding human anatomy and the application of movement programming through the use of evidence based assessment and intervention. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The modern ailments that most of our clients complain of today require these skills to identify any biomechanical root causes of their symptoms. Our peers who evaluate them from a clinical perspective can often find no apparent </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clinical diagnosis</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for their symptoms, thus resulting in disappointment in the ‘failure’ of the clinician. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However ‘biomechanically’ there are, more often than not, lifestyle movement limitations that can be identified through the intrinsic biomechanical principles that demonstrate, and overtime prove, the root cause can in fact be coming from asymptomatic (non painful) areas of their body. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Biomechanics Coach is trained to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. They would be able to explain to their client that the clinician does not necessarily ‘fail’ but instead, through their ‘lack of a diagnosis’ OR the symptoms recurring, can confirm they are NOT clinical and are therefore the Biomechanics Coach is perfectly placed to offer a simple movement intervention like iMoveFreely.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How great is that! Shall we dive in?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Principles of intrinsic biomechanics</span></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\" wp-image-33427 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMAGE-1-300x170.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"227\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those of us who prescribe exercise need to understand biomechanics (both intrinsic and extrinsic), anatomy and physiology; but perhaps the least understood is the intrinsic biomechanical principles. Unfortunately without this critical area of study, movement cannot be truly understood - and if we do not understand movement, we cannot understand exercise and physical activity.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>Principle one - Biomechanical assessment (or assessing movement)</b></h3>\n&nbsp;\n<h3><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Definition - An understanding of what ‘good’ movement is. </span></i></h3>\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why is this important? </span></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having the ability to identify the quality of movement in each body part and subsystem is vital in being able to record links (kinetic chains) of influence. Unless we are assessing every joint and structure within our client’s body we might miss the root cause of their symptoms or movement problem. However everybody’s body is different and has a huge range of variables that affect their movement. This makes ‘measuring’ by comparison a challenge. This is why gaining a good understanding of anatomy and the ‘norms’ of joint ranges, of nerve mobility and of muscle flexibility is key to then learning how much leeway is acceptable through practising on as many bodies as possible.  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How is the principle recognised? </span></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An example of this could be demonstrated in a rotational motion / movement test of the thoracic spine. By limiting movement from all other joints (i.e. the client is seated to limit pelvic motion, shoulder position is fixed to limit scapular motion) we can then ‘measure’ degrees of rotation in either direction. The norms of each thoracic joint range added together &amp; measured in studies demonstrate an expected total range of at least 45 degrees to the right, purely from the thoracic spine, and the same to the left. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once we have measured the number of degrees in our client we can then compare, not only the symmetry of the individual\'s rotation motion right to left, but also to the capacity that is evident compared to the ‘normal’ joint ranges of thoracic vertebrae. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\" wp-image-33428 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMAGE-2-300x168.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"432\" height=\"242\" />\n<h2></h2>\n<h3></h3>\n<h3><b>Principle two - Analysis of results (of biomechanical assessment)</b></h3>\n&nbsp;\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Definition -</em> <em>The interpretation of those measurements</em> </span></h3>\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why is this important?</span></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the measurements have been taken, they need to be analysed and evaluated to allow for decision making. The system we have developed is to work through the body part by part, subsystem by subsystem in the safest, most evidence based and logical route possible. This highlights which body part or subsystem has an influence on another for true identification of the root causes of both movement issues and symptoms that may challenge our clinical peers. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By using the evidence provided from the many years of research we can simply follow the ‘system’ for both accuracy and safety in application of an exercise /movement intervention. Providing us with a base of support in the application for the principles of intrinsic biomechanics.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How is the principle recognised?</span></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This principle can be recognised through the use of the resource known as the Links Man. A Biomechanics Coach is trained in how to present their findings by colouring the relevant boxes on the Links Man during their screening process. Then they will start by prescribing an intervention for the pelvic area since there is evidence to suggest 60% of dysfunction comes from the pelvis. (McDonald.R, 1991). By only prescribing an intervention for this area, irrelevant of the full results of the screen, we can re-screen the client immediately to see ‘what has changed’ after only performing a pelvic muscle energy technique for example.  </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the Biomechanics Coach is not only able to see but also show their client what has changed on their Links Man - commonly the thoracic spine will now rotate further, the shoulders will be able to retract more easily and the nerves can present with more mobility - this proves this key principle of screening, intervention and rescreening to prove the analysis rather than guess what works.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\" wp-image-33435 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Screenshot-2022-08-19-at-09.10.32-222x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"276\" height=\"373\" />\n<h2></h2>\n<h2></h2>\n<h3><b>Principle three - </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparation &amp; Capacity </span></h3>\n&nbsp;\n<h3><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Definition - The initial phase of programming is to restore our clients capacity within the pelvis, spine and shoulder so they are level and moving freely for that individual.</span></em></h3>\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why is this important?</span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to the modern ailments of our lifestyles today the evidence suggests that the body requires preparation for movement in advance of a strength programme. This </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reprogramming </span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of the subsystems gives back capacity where compensations have occured. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This phase also allows the body to move more freely and with less pain while increasing confidence in movement for our client. Through repeated assessments it is possible to rule out, or confirm, each intervention\'s influence.  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By following a proven evidence based system we can have a good baseline for initiating a training programme to prepare our clients body safely using low grade interventions. By giving their intrinsic biomechanics the ‘capacity’ for movement we can then reassess to identify which intervention influences which body part and substructure. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This also increases tissue tolerance and client confidence, particularly if they are experiencing recurrent injuries, symptoms or poor movement and control. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How is the principle recognised?</span></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparation and capacity are recognised once the Biomechanics Coach sees enough improvement in the pelvic, spine and shoulde area and they will know how to decide when to move their client on to the next phase. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\" wp-image-33436 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Screenshot-2022-08-19-at-09.11.55-300x215.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"374\" height=\"268\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This documentation of which intervention changes various parts of the integrated system shows the elimination of compensations proving the body is improving from the inside. It even offers great insight into what might make our client feel worse should the results degraded. An example of this might be a more positive (failed) screen when they have sore muscles from training, or their hormones change or even simply a day of gardening or a bad nights sleep.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\" wp-image-33431 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMAGE-5-300x168.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"389\" height=\"218\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>Principle four</b><b> - </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stability &amp; Control</span></h3>\n<h3></h3>\n<h3><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Definition -  The purpose of this principle is to give the spine its ability to stabilise and control the torso during daily movement only once the alignment and movement quality has been improved. </span></em></h3>\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why is this important?</span></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This safe method of ‘core training’ reduces risk through a 3 step approach to periodising the trunk conditioning programme thus creating a reflex stiffening of the spine that is conditioned and appropriate to the requirement, at the right time and for as long as is required. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ol>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic core progressions - here we teach the simplest neuromuscular progressions right up to the level of an elite athletes requirement.</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Isometric core ratios - based on McGills research, this step is all about evaluating and improving the strength ratios of each part of the core/ trunk.</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Functional stability - step 3 is having the ability to assess and improve our clients stablity and control while moving. </span></li>\n</ol>\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How is the principle recognised?</span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This principle is recognised by allowing time for evaluation and rescreening to identify trunk stiffness and tolerance. This is done through taking the client through each test and exercise progression step by step to know when they are ready to progress onto the nest step.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\" wp-image-33432 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMAGE-6-300x169.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"367\" height=\"207\" />\n<h2></h2>\n<h3></h3>\n<h3><b>Principle five</b><b> - </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Function &amp; Performance</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span></h3>\n&nbsp;\n<h3><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Definition -  This principle is the strengthening and reinforcement of the previous 2 principles to improve function and performance in any individual </span></em></h3>\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why is this important?</span></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is important because the ability to perform a task safely and optimally can only really be done safely once principles 3 and 4 have been achieved. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Development of the trunk\'s ability to stiffen while the limbs are being used is what gives us stability and control.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How is the principle recognised?</span></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This principles can be recognised by the specificity of the movements chosen by the practitioner based on their understanding of their clients needs/goals and the physical and psychological assessment of their client.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\" wp-image-33433 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMAGE-7-300x168.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"382\" height=\"214\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why are principles of intrinsic biomechanics important?</span></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hopefully the definitions given here have explained the importance of the intrinsic biomechanical principles, particularly in their application. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion</span></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to our current lifestyles we are seeing modern ailments becoming normalised. Symptoms caused by these modern ailments are blamed on clinical problems however the body is a master of compensation through its integrated system. Therefore if the body begins to hurt insidiously without any actual trauma occurring it is common for this to be a biomechanical cause that gives off an alarm bell or message to the individual to change something!</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Given the level of objectivity that can be achieved through these rigorous MSK assessments (and reassessment) it is alarming that these principles are not commonly utilised by unregulated practitioners working with clients.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So hopefully this particular blog has given you an understanding of the importance of intrinsic biomechanical principles…</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<hr />\n\n<h1>Would you like to discuss becoming a Biomechanics Coach?</h1>\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-28329 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/DSC_6770-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n<h2><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why not get in touch HERE</a></h2>\nOR info@biomechanicseducation.com\n\n&nbsp;','Understanding the importance of Intrinsic Biomechanical principles','','inherit','closed','closed','','33426-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:27','2024-07-16 11:26:27','',33426,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38607',0,'revision','',0),(38608,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1338 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Biomechanics-Coach-CMYK-300dpi-300x100.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"100\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introduction: Summary/overview of a Biomechanics Coach</span></h2>\n</li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes during functional movement patterns we are simply grooving our body to compensate for our intrinsic biomechanical faults. What we should be doing is reducing the need to compensate by correcting the causes, not merely working around them.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are fundamental differences between the phases of most training philosophies and our programme. Many training programmes begin with ‘functional’ training, whereas our programme sees it as being closer to the end. It is important to understand our client’s physical readiness before planning an exercise programme. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For over 30yrs we have studied the intrinsic biomechanics results of 4.5k subjects using iMoveFreely prescription to improve movement for all demographics of clients with a variety of goals. The results have been stunning and speak for themselves. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As coaches and trainers we mostly miss out on any education in biomechanics. It is most commonly expected that clinicians will be the practitioner best placed to assess the neuro-musculoskeletal sub systems. Yet when we get a new client we can gain a huge advantage when we can assess their intrinsic biomechanics and use the results to guide our programming. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-28328 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/DSC_6687-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n<h2></h2>\n<h2><b>Philosophy</b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We should always be challenging the latest ‘current’ thinking. Just because something new, like functional training and perhaps Pilates comes along to the industry, does that mean all the work you’re doing at the moment doesn’t work anymore? Of course not, it just means we have something else to integrate into what we are already doing, not necessarily discredit them.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The industry is often seduced by the ‘next big thing’, but invariably this is simply another way of achieving certain targets for your clients, not necessarily the ONLY way and it certainly doesn’t mean you should be forgetting what you were doing – unless it’s been directly disproven. Nothing should ever be done in isolation, as the exercise model suggests, a series of progressions is the most effective way to progress exercise.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We should focus our attention to real issues, and using all the proven methodologies available to us, answer questions like:</span>\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  How do I know which exercise to give to my clients – how do I know which will help them and which will hurt them?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  Apart from increasing the number of reps and sets, how should I be progressing my client’s exercise programmes?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  Why choose one particular exercise over another that seemingly does the same thing?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  Should I be using gym balls in their training and if so, when?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  Should I be using machines anymore? Are they ‘functional’? Does that matter?</span></li>\n</ul>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is often difficult to answer these questions for all our clients with any degree of honesty and accuracy with the assessments that are in place at the moment. Until the industry’s understanding of intrinsic biomechanics and its implications to exercise prescription is better understood our exercise prescription will not be as good or as safe as it should be.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Something we can find challenging when coaching movement, is getting a balance between trying to change the lines of symmetry and simply letting the client MOVE the way their body needs or wants to because of how they are stacked up on the inside.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">…and in some cases that would be correct BUT consider this…</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What if our client has been sitting at their desk all day and comes to our session with a ‘functional’ twist at their pelvis? Something neither are aware of. This can be caused by their ‘intrinsic biomechanics’ adapting to that sedentary static desk posture, with muscles potentially compensating with a  subclinical spasm. This can in turn limit the movement at the joints thus creating the ‘impression’ of a longer limb when one side of the pelvis is ‘stuck’ rotated forward and down. This can result in a </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">deliberate</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> compensation by the body (a true master of compensation) requiring the knee to buckle inwards to allow the body to descend into a squat without hurting the lower back; for example. In this instance it may not be prudent to coach our client to push the knee out even if it is buckling in!</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So how on earth are we supposed to KNOW what is simply poor technique and what is in fact a result of the way their intrinsic biomechanics are stacked up??</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideally we have screening skills to identify what their intrinsic biomechanics are like before we train their movement/s. This then guides us on which techniques are good for them on that day and which might create a problem.  </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This could be as simple as performing a range and symmetry test, then introducing an anti spasm or muscle energy technique, like the 4 Sign. Then perform the test again and if the result has improved this advises your programming for that session. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all appreciate the body is a complex series of structures and tissues so it can often be quite overwhelming when you are trying to decide where to start and how to proceed. This is where Biomechanics Coaching fits beautifully into place.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-24100 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC01482-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What does a Biomechanics Coach do?</span></h2>\n</li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanics Coaches use a system to help mitigate the injury risk of our athletes and clients</span><b><i>.</i></b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Using an evidence-based system of screening and PREhabilitation exercise programme.  We have shifted the paradigm to create a system that is modular and applicable to all other forms of exercise prescription.  This will empower us to truly understand the root cause of our population’s many injuries.  The Diploma in Biomechanics Coaching&#x2122; is designed to achieve this goal and to provide you with the ability to train your clients for optimal performance while reducing the risk of injury.  With a huge number of the UK population still unmotivated to engage in regular exercise, we must address the powerful way in which pain and discomfort contribute to this statistic. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-33153 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Screenshot-2022-07-19-at-15.06.11-300x287.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"287\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 3 phase system:</span></h1>\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Preparation &amp; Capacity</b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This first phase is based on the fact that muscles, joints and nerves all affect each other and so it provides techniques to affect each system. The initial series of techniques consists of anti spasm exercises based on Ribot-Ciscar’s work (Jiri Dvorak had the same results from similar studies) using a specific muscle energy technique. There is also a series of nerve mobilisation techniques based on David Butler’s work. These are followed by the ‘pure’ joint mobilisation techniques that isolate (as much as we can) the parts that don’t move so freely. These are modified from much of what is seen in our industry today, which is ‘combined’ movements where the body is effectively allowed to </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cheat</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to produce the required movement.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The aim of this first phase of preparation restores an individual’s capacity around the pelvis, spine and shoulders so that they are level and moving freely, or correctly, for that individual.</span>\n<h2><strong>Stability &amp; Control</strong></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This secondary phase of training for stability and control requires phase one’s preparation to give the spine it’s alignment and capacity. This safety conscious methodology means that risk is reduced when performing any variation of core strength work. Coming out of the first phase we advise this is the perfect time to initiate a 3 step approach specific to promote a ‘grooving out’ of the ‘new’ level and moving position of the pelvis, spine and shoulders.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting with Step 1 principles based on evidence shown by Haines, McGill, Matthews and Cholwewicki’s with work on a series of periodised neuromuscular core training progressions, which are in the </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">continuum of exercise</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> progressions. To follow this with Step 2 McGill’s isometric core ratio testing would give a good base of support around the entire trunk. Finally, the more advanced Step 3 functional stability screens allow us to confidently create stability and control while performing more compound moves taking your clients into their final phase of function and performance.</span>\n<h2><strong>Function &amp; Performance</strong></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This 3rd function and performance phase takes into account strengthening of the pelvis, shoulders, knees and feet to allow better ‘function’. With specific assessments based on joint strength ratios of these areas. Here we consider more sport specific movements and (potentially) pre-orthotic conditioning on top of a solid foundation. All of which reduces risk and optimises performance ability.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Matthews &amp; Norris, 2008 &amp; Krabak &amp; Kennedy, 2008)</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the muscle work in the preparation phase we focus on muscle energy techniques, but the other phases will take us through the full Prepare-Perform Conditioning process.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you progress through the workshops you will see the screens and the exercises evolve, as will the timing of their prescription. By the end of the series you will be assessing the biomechanical profile of all your clients’ relevant body parts each time they come back for a screening.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOTE : the preparation exercises will only be prescribed in the first instance until the results dictate progress. Once the pelvis and spine are level and moving, the focus can shift to exercising other body parts. It is important to mention if the preparation exercises do not manage the pelvic issues within 3-6 weeks, progression to the next phase is advised.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-33154 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Screenshot-2022-07-19-at-15.07.28-300x213.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"213\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What qualifications do you need?</span></h2>\n</li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key aspects for entry into this Diploma are level 3 A&amp;P and the ability to gain insurance for exercise prescription. So</span><a href=\"https://www.futurefit.co.uk/personal-training-courses/level-3-personal-trainer-course/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> L3 Personal trainer,</span></a> <a href=\"https://www.futurefit.co.uk/strength-conditioning-courses/level-3-strength-conditioning/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">S&amp;C Coach</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, </span><a href=\"https://www.futurefit.co.uk/pilates-courses/level-3-mat-pilates-instructor-course/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">L3 Pilates </span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or Yoga and also </span><a href=\"https://www.futurefit.co.uk/sports-massage-courses/level-3-sports-massage-course/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">L3 Sports therapists</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may apply.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have these qualifications, you will be able to study the Diploma in Biomechanics Coaching. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-33155 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Screenshot-2022-07-19-at-15.09.23-300x237.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"237\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to find a Biomechanics Coach?</span></h2>\n</li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding a Biomechanics Coach can sometimes be daunting, but the important thing to remember is those qualified in this field will have extensive knowledge and understanding in intrinsic biomechanics. You can always use the Biomechanics Coach map locator </span><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-education-coach-map/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here.</span></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using the Biomechanics Coach map locator here: https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-education-coach-map/</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why do people want a Biomechanics Coach?</span></h2>\n</li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individuals are either seeking performance optimisation or they are experiencing recurring injuries that medical professionals seem unable to solve with clinical interventions. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-30683 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/DSC03820-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion</span></h2>\n</li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanics Education Ltd is convinced that our Diploma in Biomechanics Coaching  provides you with the greatest potential to engage your target demographic. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The foundations of the </span><b>intrinsic</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> biomechanics model derives from extensive research spanning 20 years. We have tested over 4,000 individuals using isokinetic machines; lumbar motion monitors and video analysis in order to better understand </span><b>intrinsic</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> biomechanical structures. To validate this work, we performed retrospective studies by analysing patterns between determined biomechanical issues and injury records. Further research identified two key findings: (a) which manual screens correlated the highest with the lab tests; and (b) which exercises managed them most effectively. Lastly, and to ensure the programs were consistent with progressive research, we performed an extensive literature review on work by global research leaders and authors in the field of biomechanics such as Twomey, Taylor, McGill, Gracovetsky, Vleeming, Nachenson, Hewitt and Janda.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subsequently, a pilot study was conducted that examined 30 patients with long term absenteeism related to back injury. The persons spinal function was measured using a lumbar motion monitor and a series of corrective exercises were prescribed in-line with the principles of our </span><b>intrinsic</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> biomechanics model. Re-testing took place six weeks later, at which point the average improvement in functional capacity was 141%. Westfield Occupational Health and Hart Owens Insurance Company independently verified this study. By comparison, typical improvements in functional capacity following six weeks of physical therapy are measured at 39% (published in the New England Journal of Medicine 1998).</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have designed a cohesive and scalable education programme that can be delivered in a variety of ways and to an infinite demographic. This enables a technical subject to be delivered in a simple and efficient manner to individuals and groups. Our philosophy is simple: To convey the importance of </span><b>intrinsic</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> biomechanics to our learners and to educate in such a way that makes immediate implementation possible, while complementing existing and accepted practices.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-30682 aligncenter\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/fullsizeoutput_52ea-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<hr />\n\n<h1>Would you like to discuss becoming a Biomechanics Coach?</h1>\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-28329 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/DSC_6770-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n<h2><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why not get in touch HERE</a></h2>\nOR info@biomechanicseducation.com','What is a Biomechanics Coach?','','inherit','closed','closed','','33066-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','',33066,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38608',0,'revision','',0),(38609,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is BIOMECHANICS? </span></h1>\n<h2></h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introduction:</span></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanics is defined as mechanics applied to biology, and mechanics itself is the response of bodies to forces or displacements (ScienceDirect). When looking at what Biomechanics is we can define this into two categories, Extrinsic biomechanics and Intrinsic biomechanics. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The purpose of having an understanding of these different ways to interpret human biomechanics is to clarify how to choose where to study and what careers are potentially available</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\" wp-image-30503 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_2288-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"356\" height=\"356\" />\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extrinsic Biomechanics</span></h2>\n<b>Extrinsic Biomechanics</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> looks at movements, the measurement of those movements or tasks, then establishes the most efficient way of performing them; it is an important science that is relevant to any sport, health, fitness or work-related physical conditioning. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We need to understand the principles of movement analysis to appreciate the following aspects of mechanics to then be able to apply them to biomechanics:</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ol>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Definitions</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Levers</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equilibrium </span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Turning forces</span></li>\n</ol>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to understand these basic mechanical principles and apply them to simple single joint movements before moving on to the more advanced ‘functional’ movements. This is where intrinsic biomechanics is key.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2></h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img class=\" wp-image-27751 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/shutterstock_1311339359-1-300x222.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"259\" />\nIntrinsic Biomechanics </span></h2>\n<b>Intrinsic biomechanics </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is how the body works mechanically during</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the performance of a movement or task. This has a major impact on how the body compensates during the performance of extrinsic biomechanical movements or tasks. Often the body is merely compensating for intrinsic biomechanical faults during functional tasks and the more we practice those tasks or movements, the more we have to compensate, and so the risk of injury increases.</span>\n\nWhat is biomechanics used for?\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In elite sports analysing video footage of an athlete\'s </span><b>extrinsic</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> biomechanics could</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">identify a hip drop in a runner causing an energy leak, or over-pronation during gait analysis on a treadmill &amp; power production through pressure plates of a cyclist’s pedals.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This analysis can indicate to the coach that to optimise training an intervention may be required. However the </span><b>extrinsic</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> interpretation of biomechanics in these examples doesn’t identify which substructure is the culprit for the extrinsically observed ‘faulty’ performance since there are multiple joints and structures involved. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hip drop for example could be caused by: </span>\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weak abductors </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lever lengths </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Femoral anteversion </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coxa vara</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A combination of the above</span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The science of </span><b><i>intrinsic</i></b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> biomechanics</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is used for its objectivity in assessing (benchmarking) movement quality at each joint, system and structure throughout the entire body, thus giving more detailed information about which area, structure or movement may be the culprit. There can of course be more than one root cause to biomechanical issues but the assessment process used to understand </span><b>intrinsic</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> biomechanics gives immediate feedback when prescribing an intervention and re-testing immediately.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of Biomechanics</span></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The benefits of biomechanics as a science are vast and can be very complex but by</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">using the standardised assessment protocols from the </span><b>intrinsic</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> biomechanics model the system of application can be stunningly simple to use and interpret by any trainer or coach insured to do so. In fact it’s extremely safe as the assessments require no specialist equipment and the interventions are very low grade.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are elements of biomechanics that include understanding momentum, levers, the center of gravity and neuromuscular concepts of training models. These can also help a coach or trainer modify a movement programme to their client\'s ability, level or present assessment results and be more bespoke to their sport or chosen task.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanics is evidence-based</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanics can be measured </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanical assessments give a coach feedback on performance</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanical assessments help coaches understand the causes or risks of injury</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanical assessments inform exercise prescription </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanical study can deepen our understanding of movement </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A biomechanical approach to movement enables bespoke programming  </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A biomechanical approach to movement enables performance optimisation </span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elements of Biomechanics</span></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Principles of movement analysis using the science of biomechanics </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those of us who prescribe exercises need to understand kinesiology, biomechanics, anatomy and physiology; and perhaps the least understood is the kinesiology and biomechanics aspects.  Unfortunately, without these critical areas of study, movement cannot be truly understood - and if we do not understand movement, we cannot understand the exercise.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some examples of elements of a biomechanical approach to understanding and analysing movement.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equilibrium</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equilibrium is often divided into 2 sections:</span>\n<ol>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Static; which is concerned with the body in balance</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dynamic; which is concerned with the body in a range of motion.</span></li>\n</ol>\n<h2></h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Levers</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lever is a simple machine that enables work to be done more easily and/or more quickly by applying forces.  A lever consists of a straight bar with 3 points:</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Point 1. Where there is a fixed fulcrum </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Point 2. Where there is a resistance or weight acting upon the lever</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Point 3. Where the force or power is applied to the lever.</span><b> </b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can be applied to the body when considering the bones as the lever, the joint as a fulcrum or pivot point and the muscles contracting to produce the force. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turning forces</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As joints work through a full range, the forces acting upon it will change.  At the beginning of a lateral raise exercise, for example, the force of gravity acting upon the muscle will be low but when the arm is lifted to 90 degrees, the turning forces at this point are said to be maximal.  The effects of gravity and therefore the turning forces will be increasing towards maximum moving up to 90 degrees and decreasing again as the arm moves above 90 degrees</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1338 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Biomechanics-Coach-CMYK-300dpi-300x100.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"100\" />Careers in Biomechanics</span></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Careers in biomechanics are greatly varied depending upon an individual\'s choice of</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">education and interpretation. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanics Coach</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanics Trainer</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanics Instructor</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanist</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kinesiologist </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gait analyst </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Podiatrist </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanical engineer</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanical researcher</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equine biomechanics specialist</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanics analyst </span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different Biomechanics qualification </span></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanics can be studied at university to become a sports scientist, podiatrist, sports physio, biomechanical engineer or researcher for example. These have a more </span><b>extrinsic</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> approach to understanding and studying biomechanics.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The alternative is the Diploma in Biomechanics Coaching which is more focused on the </span><b>intrinsic</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> biomechanics system. Made up of physical assessments that can be done without the need for expensive equipment or laboratory settings and is perfect for trainers,</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">coaches, movement professionals and sports therapists. This does not require a degree</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">level length of study but does require many of the elements of studying at a degree level.  </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are also workshop within the health and wellness sector that offer CPD certificates at lower levels in Biomechanics Training and Instruction. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion</span></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanics being a science to better understand human movement can be used for improving sports performance &amp; reducing risk Biomechanics is used for measuring, benchmarking and monitoring progress and performance. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples of biomechanics in sport are using gait analysis, angles of joints during certain movements, momentum and force generation to better understand risk and performance optimisation. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The importance and benefit of biomechanics are that it provides evidence through the law of scientific principles.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<hr />\n\n<h1><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/the-kaizen-project/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img class=\" wp-image-30682 alignright\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/fullsizeoutput_52ea-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"332\" height=\"221\" />Have you heard...?</a></h1>\n<h2>There are now 8 phenomenal GUEST SPEAKERS joining us October 7th 2023 at Burleigh Court conference centre, Loughborough University!</h2>\n<ul>\n 	<li>\n<h3>Paul Swainson</h3>\n</li>\n 	<li>\n<h3>Kim Tomlin</h3>\n</li>\n 	<li>\n<h3>Tom Waldron</h3>\n</li>\n 	<li>\n<h3>Mark Laws</h3>\n</li>\n 	<li>\n<h3>Helen Tite</h3>\n</li>\n 	<li>\n<h3>Don Armand</h3>\n</li>\n 	<li>\n<h3>Michelle Beach</h3>\n</li>\n 	<li>\n<h3>Oh and me, Rachel frances Thomson!</h3>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">This is an intimate event with limited seats!</span></h3>\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>FREE 3 COURSE HOT &amp; COLD BUFFET LUNCH PLUS REFRESHMENTS ALL DAY!</strong></span>\n<h1><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/the-kaizen-project/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Kaizen Project early bird tickets are ON SALE NOW!</a></h1>','What is biomechanics?','','inherit','closed','closed','','33064-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','',33064,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38609',0,'revision','',0),(38610,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are a personal trainer, or maybe a pilates teacher, and you wish to be recognised and to stand out from all the other personal trainers and pilates teachers in the area.  </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have been practising for many years and you feel you have earned the right to be recognised for all of the ‘other’ things you do to protect your clients and provide a service that holds duty of care in high regard and you do that with a high level of professionalism. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may have heard about the Chartered Status that CIMSPA launched having gained permission from the Crown and maybe you are wondering what it is all about? Is it worth it? What does it mean? Who is it for? Would clients care? What’s the value?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So I thought I would share my Pathway to Chartered status with you to offer insight into what is required, my personal experience and also what the experience might offer you, in my opinion..</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>The Short Version</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having heard about the Chartered status back in 2019 combined with a wonderfully insightful meeting with Nick Sellwood, the Chartered assessor, I felt extremely excited by what I saw as an industry game changer. The reason I felt this way was that it BEGINS to bring our sector\'s professionalism a small step closer to that of our \'regulated\' peers the clinicians (Osteo\'s, physio\'s, chiro\'s). As \'regulated\' practitioners they are legally expected to be registered to practise, for them having \'chartered status\' verifies this and ca be checked, monitored and also has requirements for that status. THIS is how I see the Chartered status we have also been offered the opportunity to achieve. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As soon as I’d heard about it I felt a rush of excitement that FINALLY our industry is on its way towards being </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">professionalised</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &amp; taken seriously - by Her Majesty no less! To be recognised on a parallel of sorts with our allied health care buddies while we support the health &amp; activity sector. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">September 2020 I found myself in the first cohort...and I have to say this was one of the best Continued Professional Development projects I have done in some time...let me explain why...</span>\n<h2></h2>\n<h2><b>Stage 1 </b></h2>\n<h2></h2>\n<h2><b>Are you eligible?</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WOW am I even eligible? Was I? This was literally an application process not simply purchasing a CPD. My imposter syndrome kicked in &amp; so I had a chat with myself about the fact I WANTED this to be tough. I wanted to be taken outside my comfort zone. This was important for the </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recognition </span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I felt health &amp; activity practitioners deserved</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I didn\'t want the process to be easy did I, that\'s the point!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In stage 1 the eligibility criteria were relatively simple to understand but it did require </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">evidence</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of experience, </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">evidence</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the application of up to date good practise, </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">evidence</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of competence &amp; CPD. Sounds simple right? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">knowing</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> what you have done &amp; providing </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">evidence</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of it are two very different things, I discovered! There were 3 routes to apply based upon what </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">evidence</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you have of your level of education &amp; experience combined. This could include all sorts of examples.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So I dug out my old CV &amp; certificates folder to see what I actually had as my evidence for the things required to fulfill the criteria. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now I have always much preferred practical sessions &amp; discussions rather than reading text or doing written work. This has resulted in a huge amount of my ‘academic’ understanding &amp; learning being done through professional discussions with clinically trained colleagues, who were very patient with me! In my own time I did read &amp; research but at my own pace as I managed to find ways to learn that suited my style &amp; pace of learning. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How could I prove everything that my clinical colleagues have taught me or what I have read…I wondered?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>The Plea</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nick Sellwood asked for me to write a ‘plea’ of around 200 words to explain my justification for my application to be recognised as Chartered. Once again this was literally plugging myself &amp; felt like I was ‘selling myself’ for an interview!</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He was fantastically encouraging while explaining the process &amp; what was expected. This encouraged me to think about exactly what I was trying to achieve &amp; so I had begun my self reflection already.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having amassed around 84 documents of evidence, I listed them into an index for referencing due to the volume of information &amp; resources that I felt could be used as evidence of my standards &amp; professional practice. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By coding my index list to the </span><b>Viva Interview Criteria</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> I could ensure I covered all of them somewhere.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While I had a lot of resources for evidence I could already see areas I wanted to develop where there was less evidence or even gaps. CPD topics were clear to me before anyone had even assessed me purely based upon my own work into providing evidence to match the criteria. The criteria really made me think!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Stage 2 </b></h2>\n<h2></h2>\n<h2><b>The Viva Interview </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having been sent the questions in advance I was able to prepare. It was also another opportunity to submit further evidence I might want to refer to as part of my responses to any questions I may be asked. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There were 10 main criteria questions &amp; each once had between 4-10 smaller criteria. Somethings were easy to cross reference &amp; others I felt I would need to explain - like my professional discussions over 16 years with clinically trained colleagues. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My Viva Assessor &amp; I communicated via email prior to the interview &amp; she really was reassuring about everything. So much so I found myself actually really looking forward to the Viva interview! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This interview, I was told, could be up to 3 hrs &amp; while there are the criteria questions, the assessor may ask additional questions to offer an opportunity to explain in more detail how certain areas may have been reached, practised, delivered etc.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the interview I was offered regular breaks &amp; weirdly I enjoyed this exploration of my career as I was realising just how much I HAD done rather than feeling that sense of imposter syndrome from feelings lacking in my skills &amp; training. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This was an opportunity to self reflect &amp; deepen my understanding of the level of professionalism &amp; duty of care I could demonstrate along with the resources I had created &amp; the pathway a client may take through my involvement with them. This allowed me to be exposed to know what I needed to do to improve my practice.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The interview is transcribed within 72hrs &amp; I even had the opportunity to review &amp; amend once more at this point. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Stage 3 </b></h2>\n<h2></h2>\n<h2><b>Assessment &amp; Internal/External Verification </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Within a couple of weeks I had my result!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I had scored 159/195 points….could I have achieved higher? Possibly but I didn\'t need to, however it gave me all I needed to plan my future CPD’s!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So I am now </span><b><i>A Chartered Health &amp; Activity Practitioner</i></b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WOW it felt, &amp; still feels, great! </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do I recommend it? 100% YES!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What does this actually mean?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>What is the point of Chartered Status?</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Status! Clients never ask to see certificates of evidence but by promoting the fact I have it, they see the stamp as that of quality, comparable in the sense of any other Chartered professional. I can tell them I am Chartered &amp; most people would know that means something above the ordinary. </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employability - in a list of candidates guess who would be noticed when applying for a position?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our industry starts to gain recognition as more &amp; more of us become Chartered.</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I am held accountable by my agreement to uphold a high level of professional practice.</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My marketing can now include my status!</span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Will you be able to provide the required evidence? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well that is the challenge….my evidence goes back to 1997…...but that\'s <strong>The Long Version!</strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what do you need to achieve Chartered status?</span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qualifications </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relevant consistent CPD</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safety systems</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good practice protocols </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evidence of client success </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But also</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passion for what you do</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A desire to improve our industry</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A desire to change the image we have</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An open mind to critique </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A desire to stand out </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAre you Chartered yet?\n\nWould you like to be?\n\nWhat evidence do you have?\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<hr />\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Would you like help to become Chartered? </span></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-32483 alignright\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Screenshot-2022-05-19-at-15.55.07-300x257.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"257\" />Becoming a Biomechanics Coach will equip you with more confidence to apply so w</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hy not get in touch to find out more?</span>\n<h2>info@biomechanicseducation.com</h2>','A Pathway to Chartered Status..','','inherit','closed','closed','','32181-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','',32181,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38610',0,'revision','',0),(38611,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','Remember my previous Juicemail about our <a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/let-me-introduce-you-to-our-ultimate-master/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Master of Compensation</a>? This is a follow on from that since it is fundamentally what we do as movement practitioners assisting clients to build confidence in how they look, feel &amp; move..\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35280 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2O8A2843-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are often taught to think of measuring the ‘load’ on our clients body as the weight or kilos we ask our clients to lift along with the reps and sets. However, to truly understand the loads the body experiences each day we are going to explore the theory that it takes much more than simply calculating these numbers. The aim here is to better understand how we can support the progressive development of our client\'s tissue tolerance to manage the loads they place upon them for risk reduction &amp; optimisation of performance....more importantly some of the loads the body experiences that we may not be measuring!!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tim Gabbett’s work on load management demonstrates the efficacy of understanding &amp; measuring both intrinsic &amp; extrinsic loads the body experiences. He suggests we can put each of our clients into a Load Continuum or Athletic Spectrum, no matter what their level, by calculating a range of aspects that ‘load’ the body &amp; then monitor those numbers over time </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A simple example for ‘measuring’ Load &amp; Managing, is....</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequency + Volume  + intensity = Load.</span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can then be added to a simple graph spreadsheet &amp; analysed over weeks/months while taking into account all others influences. However Gabbett suggests we should also record their ‘response’ to load too.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balance is of course required when recognising BOTH negative &amp; positive responses to load</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Task specific relative capacity is obviously key when measuring &amp; so </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">load management must relate to the task at hand. This way the spreadsheet numbers can be tweaked to include miles for a runner for example</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><a href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/load-management-train-smarter-and-harder-birmingham-tickets-313176418097\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">‘Training harder is training smarter’ </span></i></a></h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tim Gabbett</span></h2>\n<h2></h2>\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35282 aligncenter\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_1548-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As stated, every client can be evaluated using an athletic, or physical spectrum &amp; the principles of progressive overload, specificity, recovery are the same but using load measurements allow us to manage, periodise &amp; also amend when necessary depending upon the response &amp; their schedule </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Load is a combination of both external stimulus &amp; Internal stimulus </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So both the quality &amp; quantity needs to be right as opposed to simply using minutes or reps &amp; sets of training  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can’t predict injury but we can prepare the bodies tolerance to load </span></i></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Training is needed to allow us to check the response to load followed by adequate recovery. This way we can adjust the client’s programme accordingly </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a client regresses or gains injuries, the load itself isn’t the problem, its the load the body experiences when you’re not prepared for it.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35285 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/DSC_6931-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n<h2></h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What measures can be used? </span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A great consultation should include these ‘measures’;</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extensive health screening questions every 6-12 months</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full biomechanics screen including every joint &amp; structure </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SMART goals </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psychometric evaluation </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Present training volumes - reps/sets/weights/miles/speed/recovery</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type of training &amp; over how long</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep duration </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Annual / seasonal recovery phases </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hormonal cycle / health </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medications </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">List of any regular treatments received </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shoe types, orthoses measures </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diet quality &amp; vices </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support network </span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lot of measures &amp; yet any one, or any number of these, could affect outcomes, risk &amp; performance level.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is why a structured reflection journal can help us plot &amp; monitor our clients circle of influence along with clear spreadsheets measured &amp; monitored consistently to best understand the effects of any alterations, additions or reductions of any of the influencers. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<hr />\n\n<h2>Would you like to learn evidence based methods of biomechanical assessment?</h2>\n<img class=\" wp-image-28329 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/DSC_6770-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"353\" height=\"235\" />Why not join us for one of our practical intrinsic biomechanics workshops?\n<h3><em>Get in touch for more rachel@biomechanicseducation.com</em></h3>','Tissue Tolerance & Load Management - how can we measure?','','inherit','closed','closed','','32176-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','',32176,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38611',0,'revision','',0),(38612,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','Posture is common part of our sector\'s vocabulary when talking about movement &amp; problems our clients have. Clients tell us they have poor posture! It\'s one of those common ailments they complain about because they sit at their desk to work which they feel causes them to have <em>BAD</em> posture. Yet even when they think bad posture is a problem they still continue to ignore it because they have to work at a desk!\n\nBad posture seems to have become <em>normalised</em> due to our desk bound lives, as if it\'s something we should just accept &amp; try to rectify in the window of around 30-60 minutes of recommended daily exercise.\n\nBack pain is still on the rise &amp; is often blamed on this poor posture epidemic\nShoulder &amp; neck \'issues\' are blamed upon bad desk posture, simply accepted &amp; even expected!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBUT\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2>What if I said to you.... BAD POSTURE IS NOT THE PROBLEM!?</h2>\n&nbsp;\n\nSome individuals are born with naturally forward positioned, rounded shoulders (humeral anteversion)\nSome are genetically attributed with flatter backs (the J shaped spine) or a large degree of lordotic curve.\nMany have these ‘postural’ presentations WITHOUT PAIN!\n\nOR\n\nImagine a soldier in his ‘good’ posture for hours on end, he would probably hurt or ache from standing tall and upright for long periods.\n\nOR\n\nWho gets to decide on the parameters of what good posture looks like!?!?\n\nHow would good posture be measurable on the various body types we come across?!?!?\n\nSo what is really the problem and why is it so common for people who sit at desks to hurt or feel stiff?\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2>The problem is actually a LACK OF VARIETY</h2>\n&nbsp;\n\nThis is the true nature of the problem, not the posture itself.\n\nPosture, by definition, is simply a position of the body. We can demonstrate a round shouldered posture without any concern for it hurting. So it\'s not the posture that causes the problems, it\'s the duration we hold any posture/position, the long periods we spend NOT moving, that count towards our bodies attempting to evolve &amp; adapting/compensating to be less used. These compensations can result in nociceptive sensitisation or low grade aches, niggles or even recurring injuries.\n\nThis should not only alter expectation, but also intervention strategies towards what can be the simplest solution to most movement issues…\n\nMove well\nMove more\nMove Consistently\nMove freely\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2>Forget posture….. focus on function!</h2>\n&nbsp;\n\nWhat this means is teaching office workers how to move more while at their desks. This is why iMoveFreely is the perfect solution for working out at work!\n\nThe no sweat work out can be performed while reading emails &amp; making phone calls so won’t affect performance….in fact they are more likely to improve it!\n\nYes METs can reduce muscle fatigue by 14%!\n\nThe side effect is improved body stacking, joint loading, along with how our client\'s feel &amp; move!\n\nDo you feel the same or has this blog challenged your understanding of movement &amp; posture?\n\nWhat are your thoughts?\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<hr />\n\n<h2>Would you like to become an <a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/imovefreely-instructor/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iMoveFreely Instructor?</a></h2>\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-31427 alignright\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_4675-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" />Learn how to apply intrinsic biomechanics principles to your group exercise classes.\n\nGain a deeper understanding of why your participants move the way they do.\n<p class=\"p1\">A revolutionary workshop to enhance all previous workshops or courses attended. The aim is to<i> prehabilitate </i>participants with simple, safe &amp; low grade techniques.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The evidence based prehabilitation techniques can be life changing for some and will give you additional solutions to helping your participants move more freely and with less pain.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Deliverable as a ‘pure’ iMoveFreely® clinic or can be blended into other classes</p>\n<a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/imovefreely-instructor/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&gt;&gt;READ MORE OR TO BOOK CLICK HERE&lt;&lt;</a>','Why All The Fuss About Posture?','','inherit','closed','closed','','32178-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','',32178,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38612',0,'revision','',0),(38613,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statistically whichever data / research you read there is always less than 15% of the population reported to be members of gyms. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So if you are struggling to gain, &amp; retain, more clients but work from a gym space it may be time to start thinking \'outside the box\'…s’cuse the pun.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With long term conditions creating increased demands on the NHS it’s time we, the health &amp; fitness sector, consider continuing our adaptations even post lockdown restrictions. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What am I talking about?</span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Much of our education/training is about teaching clients to be strong, how to use machines, how to lift weights &amp; be active. But what if your promotions, instagram videos &amp; testimonials are actually putting people off?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter how great your video skills, or how much you spend on fancy editing apps or particularly how challenging those funky moves are they are very likely to switch a huge % of the population off. Possibly even 85%!!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes we ‘gym fanatics’ are the rarity &amp; it\'s tough to consider, &amp; empathise with, individuals who have absolutely no interest in joining a gym &amp; yet, they may still need our help. They just don’t know HOW we can help because they dont look like, nor do they feel they can look like, your Instagram clients, HIIT class participants &amp; those success story testimonial video of your amazing client, Barry, on facebook. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember if you are busy &amp; doing great in your gym this blog is NOT for you….</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do we reach the 85% NOT in the gym?</span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you ever considered the language &amp; images you are using both publicly &amp; on social media? Are you able to show empathy to individuals who do NOT want to join a gym, EVER?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where are they?</span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They wont be in your facility, so we have to look elsewhere. So where are they? GP surgeries? Village halls? Supermarkets? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you advertise there?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Could you? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And what would you advertise?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember they don\'t want to join the gym! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do they want?</span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To move without pain, to reduce symptoms, to feel healthier, to have more energy, to not feel so alone, lose weight, to not have diabetes, to reduce their risk of having a heart attack….but they struggle to move so ‘exercise’ can create anxiety, fear or the sense of pending failure. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How can we help?</span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GP Surgeries hold regular meetings that their patients can go along to. You could find out when they are held &amp; go along, listen &amp; learn about the problems they have. Once you know the problem, you are in a better position to offer a solution. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the old school model of flyers, posters, leaflets in your community, village hall, supermarket, local paper or at a local event/fete. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider organising a coffee morning during which you will share your solutions &amp; services. Which maybe low cost entry options or even free group sessions - if they come to your coffee morning what more could you educate them on during their coffee / social?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do we need additional education or special skills?</span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes - possibly or probably - it depends upon the audience you are looking to reach &amp; serve. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Programmes like GP referral, Obesity &amp; diabetes training, cardiac rehab training, mental health first aid, long covid rehabilitation &amp; of course iMoveFreely are all superb programmes to serve individuals with long term conditions, who may NOT want to join a gym but do want to help themselves or are just starting to explore solutions. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where do I start?</span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for a long standing reputed education company, research options, talk to their sales teams, don’t just buy the cheapest!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do some research locally about what is missing in terms of services, can you be the solution to fill a gap &amp; unburden the local surgery?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider (&amp; research) asking for funding as there may well be opportunities for those who can demonstrate ways to get people more active. Speak to the right people at your local council/borough.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collect the data! Whatever your measuring tools are from health screening, biomechanical assessment, psychometric testing, pain questionnaires, satisfaction questionnaires etc this is all evidence of your ability to support your community in being physically more active &amp; healthy. Be sure to make it easy to analyse!</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is when evidence has the potential for bringing funding opportunities &amp; of course the bi-product is some great marketing information!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHow will you up skill to enhance your reach?\n\nHow could you upgrade your marketing messages to engage 85% of the community NOT entering the gyms?\n\nHow will you serve them?\n\nWhat do you need?\n\nWho can help?\n\nCan we help?\n\nIf you are still reading &amp; feel you have done this successfully already we would LOVE to hear from you. So please please do get in touch &amp; tell us about your experience!\n\ninfo@biomechanicseducation.com\n\n<hr />\n\n<h2><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why not become a Biomechanics Coach &amp; join the revolution for our industry?</a></h2>\nAsk any Biomechanics Coach about their learning experience, their level of confidence since training with us &amp; the community spirit that is within our school of intrinsic biomechanics....they will tell you all about the difference this environment can make to your business &amp; service delivery, particularly with clients who maybe deemed \'tricky\' in their physical challenges.\n\nWhy not get in touch to ask any questions you may have? info@biomechanicseducation.com\n\n<a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JOIN US</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CLICK HERE TO READ MORE OR BOOK </a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nReferences\n\n(No date a) <i>Overview of the UK population - office for national statistics</i>. Available at: https://backup.ons.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/08/Overview-of-the-UK-population-August-2019.pdf (Accessed: 27 September 2023).\n<div></div>\n(No date b) <i>Why and how are we living longer? - wiley online library</i>. Available at: https://physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1113/EP086205 (Accessed: 27 September 2023).\n<div></div>\n(No date c) <i>9 surprising gym statistics | realbuzz.com</i>. Available at: https://www.realbuzz.com/articles-interests/fitness/article/9-surprising-gym-statistics/ (Accessed: 24 March 2023).\n<div></div>\n<i>ACSM Fitness trends</i> (no date) <i>ACSM_CMS</i>. Available at: https://www.acsm.org/education-resources/trending-topics-resources/acsm-fitness-trends (Accessed: 24 March 2023).\n<div></div>\nHattie (2022) <i>The changing demographics of gym members</i>, <i>IDS Media</i>. Available at: https://www.idsmedia.co.uk/news/changing-demographics-of-gym-members/ (Accessed: 24 March 2023).\n<div></div>\nIhrsa (no date) <i>2021 IHRSA media report</i>, <i>2021 IHRSA Media Report</i>. Available at: https://hub.ihrsa.org/2021-ihrsa-media-report (Accessed: 24 March 2023).\n<div></div>\nThompson, W.R. (no date) <i>Worldwide survey of fitness trends for 2023 : ACSM’s Health &amp; Fitness Journal</i>, <i>LWW</i>. Available at: https://journals.lww.com/acsm-healthfitness/Fulltext/2023/01000/Worldwide_Survey_of_Fitness_Trends_for_2023.6.aspx?context=FeaturedArticles&amp;collectionId=1 (Accessed: 24 March 2023).\n<div></div>\n<i>The UK fitness report – 2022/23 gym statistics</i> (2022) <i>PureGym</i>. Available at: https://www.puregym.com/blog/uk-fitness-report-gym-statistics/ (Accessed: 24 March 2023).\n<div></div>\nWhite, D. (2021) <i>Gym statistics: How many people go to the gym UK 2021</i>, <i>Our Sporting Life</i>. Available at: https://oursportinglife.co.uk/gym-statistics-uk/ (Accessed: 24 March 2023).\n<div></div>','Would you like access to 85% more clients?','','inherit','closed','closed','','32174-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','',32174,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38613',0,'revision','',0),(38614,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">…the <strong><em>Master of Compensation</em></strong> that is our wonderful body!!</span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-33787 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/shutterstock_185177393-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we first begin studying about the body during our entry into the health, fitness &amp; exercise industry we learn about <em>progressive overload</em> as the method for writing a client’s training programme. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased weight, altering reps &amp; sets, adding more exercises, increasing duration or mileage, these all become a part of what we do each day for each clients. </span>\n<ul>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequency </span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intensity </span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time </span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type</span></li>\n</ul>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The FITT acronym is tool we are given to help us recall easily how to progress our clients through strength training with alterations in the frequency, intensity, time or type of exercises we write into their programme. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The idea of progressive overload is a deliberate endeavour towards increasing muscle mass, developing muscle tone, reducing fat &amp; improving cardiovascular health etc.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know this because it’s the whole point to becoming a personal trainer!</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It’s everything that is personal training.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obviously we could add improved mental health as a result of endorphin release, reduction in cortisol etc also all part of the development.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We write programmes to help clients bodies manage load, to adapt &amp; improve resilience alongside working towards improved confidence with aesthetic opinions.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the wonderful system of our beautiful bodies\' ability to compensate. It compensates to the environment it’s exposed to, to its most common experiences &amp; dictates at least to some degree the way we eat or is dictated BY what we eat!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yet we are not given the same emphasis of training in….<strong><em>regressive under loading</em></strong>….Tissue fragility….or load risk </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-34810 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_8906-230x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"230\" height=\"300\" />\n<h2></h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What am I talking about? </span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern ailments that result from under use, lowered tissue tolerance &amp; under exposure to force &amp; loads is what we are now faced with and yet ill equipped to deal with.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A huge problem facing personal trainers today is pain &amp; conditions caused by poor biomechanics &amp; compensations.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our training requires as much education around this aspect of client problems wouldn\'t you agree?  Almost everyone has some kind of fragility alongside the aesthetic requirements, in fact they may seek a PTs advice specifically FOR their modern ailments!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35274 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/shutterstock_1798734148-300x193.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"193\" /></h2>\n<h2></h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The problem </span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The risk this brings is that when it comes to pain &amp; medical conditions we don’t know what we don’t know. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is very risky to assume all low grade aches &amp; pains are biomechanical. While pain could well be psychological &amp; biomechanical, our insurance &amp; specialist training still isn’t enough to protect those with more sinister high risk red flags that can also cause low grade aches n pains.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what? </span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a very simple solution that could be easy to implement but would likely take time. It would require changing attitudes, education upgrades, improved communication, systemisation, data collection &amp; obviously monitoring.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A joining of forces &amp; in my opinion, the regulation our sector to \'professionalise\' us. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We need to be seen as part of the solution but we also require appropriate education about how to practice as a regulated practitioner.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We require training &amp; provisions that remove the stigma attached to being an exercise progressional. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This way clients, NHS &amp; regulated clinicians might start leaning into us &amp; our skill set for support!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35275 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Screenshot-2023-02-07-at-15.01.19-163x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"163\" height=\"300\" />\n<h2></h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The solution </span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone talks about the simplest &amp; cheapest intervention for many long term conditions, as well as the huge volume of modern ailments people complain of, as being simply ‘movement’ </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UK Active\'s motto </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More people </span></em></li>\n 	<li><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More active </span></em></li>\n 	<li><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More often </span></em></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The government prescribed a 1hr walk a day during the pandemic restrictions because everyone knows movement is a vital component to both physical &amp; mental health &amp; well being, </span>\n\nBy giving us education in musculoskeletal (biomechanical) assessment &amp; monitoring with regulation &amp; support so we can do our bit!\n\nIt doesnt need to be complex nor risky either, with just a few tools &amp; the right support exercise professionals are perfectly placed to re-build tissue tolerance within our clients to reverse engineer what low activity lifestyles are doing to our bodies!\n\nSimple safe interventions like muscle energy techniques, pure joint mobilisations and nerve mobilisations are a perfect series of iMoveFreely techniques to really get the nation moving more freely &amp; with less pain!\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What can we offer? </span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-35276 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/DSC_6385-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the right education, trust &amp; support we can offer movement advice to improve our client\'s biomechanics thus improving tolerance to forces &amp; loads to address the modern ailments of today\'s less active \'easier\' lifestyle.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can do this to reduce risk &amp; recurring issues through strength training &amp; advising progressive overload to develop tissue tolerance.</span>\n\nWe want to help..right!!?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThrough learning more about how the human body adapts to both <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><em>regressive under loading AND progressive overloading </em></strong>we can come into our own &amp; be the go to advisors for reducing NHS waiting lists, supporting our communities &amp; being more involved in health &amp; wellness as a trusted sector/profession for reverse engineering the human body to be biomechanically healthier!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1>What do you think?</h1>\n&nbsp;\n\nIt would be great to hear your thoughts on this matter so why not email us at info@biomechanicseducation.com with your ideas after reading this blog!\n\nShould we become more regulated?\n\nHow would you like to see our sector professionalised?\n\nWhat education do you think we would require to support the NHS more? better?\n\nLet me know your thoughts...\n<h3><em>rachel@biomechanicseducation.com</em></h3>\n\n<hr />\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1>Diploma in Biomechanics Coaching</h1>\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-28329 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/DSC_6770-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />We can offer you skills in better understanding regressive under loading\n\nOur Diploma in Biomechanics Coaching teaches coaches and trainers the art of biomechanical assessment without the need for expensive equipment, tests that can be done on the gym floor, in your studio, even at home.\n\nWe will also teach you the amazing evidence based iMoveFreely techniques to improve tissue tolerance even for those experiencing modern ailments.\n\nWe will also give you absolute clarity on what steps to take with each &amp; every client no matter how tricky or complex their circumstances.\n<h3><em>Why not get in touch for more information rachel@biomechanicseducation.com</em></h3>','Let me introduce you to our Ultimate Master…','','inherit','closed','closed','','32172-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','',32172,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38614',0,'revision','',0),(38615,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','<b>The Power of Words </b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communication can be one of the most underrated skills we consider investing in for CPD’s in our fitpro or therapy business. Maybe because we feel we are already pretty good communicators. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know without communication nothing happens but could we learn more about how to communicate better to achieve even better results?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-30603 alignright\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Screenshot-2021-12-09-at-20.43.57-198x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"198\" height=\"300\" />\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We communicate in a variety of ways &amp; the evidence points to the power of words having a huge influence on our client\'s behaviour, including client adherence which can be such a challenge.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We might speak to others without much thought beyond our own bias &amp; opinions. In fact it’s quite hard to imagine how another person sees the world when we are so entrenched on our own. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course the grass is green, we can see that…..but maybe, just maybe, your green is different to my green? When speaking about the colour of grass it may seem unimportant but let’s switch it up a notch and consider someone with a certain facial expression….are they being miserable or are they just reflecting on something sad?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine the world from the view of my friend Chris who lives with Asperger\'s which means he has</span>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n 	<li class=\"li1\">difficulty interpreting verbal &amp; non-verbal language</li>\n 	<li class=\"li1\">difficulty \'reading\' other people &amp; expressing his own emotions</li>\n</ul>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just imagine being unable to read a facial expression. </span>\n\nChris &amp; I became friends almost 30yrs ago when I worked in the care industry &amp; he has over the years taught me a lot about communication. We would say an emotion like happy or angry, then I would take a photo of Chris making that facial expression, then he would look at each one &amp; try to guess which one it was from just the photo as I showed them to him randomly.\n\nIt helped me to realise something I took for granted &amp; that I wanted to practise noticing more which words I chose to use to communicate emotions or feelings to help Chris who might struggle to read my expression.\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because ultimately we all might assume when someone is smiling they are happy, right? </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>The Problem</b>\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-31747 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/priscilla-du-preez-Q7wGvnbuwj0-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />To truly engage a client we use questions during our consultation to identify what it is they wish to achieve from employing our services. We are taught systems like S.M.A.R.T goal setting &amp; yet it is often such a struggle to support an individual in changing their behaviour from unhealthy habits to healthier ones.\n\nChanging behaviour &amp; habits is the solution to most, if not all, of our clients issues. However....\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many of us experience poor adherence from clients? </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thinking about our use of words &amp; the way we interpret them …..do we assume our client knows what we mean or do we ask the client …..?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How empathic are we to your clients\' view of the world? </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do we find out? </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much time do we allocate to listening to our clients? </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does our choice of words resonate for them in the same way they do for us? How would we know?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How can we PRACTISE listening &amp; develop our own self awareness to understand better how to choose the right words &amp; take advantage of the power we can have with this choice in helping more clients more often &amp; maybe without even knowing it! ?</span></li>\n</ul>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a practitioner WE MUST be able to speak ‘</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">client</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">’ but they do not need to speak ‘</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">practitioner</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">’</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neuroplasticity is the </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">science</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> behind the power of words &amp; in the words of Joe Dispenza...</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emotions are the chemical response to the environment around you”</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding how neurotags anchor onto, not only pain, but also thoughts , emotions, feelings, locations, beliefs &amp; memories. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Listening Skills</strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-31748 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/franco-antonio-giovanella-PVDWaEhSIAg-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />Listening to how others speak, listening to their choice of words &amp; thinking about how the words they choose make you feel can create better awareness of the power THEIR words have on you. This means we have a huge responsibility to choose our words very carefully when advising others on how to change their behaviour. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking advantage of the </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">power of silence</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to listen AND hear what is being said AND how you process words</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The power of words affects how we feel, then how we feel affects our physiology response. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has been scientifically shown to change how your body responds &amp; this can be both good &amp;/or bad. Alan Watkins, neuroscientist, demonstrates this beautifully in this video.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being conscious of our language &amp; how we make another person feel is vital to our success with clients </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can control what we think about but not our emotions - if we can control our thoughts we can change how we OR OUR CLIENTS feel</span>\n\n<b>How can we hone our skills?</b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-31749 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/brett-jordan-Fp4ERdkR5jU-unsplash-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />TASK 1 </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember a time when words affected you profoundly, maybe teacher or parent? How did they make you feel? What did they say? What words? How did they engage you? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TASK 2</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notice your inner dialogue &amp; write it into a journal/diary. This cognitive restructuring helps us notice if we bully ourselves</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"https://youtu.be/-Cca0i1EboE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE KAIZEN PROJECT SESSION </a>\n\n<strong>References: </strong>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YouTube: Alan Watkins  <em>Being brilliant every single day part 1 &amp; part 2 </em></span>\n\n<em>Books:</em>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moseley &amp; Butler <em>Explain Pain </em></span>\n\nEvan Carmichael <em>One Word</em>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joe Dispenza <em>The Placebo Effect</em></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carl Rogers <em>A Way of Being</em></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sir Ken Robinson <em>The Element</em></span>\n\n<hr />\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/the-kaizen-project/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Kaizen Project</a></h1>\n<h1>SAVE THE DATE Oct 8th 2022</h1>\n&nbsp;\n\nBurleigh Court Conference Centre\n\nLoughborough University\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2>info@biomechanicseducation.com to be added to our waiting list!</h2>\n&nbsp;\n<h1><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/the-kaizen-project/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Details COMING SOON!</a></h1>','The Power of Words','','inherit','closed','closed','','31734-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','',31734,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38615',0,'revision','',0),(38616,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sounds fancy eh! </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes when you look at the definitions of those fancy words you realise it is things you already do. However we can often be put off reading some articles because they sound complex and maybe beyond our remit of understanding. Yet when we dive deeper into the details we can also often find we do these types of exercises already and so this blog is about contextualising the intrinsic biomechanics of neuromuscular exercise. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"wp-image-31433 aligncenter\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_4665-300x102.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"494\" height=\"168\" />\n<h1></h1>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is A Neuromuscular Exercise?</span></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neuromuscular means relating to both nerves (neuro) &amp; muscles (muscular)</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neuromuscular training focuses on performing exercises that train nerves &amp; muscles to react &amp; communicate. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-31429 aligncenter\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_4666-300x159.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"159\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neuromuscular control is for the process of the brain controlling movement of the limbs. Optimal neuromuscular control is gained through training the brain with specific neuromuscular exercises.</span></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neuromuscular ‘control’ is the muscles response to a signal regarding joint stability while moving. </span></p>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-31430 aligncenter\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_4667-300x137.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"137\" /></p>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neuromuscular ‘exercise’ affects your client’s biomechanics, activation of muscles &amp; the surrounding joint musculature.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basically this method of considered programming can help us help clients with balance &amp; reaction control while reducing risk. Therefore perfect for pretty much everyone but also certain populations like those at risk of falls. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-31432 aligncenter\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_4098-300x255.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"255\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What DOES it look like?</span></h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coordination training </span></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balancing </span></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trunk conditioning </span></p>\n&nbsp;\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-31428 aligncenter\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_4103-300x214.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" /></p>\n\n<h2></h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What DOESN’T it look like? </span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\nThis consideration is likely to be one of the main reasons gym equipment/machines have been given a bad reputation for improving function.\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gym machine training is far less likely to allow for neuromuscular training effects for a given sport due to the \'support\' given by the seating, padding or stability from the machine.</span>\n\nThere is a time and a place for all modalities of training the body, including the use of gym equipment/machines but we should always consider specificity of the client\'s circumstances and goals.\n\nThe better we understand the different models of training and their pros and cons, the better placed we are to choose the most appropriate method of TIMING of introducing certain training modalities.\n\nThis is when being able to test benchmarkers of your clients intrinsic biomechanics and movement quality can be most helpful.\n\nMost clients at some point or another are likely to require trunk conditioning. This can be measured using core assessment progressions, core isometric ratio testing and functional stability screens. The beauty of these tests is that each tests becomes the exercise when coached appropriately.\n\nTrunk conditioning, also commonly described as core stability, is an important aspect of our clients programming but knowing when, what, why, how to choose the right neuromuscular exercise is often missed or can be lacking.\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neuromuscular ‘progression’ is a great way to consider training your clients trunk to stabilise their bodies movement during ADL. This simply means progressively reducing the base of support to challenge the stabilisers more over time, thus developing the nerves and muscles tolerance to load.</span></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-31427 aligncenter\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_4675-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1>Consider....</h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-31431 aligncenter\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_2336-300x176.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"176\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<ol>\n 	<li>\n<h4>how many neuromuscular exercises can you list?</h4>\n</li>\n 	<li>\n<h4>what order would they be in to go from easiest to most challenging?</h4>\n</li>\n 	<li>\n<h4>which clients would start where in the progression and why?</h4>\n</li>\n 	<li>\n<h4>how would you know?</h4>\n</li>\n</ol>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-31426 aligncenter\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_4674-298x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"298\" height=\"300\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIf you do not have a testing / assessment system in place we can offer you this in both face to face or online training.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIf you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us rachel@biomechanicseducation.com\n\n<hr />\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">References</span></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boyd, K., 2003. Low Back Disorders: Evidence-Based Prevention and Rehabilitation. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physiotherapy Canada</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 55(02), p.124.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clausen, B., Holsgaard-Larsen, A. and Roos, E., 2017. An 8-Week Neuromuscular Exercise Program for Patients With Mild to Moderate Knee Osteoarthritis: A Case Series Drawn From a Registered Clinical Trial. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Athletic Training</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 52(6), pp.592-605.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Faries, M. and Greenwood, M., 2007. Core Training: Stabilizing the Confusion. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strength and Conditioning Journal</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 29(2), p.10.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Filipa, A., Byrnes, R., Paterno, M., Myer, G. and Hewett, T., 2010. Neuromuscular Training Improves Performance on the Star Excursion Balance Test in Young Female Athletes. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Orthopaedic &amp; Sports Physical Therapy</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 40(9), pp.551-558.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gschwind, Y., Kressig, R., Lacroix, A., Muehlbauer, T., Pfenninger, B. and Granacher, U., 2013. A best practice fall prevention exercise program to improve balance, strength / power, and psychosocial health in older adults: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMC Geriatrics</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 13(1).</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hibbs, A., Thompson, K., French, D., Wrigley, A. and Spears, I., 2008. Optimizing Performance by Improving Core Stability and Core Strength. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sports Medicine</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 38(12), pp.995-1008.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Huxel Bliven, K. and Anderson, B., 2013. Core Stability Training for Injury Prevention. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 5(6), pp.514-522.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lee, B. and McGill, S., 2015. Effect of Long-term Isometric Training on Core/Torso Stiffness. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 29(6), pp.1515-1526.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lepley, L., Lepley, A., Onate, J. and Grooms, D., 2017. Eccentric Exercise to Enhance Neuromuscular Control. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 9(4), pp.333-340.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">McGill, S., Childs, A. and Liebenson, C., 1999. Endurance times for low back stabilization exercises: Clinical targets for testing and training from a normal database. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 80(8), pp.941-944.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">McGill, S., n.d. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimate back fitness and performance</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Myer, G., Chu, D., Brent, J. and Hewett, T., 2008. Trunk and Hip Control Neuromuscular Training for the Prevention of Knee Joint Injury. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clinics in Sports Medicine</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 27(3), pp.425-448.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physiopedia. 2022. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neuromuscular Exercise Program</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. [online] Available at: &lt;https://www.physio-pedia.com/Neuromuscular_Exercise_Program&gt; [Accessed 14 February 2022].</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reiman, M., Krier, A., Nelson, J., Rogers, M., Stuke, Z. and Smith, B., 2010. Reliability of Alternative Trunk Endurance Testing Procedures Using Clinician Stabilization Vs. Traditional Methods. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 24(3), pp.730-736.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risberg, M., Mørk, M., Jenssen, H. and Holm, I., 2001. Design and Implementation of a Neuromuscular Training Program Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Orthopaedic &amp; Sports Physical Therapy</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 31(11), pp.620-631.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Willson, J., Dougherty, C., Ireland, M. and Davis, I., 2005. Core Stability and Its Relationship to Lower Extremity Function and Injury. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 13(5), pp.316-325.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Willson, J., Dougherty, C., Ireland, M. and Davis, I., 2005. Core Stability and Its Relationship to Lower Extremity Function and Injury. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 13(5), pp.316-325.</span>','Neuromuscular Exercise','','inherit','closed','closed','','31421-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','',31421,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38616',0,'revision','',0),(38617,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','<div class=\"ac-designer-copy\"><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\">Nerves have been described as the software of the body and to be able to understand this more thoroughly we have to understand about ‘nerve tension’ and ‘Adverse Neural Tension’. These concepts have been recognised for over 100 years in terms of treating patients clinically, but their full potential has never been understood until now​​ An analogy with the invention of the wheel is an interesting one. The discovery of nerve tension and it being used for the treatment of injuries is like the wheel being invented and placing it on its side, putting 4 legs around the underside and using it as a table. It makes a great table, but the idea to use it in the way we know it today was groundbreaking. The same applies to nerve tension and its application to athletic performance and fatigue relief.</span></div>\n<div></div>\n<div class=\"ac-designer-copy\"><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\"><img class=\" wp-image-31259 aligncenter\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screenshot-2022-02-02-at-11.32.03-300x145.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"169\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" />The entire nervous system, is a single continuous tract, so it follows that if any part of this continuous tract is trapped or tethered (as with an injury for example) then it also follows that there will be some restriction of the mobility of other parts of the nerve system. So a problem with one part of the nerve can cause pain in another – this is the clinical application. However, we have discovered that this is not always represented by pain but also by a reduction of joint range of movement and altered joint biomechanics which can affect a whole host of problems that can cause restricted performance and may ultimately lead to injury. Moreover, with the increased muscle spasm and associated factors, local fatigue increases and so understanding these principles can lead to benefits not only in human performance but also fatigue relief.</span></div>\n<div></div>\n<div></div>\n<div></div>\n<div class=\"ac-designer-copy\"><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\"><img class=\" wp-image-31260 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/shutterstock_1798734148-300x193.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"325\" height=\"209\" />Research<span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">​ - </span>We know this happens from research performed at Liverpool Hope University College and studies there demonstrate astonishing results. One experiment showed that a muscle can increase its force output by 14% after a brief preliminary warm-up (just one 15 second workout using this concept). Another experiment showed that by following the same concept a 2 minute programme performed daily for 10 days increases muscle output by over 50%. By understanding the importance of the interaction of individual body systems with each other, we have established the world\'s largest database of its kind and have included the outcomes of the auditing of this information in our Diploma in Biomechanics Coaching&#x2122;.</span></div>\n<div class=\"ac-designer-copy\"><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\"><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" />On the course you learn how to test your ‘nerve tension’ and prescribe movement patterns to enhance the coordinated output of your body’s systems. In terms of fatigue relief, it has been demonstrated that after 15 seconds of the programme, muscle fatigue is reduced by up to 14% immediately and sustained use led to significant and prolonged increase in muscle output. These studies have been validated at the highest level. A paper was submitted at the 6th Asian Biomechanics Congress (one of the worlds most credited) and was enthusiastically received. In a practical sense the programmes have been rigorously tested by people such as Olympic athletes through to workers on a product line and hospital health trusts.\n</span></div>\n<div></div>\n<div></div>\n<div></div>\n<div></div>\n<div class=\"ac-designer-copy\"><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-27964 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/shutterstock_1756367075-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></span></div>\n<div></div>\n<div></div>\n<div></div>\n<div></div>\n<div class=\"ac-designer-copy\"><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\">Remember in most cases we are not even aware we have a problem, but even so you can still achieve these remarkable results. Just imagine what these figures could do you for your performance in your sport or indeed, on a sedentary level, how the fatigue relief can help after a hard day at the office.<br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">Terminology<br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" />​</span><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" />So when it comes to exercise programming our holistic approach, which is commonly described but rarely understood and demonstrated, takes into consideration all of the body’s systems, and it has a deep understanding of how they interact and are guided by our nervous system. Description terms such as strength and power in this model are inadequate, so when we talk about exercises in these terms, we should be talking in terms of Movement Acquisition Patterns (or MAPs) which are used to enhance a given set of functional movements, not stretches or strengthening exercises, as the latter do not give credit for the full implications of the programming.</span></div>\n<div></div>\n<div></div>\n<div></div>\n<div></div>\n<div class=\"ac-designer-copy\"><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\"><img class=\" wp-image-31261 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/shutterstock_423021502-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"344\" height=\"229\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">Example<br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" />​</span><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" />Lets take a hamstring stretch as an example, we are not trying to stretch the hamstrings when we extend the leg out in front of us, we are trying to improve the range of hip flexion and knee extension by stretching the structures on the back of the leg and back. This brings in more than just the hamstrings, it can also be limited by a tight sciatic nerve, a rotated sacro-iliac joint in the lower back, tight gastrocnemius, tight spinal cord and indeed almost any nerve in the chain given the continuum concept described earlier. How many times have you stretched your hamstrings using the generally accepted methods only to find that their flexibility continues to be stubborn and often returns to their standard length very soon? Many people experience this phenomenon. The reason is often due to them stretching only one of the structures that limit the movement, i.e. the hamstrings. If they do not stretch the other structures as well, of course they will not be affected and so the limited range will usually return. So we are trying to acquire a pattern of movement, not just stretching the hamstrings.</span><b class=\"ac-designer-copy\"></b></div>\n<div></div>\n<div></div>\n<div></div>\n<div>\n\n<hr />\n\n</div>\n<div>\n<h2><sub class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\"><i class=\"ac-designer-copy\">Aimed at non clinicians seeking solutions to modern ailments of their clients with a proactive approach to assessment &amp; improvement of movement.</i></sub></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n</div>\n<h2><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/understanding-nerves-live-webinar-feb-16th-12pm/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CLICK HERE TO BOOK A PLACE: </a></h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/understanding-nerves-live-webinar-feb-16th-12pm/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LIVE WEBINAR FEB 16TH 12PM</a></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<h2>During this webinar we will share with you how to test and improve your clients nerve mobility</h2>\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-31262 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_1564-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />','Understanding Nerves','','inherit','closed','closed','','31258-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','',31258,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38617',0,'revision','',0),(38618,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over the last 24 months </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with lockdowns, the evolution/growth of technology &amp; the fact we have seen a huge increase in the demand for accessing information online t</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here are clearly pros &amp; cons to this method of information delivery. It has pretty </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">obviously benefits over accessing information face to face BUT is this diluting the quality? and specifically in the delivery of the </span><b>education of practical skills like Personal Training</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?  </span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now obviously times are changing and we need to keep up with modern life…..but is it at a cost?</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this particular Juicemail I want to ask YOU, the readers, to think about this; When it comes to face to face education vs online education, while learning practical skills specifically, what do YOU feel are the pros &amp; cons of each AND is online movement education diluting the quality in your opinion?</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3><b>Online vs Face To Face Definitions</b></h3>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Face to Face (F2F) in this blog we are referring to being physically in a room with a teacher.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online training (OT) we refer to courses that are accessed purely online.</span></li>\n</ol>\n<p>        Here is a break down of what we see as the main differences in terms of pros &amp; cons</p>\n<h3><b>Online Learning Pros <img class=\"size-medium wp-image-31064 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/chris-montgomery-smgTvepind4-unsplash-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></b></h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually cheaper</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easier to access </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Convenient</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set your own pace, taking breaks anytime </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Could be more easily accessible for those with certain learning requirements </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offers visual (video and images) and written information</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No peer pressure</span></li>\n<li>Reduced exposure to virus/illness</li>\n<li>A good way to \'dip your toe\' &amp; sample</li>\n</ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Online Learning Cons</b></h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less personal </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No immediate feedback </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can\'t get immediate answers/help</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack having physical experience</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lacks judgment of tutor to offer individualised training </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of diversity / professional discussion </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practical correction unavailable </span></li>\n</ul>\n<h3><b>Face To Face Learning Pros</b></h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interactive and personal </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sense of camaraderie</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Human connection </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experiencial, more memorable meaning more chance of retaining information</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change of scene can be good </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different points of view </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immediate feedback from the tutor</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Empathetic teaching </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Networking with peers </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great for questions on physical techniques / practical application <img class=\"size-medium wp-image-31066 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/sam-balye-w1FwDvIreZU-unsplash-300x212.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"212\" /></span></li>\n</ul>\n<h3><b>Face To Face Learning Cons</b></h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost is usually higher</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel and accommodation costs </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time away for paid work / family</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Possibility of feeling judged </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Possible peer pressure</span></li>\n<li>Increased exposure to virus/illness</li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3><b>So How Do We Decide?</b></h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, I think we each have a personal responsibility to ensure our own education is of a quality that enables us to provide/deliver an appropriate and insurable duty of care. One potential issue here is </span>  </p>\n<h1><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know!</span></i></h1>\n<h1> </h1>\n<h1>&amp;</h1>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Y<i>ou will get what you pay for</i></span></h1>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-31071 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/windows-v94mlgvsza4-unsplash-1-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" /></p>\n<h3><b>What Does The Research Say?</b></h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, there are a lot of studies (see references) on the F2F Vs OT debate but when you whittle it down there is a clear response that a blend of BOTH is shown to be most effective. </span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paying for online education for all of the ‘pro’ reasons listed above makes sense, doesn\'t it.  So while</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> F2F education experiences are (certainly in my opinion) the best when initially learning practical skills like Personal Training or Sports Massage, once we have a good foundation of knowledge we can then apply our learning disciplines to the easier to access platforms.</span>  </p>\n<h1><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So let me now ask you a question….</span>  </em></h1>\n<h3> </h3>\n<h3><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-31068\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/gabin-vallet-J154nEkpzlQ-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></h3>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2><b>What Would YOU Do?</b></h2>\n<p>  <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">…….. if YOU needed to employ a coach, trainer, therapist, PT, doctor for yourself.....how would you feel about being seen by a professional who had gained their practical qualification/s online with no F2F training?</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of the above professions, I believe ONLY the Personal Training skill set can be accessed purely online.</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why is this?</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Would you confess to being qualified purely online? If not why not?</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is there a problem with it?</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can get coached online, so why not educated?</span>   <img class=\"size-medium wp-image-31069 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/jonathan-borba-R0y_bEUjiOM-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />  </p>\n<h2><b>Education &amp; Learning in General - Bad &amp; Good</b></h2>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having been involved in education and learning for 48yrs, both as a learner, then a teacher and also a teacher of teachers, I have</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> had some incredibly life-changing bad F2F experiences. So I completely understand how people can be put off when we also might hear stories about kids having bad experiences at school being bullied. </span>  <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, I also believe my bad experiences gave me a huge passion for creating the best learner experiences I can for others once I had some really great learning experiences . Out Master Trainer team are taken through an apprenticeship that requires a particular standard of delivery with an inclusive focus that, I believe and the feedback suggests, we have gained a reputation for.</span>  <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The inclusive and diverse nature of fantastic F2F education experiences cannot be denied and is still shown to be </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one of</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the most successful ways to gain knowledge and skills. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ‘experience’ of F2F for learning, I believe is still vital for becoming ‘qualified’ in a very practical skill set like those of you wishing to become an exercise professional or therapist!</span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-31070 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/victor-freitas-nlZTjUZX2qo-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></p>\n<h2> </h2>\n<h2><b>When Is Online Movement Education OK?</b></h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look I am a people person, I love forging relationships, being with people, looking in their eyes, feeling their emotions and basing the moment on that. Since online there is less chemistry. </span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BUT </span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I also accept that others are NOT like me.</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In my opinion, when OT is an up skill or CPD as an additional resource or a taster it is a brilliant compliment to a F2F qualification. </span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here at Biomechanics Education, we offer BOTH F2F and OT through our various platforms to get our message out there BUT I am super keen to hear your views, so</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> leave a comment below and tell me what your thoughts are on F2F Vs OT.</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, I just want to add, that I LOVE the fact we are having this discussion because it means people are committed to learning and continued development. </span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately as professionals, we should always be taking our skills to the next level, and as humans, our minds LOVE progression. </span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So whether you\'re learning online or face to face I am delighted to know that you are committed to learning!</span></p>\n<h2> </h2>\n<h2>References:</h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Alsaaty, F., Carter, E., Abrahams, D. and Alshameri, F., 2016. Traditional Versus Online Learning in Institutions of Higher Education: Minority Business Students’ Perceptions. <i>Business and Management Research</i>, 5(2).</li>\n<li>Ananga, P. and Biney, I., 2021. COMPARING FACE-TO-FACE AND ONLINE TEACHING AND LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION. <i>MIER Journal of Educational Studies Trends &amp; Practices</i>, pp.165-179.</li>\n<li>Elucidat. 2022. <i>Online learning vs face to face learning | Elucidat</i>. [online] Available at: &lt;https://www.elucidat.com/blog/online-learning-vs-face-to-face-learning/&gt; [Accessed 18 June 2019].</li>\n<li>Keis, O., Grab, C., Schneider, A. and Öchsner, W., 2017. Online or face-to-face instruction? A qualitative study on the electrocardiogram course at the University of Ulm to examine why students choose a particular format. <i>BMC Medical Education</i>, 17(1).</li>\n<li>Keramidas, C., 2012. Are Undergraduate Students Ready for Online Learning? A Comparison of Online and Face-to-Face Sections of a Course. <i>Rural Special Education Quarterly</i>, 31(4), pp.25-32.</li>\n<li>Khazan, O., 2022. <i>The Myth of ‘Learning Styles’</i>. [online] The Atlantic. Available at: &lt;https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2018/04/the-myth-of-learning-styles/557687/&gt; [Accessed 18 June 2019].</li>\n<li>Szeto, E., 2014. A Comparison of Online/Face-to-face Students’ and Instructor\'s Experiences: Examining Blended Synchronous Learning Effects. <i>Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences</i>, 116, pp.4250-4254.</li>\n<li>Voxy. 2022. <i>Research review: Online versus face-to-face learning outcomes</i>. [online] Available at: &lt;https://voxy.com/blog/2017/12/research-review-online-versus-face-face-learning-outcomes/&gt; [Accessed 18 June 2019].</li>\n</ol>\n<hr /><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" /><!-- /wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2> </h2>\n<h1><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Would You Like A Blended Learning Exprience</a></h1>\n<h1><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">To Be Able To Reduce Your Clients Risk Of Injury?</a></h1>\n<h1><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&amp;</a></h1>\n<h1>Help Them Get Even Better Results?</h1>\n<p><!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --></p>\n<p>Then CLICK HERE how it could help you become an even better personal trainer!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7922,\"align\":\"center\",\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.clickfunnels.com/biomechanics-coach-l4-low-back\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img class=\"wp-image-7922\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Biomechanics-Coaching-courses-UK-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" /></a></figure>\n</div>','Online vs Face to Face','','inherit','closed','closed','','31063-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','',31063,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38618',0,'revision','',0),(38619,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','<p class=\"p1\">Known as a staple strength move that has great crossover into our daily lives in terms of bending &amp; lifting the deadlift could be argued as THE original strength move since we have bent &amp; lifted like...... forever!</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">It’s relatively simple to understand in terms of functionality &amp; performance however lets analyse it in a little more detail &amp; see if we can better understand all its variations, what they can offer &amp; of course how a coach or trainer can make the best choice of variation with each client.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Historically pioneered possibly by German circus performer, Hermann Goerner of Pagel’s Circus, between 1910-1930.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>Also referred to as the ‘father of the deadlift’ he rose to fame for his feats of strength<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p1\">The \'original\' Deadlift<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p1\">Originally named the ‘dead’ lift since it was a dead weight that was lifted from the floor. Thus requiring great leg &amp; back strength to generate the force required to lift it with no momentum.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Requiring good ROM was, &amp; is, a feature of this movement since the lifter is required to flex more at the knee along with the hip flexion/ hinge so as to reach down to the bar. In fact almost a slight squatting action with a greater forward lean / hip flexion angle than in a regular squat.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">So a great move for strengthening the posterior musculature, development of tissue tolerance to loads being lifted &amp; the thoracolumbar fascia that can be utilised as a hydraulic amplifier (The Spinal Engine, Gracovetsky, 1988). This wonderweb of diamond shaped fascia allows the erector spinae to push against it contributing 30% more strength to the torso. Nice eh!</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Deadlifts are therefore great for hip extensor, knee extensor, spine extensor strength.</p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Romanian Deadlift (RDL)</h2>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p1\">This differs from the original Deadlift since it starts at top of the movement. The bar is lifted usually from a rack, starts at the upper thigh &amp; is then lowered to mid/lower shin before being lifted again.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p1\">So it requires less ROM at the knee, so has less knee extensor influence therefore could be deemed safer or easier in terms of ROM.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Still using the hip extensors primarily, the RDL could put more stretch through the sciatic nerve due to less knee flexion. However this could be counterbalanced by less ROM at the hip.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Good for new lifters, lighter weight, less knee stress, more choice over ROM control.</p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Stiff Leg Deadlift</h2>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p1\">Most likely to start as an RDL with the bar being lifted from the rack but could be performed after a regular Deadlift from the floor to get into the top position. Then the bar is lowered while the lifter keeps the knees extended/straight. The point being to gain more ROM at the hip for those hip extensors - glutes &amp; hammies. However the limitation here again could be if the sciatic nerve is tight.</p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Sumo Deadlift</h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-30722 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/alora-griffiths-7-ruqVJbHAo-unsplash-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" />\n<p class=\"p1\">A much wider foot position, deadlifted from the floor as &amp; with a narrow hand grip. Often seen in powerlifting as the Sumo position is slightly easier on the back due to less ROM required at the hip.</p>\nHowever conventional Deadlifts are easier on the quads so this may indicate which to choose if a client has specific requirements in either of these areas.\n<h2></h2>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Single leg RDL / Crane<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></h2>\nSame as RDL but balancing on one leg so a lighter load will be required by comparison. Also challenges balance due to asymmetry &amp; less neuromuscular feedback. So these could be a good choice for individuals looking to improve stability\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1>So what?</h1>\n<h1></h1>\nThe deadlift &amp; all of its variations are regularly in my own training programme because they are all such great, adaptable hip/knee/spine extensor developers. Programming a variety of versions of a movement can be both helpful &amp; more interesting for our clients. So unless they have a specific goal or problem that dictates otherwise it could actually be beneficial to try each.\n\nHowever hopefully this blog helps clarify a few simple details that might contribute towards more informed programming for our client\'s when using this awesome strength move.\n\nRemember there is no right or wrong movement just one they dont have the capacity for!\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2>References</h2>\nBarBend. 2021. <i>The History of the Deadlift: How Did This Lift Become So Popular? | BarBend</i>. [online] Available at: &lt;https://barbend.com/deadlift-history/&gt; [Accessed 16 December 2021].\n\nGracovetsky, S., 1988. <i>The Spinal Engine</i>. Vienna: Springer Vienna.\n\nNorris, C., 1995. Spinal Stabilisation. <i>Physiotherapy</i>, 81(2), pp.61-64.\n\nRoss, J., Ross, J. and profile, V., 2021. <i>Water, Fascia Health and Concussions.</i>. [online] Trainoutpain.blogspot.com. Available at: &lt;https://trainoutpain.blogspot.com/2014/01/water-fascia-health-and-concussions.html&gt; [Accessed 16 December 2021].\n\nWillard, F., Vleeming, A., Schuenke, M., Danneels, L. and Schleip, R., 2012. The thoracolumbar fascia: anatomy, function and clinical considerations. <i>Journal of Anatomy</i>, 221(6), pp.507-536.\n\n<hr />\n\n<h1>Did you enjoy this Juicemail?</h1>\nWhat else would you like to read from us and why?\n\nWhy not get in touch rachel@biomechanicseducation.com','The Deadlift','','inherit','closed','closed','','30719-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','',30719,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38619',0,'revision','',0),(38620,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','<p class=\"p3\">When I lost all of my life savings &amp; everything I had ever worked for I was forced to live on less than £9k annual income, living alone with a mortgage &amp; with no job I decided I had little to lose!</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">So bravely (it felt), passionately &amp; with a need to create an income I chose to set up Biomechanics Education Ltd instead of working for someone else. This was done without any investment, loans or overdrafts.....I knew it HAD to work.</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Committed to 12-16hr days, driven by a feeling of both purpose, excitement &amp; at least initially some degree of desperation I began reading, researching &amp; soaking up every single piece of business guidance I could get hold of that was free....it was SOOO important to me to find a way to deliver this wonderful education programme I believed so strongly in.</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Watching hours &amp; hours of…</p>\n\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n 	<li class=\"li3\">Brian Tracy<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">Michael E Gerber</li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">Gary Vee</li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">Tony Robbins<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">Paul Mort<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">Chris Cardell<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">Grant Cardone</li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"p3\">…to name a few, I began to write down goals, ideas, plans, systems, thoughts, dreams, literally everything I was thinking. I didn\'t spend anything on any of these guys for around 18 months. They literally gave me free advice &amp; I immediately applied it &amp; it worked!</p>\n\n<h2 class=\"p3\">I took action over &amp; over &amp; over again!</h2>\n<p class=\"p3\">My income increased, my business grew, some of my ideas worked &amp; some didn’t, I messed up, I learned, I tried something else &amp; I was really starting to enjoying myself...... but I kept thinking how long will <i>this</i> take?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p4\"><b>Yet I kept going….</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-30661 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/quino-al-P05VBPvNr3s-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n<p class=\"p3\">...but it always felt like I was still trying to get <i>there</i>, never feeling that point of <i>success</i>. Wondering….</p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><em>What would will it feel like?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></em></p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><em>Will I actually ‘make it’?</em></p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><em>How did they do it?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></em></p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><em>How did these people look so happy, so successful?</em></p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><em>I was never going to be like them?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></em></p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><em>I was frustrated<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></em></p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><em>I was knackered<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></em></p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><em>I was losing faith in these fancy ideas I’d had about being a successful business woman, running a global empire<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></em></p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><em>How ridiculous Rach, I scalded myself<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></em></p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><em>Just be happy with your lot silly woman!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></em></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Then in 2016 I found my 2014 list of goals from Brian Tracy’s goal planner, a resource I had finally paid for....</p>\n&nbsp;\n<h1 class=\"p4\"><b>\"<i>I was stunned!\"</i></b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p3\">Tracy says that when a goal is in your head it’s just a dream, when you write it down it becomes a plan. He suggests the act of actually using the neurological connections from thoughts in your head, allowing them to travelling down your arm to the pen &amp; paper in your hand, something special happens.</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">I had tried it &amp; had I not, I would not on this day in 2016, of had the epiphany I had…</p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p4\"><b><i>\"I was already successful!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\"</span></i></b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-30662 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/guille-alvarez-IcI3FizU9Cw-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n<p class=\"p3\">The goals I had in 2014, having written them down, proved it.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">How?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Because literally everything I had written down as a goal, I had achieved. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">In fact not only had I achieved them, I had smashed way beyond them!</p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p4\"><b>What did I learn?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p3\">I realised I was living perfect days over &amp; over again every day, I was able to recognise my success, I was now appreciating every moment, every day, over &amp; over again. Mistakenly I had assumed I was \'not there yet\' because I was always driven to achieve something new, something different &amp; perceived that as failing or not yet being \'there\', not yet being successful. By NOT looking at my benchmark (my goals list) I hadn\'t realised my success!</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">By comparing myself to others I was being too hard on myself &amp; trying to achieve <em>their values</em> of success or their idea of a perfect day, even though <em>my values</em> were different.</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Once I spent a moment to write things down, create plans, take action AND literally put clarity into what my perfect day would look like AND THEN READ IT REGULARLY, I was then able to see....my success, my perfect days.</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Living in the moment, noticing right ‘now’</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">If you try this you might realise you were living perfect days already &amp;  that you have already succeeded in achieving what you had set out to do some years ago!</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">If we continue to regret the past or strive for a different future we may miss some of the most beautiful, cherish able &amp; perfect moments that are literally happening around us right now.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">By writing down goals I was able to physically imagine them, take them out of my concern, connect them with the real world &amp; then get back to living the moment....</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">...by writing them down I was able to recognise &amp; realise when they had been achieved.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">The goals were super SMART too! Now each year I continue to write my goals down. Make them SMART &amp; then crack on with appreciating the experience of feeling my success in reaching those goals on a regular basis.</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Some may not be achieved but then we can alter the plan, to better understand why not or do things another way.</p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p4\"><b>So what?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p3\">As<b> </b>a trainer or coach we have a duty to help our clients create SMART goals but we are highly likely to benefit from creating our own.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">They do not need to be limited to our training programmes.</p>\n\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-30681\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/fullsizeoutput_52be-300x193.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"193\" /><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-30682\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/fullsizeoutput_52ea-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-30683\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/DSC03820-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-30684\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_7668-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-30685\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/image0-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> Would you like to feel successful with us?</h2>\ninfo@biomechnanicseducation.com','Embracing Failure','','inherit','closed','closed','','30657-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','',30657,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38620',0,'revision','',0),(38621,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p3\">Remember my post about The Windmill V’s The Triangle?</h2>\n<p class=\"p3\">My goal was to clarify how naming moves from a specific context doesn’t mean that the moves cannot be performed differently for a different set of circumstances or a specific goal, in other words if it can be justified!</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">The Kettlebell swing is another example of a move, like the Windmill &amp; the Triangle, that has roots. It is also a move that can be performed in such a way that the lifter loses much of the benefit/s they are aiming for, or in a way that they may increase their risk of an injury due to where the loads are placed. in respect of their tissue tolerance to that load.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Before we get into this I would just like to make the point that like any move done ‘badly’ (I am using this term very loosely to make this point by the way) - when done just once, twice or even for a few weeks, maybe even months - things wont just break.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">It takes time to cause damage because our bodies are FANTASTIC MASTERS of compensations!</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">They will adapt &amp; alter in micro moves/positions to protect while performing the moves we perform….even bad ones!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Consider how you move day to day…’perfect technique’ 100%of the time?</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">So swinging a KB ‘badly’ wont break you unless you are either already susceptible (has previous compensation already happening) OR you have been doing it without appropriate preparation of the load<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">  </span>being applied to the tissues involved.</p>\n&nbsp;\n<h1 class=\"p3\"><b>The Original KB Swing</b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\nhttps://youtu.be/Z8KrxCh3Gzo\n\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p3\">The ‘original modern’ presentation of the KB Swing might be argued as being from Pavel Tsatsouline. However revisit my Turkish Get Up post for information around a researcher called Felkar for what she learned about the history of the Kettlebell itself &amp; probably the true roots of the Swing.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Performed with a hip hinge, the Swing is often deemed to be done ‘wrong’ or at least performed ‘badly’, by the lifter performing more of a squat. Now there is nothing wrong with squatting so be careful how you present this argument particularly without obtaining the full case history of the lifter along with their aims &amp; goals. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">The proposed aim of the KB Swing is the action should be more of a hip hinge than a squat, the bell coming to its apex at around chest to torso height, with the elbows relatively soft &amp; relaxed to ‘allow the bell to swing’ &amp; congruency between the swing &amp; hip hinge that includes (&amp; allows for) a snap up from the hip, knee extension. A cue like you are shooting a bow and arrow might be used to coach the snap up.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">To initiate the first swing it is suggested that the lifter</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">steps back from the bell &amp; hinges with a flat in back to reach out to the bell so as to initiate momentum into the lift as it is lifted from the floor. This then allows for the ’Swing’ to continue from the hip hinge snapping through creating the force that generates the load through to move the bell.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><b>Alternatives<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p3\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-30651 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/sergio-pedemonte-LqtHvyd80Mo-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />Without understanding this concept new lifters may perform more of a squat while ‘lifting’ the bell (since there is no momentum from the hips). This often results in a much lighter load due to shoulder flexors<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">  </span>having less strength than the big ol’ hip extensors. The movement will usually have less speed or snap as the new lifter may not realise this is the point of the swing action.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><b>So What?</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p3\">Well why not do it with a squat?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Ok well we should always, I repeat ALWAYS, add context. There is absolutely no reason why anyone should not do it with a squat style of technique instead. Unless the reason they are doing the movement doesn’t match the performance of it.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Considering the load difference between (in this example) the ‘hinge’ swing &amp; the squat swing, both load the back extensors. If both are performed with a stiff/neutral spine, the hinge swing loads them at a higher speed than the squat version.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">However the squat version has more knee bend, working the knee extensors more.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">It certainly works the shoulder flexors more, due to them actually lifting the bell rather than momentum lifting it.</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">The hinge swing loads the knee flexors more than the squat due to a more extended knee throughout the movement. Also there is a greater hip flexion angle adding more load into the hip extensors.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">It also puts less load on the shoulders due to the swing ‘lifting’ the bell through momentum as oppose to the shoulder flexors.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Each style of performance will likely dictate how heavy the bell can be. For example the hip extensors being the prime movers in the hinge swing are a much bigger stronger muscle group than the shoulder flexors involved in the actual lifting of the bell in the squat version. This would mean most lifters are more likely to be able to move more weight in the hinge swing than the squat version.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><b>The above in application….?</b></h2>\n<p class=\"p3\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-30653 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/ivan-pergasi-7IB2ifwA21Y-unsplash-201x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"201\" height=\"300\" />The point of the above is to offer insight into how we can analyse movement, load, force etc &amp; could argue for or against any version we choose to perform a movement or that we give to our client.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY….</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">…you know why you are doing it that way no matter what the keyboard warriors say!!!</p>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<hr />\n\n<h1>Do you enjoy these movement analysis posts?</h1>\n<h3>Would you like to experience them live in a classroom?</h3>\n<h3>Maybe you would like to join in?</h3>\n<h3>or</h3>\n<h3>Maybe you would like to have fun with us in our movement analysis game?</h3>\n<h3>Why not get in touch to find out how, when &amp; where you can</h3>\ninfo@biomechanicseducation.com\n<h1><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">or BOOK HERE</a></h1>','The Kettlebell Swing ','','inherit','closed','closed','','30642-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','',30642,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38621',0,'revision','',0),(38622,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','<p class=\"p3\">Do you wish you could increase your hourly rate?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Do you wish you had the confidence to invite your clients to subscribe to a membership? <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Would you like to learn how to reduce your anxiety about asking for money? More money?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Maybe you thought investing in learning about business would be expensive?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Would you like learn a few tips for FREE? And how to study business continuously for free?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><b>Attention</b> !!</h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-30634 alignright\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/riccardo-annandale-7e2pe9wjL9M-unsplash-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" />\n<p class=\"p3\">Ok so now I have your attention please understand this is simple but not easy</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">It’s not easy because until YOU value you &amp; what you’re offering then your clients &amp; potential clients won’t either. So it feels really really difficult, unworthy &amp; maybe almost impossible<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">But you see others doing it!! <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">So let me share with how I do it &amp; how I’ve taught others to do it.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><b>I was just like you!</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p3\">Please understand I used to be just like you!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">I would do free stuff to try to gain clients.</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">I would do offers &amp; be cheaper but I found myself not only getting fewer clients but also very low adherence to the programmes I gave them. The results weren’t possible because clients wanted ME to fix THEM &amp; for VERY little money!</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">In fact at one point I lost almost everything!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><b>Wait!</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p3\">Please understand this was the best thing to happen to me!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Yes really it was.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">I didn’t know it at the time but it taught me a huge lesson that enabled me to not only charge more but gain success with my clients!</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Every - single - time!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><b>How?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p3\">First of all I had no money so I was forced to search for as much free advice as I could get. So I followed all the top successful business people I could find.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Second I watched &amp; others grabbed my attention with their marketing.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Some I loved &amp; copied<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Some I saw exactly what I did NOT want to do<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><b>Adding value<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-30632 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/christopher-bill-rrTRZdCu7No-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n<p class=\"p3\">Something that struck me from very early on, I heard over and over again. It was something that all the highly successful business gurus ALL kept saying....</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">‘…ensure you ADD VALUE…’</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">So I watched what others offered, I also considered why my clients were not adhering to my iMoveFreely programme.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">While I was studying all these business gurus online, I also became very aware of the way companies made me feel when I was buying…</p>\n\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n 	<li class=\"li3\">Food<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">Toiletries<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">Clothes<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">Gifts <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"p3\">I realised that I too would be drawn into spending more money when I felt there was additional value.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">The value could have been a gift, an additional item or often it was simply the experience I had or the way the company made me feel.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><b>Always learning<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-30635 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/neonbrand-1-aA2Fadydc-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n<p class=\"p3\">Recognising that there are business lessons around you literally EVERYWHERE creates constant opportunities to study your craft as a business owner, entrepreneur, self employed professional.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><b>Know your audience!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p3\">Knowing your customer should help you with this &amp; once you get inside the head of your audience (like I am doing in this blog) it can make a dramatic difference to the ay your marketing is received.</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">So write down all the things that your perfect client would appreciate, like, value &amp; want.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Also think about what they might need additionally to adhere &amp; succeed</p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><b>Creating your added value</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p3\">Now once you can describe your customer to a tee you can start to add the kind of value that would hook them in.</p>\nYou are either a JANE or a DAZ in my 2 demographic audience - you may well be a combination of both but you will definitely have been hooked by something i wrote that resonated with you &amp; made you feel like I was talking to you personally....right? How many times have you said yes in your head so far?\n\nNo Derren Brown is not my brother......anyhoo.....\n<p class=\"p3\">Let me offer you insight into some of my list of value adds for my clients, not exhaustive, not compulsory…simply ideas sometimes tweaked for some clients.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> Remember NORMALLY they think they are buying \'sessions\', well my clients also get all of this when they sign up.....</span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Monthly subscribers =</p>\n\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n 	<li class=\"li3\">Online Safety-net health check<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> for red flag clearance </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">A full health consultation 1.5hr</li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">A full biomechanical assessment x 4pm<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">Access to a multidisciplinary team including (not limited to) Chartered Physiotherapist, Osteopath, Podiatrist.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">Behaviour change guidance<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">Movement guidance<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">Exercise programme written out<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">Access to personal Exercise Videos</li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">Contact daily for the first 2/4 weeks as required<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">An iMoveFreely top</li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">An iMoveFreely bag<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">A foam roller<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">A massage ball<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">An anatomy therapy colouring book<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">A resistance band<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">A water bottle<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">Laminated weekly schedule</li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">IMoveFreely fridge magnet<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">Pen with phone stylus<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">Access to live online iMoveFreely classes<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">Access to recorded online iMoveFreely classes<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">1 month free for any referral<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> who subscribes for 3 months or more</span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">1 week free for a video/written testimonial<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"p3\">So now consider what you offer &amp; maybe see how many of these bullet points you already offer but don’t actually ‘list’ as a benefit for your client or potential clients to see</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">I’m quite confident that you already offer at least a few of these but don’t actually list them because you might assume the client knows that you write programmes or will teach them exercises.</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">However listing them like this helps the client PERCEIVE THE TOTAL VALUE. Otherwise they perceive what you do as just one hour of your time. It’s never just one hour though is it?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Can you see what I’ve also added in this goodie bag for client adherence?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Equipment &amp; tools that are reminders i ask them to place in certain positions around their home to remind them to practise their iMoveFreely guidance.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">The daily contact could be an automated text or message, that acts as both a reminder of what to do &amp; also an extra feeling of being looked after &amp; valued by you.</p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><b>Client Cull<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-30638 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/afif-kusuma-mv38TB_Ljj8-unsplash-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" />\n<p class=\"p3\">Rest assured there will be clients who leave when you transition to subscription &amp; increase your prices.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">However they’re the ones who don’t see the value so let them go to make room for the ones who do!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><b>Focus Group<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p3\">Why not try gathering a focus group of present clients &amp; their friends. Offer some incentive for coming, which could simply be tea &amp; biscuits or maybe a sample class/session/demo/workshop</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Then be sure to have prepared your questions in advance about pricing, value adds &amp; other ideas.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Let them talk freely, openly discuss the questions &amp; allow present clients to share the things they like about working with you.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">You might do this 2 or 3 times even, or maybe once each year to check in &amp; do your market research.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><b>Perceived Value<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p3\">Now perceived value often isn’t about the money/numbers even though every client will think it is.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">You must be confident that you can deliver results with what you can offer.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">It might be that you begin by doubling your fees, then do a 50% discount offer resulting in no change to your income nor what they pay BUT an immediate alteration in perceived value. This also allows for a feeling of getting special treatment when they are offered 50% on this premium subscription service, they will wanna know what they get for paying more ....wouldn\'t you !?</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Then you can add a time scale to this &amp; maybe even go to 25% discount for loyal members to ‘look after’ them<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> BUT you increase the price BEFORE making the limited offer - this way they are still intrigued!</span></p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><b>Do your research<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p3\">Consider what you’re doing now<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">What you would like to be earning<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Then research &amp; strategise ways to increase value or even perceived value....</p>\n&nbsp;\n<h1>GOOD LUCK!</h1>\n&nbsp;\n\nOR\n\n&nbsp;\n\nEmail us info@biomechanicseducation.com to find out how we can help you to add some seriously great value to your business - Biomechanics Coaching !\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><a href=\"https://retrain.cimspa.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">P.S Did you know you can REALLY add value to your business through @CIMSPA\'s Retrain to Retain project?</a></h1>','How to add value to your business & charge more','','inherit','closed','closed','','30531-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','',30531,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38622',0,'revision','',0),(38623,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','<p class=\"p1\">Brian Tracy is for me, the guru of strategies to manage time. He gives away many of them on his website, his app &amp; in e-books or you can invest in his CDs or books.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p1\">My fizzy brain &amp; flighty attention span make it a challenge to remain focused each day while running a successful education company. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Without Tracy\'s advice I’m not sure I could have achieved, nor enjoyed, such productivity.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p1\">My investments into his evidence based models for managing time, my work &amp; goal planning have allowed me to create content that has given me the life I dreamed of, a life that serves me.</p>\nHow would that feel for you?\n\nMaybe you are already there? If so well done, but this blog may not be for you, unless however you still struggle to manage your time or if you just feel like you just never have enough!\n<p class=\"p1\">Let me share a snippet from Brian Tracy with you &amp; how such simple tools, when implemented, literally change the game!</p>\n&nbsp;\n<h1 class=\"p1\">Create a simple system, then stick to it.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></h1>\n<h2>5 Tools &amp; Techniques</h2>\n<blockquote><b><img class=\" wp-image-30596 alignright\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Screenshot-2021-12-09-at-20.23.27-300x229.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"259\" height=\"198\" /><em>1. Use A Time Planner And Create A Master List </em></b>\n\n<em><b>2. Work From A List</b></em>\n\n<em><b>3. Organize By Priority</b></em>\n\n<em><b>4. Time Management Tools And Systems</b></em>\n\n<em><b>5. Organize Your Time</b></em></blockquote>\n&nbsp;\n<ol class=\"ol1\">\n 	<li class=\"li1\">First of all I spent 2 weeks writing down minute by minute literally every single thing I did. Logging which area of my business the task was for. This allowed me to measure &amp; analyse how much time I spent doing what. This extremely enlightening start point proved a few things straight away. How much time I wasted. How much time I REALLY spent in certain roles. Where I was lacking attention.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li1\">This then allowed me to plan a list of jobs into order of attention, time.</li>\n 	<li class=\"li1\">Putting that list then into order of priority was possible.</li>\n 	<li class=\"li1\">Next I could gather &amp; implement tools &amp; strategies required for both productivity &amp; areas of weakness.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li1\">This also allowed me to pay attention to &amp; develop a schedule of managed time.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n</ol>\n<p class=\"p1\">Next I was also able to refine my time management even further. Since I’d measured it I could continue to monitor it &amp; repeat the measure - which I still do periodically.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2>Adding more tools..</h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-30605 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/carl-heyerdahl-KE0nC8-58MQ-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\nOnce you have the 5 Tools &amp; Techniques in place for monitoring, allocating and measuring you can then add further tools and more detail into your time management.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Psychology of Time Management</strong>\n\nBetter understanding your psychology towards time management can help or hinder it. So developing your ability to self reflect and analyse your thought processes is an important practice.\n\nGrab a notebook and regularly write date, what you are thinking including questions but not necessarily feeling the need to answer every question.\n\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Core Values </strong></p>\n<p class=\"p1\">What is important to you, your business and why? A great book called Your One Word, helps you with this in great detail along worth the reasons why you should. Even after reading the book I was left with 2 words that I endeavour to weave into literally everything I do within my business. It really helps me when it comes to big decisions.</p>\n\n<h1><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-30603 alignright\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Screenshot-2021-12-09-at-20.43.57-198x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"198\" height=\"300\" />Biomechanics Education =  INTEGRITY &amp; EMPOWERMENT</h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Keep the vision &amp; gain even more clarity </strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHaving that primary aim (see last weeks blog End Goal First) is a vital start point but over time we should add more details &amp; clarity to the vision to allow us to plan, in detail. Ist often the details that can get lost or create such stress for us that seems to be unimportant. However its that attention to detail that makes you and your business stand out.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Use \'failure\' as a lesson </strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAll successful business gurus will tell you they failed numerous times before they made it big. Richard Branson is very vocal about embracing failure. While you may think that you would not compare yourself to Branson, let me stop you right there....learn from those who know! They\'re just like you and me, they are human too!\n\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>ALWAYS WRITE PLANS DOWN!</strong></p>\n&nbsp;\n\nThis is SO IMPORTANT! If you leave plans in your head they clutter your thoughts and are much harder (if not impossible) to manage, monitor and control. Your can change them, tweak them, show others, hide them, rewrite them, rearrange them, add to them, look at them and see them differently to how you might see them just in your head.\n\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Lists OMG I LOVE LISTS!</strong></p>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p1\">Plans are one thing but lists and the ability to tick off jobs well that\'s pure joy! (See point 2 above in 5 tools). Lists allow you to set clear priorities, this helps keep you on track &amp; literally tick off completion of tasks - how satisfying!!</p>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Delegation to others </strong></p>\n&nbsp;\n\nThis one is tough when you\'re not earning much yourself BUT WAIT......if you take 4hrs to mow your lawn, but some kid on the street will mow it for £10-20....how much could you earn in those 4hrs you just got back? More than £20? then its worth delegating that job...right!?!?\n\nor\n\nYou hate numbers and always dread going through receipts and accounts, so much so you keep putting that job off to the point where it backs up and you get super stressed and you eventually spend hours and hours trying to catch up.....surely it is much easier to take on a book keeper!!\n\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Overcome Procrastination </strong></p>\n&nbsp;\n\nThis is really really important when you\'re self employed because you don\'t have a boss checking you got all those little crappy jobs done too. (See Eat The fFog below)\n\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Digital de-clutter </strong></p>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-30612 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/sabri-tuzcu-r1EwRkllP1I-unsplash-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" />\n\nLee Havern, CEO of Platinum Training Institute Belfast, delivered a fabulous workshop at one of our member workshop during lockdown, about how to declutter your digital noise! Control interruptions by switching off alerts, batching tasks into tie slots - like when to go on social media &amp; managing your phone similarly.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Effective Meetings</strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p1\">One of my favourite things is to have meetings while out walking instead of inside an office, sitting at desks whenever possible. I try to arrange calls while I am out walking with my headset on too if its feasible. They are often much shorter but far more productive!</p>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Organise Your Space </strong></p>\n&nbsp;\n\nHaving a nice clear working space make a huge difference, like the idea that making your ed each morning set us up for a more proactive / productive day.\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1>Finally one of my favourites....</h1>\n<h2></h2>\n<h1 class=\"p1\">Eat that frog!</h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-30610 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/stephanie-leblanc-SVwOposMxHY-unsplash-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" />\n\nTracy is famous for his analogy of eating frogs &amp; he also proved the efficacy of this concept with companies using the strategy &amp; increasing staff productivity by significant margins. Here I share another of my own experiences...\n\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Having eaten 4 frogs in 2 days I was feeling pretty pleased with myself…</b>&#x1f438;&#x1f438;&#x1f438;&#x1f438;</p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Eating frogs can be a game changer if you are prone to procrastination </b>&#x1f914;</p>\n\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n 	<li class=\"li3\">&#x1f91c;&#x1f3fc;Do you write lists?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">&#x1f91c;&#x1f3fc;Do you struggle getting through them?</li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">&#x1f91c;&#x1f3fc;Do you find yourself picking the ‘nicer’ jobs all the time?</li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">&#x1f91c;&#x1f3fc;Do you see that ‘big gnarly’ job &amp; keep leaving it?</li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">&#x1f91c;&#x1f3fc;Do you re-write your list each day but continue to leave that big gnarly job untouched?</li>\n 	<li class=\"li3\">&#x1f91c;&#x1f3fc;Do you convince yourself that you get lots done even though that big gnarly job still hadn’t been started?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"p3\">&#x1f648;If you said yes to these questions then you &amp; I are prone to procrastinating. However many years ago Brian Tracy taught me an amazing lesson about eating frogs.&#x1f92a;</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">&#x1f60a;That big gnarly job that you just keep putting off, the one that is important, needs doing &amp; yet you can’t bring yourself to even start. It’s like thinking about eating a frog!&#x1f438;</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Arrrrgghhhh&#x1f61d;</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">&#x270d;&#x1f3fc;Yet if you actually get up &amp; start it before you do anything else each morning…..</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">&#x203c;&#xfe0f;If you eat that frog &amp; get that gnarly job done…..</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">….you might actually realise it’s not so bad or you discover that you feel so much better that it got done!</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">&#x1f438;&#x1f438;&#x1f438;&#x1f438;I’ve had 4 frogs waiting to be eaten<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Then this week I’ve eaten all of them in 2 days!&#x1f91c;&#x1f3fc;&#x1f91b;&#x1f3fc;</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">And guess what….</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">I feel fantastic!!! &#x1f929;</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Go on...</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">...get up tomorrow</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">&amp;</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Eat that frog &#x1f438;!!!</p>\n&nbsp;\n<h1>How are you enjoying this advent series?</h1>\n&nbsp;\n<h2><em>Why not email me &amp; let me know if any of these posts are helping? </em></h2>\n<h2><em>Email me your experience if they have helped? </em></h2>\n<h2><em>What more we can do, create, write about to help you and your business?</em></h2>\n<h2><em>info@biomechanicseducation.com</em></h2>\n<h2></h2>\n<p class=\"p3\">Reference links</p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><a href=\"https://www.briantracy.com/blog/time-management/time-management-tools-and-techniques-time-planner-master-list/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Simple system  - 5 time management tools </a></p>\n<a href=\"https://www.amazon.co.uk/Your-One-Word-Powerful-Creating/dp/014310909X/ref=asc_df_014310909X/?tag=googshopuk-21&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=310816411121&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=5546951103569016778&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9046404&amp;hvtargid=pla-404289615270&amp;psc=1&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Your One Word </a>','Want to learn how to manage time...?','','inherit','closed','closed','','30528-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','',30528,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38623',0,'revision','',0),(38624,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Michael E Gerber</strong> stated in his famous book, <strong>The E-Myth Revisited</strong>,</p>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\"><i><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-30588 alignright\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Screenshot-2021-12-09-at-08.12.45-202x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"202\" height=\"300\" />“Before you can determine what that role [of your business] will be, you must ask yourself these questions:</i></p>\n\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n 	<li class=\"li1\"><i>What do I value most?</i></li>\n 	<li class=\"li1\"><i>What kind of life do I want?</i></li>\n 	<li class=\"li1\"><i>What do I want my life to look like, to feel like?</i></li>\n 	<li class=\"li1\"><i>Who do I wish to be?</i></li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><i>Your PRIMARY AIM is the answer to all these questions.”</i></p>\n</blockquote>\n&nbsp;\n<h2>The Entrepreneurial Seizure</h2>\n&nbsp;\n\nWhen becoming self employed, (which so many of us are or have been) we imagine being in full control of our lives, free to choose our hours of work, what time we wake up, how much we charge and that just because everyone of our loved ones said we are good at what we do that we would succeed and have clients queing at the door.\n\nYet we very soon discover we underestimate the fact that we are then choosing to, not only be a coach or trainer but also a manager, marketer, sales person, accountant, authour, digital media manager &amp; designer, amongst other things.\n\nWe find ourselves working split shifts, getting up at all hours, working until late to accomodate the client\'s availability along with getting our books done, programmes written &amp; of course finding time with family.\n\nAs we spend hours trying to understand cash flows, P&amp;L\'s, tax, allowances, legalities, insurance cover, clickfunnels, facebook ads, the meaning of S.E.O, we discover that most of our time is doing jobs we hate or don\'t really understand.\n\nOur confidence reduces along with our hourly rate and we wonder why on earth we decided to become self employed!?!?\n\nGerber suggests you experienced an entrepreneurial seizure!\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2>The end goal comes first....</h2>\nThe primary aim we should have started with is the end goal &amp; the good news is you can try this right<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-30589 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/armand-khoury-Ba6IlmAzl-k-unsplash-212x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"212\" height=\"300\" /> now, its not too late!\n\nSo go back to the beginning of this page, answer those questions &amp; start to look at how well your business is designed to take you in that direction.\n\nIf you don\'t have a measure of where you are now, to compare to where you are trying to get to how can we plan the journey?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nGo on.....start writing!\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><b>Your Strategic Objective</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p1\">Once you better understand your primary aim, your end goal, this feeds into what you need your business to do for you. The clearer that picture the easier it is to plan!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Create a clear contract of ‘employment’ for yourself that makes it clear:</p>\n\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n 	<li class=\"li1\">What your responsibilities are<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"li1\">What the rewards are<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">By creating a statement about your vision, purpose, business in this way you are developing your strategic objective.</p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2>Add this book to your xmas list for way more detail on planning your future!!</h2>\n&nbsp;\n<h2><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Would you like help developing your primary aim by becoming a Biomechanics Coach in 2022?</a></h2>\nHave you been following us for AGES feeling unable to afford our unique training courses?\n\nDid you know we support ALL of our Biomechanics Coach learners to charge more and get a return on their investment with us?\n\nWhy not <a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GET IN TOUCH HERE</a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-30437 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_1395-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />','End goal first....','','inherit','closed','closed','','30506-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','',30506,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38624',0,'revision','',0),(38625,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','<p class=\"p3\">Why am I making this comparison?</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Well there are people on the internet who post that there are right &amp; wrong ways to do moves simply because of the name they have been given.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">What I aim to do in this Juicemail is clarify the naming of movements does NOT necessarily make ANY VARIATION WRONG OR BAD OR DAMAGING.</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Variation is GOOD!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">The body LOVES it!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">However if your clients body is unprepared<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">OR</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">A movement is misunderstood, it may not be performed as optimally as it could for the benefit/goal desired.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">So while the naming of moves can be helpful for lay people to remember their homework, it can also be detrimental for some people thinking there are only certain ways to perform certain named exercises.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p4\"><b>Where am I going with this?</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p3\">Look if it were up to me I would encourage all professionals to clarify joints actions in the description for clarity as oppose to suggesting you cannot do a windmill unless its done precisely their way.</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Shall I explain more….?</p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6i6Btj6Y3k8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coach Vaughn</a> sounds very frustrated by the people he’s following or watching on social media who are doing The Triangle with a KG and calling it a Windmill….</p>\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-30502 alignright\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Screenshot-2021-11-26-at-15.08.58-300x143.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"143\" />\n<p class=\"p3\">Now I understand that he cares about his craft &amp; he’s obviously technically very good at breaking down the move he calls The Windmill so check his video out for that as its really quite helpful!</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">BUT</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">He is comparing it to a move he calls The Triangle (from Yoga) yet it seems he doesn’t understand the technique required for what Yogi’s call a Triangle. Since it doesnt ‘require’ spine lateral flexion unless the individual is limited in their hip mobility/flexibility. So the image he’s using is (in my opinion) for provocation rather than a technical comparison.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Coach Vaughn…I get it buddy, grabbing attention often takes provocation &amp; I loved your Windmill break down video!</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Anyhoo….</p>\n&nbsp;\n<h1 class=\"p4\"><b>The Windmill</b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p3\">This is an interesting movement that shows why it was named such after those tall buildings that have spinning blades that rotate at the top.</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">The body representing the building<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">The arms representing 2 blades</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Most often the performance is seen being performed with a Kettle bell in the top hand. The Windmill’s exact origin I have so far been unable to unravel however…..</p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><i>“Kettlebell swinging and juggling was a popular “folk exercise” among Russian farming communities in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, but it wasn’t until 1948 that it became an official sport” stated Nick <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">  </span>English about Victoria Felkar’s Phd research into the historical perceptions of the muscular body (</i><a href=\"https://barbend.com/kettlebell-history/\"><span class=\"s2\"><i>https://barbend.com/kettlebell-history/</i></span></a><i>)<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></i></p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p4\"><b>Windmill Technique<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p3\">Most descriptions of the technique are along these lines…..</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">….lifter stands feet apart, KB in one hand with that arm raised above the head with palm forwards. Bottom hand in-front of the opposite thigh, palm forwards. While looking up at KB, the lifter hip hinges slightly off to the side either with legs straight or a variation is with the front knee slightly bent. Going to a range that mobility &amp; flexibility allow while sliding the bottom palm down the front of the leg.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">The spine will require rotation as the lifter descend to maintain a vertical KB/arm position while keeping a stiff trunk, then maybe a pause at the bottom, prior to ascending the same path back up.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">We will come back to this move in more detail in a moment, but first….</p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p4\"><b>Triangle Technique<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p3\">The Triangle is a similar movement from yoga that looks very similar. Also like a tall building with 2 blades that rotate around the body.</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">This movement is focused on improving mobility &amp; flexibility through the hips &amp; spine.</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Performed with a much wider stance &amp; more frontal plane (lateral) movement rather than a hip hinge.</p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p4\"><b>So what?</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p3\">Both moves are shown in the video here (or my interpretations anyway!) &amp; both are demonstrated without additional loading so we compare like for like in this instance.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">The windmill as mentioned earlier, is most commonly seen performed with a KB in the top hand &amp; can also be done with a KB in the bottom hand or both!</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">The triangle is not usually loaded at all other than body weight &amp; may actually be held for a few ‘breaths’.</p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p4\"><b>And?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p3\">So why do one or the other?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">The intrinsic biomechanics difference between the 2 examples (if done with the same load) is where the emphasis is focused based on the lengths of the levers, the joint angles &amp; the joint ranges.</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Firstly the windmill has a narrower stance. This reduces the base of support (making it harder) but is a more familiar leg width than compared to the triangle (making it easier).</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">The windmill can also have a slight bend in the front knee. This reduces tension on the hamstring &amp; the nervous system (sciatic nerve in this particular area) making it easier on these areas. This also drops the hip slightly on that side meaning there is less range of motion required from the lateral flexors on the opposite side of the trunk, making it easier again.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">However where this move differs most I think from the Triangle is that the hip is pushed outside the midline. This is what loads the abductors in particular.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">It does this by increasing the hip angle/ range, &amp; therefore load, to focus the attention into that area. This obviously makes it harder than the triangle on this particular area of the body.</p>\n&nbsp;\n<h1 class=\"p4\"><b>The Triangle</b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p3\">The Triangle with a much wider stance which should make it easier but it’s just not as ‘familiar’ a position in terms of proprioception &amp; the joints lose their surface congruency above the pull of gravity from below, thus making it harder.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">It has both legs straight meaning as your client tips into the movement they will require more flexibility &amp; mobility in the hips &amp; nervous system to achieve the same range of motion as compared to the Windmill. This also makes it harder.</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Finally the hips stay relatively central under the trunk making it more balanced &amp; symmetrical in the lower body.</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">But the trunk stiffness required to control the longer lever while the centre of gravity shifts means the hip abductors aren’t loaded in the same way as during the windmill.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">However the load on the spine lateral flexors increases quite a bit.</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Making it feel more challenging in the trunk.</p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p4\"><b>How do I choose the one for my client?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p3\">If you want to just pick one for your client then consider their limitations.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Assess their biomechanics &amp; consider the areas you wish to strengthen.</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Take into account your system of approach - ie which comes first when programming hip abductors or spine lateral flexors?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">And why?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Then choose the variation that fits.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Or<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Simply ask them to try both</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Assess their movement quality<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Then decide.</p>\n\n<h1 class=\"p1\"><b>KEEP IT SIMPLE!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></b></h1>','The Windmill V’s The Triangle ','','inherit','closed','closed','','30500-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','',30500,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38625',0,'revision','',0),(38626,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','<p class=\"p3\">We live in such a fast paced world that is literally full of distractions.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">We view, or hear, thousands of attention grabbing text, images, videos &amp; ditties on a wide variety of screens, platforms, mediums &amp; buildings.</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">We wish we had more time<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">We wish for something different<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">It’s in our nature to constantly strive for a different life, a better life, a perfect day....maybe every day?</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">We can very often feel like we are never going to get to that perfect vision we have of living our life the way we want to.</p>\nWe think everyone else is richer, happier &amp; more successful....\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p4\"><b>But is this actually true?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-30487 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/paola-aguilar-O-FR79xcGh8-unsplash-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" />\n<p class=\"p3\">A mentor once said to me ‘<em>challenge everything</em>’ &amp; this post is to suggest that we might want to consider trying the same thing in all aspects of our lives</p>\n&nbsp;\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><em><b>\"Losing everything</b><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> was the best thing that ever happened to me\"</span></em></h3>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p3\">In 2013 I lost almost everything I had ever earned &amp; worked for. My life savings, my career &amp; almost my house.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\nLiving on \'no frills\' tinned food, cancelling all the direct debits that I could, getting rid of all my debt using all of my savings &amp; not going out or eating out felt devastating.\n\nBut having no job I had lots of TIME.\n\nSo I started being more creative, making gifts for birthdays instead of buying them, creative cooking was essential due to the lack of income. I started walking to visit family &amp; friends locally to save fuel &amp; actually having all this time meant I was actually able to think, slow down &amp; consider \'stuff\'.\n\nI was asking myself those big questions:\n<ul>\n 	<li>What was my purpose?</li>\n 	<li>What made me happy?</li>\n 	<li>What did I enjoy doing?</li>\n 	<li>What would a perfect day look like...to me?</li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n<h2>What is your purpose?</h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-30488 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/joshua-earle-ICE__bo2Vws-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\nHaving so much time &amp; freedom with no job started to feel more liberating than stifling as I realised my quality of life was unchanged, in fact many things has improved! Then once I knew what I wanted to do I began to work on my new business, from scratch, no investment, no overdrafts, no loans!\n\nIt felt great!\n\nBeing in a position to get out of bed when I wanted in the mornings did not result in me lying in bed, I would jump out of bed with hundreds of ideas for my plan.\n\nI stopped thinking about what I did not have because I was driven by passion &amp; purpose.\n\nMy schedule was simple because it was up to me what I did, which also meant I could spend time listening or talking to people, friends, family &amp; even customers &amp; I really really enjoyed those conversations.\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2>Worst or best experience?</h2>\n&nbsp;\n\nThis resulted in the realisation that losing everything was the best thing to happen to me because it allowed me to compare the experiences of living with a really good income to literally no income.\n\nGoing from spending money easily, having lots of <em>things</em> \'on credit\' because I wanted stuff now &amp; paying interest wasn\'t a concern, being expected to be places at certain times, worrying about being judged on the gifts I gave based on what I was earning, stressed about the amount of outgoings I had on credit cards etc, being constantly busy, non stop, exhausted doing lots of things everyday ALL THE TIME, unable to think!\n\n...to the experience of having no job, no income, no debt, no stress, no restrictions &amp; the freedom to think &amp; realise what it really was that made me happy.\n\nHaving lots of money was proven to be more stressful or at least at that point in my life it did anyway. Having a good job, a lot going on, a busy lifestyle left me feeling like I was always trying to be somewhere else, doing something else, with someone else, never quite succeeding....I didn\'t know what at, earning even more money I guess!?!?\n\nHaving nothing changed some things but the important stuff was still there, my quality of life &amp; self respect actually began to improve.\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2>The Perfect Day</h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-30489 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/frank-mckenna-OD9EOzfSOh0-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\nAs I set up my new company I had written a lot of my thoughts down &amp; one thing I did was to write down what a perfect day would look like to me.\n\nGuess which period of my life was most fulfilling...before or after losing everything?\n\nGuess which period gave me more days that felt like perfect days?\n\nYes, losing everything gave me a gift. The gift of realisation that I was indeed living far more perfect days now than I was before I had lost everything. My days were now more fulfilling, fun, challenging, interesting, exciting, calm &amp; yet full.\n\nNow I am not suggesting for a moment that you need to lose everything to have the experience I did. in fact this is the reason I wanted to share such a personal story with you, in the hope that it avoids something like that if you are in a fast paced lifestyle that feels like you\'re never gonna get <em>there</em>....wherever <em>there</em> is!\n\nHowever what I am suggesting is that you may not actually be that far away from the dream right now. If we don\'t take stock, reflect &amp; consider what we have rather than what we do not then we may miss this very important lesson.\n\nIts good to dream, plan, have a vision &amp; purpose but we should try not to let the speed of life stop us from the experience of living perfect days every day.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-30491 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/sri-jalasutram-e2U-VYSY7ro-unsplash-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" />\n<h2 class=\"p3\">P.s. Let me share a old story that my buddy Mark tweaked for us &amp; he made super relevant to sum up this Juicemail enjoy!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></h2>\n<h1 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/tfimblog/photos/a.1196648380432297/1197630237000778/?type=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">READ MARK\'S VERSION HERE then come back....</a></h1>\n&nbsp;\n<h2>Grab a pen &amp; paper....!</h2>\n<p class=\"p3\">Enjoy the moment you’re in<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> right now &amp; s</span>tart writing…..the Perfect Day in YOUR mind right now</p>\n\n<ul>\n 	<li>Where would you be?</li>\n 	<li>Who would you be with?</li>\n 	<li>What time would you wake?</li>\n 	<li>What would you wear?</li>\n 	<li>What would you eat?</li>\n 	<li>What would you do?</li>\n</ul>\nKeep writing, keep going.....see what that Perfect Day looks like genuinely, realistically &amp; notice how far, or near, you are to it....then maybe share it on social media with a tag to us!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<hr />\n\n<h1><b class=\"ac-designer-copy\"><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\"><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\">Why not share your Perfect Days on instagram...use #myperfectday @biomechanics_education</span></span></b></h1>\n&nbsp;','The Perfect Day','','inherit','closed','closed','','30439-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','',30439,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38626',0,'revision','',0),(38627,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','<h2 class=\"p1\">Also known as the TGU this beauty is in my top 5 fav movements.</h2>\n&nbsp;\n<h2>Why?....READ ON.....</h2>\n&nbsp;\n\nhttps://youtu.be/JnOIuIfMVQM\n<p class=\"p1\">Have a watch of this video &amp; notice the various aspects that the body can benefit from in one simple ‘flow’.</p>\n\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n 	<li class=\"li1\">Trunk stiffness &amp; control is challenged.</li>\n 	<li class=\"li1\">Lower limb joint range, stability &amp; strength are challenged.</li>\n 	<li class=\"li1\">Upper body stability, ranges &amp; some degree of strength is challenged.</li>\n 	<li class=\"li1\">Coordination &amp; proprioception is challenged throughout.</li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><b>Ok so what?</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p1\">Imagine you are young &amp; wish to improve these elements for sport, games &amp; play.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Now imagine you are an adult &amp; you wish to avoid (or improve) little aches &amp; niggles from your lifestyle or your fitness &amp; aesthetics.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Then imagine you’re in your older years &amp; you want to be able to get up from the floor should you happen to fall.</p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><b>And?</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p1\">Now imagine a TGU with a weight in that top hand….imagine the effects of that load on the body….imagine the added challenge….</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Then imagine the TGU slower…..faster….repeated from one side to the other for a few rounds, many rounds, less weight, more weight….</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">We could even consider exaggerating angles in certain positions, holding the ones we wish to focus on….</p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><b>The joy of movement<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p1\">This is the joy of movement (for me anyway) coming up with variations, understanding my clients unique biomechanics, considering loads, challenges, their goals &amp; how to make them all fit together for purpose.</p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><b>Ok what now?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p1\">So as a movement trainer/coach we should probably learn simple ways to analyse movement, learn to assess our client’s biomechanics, then apply these ideas into our programme design.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p1\">All this while trying not to feel limited by what other (maybe more confident) PTs say is the only way a movement MUST be done….</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Just be sure you know WHY you’re coaching a movement the way you are by considering your justifications.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">When you pick an exercise ask yourself “why did I choose that one?”</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">“Why did I choose those reps/sets/speeds/loads?”</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">If you KNOW the answers why YOU made those choices, based on the fact YOU KNOW YOUR CLIENT, then those who don’t, have no right to tell you otherwise.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Be clear<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Be confident<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Keep it simple<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Invest in learning (know that it never ends)</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Justify every decision you make - even to yourself<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Talk to different professionals from different schools of thought<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Stay open minded<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Know that everyone doubts themselves at times too<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"p1\">But most of all….</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Love what you do &#x2764;&#xfe0f;</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Join our fast growing team of Biomechanics Coaches &#x1f44a;&#x1f3fc;</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">We want people like you who care, want to make a difference but would like an awesome community to lean on &amp; offer support!</p>\n&nbsp;\n\n<hr />\n\n<h1><em>We help change lives.....THROUGH MOVEMENT EDUCATION....Join us!</em></h1>\n<h1></h1>\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-30437 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_1395-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\n<h1><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">READ MORE ABOUT THE Diploma in Biomechanics Coaching 2022!</a></h1>','The Turkish Get Up','','inherit','closed','closed','','30431-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','',30431,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38627',0,'revision','',0),(38628,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','<span class=\"\">Today is</span><span class=\"\"> national TAKE A HIKE DAY!</span><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><span class=\"\">What a </span><span class=\"\">perfect</span><span class=\"\"> </span><span class=\"\">opportunity</span><span class=\"\"> to tell a client ​just that!?!?</span><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><span class=\"\">​</span><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><span class=\"\">OK OK OK yes I hear ya, we could interpret this in at least 2 ways....</span><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><span class=\"\">Yes client cull can be an interesting activity and necessary </span><span class=\"\">sometimes</span><span class=\"\"> right!?!?!?​ Referring away</span><span class=\"\"> the \'deadwood\' clients who just want YOU to FIX THEM or make them lose weight overnight! Usually the person who complains most </span><span class=\"\">about</span><span class=\"\"> how much you charge too</span><span class=\"\">..</span><span class=\"\">​</span><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><span class=\"\">However this weeks Juicemail is more about</span><span class=\"\"> telling some clients to take a break, go away </span><span class=\"\">to</span><span class=\"\"> walk or hike for the day which can be some of the least technical but best advice we give..</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1>\'Get Up\' by James Levine</h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n.....is a strong recommendation for a read or listen and he like us shares the concept of N.E.A.T Calories burn. In fact he tested in one of his labs the results of certain activities on calorie expenditure.\n\nNON\n\nEXERCISE\n\nACTIVITY\n\nTHERMOGENESIS\n\nIs one of 3 ways we burn calories but its also one of the easiest to encourage our clients to understand and therefore tap into both consistently, regularly and easily. It is how taking a hike can not only help clients to burn more calories but also to move more freely.\n\nIts gentle or strong\n\nIts slow or fast\n\nIts short or long\n\nIt allows our client to choose how they burn more NEAT calories while pumping energy and fluid through their integrated system of muscles, bones and nerves with the added bonus of seeking beautiful scenery that isnt on the TV, phone or laptop!\n\nIt can also be done with loved one, talking, opening up conversations and can end with a sense of achievement.\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1>Never underestimate</h1>\n&nbsp;\n\nAt Biomechanics Education we teach a very complex subject but we also remind our coaches regularly about simplifying their technical knowledge into \'client speak\'\n\nThe value of educating clients on the value of walking, hiking, NEAT calories and taking time out from the screens.\n\nClients value your knowledge but they ALWAYS value being able to simplify the tsk at hand, the journey to the goal and simple ways to burn more calories and move more freely!\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1>Why Not?</h1>\n&nbsp;\n\nSo why not simply challenge your client this week to go away, take a hike and walk more, walk freely and take a break from their screens!?\n\n<hr />\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><em>We help change lives.....</em></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30276\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Screenshot-2021-11-16-at-12.25.26.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1976\" height=\"738\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SAVE £479.40p</a> by booking your place on any 2022 <a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Diploma in Biomechanics Coaching</a></h1>\n<h1>BEFORE Dec 1st 2021</h1>\n<ul>\n 	<li>Why not join us for a learning experience like no other?</li>\n 	<li>Find out how simple this complex subject \'intrinsic biomechanics\' can be in application.</li>\n 	<li>Join our expanding community &amp; be a part of something really meaningful</li>\n 	<li>Gain skills, confidence, knowledge, friends, a multidisciplinary team around you and of course VERY HAPPY CLIENTS!</li>\n</ul>\n<a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JOIN US &amp; CLICK HERE &lt;&lt;</a>','Would you like to know when, and how, to tell your client to GO AWAY…..?','','inherit','closed','closed','','30273-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','',30273,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38628',0,'revision','',0),(38629,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','<div style=\"text-align:center;\">\nhttps://youtu.be/3MYH7mc7Aes\n</div>\n\nTeaching clients to take advantage of a screen break by trying this little iMoveFreely flow to improve upper body movement, stability &amp; control :\n<div class=\"\"></div>\n<div class=\"\">Pec Minor is responsible for scapular protraction and can become inhibited by our technology influenced lifestyles. Rather than simply stretching this small muscle why not try this M.E.T (muscle energy technique) to improve its movement quality first then…<u class=\"\"><b class=\"\">20% effort 20 sec isometric hold x 2 sets </b></u></div>\n<div class=\"\"></div>\n<div class=\"\">Strengthening the retractors, the antagonistic movement, afterwards takes advantage of the law of reciprocal inhibition to improve the strength ratios around the shoulders, then…..<b class=\"\"><u class=\"\">could add weight here if needed for strength reps and sets relevant to the individual </u></b></div>\n<div class=\"\"></div>\n<div class=\"\">Strengthening the pec minor / protractor group next makes this a home win in terms of programmes design based on science, logic and function and all round upper body movement quality! <u class=\"\"><b class=\"\">This video gives 3 options at different levels, increasing the load by moving the knees further apart from the hands - choose the best one you think for your client blog with the appropriate reps and sets for their level</b></u></div>\n<div class=\"\"></div>\n<div class=\"\"><em>GO ON! </em></div>\n<div class=\"\"><em>TRY IT WITH YOUR CLIENT’S </em></div>\n<div class=\"\"><em>LET THEM TELL YOU HOW THEY FEEL</em></div>\n&nbsp;\n\n<hr />\n\n<h1>Would you like to become an <a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/imovefreely-instructor/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iMoveFreely Instructor</a>?</h1>\nREAD MORE &gt;&gt; <a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/imovefreely-instructor/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE</a>\n<div></div>\n<div style=\"text-align: right;\"></div>','Give your client\'s an excuse to stop work.....','','inherit','closed','closed','','30198-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','',30198,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38629',0,'revision','',0),(38630,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','<h4><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\"><sub class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\">Human anatomy can be so complex and creating interesting, engaging training plans to be fit for purpose can often feel challenging because of it. Clients can or can\'t do certain things with their bodies and we are constantly questioning why is that!?</sub></span><sub class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\"><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">Understanding the WHYS rather than the WHATS exposes some of this complexity but is also key to developing strategies for working with the diversity of our client\'s bodies.</span></sub></h4>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However the more I have studied human biomechanics, the more I learn, the deeper my comprehension goes, the more I have discovered simplifying things is far more helpful in application.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have more power than we think to shape our client’s health destiny. The secret is simply to understand movement and committing to gain as many tools/skills as we can to improve it! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Considering whole body function in simple terms…. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ol>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walking</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squatting</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pulling</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pushing</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bending </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifting </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carrying </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Running</span></li>\n</ol>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encouraging our clients to aim to ‘exercise’ less and move more. Even educating clients about cross training the eyes with different views to move our eye muscles through different ranges of motion when sitting at a desk/screen for many hours. Those ciliary muscles superior, lateral, medial rectus &amp; superior, inferior obliques need a variety of ranges of motion too!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Educating clients about how we become ‘cast’ into shoes, chairs and cars and we experience smooth level ground so much that anything beyond these feels tough. Deliberate movement excuses and variability in terrain can impact considerably on their bodies if consistently considered over time.  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teaching them that fixed hip /spine geometry with gravity applying a force down into those sitting muscles against the office chair in itself isn\'t an issue but for long periods on a regular basis is likely to result in their body complaining with danger signals through those nociceptors - resulting in pain or aches!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letting them know that Myokines are activated when we strengthen muscles and they produce an anti-inflammatory response to fight illness. So helping clients to appreciate that muscle strengthening is way more than for aesthetic purposes and is in fact an anti inflammatory system. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yet also confirming that we recognise it can be a challenge to go against our culture, those around us, furniture and technology that consistently makes life EASIER…..which is not necessarily for the better….so keeping things simple with these…..</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>8 Things To Remember:</b></a></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<ol>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ‘Comfort’ is feeling fully supported but too much of it can gradually result in low muscle tone</span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Movement is compulsory!</span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Tissue tolerance and load management is required for a healthy body </span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pain can simply be a signal to move differently or more or with more variety</span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your body is a master of compensation and hides issues well!</span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Naturally we are designed to reserve energy, we must fight it!</span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lifestyle ‘solutions\' are creating a more sedentary lifestyle, we should challenge it!</span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The above list is super simple but not necessarily easy to implement, urging them to NOT follow the crowd...be a chair rebel!</span></li>\n</ol>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise reps and sets can be helpful and allow us to measure, monitor and control movement programming. Yet we need more than this to really understand our clients movement limitations and causes of modern ailments and complaints.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping things simple, using assessments and benchmarks to evaluate your clients will help them appreciate what you can offer. Knowling, with confidence, what to do at any given moment for each and every client who comes with their various injuries, complaints, aims, goals and desires to move more freely and with less pain would be a dream right!?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is exactly what we have helped other trainers and coaches just like you to do for almost 2 decades. With 2022 just around the corner and particularly if you have been following us for a while and thinking about attending our workshops this Juicemail is for you!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are looking for a course that changes the game for you and your clients by giving you extensive knowledge, fully supported inclusive learning experience &amp; a sense of being part of something bigger rather than feeling like you are struggling alone, then keep reading!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Diploma in Biomechanics Coaching 2022</b></a></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28328\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/DSC_6687-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1709\" />\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helping our clients understand their bodies, why they hurt &amp; how they can improve unwanted sensations resulting in ‘modern ailments’ has become an expectation for movement practitioners. Yet we feel ill equipped from our basic training to assess neuro-muscular skeletal function. We can feel we are lacking during consultations or while writing programmes, right!? </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will teach you how to systematically assess, programme, monitor &amp; empower your clients to move more freely &amp; with less pain. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#x2705; Learn 43 physical assessments </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#x2705; Gain a deeper understanding of the 3 subsystems &amp; intrinsic anatomy </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#x2705; Know how to test for muscle spasm, nerve tightness &amp; joint ranges </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#x2705; Develop your skills in programme design using the unique but wonderfully simple iMoveFreely programme </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#x2705; Learn how &amp; when to prescribe muscle energy techniques, nerve mobilisations &amp; pure joint mobilisations</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#x2705; Discover how to take advantage of the law of reciprocal inhibition for programme design </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#x2705; Gain immediate access to a multidisciplinary team for those tricky clients </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#x2705; Join this industry changing team of practitioners who go beyond professional &amp; set the bar in high quality service that allows them to charge more than the other PT’s</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-27304\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_1199-scaled-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#x1f4cd;We need passionate trainers &amp; coaches who actually care about their communities health </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#x1f4cd;We want individuals who want to be part of a multidisciplinary team sharing ideas &amp; skills </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#x1f4cd;Let us help you know your limits while gaining more clients </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IS THIS YOU?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes? </span>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CLICK HERE QUICK we are already almost fully booked in the first half of 2022!</span></a>\n\n&nbsp;','Keeping it simple with 8 things to remember!','','inherit','closed','closed','','30099-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','',30099,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38630',0,'revision','',0),(38631,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','One thing we are told in business is that we should seriously consider delegating the jobs we would rather not do or that we don\'t feel we\'re the best at! Now I have enjoyed every job I have required to run Biomechanics Education but I also recognise when I need to create more time in my schedule by delegating work out.\n\nSo bring in BETH! Out amazing new team member &amp; Digital Marketing Manager\n\nThis is her introduction to you so you know who is now creating our exciting content with me.....\n\n<em><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">Hey everybody!<br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" />Let me introduce myself.....I am Beth &amp; Biomechanics Education\'s creative &amp; digital media manager.</span></em><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><em><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">So.. a little bit about myself...</span></em><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><em><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">At 22 years old I have just graduated from university with a 2:1 in Equine Performance Science. I was extremely surprised at the result to be honest, because, let’s just say, I was a uni student, working from home!</span></em><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><em><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">It took me a while to figure out what my career interests were at 19yrs, I was following my equestrian interests to start a university degree, in the UK after 12yrs growing up in France. <br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" />However, there are no regrets from the decisions that I made as I have met some amazing people and pursued equine job experiences that I never thought I would get the chance to do! I’ve had the opportunity to ride and compete many different horses as well as having some amazing times with my own horse, whom I brought over with me! (I don’t travel lightly, can you tell?). </span></em><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><em><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">Growing up in France meant that I am fluent in french and did all of my A-levels equivalents there. Safe to say it was a shock to the system having to study in my mother tongue again after 12 years!</span></em><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><em><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">Now I am wanting to develop new skill sets and pursue my love of photography, videography and content creating. I have joined the Biomechanics Education</span><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\"> team to learn more about the world of digital media marketing. </span></em><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><em><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">Previously, I have mainly photographed animals, my speciality being horses. Being a keen horse rider myself, the physiology and biomechanics aspect of the human body is extremely relevant to this field of interest.</span></em><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><em><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">Currently I am following the CIMSPA Digital Marketing Hub webinars in order to learn more about digital media influencing &amp; technology. </span></em><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><em><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">My role consists of refining and analysing the Biomechanics Education digital media presence with the overall goal to further our reach and mission to improve the heath &amp; wellbeing of the nation.<br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" />As a newcomer to this particular industry, I didn’t quite know what to expect when accepting the job offer. Having only attended 2 face to face events as yet and without an extensive knowledge as to what they were, I was overwhelmed by how much I have enjoyed the education and the wonderful people so far!</span></em><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><em><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">The Kaizen Project annual event that Rachel and her partners organised was a dynamic and captivating experience! I throughly enjoyed every one of the sessions! On top of that, the day was jam packed with food and coffee on tap! Whoo hoo!</span></em><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><em><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">Now I cannot wait to experience more events and start creating more and more great content for the Biomechanics Education pages. </span></em><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><em><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">If you have any suggestions on what you would like to see for the future of Biomechanics Education social media pages, please do also let us know!<br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" />Hope to meet you all at an event or workshop soon!</span></em><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><em><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">....MoveFreely!</span></em><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><em><b class=\"ac-designer-copy\"><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">Beth! </span></b></em>\n\n<hr />\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Diploma in Biomechanics Coaching 2022 Dates are now live! Click here!</a></h1>','Meet the Team....... Beth, Digital Marketing Manager','','inherit','closed','closed','','29946-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','',29946,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38631',0,'revision','',0),(38632,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In our running biomechanics workshop we discuss anatomy, lower limb mechanics, the integrated system, assessing pronation &amp; supination, dorsi flexion ranges &amp; hip drop. We also discuss normal anatomical variations.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the problems with simply looking at the way our client’s run (or move) is that we are often taught (&amp; assume) coaching better alignment &amp; technique can improve symptoms like runners\' knees....and it might!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knock knees or knee valgus is a commonly seen \'issue\' in running clients but there may be a cause that we cannot see nor alter. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know they could have been born with internally rotated femurs!? This means they could be genetically pre dispositioned to knee valgus, ligament dominance &amp; maybe runners knee!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn this weeks juicemail we will share the femoral version tests with you &amp; how you can learn tactics, concepts &amp; principles to help your runners complaining of sore knees....\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Femoral Version  </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Femoral</em> means relating to the femur &amp; <em>version</em> relates to angles of the bone/s</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Femoral <strong>Ante</strong>version - femur neck medially/internally rotated, towards the midline (maybe with the foot) </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Femoral <strong>Retro</strong>version - femur neck laterally/externally rotated, away from the midline (maybe with the foot)</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can be assessed to allow us to appreciate the limitations we may be faced with when programming our runners\' strength training plan.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If our client is limited by a bony hip variation that we cannot change then their movement &amp; running style may not be aesthetically comparable to what is suggested as the ideal alignment.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However we can condition &amp; train the muscles &amp; nerves to control the movement for risk reduction / performance optimisation. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can contribute to reducing excessive knee valgus, hip drop or a visible flick when running - none of which are inherently bad, however can be used for visual monitoring of movement quality </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To score positively you would need to observe more extreme differences ie beyond 40-45 degrees of rotation in the femoral version test.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means that if there’s not much movement generally then we might alter what we do about it but this is not a positive result for excessive version.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29856\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Screenshot-2021-10-11-at-19.58.41-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"732\" height=\"438\" />\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To measure version, have your client supine, hip/knee both at 90 degrees, or prone knee at 90 degree, leg should internal &amp; externally rotate 40-45 degrees to both directions - internal &amp; external rotation. </span>\n\nThis could be done prone with the knee flexed to 90 degrees &amp; <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">internal &amp; external rotation of the hip can also be evaluated for the same degrees of rotation. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<hr />\n\n<h1><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/running-biomechanics-workshops/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Running Biomechanics Workshop </a></h1>\nJoin us n the classroom &amp; learn all the lower limb tests algn with all of the research/evidence for each running style, common injuries &amp; how to address them with your runners.....\n\nScotland Nov 5th 2021\n\nNottingham Nov 20th 2021\n\n<a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/running-biomechanics-workshops/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to BOOK </a>','Solutions for runner\'s knee may not be what you think….','','inherit','closed','closed','','29855-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','',29855,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38632',0,'revision','',0),(38633,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','<p class=\"p1\">Having reached the point where I have 52yrs to reflect upon, it comes with the recognition that I’m even happier than ever!</p>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p1\">How could that be when I’ve lived such a happy life over all?</p>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p1\">Even though I’m now technically in the ‘older pops’ demographic, &amp; mature might be another word others use now to describe me these days, I’m also a grandma to 13 wonderful kiddies through marriage<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p1\">Also coming through a pandemic I still feel extremely hardy as age/time brings with it the skill of being positive, logical &amp; proactive<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> - hey I even got married in the midst of it all!</span></p>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p1\">Having practised being kinder to myself through my inner dialogue &amp; developing my skill in empathising, I feel I recognise even more how \'stuff\' matters less, while people &amp; experiences matter much more<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p1\">It’s becoming clearer why we assume the ‘elderly’ to be a kind bunch &amp; more self-less<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p1\">As I find myself listening much more carefully to what others say, prioritising others more &amp; my desire to learn amplifies, I value different things as important now like;</p>\n\n<ul>\n 	<li class=\"p1\">Cute complimentary texts for no reason from wonderfully important people<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"p1\">Seeing others demonstration altruism<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"p1\">Expecting others to be well intended</li>\n 	<li class=\"p1\">Swapping roles to give back to parents who you never felt you could repay</li>\n 	<li class=\"p1\">Realising things are far less important<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li class=\"p1\">Not sweating the small stuff</li>\n 	<li class=\"p1\">Being able to really appreciate &amp; enjoy NOW (the moment) more often</li>\n 	<li class=\"p1\">Confidence &amp; clarity in my purpose &amp; everything I do<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">To celebrate in this Juicemail special I’m re-sharing my top tips for feeling great in your 50’s</p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2>P.s. The photos are a little celebration of my life!</h2>\n<a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_2697-1.heic\">\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29659\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_2697-1.heic\" alt=\"\" /><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29659\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_2697-1.heic\" alt=\"\" /></a>\n<h2><img class=\"wp-image-29665 alignright\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Screenshot-2021-09-28-at-07.56.39-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"280\" height=\"341\" /></h2>\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><b>#1 – Make A SMART Plan </b></h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">What’s the end goal?</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Retire in Marbella?</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Run a B&amp;B in Lochness?</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Build mud huts in a 3rd world country?</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Be specific so that you can actually measure it. It MUST be achievable and realistic otherwise what’s the point? Then stick to a timeline for it!</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Consider the above long term goal to enable you to plan backwards, like a marathon runner does with their training. Once you know the end goal, you can design a schedule that runs from the end goal, back a chunk at a time. This gives you something to measure at each stage of your life plan so you can check, adjust if necessary and monitor how you’re doing with reference points.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">By the way …. it’s ok to change your mind!</p>\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p1\"><img class=\"wp-image-29667 alignleft\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/GetAttachmentCATNH3ZA-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"365\" height=\"459\" /></p>\n\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><b>#2 – Nourish Your Movement – Prepare Your Body</b></h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Nourishing movement is all about treating the body you live in with respect and love.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">You cannot buy a new one, wear and tear will happen but…..</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">….using your body in a variety of ways consistently maintains healthy joints, tissues and bones. The beautiful knock-on effect is a healthy mind!</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Exercise Is Movement Medicine</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The things we put inside our bodies to fuel us make a huge difference, if not always immediately, certainly over time.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">You will look and feel a representation of the way you fuel your body.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">It is NOT complex! Balanced, considered with consistent moderation.</p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2></h2>\n<h2></h2>\n<h2 class=\"p3\"></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"wp-image-29672 alignright\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_8159-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"256\" height=\"341\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><b>#3 – Sleep Plan – No Excuses!</b></h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">An extremely underrated medicinal tool and another very simple one!</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Get 8 hours each night minimum (as the research states ‘Why We sleep’ Matthew Walker) by following</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">a routine of bedtime, room temperature and waking when you wake NOT to an alarm.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">See the difference when you do!</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Sleep Is Mental Medicine</p>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"wp-image-29668 alignleft\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Screen-Shot-2015-07-24-at-14.27.06-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"177\" height=\"247\" />\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><b>#4 – Prioritise Time Out – The 3 x R’s</b></h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">With consistent rest, relaxation and recuperation planned into your schedule your body will thank you!</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Rest – Sitting for a moment</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Relax – being sociable or spending time talking to family/friends</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Recuperation – sleep &amp; holidays</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">All are required!</p>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"wp-image-29661 alignright\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_6265-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"333\" height=\"250\" />\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><b>#5 – Do Something You Never Dared </b></h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Life is too short to NOT do something you have always wanted but never dared.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Do not put it off!</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Let your hair down and swim naked or jump on that trampoline!</p>\n&nbsp;\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">(See if you can find me in here)</p>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"wp-image-29660 alignleft\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_0248-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"376\" height=\"267\" />\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><b>#6 – Commit A Random Act Of Kindness Each Week </b></h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Being kind to others is vital for your contribution to world peace and showing compassion. Even more joyous and fun if the receiver doesn’t realise it was you who left those flowers at their door or even that you made their life easier by cleaning their windows while they were out.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">This morning I took my neighbours bag of glass bottles to the bottle bank……ssssssssh don’t tell them it was me!</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Volunteer Your Time Once A Month. Give a little, it means a lot!</p>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"wp-image-29662 alignright\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/GetAttachmentCAP825L1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"305\" height=\"407\" />\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><b>#7 – Learn A New Skill Each Quarter </b></h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Enhance your skills, knowledge or contribution to society.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Stimulate you brain it certainly will prove worthwhile one day!</p>\nSign up for a free course in something completely different\n\nHave a go at ice skating, roller blading, climbing, go to a trampoline park!\n\nVolunteer at a shelter, library, local gym\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\n<img class=\"wp-image-29664 alignleft\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_5232-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"359\" height=\"270\" />\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><b>#8 – Live In The Moment  </b></h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">You cannot change the past, you have no idea of the future but OH BOY you can enjoy this moment!</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Never forget to savour the sunshine, a blue sky, a beautiful flower or giggling children.</p>\nTime with precious friends or even special times with strangers...you never know when they may disappear never to be seen again\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"wp-image-29663 alignright\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/heaven-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"284\" height=\"379\" />\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><b>#9 – Don’t Give A Damn…</b></h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">..what others think</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Wear those hot pants!</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Make snow angels!</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Jump on a trampoline!</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Lie on grass, watching clouds!</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Sing at the top of your voice!</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Dance like <em>everyone’s</em> watching!</p>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"wp-image-29670 alignleft\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_2198-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"192\" height=\"256\" />\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><b>#10 – Tell Them You Love Them </b></h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Always tell your loved ones how you feel …you just never know!</p>\n<img class=\"wp-image-29669 alignright\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_0497-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"209\" height=\"278\" />\n<p class=\"p1\">By the way I also want to let you in on a secret ……</p>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<p class=\"p1\">...........you don’t actually need to be in your 50\'s to try these out!</p>\n<a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_0098-1.heic\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29689\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_0098-1.heic\" alt=\"\" /></a>\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\n&nbsp;\n\n<hr />\n\n<h1><b class=\"ac-designer-copy\"><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\"><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\">Join me to celebrate....email info@biomechanicseducation.com with your stories or experiences if you try any of the above </span></span></b></h1>','10 Tips To Feeling Great In Your 50\'s!','','inherit','closed','closed','','29658-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','',29658,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38633',0,'revision','',0),(38634,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','<span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\"><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">There has been a lot of noise from social media, PT’s, fit pro’s &amp;  movement coaches wondering why we weren\'t allowed to work, keep gyms open &amp; help keep our nation moving during lockdown.</span><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">Yet we keep demanding for cheaper &amp; quicker qualifications….?!?!</span><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /></span><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\"><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">So much so that what 30yrs ago was a 12 month face to face qualification can now be achieved purely online over just a few weeks!</span></span><b class=\"ac-designer-copy\"><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\"><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /></span></b><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\"><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /></span><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\"><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">What did we expect???</span><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">Compare this with our peers, the allied health care professionals (AHP’s) who are considered part of ‘the front line’, along with their higher level of training….we fit pros are just not perceived, nor professionalised, in the same way. This contributes to the stigma around us not being very well trained or equipped to work with clients.<br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /></span></span>\n<h2><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\"><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">The 14 Allied Health Professions<br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /></span></span></h2>\n<span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\"><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /></span><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\"><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">Do you know how much training is involved in the 14 listed AHP\'s on the NHS England website?</span></span><b class=\"ac-designer-copy\"><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\"><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\"><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /></span><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /></span></b>\n<ol class=\"ac-designer-copy\">\n 	<li class=\"ac-designer-copy\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\">Art Therapists</span></li>\n 	<li class=\"ac-designer-copy\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\">Drama therapists</span></li>\n 	<li class=\"ac-designer-copy\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\">Music therapists</span></li>\n 	<li class=\"ac-designer-copy\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\">Chiropodists/podiatrists</span></li>\n 	<li class=\"ac-designer-copy\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\">Dietitians</span></li>\n 	<li class=\"ac-designer-copy\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\">Occupational therapists</span></li>\n 	<li class=\"ac-designer-copy\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\">Operating Department Practitioners</span></li>\n 	<li class=\"ac-designer-copy\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\">Orthoptists</span></li>\n 	<li class=\"ac-designer-copy\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\">Osteopaths</span></li>\n 	<li class=\"ac-designer-copy\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\">Paramedics</span></li>\n 	<li class=\"ac-designer-copy\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\">Physiotherapists</span></li>\n 	<li class=\"ac-designer-copy\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\">Prosthetists and Orthotists</span></li>\n 	<li class=\"ac-designer-copy\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\">Radiographers</span></li>\n 	<li class=\"ac-designer-copy\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\">Speech and language therapists</span></li>\n</ol>\n<span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\"><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">We seriously need to raise our game, NOT cheapen it! </span><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">IF we are to be truly </span><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">professionalised</span><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">IF we are to aim for </span><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">recognition</span><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">IF we are wanting to be </span><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">taken seriously</span><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">IF we really genuinely care about our clients </span><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /></span><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\"><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">IF we feel we can truly help</span></span><b class=\"ac-designer-copy\"><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\"><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /></span></b><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\"><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /></span><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\"><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">Then each &amp; every one of us should be held accountable &amp; responsible for representing our industry with the duty of care &amp; professionalism we wish to be admired for. </span><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">We should welcome </span><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">regulation &amp; evaluation.</span><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">We should welcome</span><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\"> standards</span><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">We should be prepared to pay more</span><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">We should research ‘qualified’ education providers</span><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">We should commit time &amp; effort into ALL our skills &amp; not simply gaining leads</span><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /></span><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\"><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">We should devote CPD to enhance our soft skills of communication &amp; listening</span></span><b class=\"ac-designer-copy\"><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\"><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /></span></b><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\"><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">How can we expect to be taken seriously if we do not behave seriously?</span></span><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\"><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">12 week transformations may well have their place, six packs are appropriate for a competitive bodybuilder &amp; aesthetic training is not a sin </span><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">BUT</span><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">If in fact we wish to have the opportunity to gain more leads, change more lives, be rewarded &amp; recognised well then there is an entire nation of long Covid sufferers that require our help. </span><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">Phase 5 of Covid-19 Rehabilitation being movement…...that\'s us! </span><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">How do you feel about gaining more specialist training? </span><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">Do you value &amp; invest in communication skills?</span><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">Do you have a multidisciplinary team around you?</span><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">Do you think we should be held accountable through regulation? </span><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">How do you feel about gaining Chartered status</span><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">HELP TO </span><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">PROVE</span></span><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\"><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\"> OUR VALUE!</span></span><b class=\"ac-designer-copy\"><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\"><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /></span></b><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\"><a class=\"ac-designer-copy\" href=\"https://www.england.nhs.uk/ahp/role/\" data-ac-default-color=\"1\">NHS AHP\'s LIST </a></span>\n\n<b class=\"ac-designer-copy\"><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">Would you like to join us to become a <a class=\"ac-designer-copy\" href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" data-ac-default-color=\"1\">Biomechanics Coach as</a> we are looking for brand bearers to help in our mission to improve movement through education AND access the above!?<br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><a class=\"ac-designer-copy\" href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" data-ac-default-color=\"1\">CLICK HERE TO BOOK</a> <br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" /></span></b>\n\nOR\n\nArrange a call by sending your details to info@biomechanicseducation.com','\'Why didn\'t Boris trust us enough to let us continue working?\'','','inherit','closed','closed','','29093-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','',29093,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38634',0,'revision','',0),(38635,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Injuries can affect us all regardless of age, sex, fitness or ability, but we can manage or limit the number of times we get injured; and we can do this by going back to basics. A topic which has been written about numerous times, but we are not talking about strength levels, stretching or core stability, we mean back to your basic intrinsic biomechanics.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By regularly assessing your intrinsic biomechanics you can help eliminate and prevent many injuries and problems. One of the fundamental causes of injury is the body compensating for weak biomechanical links in your kinetic chain which can cause unaccustomed load that in turn result in pain and injury.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><em><b>One of the most common injuries in running is to the hamstrings. Or typically, the pain or tension that often presents itself in the hamstrings due to biomechanical load from another area of the body that is not functioning correctly. Even if you tear the hamstring during sprinting, the underlying cause is usually biomechanical, and unless that cause is addressed, the problem will become recurrent or simply just not go away. You could even just have a hamstring that feels tight or won’t stretch out properly, either way the cause is usually biomechanical.</b></em></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28848\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/jenny-hill-mQVWb7kUoOE-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"710\" height=\"472\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example:</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hamstring ‘issues’ are common in runners and are caused by a number of different issues. Flat feet, tight calves, dysfunctional pelvis, poor preparation and previous injury to the hamstrings or calves or associated joints are all typically considered when trying to prevent hamstring  injuries. One commonly overlooked, but very relevant cause is a tight sciatic nerve.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the sciatic nerve is tight or not moving freely within the structures that surround it, then the muscles in the area of stiffness provide the nerve with protective spasm during movement. In other words they contract to minimise the pressure on the nerve while you move at speed. If the nerve is loaded or stretched too much, the muscles can spasm enough to cause themselves to tear or cramp up - which can feel like a tear. The stiffness in the nerve may well be near the point where the nerve runs through the hamstring muscle, and so that can be why you have the injury in the hamstring.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To check to see if your hamstring ‘issue’ is related to your sciatic nerve, try this test:</span>\n\n<img class=\"wp-image-27968 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/annie-spratt-oQfSHQ2Uaic-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"312\" height=\"468\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><strong>Test</strong></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lay on your back and gradually lift your leg up straight with your ankle fixed at a 90 degree angle. Stop when you start to feel a tension or stretch in your leg. Notice where this tension is felt. You could feel it in the hamstring area, but also anywhere below the knee, or indeed in your buttock or back. If you feel it anywhere outside your hamstring area, the stretch you feel may be nerve related. In this example the stretch may be in the calf, which might indicate that the nerve is tightest there and can be causing the calf injuries. However if you feel the tension in the hamstring area you can test for nerve tension by pointing your toe. If this movement alters the tension in your hamstring this can indicate that the nerve is tightest there and can be causing hamstring issues. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Understanding nerves</b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The nerves have been described as the software of the body and to be able to understand this more thoroughly we have to understand ‘nerve tension’ and ‘Adverse Neural Tension’. These concepts have been recognised for over 100 years in terms of treating patients clinically, but their full potential has never been understood until now. An analogy with the invention of the wheel is an interesting one. The discovery of nerve tension and it being used for the treatment of injuries is like the wheel being invented and placing it on its side, putting 4 legs around the underside and using it as a table. It makes a great table, but the idea to use it in the way we know it today was groundbreaking. The same applies to nerve tension and its application to athletic performance and fatigue relief.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The entire nervous system is a single continuous tract, so it follows that if any part of this continuous tract is trapped or tethered (as with an injury for example) then it also follows that there will be some restriction of the mobility of other parts of the nerve system. So a problem with one part of the nerve can cause pain in another – this is the clinical application. However, we have discovered that this is not always represented by pain but also by a reduction of joint range of movement and altered joint biomechanics which can affect a whole host of problems that can cause restricted performance and may ultimately lead to injury. Moreover, with the increased muscle spasm and associated factors, local fatigue increases and so understanding these principles can lead to benefits not only in human performance but also fatigue relief.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Research</b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know this happens from research performed at Liverpool Hope University College and the studies demonstrate astonishing results. One experiment showed that a muscle can increase its force output by 14% after a brief preliminary warm-up (just one 15 second workout using this concept). Another experiment showed that by following the same concept a 2 minute programme performed daily for 10 days increases muscle output by over 50%.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has been demonstrated that after 15 seconds of the programme, muscle fatigue is reduced by up to 14% immediately and sustained use led to significant and prolonged increase in muscle output. These studies have been validated at the highest level. A paper was submitted at the 6th Asian Biomechanics Congress (one of the world\'s most credited) and was enthusiastically received.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember in most cases we are not even aware we have a problem, but even so you can still achieve these remarkable results. Just imagine what these figures could do for your performance in your sport or indeed, on a sedentary level, how the fatigue relief can help after a hard day at the office.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Example</b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\'s take a hamstring stretch as an example, we are not trying to stretch the hamstrings when we extend the leg out in front of us, we are trying to improve the range of hip flexion and knee extension by stretching the structures on the back of the leg and back. This brings in more than just the hamstrings, it can also be limited by a tight sciatic nerve, a rotated sacro-iliac joint in the lower back, tight gastrocnemius, tight spinal cord and indeed almost any nerve in the chain given the continuum concept described earlier.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/running-biomechanics-workshops/#tab-description\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Running Biomechanics Workshop </a> teaches you;</h1>\n<ul>\n 	<li>The correct terminology to approach your local running clubs</li>\n 	<li>Understanding the mechanics and sequencing of running gaits</li>\n 	<li>Extrinsically look at different styles or idiosyncrasy’s and Intrinsically look at what restrictions and dysfunctions can cause them</li>\n 	<li>Screenings will be discussed as well as key exercise interventions to help prepare your runners for their chosen style</li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Who is it suitable for?</b></p>\n\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n 	<li class=\"li1\">Running coaches &amp; practitioners who wish to enhance their skills to help runners</li>\n 	<li class=\"li1\">Any professional looking for an understanding of running biomechanics</li>\n</ul>\nCreated by<a href=\"https://www.brytespark.com/portfolio/biomechanical/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Martin Haines Founder of Brytespark</a>\n<h1><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/running-biomechanics-workshops/#tab-description\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&gt;&gt;TO BOOK CLICK HERE &lt;&lt;</a></h1>\n<img class=\"wp-image-18460 alignleft\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Running-Biomechanics-Myths-Martin-Haines-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"460\" height=\"230\" />','Running with an Injury or Over Training','','inherit','closed','closed','','28845-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:28','2024-07-16 11:26:28','',28845,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38635',0,'revision','',0),(38636,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:29','2024-07-16 11:26:29','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Client’s come to us to change their behaviour in some way because they are seeking to increase their confidence in something. It is pretty much always that they wish to achieve confidence in how they look, feel or move…or a combination of these...even though they may not explain it this way. They usually say something like….</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\'d like to lose weight”</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I want to build muscles/tone up</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">”</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I want to feel stronger and fitter</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">”</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I wish I didn\'t have these aches and pains</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">”</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I want to get rid of my belly fat</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">”</span>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“My clothes no longer fit”</span></i>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“I want to run a half marathon”</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28621\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/shutterstock_1364554769-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1304\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inevitably we view the answer as simple and that, with our skills, we can simply tell them what to do since that’s what we learned on our fitness qualification or therapy training...right!?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yet adherence and/or long term success is far more challenging than it first seems. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In our ‘fit pro’ minds it\'s really easy!! Eg: </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Move more, eat less</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!...then why doesn\'t this work long term for so many?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, yes it is that simple but it still doesn\'t work to simply tell them what to do because it\'s not just the facts of calories in &amp; out...pretty much every client knows this concept &amp; it\'s really </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">simple</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to communicate….</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“.....</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">move more, eat less</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">….”</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">….yet it still doesn\'t help..so what is it? </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They also know what they are doing wrong in terms of those food binges or long periods sitting still at their desk...SO WHAT IS IT?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">...and more importantly, how can we help?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We should maybe consider attending a CPD in communication &amp; consulting tactics to help our clients with their goals. Motivational interviewing techniques are an evidenced based model of approaching our consultation style for example.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having recently experienced Dr Gary Mendoza’s Behaviour Change &amp; Motivational Interviewing (MI) online course a key component that came from his research was to avoid simply giving information, even when asked. Instead employing a more ‘client centred’ approach (Rogers.C, 1983) with a dialectical style to it. The techniques Gary taught us were, at first, a challenge to implement, because they felt so different to the way consultations usually go. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually we</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ask questions, the client responds &amp; this repeats until we have gathered what we feel is enough data. Then we offer our ideas based upon what the client has said, our education, experience &amp; our practice.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However the evidence behind MI &amp; these dialectical techniques is gaining strength &amp; credibility. Offering increased success for adherence &amp; long term results from enhancing a client’s motivation &amp; ability to change with the use of a ‘client centred’ approach. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When applying them they produce a difference in the </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">quality</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the information gained from clients, this was immediately obvious in my experience during my training &amp; with clients since I completed the course. Basically it\'s changed the way I communicate with clients. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>What is Motivational Interviewing (MI)?</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28622\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/shutterstock_1068924428-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MI skills empower the client to create their own solutions, since </span><b><i>they are the experts in themselves</i></b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gary’s research in utilising MI techniques to support individuals through a weight loss programme for example found that it had a profound effect on increasing the likelihood of subjects, not only succeeding in their weight loss goals in the short term but also in the long term. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple tactics like O.A.R.S help to structure a consultation to have a ‘client\'s centred’ approach. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>O</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pen questions - builds rapport, to gain clarity &amp; understanding of the clients world. </span>\n\n<b>A</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ffirmations - build clients\' self efficacy &amp; confidence.</span>\n\n<b>R</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eflections - to demonstrate empathy, they are valued &amp; heard. </span>\n\n<b>S</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ummary - confirm understanding &amp; move session to a close. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"https://stagesofchange.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find Gary\'s courses HERE</a>\n<h2><b>What is Dialectical Behaviour Therapy?</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28623\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/shutterstock_1107423758-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1709\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember </span>\n\n<b><i>Dialectic</i></b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is defined as the art of determining the truth by the logical exchange of ideas…... </span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">transformation of quantity into quality. Engels (2006) </span></i></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DBT is a type of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), another communication tool mainly used in therapeutic / counselling / psychology practices but also in personal training. However, the results for behaviour change are what make all of these ‘consultation techniques’ so fascinating.  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(DBT)...attempts to balance and integrate acceptance and change through a dialectical process…..the most fundamental dialectic addressed by DBT is that of acceptance and change…..help the client develop greater acceptance of the self, of others,</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Originating from Linehan’s work in the 1970’s and 1980’s with individuals who were experiencing chronic mental health conditions, these ‘therapeutic’ intervention techniques can go a long way to improving our consultation techniques. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The endeavour to practice these techniques can lead to identifying and altering negative thinking. This clearly crosses over into our health and activity industry as I am sure you can imagine. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ‘dialectical’ part of behaviour change is supporting the client with their own solutions for….</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their acceptance of situations </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strategies to orient the change they seek</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regulation of their negative emotions</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their tolerance to stress</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interpersonal effectiveness</span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DBT first focuses on stabilising the client into behavioural control, replacing certain emotional/behavioural responses with improved ones. Then it aims to get actions under control, allowing the client to feel they are the decision maker creating their new behaviour strategies. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Finally.... </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<ol>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you get frustrated by clients NOT doing what you suggested?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you listen to your own dialect &amp; critically analyse it?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you consider ways to improve or structure your consultation to test its efficacy?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you follow evidence based ways of doing things where possible?</span></li>\n</ol>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have been so impressed but the results of Dr Gary Mendoza’s Behaviour Change &amp; Motivational Interviewing course that we have booked him for our intimate annual event.....</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/the-kaizen-project/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>The Kaizen Project </b></a></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28625\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Screenshot-2021-07-12-at-14.52.34.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"548\" height=\"224\" />\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Friday 8th October at Loughborough University</span></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only can you come along and meet Gary, but we also have a whole day of sessions from industry leaders in Empowerment &amp; Coaching AND you get free lunch &amp; refreshments all day within your ticket price! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2>See who else is presenting</h2>\n&nbsp;\n<h1><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/the-kaizen-project/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why not join us &gt;&gt;READ MORE &amp; BOOK HERE&lt;&lt;</span></a></h1>\n\n<hr />\n\n<h2><b>References;</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clifford, D. and Curtis, L., n.d. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motivational interviewing in nutrition and fitness</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dimeff, L., McDavid, J. and Linehan, M., 1999. Journal search results. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 6(1), pp.113-138.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kaufman, E., Douaihy, A. and Goldstein, T., 2021. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing: Conceptual Convergence, Compatibility, and Strategies for Integration. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cognitive and Behavioral Practice</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 28(1), pp.53-65.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Merriam-webster.com. 2021. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Definition of DIALECTIC</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. [online] Available at: &lt;https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dialectic&gt; [Accessed 5 July 2021].</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Miller, W. and Rollnick, S., 2009. Ten Things that Motivational Interviewing Is Not. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 37(2), pp.129-140.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nutrition Society.org. 2021. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr Gary Mendoza | The Nutrition Society</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. [online] Available at: &lt;https://www.nutritionsociety.org/people/dr-gary-mendoza&gt; [Accessed 12 July 2021].</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Robins, C., 1999. A dialectical behavior therapy perspective on the case of anna. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cognitive and Behavioral Practice</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 6(1), pp.60-68.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rogers, C., 1995. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A way of being</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rollnick, S. and Miller, W., 1995. What is Motivational Interviewing?. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 23(4), pp.325-334.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slater, E., 2017. Engels on Ireland’s Dialectics of Nature. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capitalism Nature Socialism</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 29(4), pp.31-50.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sporakowski, M., Prochaska, J. and DiClemente, C., 1986. The Transtheoretical Approach: Crossing Traditional Boundaries of Therapy. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Family Relations</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 35(4), p.601.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swales, M., 2009. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy: Description, research and future directions. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 5(2), pp.164-177.</span>\n\n&nbsp;','Motivational Interviewing & Dialectical (Behaviour Therapy) Techniques- Part 2','','inherit','closed','closed','','28615-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:29','2024-07-16 11:26:29','',28615,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38636',0,'revision','',0),(38637,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:29','2024-07-16 11:26:29','<h1><b>Discussion vs Debate vs Dialectic - Part 1 </b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ever felt cyber bullied? Trolled? Attacked by a keyboard warrior? </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you get annoyed and want to give them a piece of your mind? </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Were you unable to type quickly enough, you were so frustrated and wanted to respond immediately?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yet at the same time did you wonder.....<em>why this idiot is making you feel so emotional and irrational</em>? </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you feel cyber rage?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe the experience has changed the way you interact online?</span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communication is something we do every day, all the time &amp; mostly without too much thought. However our success in gaining clients, keeping them &amp; serving them is ALL down to how well we communicate. Social media may well be a key place for you to gain new clients </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BUT maybe social media isn\'t the best way to learn how to communicate OR maybe it\'s a good way to learn what not to do? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good practise is to consistently challenge the way we do things, evaluate how well it works and alter when/where necessary with new techniques when things don\'t work out the way we would like. A good way of looking at this is that very failure is a lesson on what not to do. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In these 2 x Juicemail blogs we will explore some of the ways we share information, and what the evidence suggests, to enable us to plan how we might improve the way we communicate for all of the reasons above...and more!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1>Discussion</h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"wp-image-28488 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/peggy-anke-SjeRPKfVDj8-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"422\" height=\"281\" />\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An interaction on social media, or with a client, for example maybe in the form of a discussion. To define this.....</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b><i>Discussion:</i></b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or to exchange ideas. a conversation or debate about a specific topic.</span></i></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<h1></h1>\n<h1></h1>\n<h1></h1>\n<h1></h1>\n<h1>Debate</h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"wp-image-28489 alignleft\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/geron-dison-9_FmYJTSYTU-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"517\" height=\"291\" />\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Debating on social media is more often than not the defence of an opinion which is based on bias, the individual’s view of the world, experience &amp; education &amp; it certainly has its place….</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b><i>Debate</i></b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a (formal) discussion on a particular matter in a public meeting……. in which opposing arguments are put forward….</span></i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">argue abou</span></i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">t...</span></i></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<h1></h1>\n<h1></h1>\n<h1></h1>\n<h1>Dialectic</h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"wp-image-28490 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cardmapr-nl-LQZQM_z1b-s-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"459\" height=\"307\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However in research papers, some describe the goal as being ‘</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dialectical</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">’. So I wanted to share this with you to see what you think….</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b><i>Dialectic</i></b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is defined as the art of determining the truth by the logical exchange of ideas…... </span></i></h2>\n<h2><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engels (2006) discusses </span></i><b><i>three principal laws of dialectics</i></b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: the </span></i><b><i>law</i></b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the transformation of quantity into quality, and vice versa; the </span></i><b><i>law</i></b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the interpenetration of opposites; and the </span></i><b><i>law</i></b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the negation of the negation.</span></i></h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dialect\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dialect</span></i></a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and </span></i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dialectic</span></i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> come from </span></i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dialecktos</span></i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (“conversation” or “dialect”) </span></i></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2></h2>\n<h2></h2>\n<h1><b>So What?</b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all have our own bias, myself included, our own view of the world based on our personal environment &amp; experiences. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">..bias has the potential for confining &amp; limiting our beliefs, thinking, conceptualisation &amp; depth of understanding. </span></em></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>The Difference Between Dialectic, Discussion &amp; Debate</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28491\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/shutterstock_436476886-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1098\" height=\"491\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When having a debate we are </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">defending</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> our view using our bias or perceived logic. So a debate if done diplomatically can be great!</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However typed words can lose tone or gain an inappropriate tone if read a certain way, so a debate typed out online can be frustratingly challenging. The nuances of human interaction are lost online so choice of wording becomes more important &amp; if we type how we speak we may lose some of the quality of the content of our expression.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can we present ideas, justifications &amp; thoughts with a willingness to be challenged? </span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can we be open to an alternative view? </span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can we provide valid evidence of the theory or idea from a valid source?</span></li>\n 	<li>How does OUR online presence affect our ability to gain new clients?</li>\n 	<li>Could learning new communication skills improve our exposure to new clients?</li>\n</ul>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cyber confusion is something surely we have all experienced in some way &amp; inspired me to find solutions to this problem. Trust me I have got communicating on social media completely wrong &amp; Ive even kicked myself when with clients face to face when I felt it didn\'t go as I had hoped for some reason. By using a self reflection journal &amp; critically analysing my techniques regularly this has guided my CPD choice to find education that isn\'t just a new \'movement\' skill. </span>\n\nCommunication skills are possibly the most underrated CPD you can do as a practitioner of movement, since they are a skill we generally feel quite good at BUT as suggested....we should CHALLENGE EVERYTHING!\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Considering these ideas are not limited to online communication &amp; can also improve our face to face interactions with client\'s for adherence &amp; retention as well as success in behaviour change.....</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NEXT TIME - We will explore the concept of ‘dialectical’ behaviour therapy when designing our consultations to improve adherence &amp; long term success through empowerment.</span></h2>\n<h1>How Can We Improve Client Adherence?</h1>\n<h2><b>Motivational Interviewing &amp; </b><b>Dialectical (Behaviour Therapy) Techniques </b><b>- Part 2</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<hr />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"wp-image-28492 alignleft\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/mimi-thian-lp1AKIUV3yo-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"428\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><em>Would you like some practical consultation skills to compliment these communication skills? </em></h2>\n<h2><em>Why not join us for some intrinsic biomechanics - the simple \'biomechanics\' !</em></h2>\n<h2><em>While some dates are fully booked, we still have a few places for Belfast, Nottingham and London </em></h2>\n<h3></h3>\n<img class=\"wp-image-28329 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/DSC_6770-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"513\" height=\"342\" />\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/pelvis-spine-biomechanics-3-day-workshop-entry-level-3/#tab-description\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here for just Pelvic &amp; Spine Biomechanics Workshop.</a></h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/shoulder-knee-foot-biomechanics-workshop-entry-level-3/#tab-description\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here for just Shoulder, Knee &amp; Foot Biomechanics Workshop</a></h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/low-back-health-workshops/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here for just Low Back Health Workshop</a></h3>\n\n<hr />\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here for all 3 of the above -  Diploma in Biomechanics Coaching </a></p>\n\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">From just £100 per month </a></h2>\n<h2></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<hr />\n\n<h2><b>References;</b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dimeff, L., McDavid, J. and Linehan, M., 1999. Journal search results. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 6(1), pp.113-138.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kaufman, E., Douaihy, A. and Goldstein, T., 2021. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing: Conceptual Convergence, Compatibility, and Strategies for Integration. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cognitive and Behavioral Practice</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 28(1), pp.53-65.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Merriam-webster.com. 2021. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Definition of DIALECTIC</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. [online] Available at: &lt;https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dialectic&gt; [Accessed 5 July 2021].</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Robins, C., 1999. A dialectical behavior therapy perspective on the case of anna. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cognitive and Behavioral Practice</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 6(1), pp.60-68.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slater, E., 2017. Engels on Ireland’s Dialectics of Nature. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capitalism Nature Socialism</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 29(4), pp.31-50.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swales, M., 2009. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy: Description, research and future directions. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 5(2), pp.164-177.</span>\n\n<hr />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Ever been attacked a Keyboard Warrior?','','inherit','closed','closed','','28483-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:29','2024-07-16 11:26:29','',28483,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38637',0,'revision','',0),(38638,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:29','2024-07-16 11:26:29','&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have found this blog but not yet <a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/blog/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read Part 1 &amp; Part 2 please go &amp; read them first</a> to get the most out of Part 3.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are on a mission to help PTs with skills in an assessment system that, from the evidence, guides us in pre &amp; post rehab exercise prescription techniques. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The techniques, including the nerve mobilisation described here, are NOT recommended for someone with acute symptoms </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This client MUST seek medical advice PRIOR to working with an exercise professional or manual therapist </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However to REDUCE RISK of the onset sciatica this nerve mobilisation technique can be prescribed, and is really great, as part of a progressive movement preparation programme, like iMoveFreely. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once we have assessed their intrinsic biomechanics to better understand how to prepare them for our exercise programme our planning becomes far more bespoke to that individual &amp; their biomechanics. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If they demonstrate a tight sciatic nerve during the nerve range (lower limb tension) test we can potentially reduce risk of sciatica by prescribing a nerve gliding technique as part of their warm up</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Preparation is key!</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It’s probably prudent to begin with muscle energy techniques, like the iMoveFreely 20/20, to improve the function of the muscles that relate to the sciatic nerve pathway first.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2>The 4 Sign Test &amp; Exercise</h2>\nhttps://youtu.be/_Lkur9ZcNXw\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This could be followed by subtle pure spine mobility drills, like knee rolls &amp; pelvic tilts taught in our iMoveFreely Instructor programme workshop, to prepare &amp; mobilise the nerve roots in advance of the slump. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2>Lumbar Tilts &amp; Knee Rolls</h2>\nhttps://youtu.be/IKdmb5L5uh8\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>The slump nerve mobilisation technique</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nerve mobilisation techniques require an understanding of nerve anatomy. The idea is to gradually lengthen the nerve to the point of feeling the beginning of tension. Then once the client feels the beginning of tension, we reduce it at a single joint then add it back on &amp; repeat slowly to gently ‘mobilise’ the nerve. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving very slowly in &amp; out of that start of tension is a really nice &amp; safe way to calm the tension down. It desensitises the nerve tension &amp; allows for improved range of motion. It could also cue muscles &amp; joints towards improved functionality too. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The slump looks almost identical to the lower limb tension test or SLR we covered last time in part 2 &gt;&gt;HERE.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By coaching your client into gradually lengthening the nervous system that relates to the sciatic nerve, we can ‘find the beginning of tension’ then reduce it at a single joint &amp; repeat SLOWLY 8 times on each leg.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideally doing one leg at a time since they may feel tension earlier in one side &amp; this allows for control over the exercise.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nhttps://youtu.be/xMDNnhoXWRs\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Our Role</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"wp-image-27966 alignleft\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/ryan-snaadt-qCPUBf1ek-Y-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"588\" height=\"331\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So we can plan how to mobilise the nerves in preparation for our client’s sport or chosen activity. As PTs its really all about risk reduction &amp; performance optimisation which could be known as PREHAB &amp; for some maybe even post rehab. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe even ME-HAB for ‘My Rehab’ which is exactly what a Biomechanics Coaches skill is in creating bespoke movement programmes that are progressive, regressive where necessary &amp; with continuous evaluation &amp; monitoring.  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2>Did you find this series helpful?</h2>\n<h2>What would you like us to write about in out next guide?</h2>\n<h2>Why not hit reply &amp; send your feedback?</h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<hr />\n\n<h2><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Would you like to learn how to fully assess your clients biomechanics? - no expensive equipment required!</a></h2>\n<a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Join the team! We promise all our Biomechanics Coaches support for life!</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">From £100 per month we can teach you how to perform a full biomechanical assessment on your clients, also how to use them to attract new clients &amp; charge more while feeling confident about all of these changes.</a>\n\nWe NEED YOU!\n\n<a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ask any Biomechanics Coach how its changed the way they think by following a very simply evidence based system. </a>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CLICK ANY OF THE TEXT HERE TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST</a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28328\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/DSC_6687-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1709\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28329\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/DSC_6770-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1709\" />','A PT\'s Guide to Sciatica - Part 3','','inherit','closed','closed','','28326-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:29','2024-07-16 11:26:29','',28326,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38638',0,'revision','',0),(38639,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:29','2024-07-16 11:26:29','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last week we ended with the question…</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"wp-image-27962 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tingey-injury-law-firm-9SKhDFnw4c4-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"345\" height=\"230\" />\n<h2><b>Should we test client’s who have sciatica or sciatica symptoms?</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In simple terms, without clinical (Allied Healthcare Practitioner or AHP) training/insurance the answer is</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NO</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since we are not </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">qualified</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in understanding the risks associated with clinical causes of sciatica. This also means our insurance could be invalid if we hurt someone with our advice.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Is there anything we CAN do?</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YES </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have a really important role in helping clients who have had or are at risk of sciatica. So let\'s dive into exactly what we CAN do….</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27965\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/ryan-snaadt-sEJpq3D2vMo-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"760\" height=\"427\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>A PT\'s Role in sciatica symptomatic clients</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As movement practitioners we have a vital role in the prevention of common modern ailments like sciatica. However due to the complex nature of pain and symptoms combined with our lack of training in clinical understanding we cannot help clients with existing or perhaps \'acute\' sciatica. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So first let\'s look at risk factors associated with individuals at risk of sciatica.</span>\n\n<b>Risk factors </b>\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Previous back injury can increase the risk of experiencing sciatica.</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Normal ageing causes natural wearing of the joint surfaces potentially resulting in alterations of bones, ligaments and discs which may irritate the nerve</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being overweight can cause a shear force due to the alteration in centre of gravity </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A physically active job that requires lots of lifting </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes can increase the risk of nerve damage </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Osteoarthritis could cause spine damage putting nerves at an increased risk</span></li>\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smoking can result in the nicotine damaging spinal tissue, weakening bones and discs.</span></li>\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\">Sed<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">entary lifestyle i.e. sitting for long periods reduces may compromise muscle function which may increase the risk of sciatic nerve irritation</span></li>\n 	<li aria-level=\"1\"><em><strong>Dy</strong></em><b><i>sfunction of muscles, joints or nerves coming from other parts of the body so the body compensates &amp; may alter the biomechanical load on the nerve</i></b></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So which of the above can we as trainers and coaches help with?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some, but not all, right? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some things we cannot change, some we need to be mindful of and others are certainly what we are trained in helping with. However the more we understand our clients lifestyles, risk factors and health conditions the better we can be a part of the multidisciplinary team supporting them through behaviour change, better eating habits and also guided movement programming.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>CLIENT EXAMPLE ONE </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Any client that is symptomatic</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a health and activity practitioner to work with a client with sciatica symptoms (diagnosed or not!) we MUST stay in our lane for an appropriate duty of care of the suffering client.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To keep within our scope of practise we might want to consider these factors:</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firstly the client MUST have a diagnosis or clearance from someone who is qualified to do so.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">THEN if the client approaches us we must ask them for the written report that guides us on what that AHP recommends or suggests of what we can or can\'t do. (*Keep your eye out for the SafetyNet project coming very soon).</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have this guidance in a hard copy like a report or email, this protects everyone involved. It also gives you something to work from that creates increased confidence in what you CAN do.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following the guidelines given to you in writing and using your own previous training along with common sense to support your client in moving well. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some examples of diagnosis and treatment for sciatica made by an AHP.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Diagnosis &amp; Treatment of Sciatica </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>Sciatic neuropathy</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> - this is when the body of the sciatic nerve is affected </span></h3>\n<h3><b>Herniated disks </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- causes about 90% of sciatic symptoms although new theories are being discussed, historically, these can occur when the first layer of the cartilage cracks. The thick, clear substance that is there to keep our clients mobile and cushioned can compress your sciatic nerve, causing leg pain and even numbness. </span></h3>\n<h3><b>Spinal stenosis - </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or lumbar spinal stenosis is an abnormal narrowing of your spinal canal. This narrowing can result in pressure on the spinal cord and sciatic nerve roots.</span></h3>\n<h3><b>Spondylolisthesis - </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be associated with degenerative disc conditions in seniors, but can be traumatic in juniors. When one vertebrae shunts forward over another, the extended spinal bone can pinch nerves that make up your sciatic nerve.</span></h3>\n<h3><b>Piriformis syndrome - </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is when the piriformis muscle involuntarily contracts or tightens, causing sciatica. </span></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment that is non operative is pain killers, physiotherapy or corticosteroid injections. </span>\n<h2></h2>\n<h2><b>CLIENT EXAMPLE TWO</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Asymptomatic client at increased risk of sciatica </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When there are no symptoms present but your client is overweight, has a history of back pain and sitting a lot there may be an increased risk of sciatica. However if we are happy after a full consultation that the individual is within our scope of practise we may be able to use some of the techniques listed below to reduce the risk of an onset of sciatica. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>CLIENT EXAMPLE THREE</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b><em>Asymptomatic</em> client with ‘performance’ issues. </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are the ones we can certainly look at testing for sciatic nerve tension. They might say things like </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">they don’t feel their glutes firing. They might say they aren\'t progressing in their lifts or running times. They may tell you they have tight hamstrings, as if it\'s a normal thing.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">…could these be warnings that they are at risk of sciatica? YUP possibly.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go back and look at the last time on the list of risk factors again….did ya see? Pretty much every client eh! The lifestyles we all lead these days pose a threat to this common modern ailment.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>How can we test sciatic nerve mobility?</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27964\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/shutterstock_1756367075-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"556\" height=\"417\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes absolutely! In my opinion, anyone working with the human body should endeavour to gain MSK assessment skills for all the reasons you’re still reading this blog! PT’s included.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider that the nervous system is one single continuum, a kinetic chain effect if you like. This means that as we saw earlier symptoms can be felt in different parts of the body to the affected area. Sensations can travel down the legs to the toes for example. This can give us the ability to test and identify if a sensation is nerve tension or not. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Testing the sciatic nerve </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\nFundamentally my strongest advice is to attend a classroom based practical course that teaches you not only how to handle a client at risk of sciatica but also more objective/ evidence bases methods of assessing your client\'s body. During our <a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/pelvis-spine-biomechanics-3-day-workshop-entry-level-3/#tab-description\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pelvic &amp; Spine Biomechanics Workshop</a>, not only will you receive 2 online classrooms to watch before during and after your training for revision and practise, you will also join us for 2 days of experiencing how to use practical evidence based skills of assessment. During these 2 jam packed days of practical assessment and exercise skills we will teach you how to use the Straight Leg Raise test for accurately identifying sciatic nerve tension along with more than 20 other physical assessments for the pelvis &amp; spine.\n\nThe fact you have attended a training session face to face means insurance companies will see your ability far more favourably than a practitioner who only has evidence of being trained online in these types of skills.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHowever here is something to demonstrate how (with a client who does NOT have sciatica) we can potentially test for nerve tension literally on the gym floor/bench.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First of all it\'s important to understand the visco-elasticity of the nerves. The nerves don\'t really like to be stretched, and certainly not quickly, if they are stiff or immobile somewhere in the body. So when testing we must ask the client to move very slowly.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\'s consider the anatomy of the sciatic nerve specifically and positions that mean the sciatic nerve becomes <em>tensioned.</em> For example the sciatica nerve passes down the back of the body and divides to pass down the back of both legs. This means w</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">e could ask our client to sit with the hips at 90 degrees and if possible on a high seat or table that means both thighs are fully supported while the feet are hanging freely off the floor.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now asking the client to relax the hands behind the body like this:</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27973\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_8673-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"361\" height=\"361\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We ask them to slowly start to slump forwards, rounding the back to lengthen the sciatica nerve in the upper body, if</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> they dont get any tension here then we ask them to start to extend one knee slowly like this:</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27974\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_8671-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"372\" height=\"372\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Until they feel THE BEGINNING of tension or tightness.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If they do and this sensation is in the upper body ask them to stay in that position and to simply lower the leg like this:</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27975\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_8674-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"374\" height=\"374\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the sensation in the upper body changes in anyway this confirms nerve tension because the haven\'t altered the position of the area of the body were they felt the tension.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If however the sensation occurs in the lower body, ask them to simply lift the chin, like this:</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27976\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_8675-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"390\" height=\"390\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If this results in a change of the sensation in their leg, again this confirms nerve tension because they aren\'t moving the leg to feel the change there.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In other words; by moving the opposite end of the body if the sensation changes in any way it will likely be nerve tension they are feeling as opposed to a muscle tension.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAlternatively they could also simply move the ankle like this since the nerve also passes behind the ankle;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27977\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_8676-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"386\" height=\"386\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOTE: THIS IS NOT A DIAGNOSTIC TEST FOR SCIATICA - merely sciatic nerve mobility</span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\nWhat I hope you will find interesting is that there is still a lot we can do for our clients when learning about what can happen when the sciatic nerve simply becomes tight which could indicate a risk of sciatica but also could present other movement problems....\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Interesting fact:</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Did you know…..</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has been demonstrated that reduced nerve mobility inhibits muscle performance</span></i></h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"></h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greening J, Smart S, Leary R, Hall-Craggs M, </span></h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">O\'Higgins P, Lynn B , Butler, DS. Lancet. (1999)</span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine the anatomy of the sciatic nerve and the closely related anatomy &amp; muscles we spoke about previously in <a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/a-pts-guide-to-sciatica/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A PT\'s Guide to Sciatic Part 1 </a></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also consider how brilliant the body is at compensating for this by altering our client\'s muscle tone and therefore quality of movement </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider a seated leg extension exercise for example….</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27960\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_8658.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"478\" height=\"473\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To perform this exercise the quads need to overcome:</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ol>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gravity</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set resistance </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tension in opposing tissues </span>\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">knee flexors</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">knee capsule</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sciatic nerve </span></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ol>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No.s 1 &amp; 2 I think we understand pretty well but let\'s take No. 3 into a bit more detail in relation to the sciatica nerve. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The mechano-receptor activity in the sciatic nerve can inhibit the quadriceps contraction</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. What does this mean? Well this means that if the sciatic nerve is inhibited theoretically any of its links, anywhere in the body could impede the function or contraction efficiency of a muscle and in this example the function of the quads. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So much so in a study we saw improved quad strength output of 50% in 10 days AFTER using sciatic nerve mobilisations!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So there is a lot we CAN do while staying on our lane </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><b>NEXT TIME….</b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can we mobilise the sciatica nerve? if so how?</span></h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Planning how to mobilise the nerves in preparation for client’s sport or chosen activity</p>\n&nbsp;\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Finally did you know….?</h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The risk factors listed here can start as biomechanical dysfunction</span><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></p>\n\n<h3 class=\"p1\">Ok so what?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">Well the best role we can play as PTs is in risk reduction, performance optimising &amp; appropriate referral</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Otherwise known as PREHAB – <span class=\"s1\">I also like something I heard called MEHAB, My Rehab, quite nice for your PTs</span></p>\n<p class=\"p1\">We can also play a role in POST rehab</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Since rehab programmes consist of exercise and THIS really is our expertise</p>\n&nbsp;\n\nReferences:\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B W Koes, M W van Tulder, W C Peul. (2007) Diagnosis and treatment of sciatica. The British Medical Journal. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">334</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> doi: </span><a href=\"https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.39223.428495.BE\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.39223.428495.BE</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214854X16300218#!\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lewis, S. Jurak, J. Lee, C. Lewis, R. Gest,T</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.  (2016)  </span>Anatomical variations of the sciatic nerve, in relation to the piriformis muscle.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Science Direct</span> <a href=\"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/2214854X/5/supp/C\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Volume 5</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Pages 15-19</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spine-Health (2020) Sciatic Nerve Anatomy. </span><a href=\"https://www.spine-health.com/conditions/spine-anatomy/sciatic-nerve-anatomy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.spine-health.com/conditions/spine-anatomy/sciatic-nerve-anatomy</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> - accessed 7/6/21</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TeachMeAnatomy (date unknown) The Sciatic Nerve </span><a href=\"https://teachmeanatomy.info/lower-limb/nerves/sciatic-nerve/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://teachmeanatomy.info/lower-limb/nerves/sciatic-nerve/</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> - accessed 7/6/21</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<hr />\n\n<h1>Would you like to learn how to assess your client\'s sciatic nerve?</h1>\nWhy not join us for our extremely popular <a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/pelvis-spine-biomechanics-3-day-workshop-entry-level-3/#tab-description\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pelvic &amp; Spine Biomechanics Workshop?</a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/pelvis-spine-biomechanics-3-day-workshop-entry-level-3/#tab-description\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nottingham July 24th/25th</a>\n\nNottingham Sept 11th/12th\n\nLondon Sept 23rd/24th\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"wp-image-23147 alignleft\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/DSC_6608-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"487\" height=\"325\" /><img class=\"wp-image-23146 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/DSC_7052-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"494\" height=\"329\" /><img class=\"wp-image-23145 alignleft\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/DSC_6730-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"503\" height=\"336\" /><img class=\"wp-image-23144 alignright\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/DSC_6800-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"479\" height=\"320\" />','A PT\'s Guide to Sciatica - Part 2','','inherit','closed','closed','','27868-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:29','2024-07-16 11:26:29','',27868,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38639',0,'revision','',0),(38640,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:29','2024-07-16 11:26:29','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You get a new client, they complete the ParQ and they say they have sciatica…..what do you do?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ol>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask if they have been diagnosed by an AHP? </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If not …..ask how did they come to that decision?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If they researched their symptoms themselves online then maybe we should still refer them to their GP/Physio, as this could be an incorrect ‘diagnosis’? </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*Check if they have been cleared to exercise by an AHP? </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*Ask for a letter of clearance to exercise from an AHP….with guidance? </span></li>\n</ol>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you recognise any, or maybe some or even all, of these situations…?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe you have had sciatica &amp; improved your own symptoms with movements &amp; exercise? </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However this series is aimed at helping PTs looking to help each client who presents with symptoms deemed as sciatica.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is what we feel is an appropriate system of approach to what PT’s can, and also should NOT do, in these cases…..</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#x2705; This first episode will explore the definitions, symptoms, causes &amp; anatomy of sciatica</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#x2705; In episode 2 we will start looking at tests we might or shouldn\'t use with someone with sciatica </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#x2705; Finally episode 3 will be about ideas on how to train a client with sciatica (*if cleared to do so by an AHP)</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27749\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/shutterstock_1648667119-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"437\" height=\"291\" />\n<h2></h2>\n<h2></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Definitions &amp; Symptoms of Sciatica</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Searching the internet you will likely find definitions like….</span>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain that radiates along the anatomy of the sciatic nerve, usually asymmetrically in the lower back, hips, buttocks &amp; back of leg </span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The problem is there are a multitude of causes (&amp; combinations of causes) of sciatica that can present these symptoms, which is why we should develop a multidisciplinary team that includes AHPs that we can rely on to evaluate our clients &amp; advise us on how to progress </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AHP’s have different skills &amp; training to be be able to assess for more sinister causes </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many synonyms for sciatica appear in the literature, such as lumbosacral radicular syndrome, ischias, nerve root pain, and nerve root entrapment.</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>What other definitions are there..?</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#x1f4a5;Acute sciatica. Acute sciatica is a recent onset, 4 to 8-week duration of sciatic nerve pain. ... </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#x1f4a5;Chronic sciatica. ... more than 8 weeks. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#x1f4a5;Alternating sciatica. ... moves from one leg to the other </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#x1f4a5;Bilateral sciatica...felt in both legs simultaneously</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27753\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Screenshot-2021-05-18-at-10.58.01-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"538\" height=\"335\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Causes of Sciatica</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note; Sciatica; it is not a medical diagnosis but </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more a descriptive term </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In one study it was shown that about 90% of cases sciatica are caused by a herniated disc with nerve root compression, but lumbar stenoses and (less often) tumours are possible causes.</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However other medical conditions that may cause sciatica include:</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lumbar degenerative disc disease, general degenerative changes in vertebrae or discs</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spondylolisthesis</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle spasm and/or inflammation of the lumbar and/or pelvic muscles</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sacroiliac joint dysfunction</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rarely, tumors, blood clots, or other conditions in the lower spine may cause sciatica.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The term sciatica is used because it describes the radiculopathy that occurs when one or more of the nerves that make up the large sciatic nerve are irritated or pinched. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most cases of sciatica will get better with time and conservative (nonsurgical) care. However, some sciatica symptoms such as progressive weakness, loss of leg sensation and incontinence may indicate a potentially serious injury to the sciatic nerve and surgery may be warranted.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27750\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/shutterstock_312582254-1-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"409\" height=\"511\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Anatomy of the Sciatic Nerve</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking at our practical anatomy series where we explore general pelvic anatomy HERE </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sciatic nerve is the largest section of the nervous system which is a continuum throughout the body. The sciatic portion can be around 2cm thick and is most famous when it comes to the rest of the nervous system because of its common irritation. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting from the L4-S3 then the lumbosacral plexus (</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">plexus means an intricate network) </span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it emerges from the piriformis, usually inferiorly, but can be present in a variety of orientations. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Via the gluteal region it travels posterior to the gemellus twins, obturator internus, quadratus femoris and then passes by bicep femoris. Next behind the hamstrings &amp; the beautiful adductor magnus. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It innervates (supplies with nerves) the calf, the anterior and lateral lower leg and some foot muscles. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Variations of the anatomy of the Sciatic Nerve</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The evidence suggests there are around 16% of us that have a variation from the ‘normal’ or most commonly expected presentation of sciatica nerve anatomy. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some variations are thought to increase the risk of developing sciatica pain due to impingement, entrapment, or irritation of the nerve root.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In one study (Lewis et al, 2016) it was found that 89% of the cadavers anatomy analysed were of a ‘normal’ anatomic presentation. This is where the sciatic nerve divides above the piriformis muscle with one section passing through piriformis and the second portion passing below the muscle. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However variations found different sciatic nerve presentations where it passed over the piriformis or simply through the centre.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well its thought that some anatomic variants have not only higher risk but also reduced response to treatments or interventions. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately no one sciatica patient is the same</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No one intervention cures all </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clinicians may know more about the anatomy of our client’s sciatica based on tests or questions they may have been able to do than we realise. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So lets connect and develop our multidisciplinary team to include our clients AHP’s or AHP’s who are willing to work WITH us…</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next time</span></h1>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Episode 2 we will start looking at tests we might or shouldn\'t use with someone with sciatica </span>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can we test our client’s with this condition in mind?</span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<hr />\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\">Would you like to learn how to assess your clients Pelvic &amp; Spine Biomechanics?</a></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24100\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC01482-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"423\" height=\"282\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/pelvis-spine-biomechanics-3-day-workshop-entry-level-3/#tab-description\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">We have a few places left for our London 2 day workshop June Wed 9th &amp; Thur 19th.</a></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li>Do you have clients who struggle with range of movement in their squat?</li>\n 	<li>Want to understand how you can assess the reason why their butt winks?</li>\n 	<li>Wish you knew why their shoulders just wont allow them to press overhead?</li>\n 	<li>Do you have clients who cannot maintain a straight spine during dead lifts?</li>\n 	<li>Do you have clients afraid to do certain exercises because of their physical limitations or even pain?</li>\n 	<li>Would you like to see their movement improve before your very eyes?</li>\n 	<li>Maybe YOU want to improve your own ability to move?</li>\n</ul>\nLearn how to:\n\n•Assess where limitations are coming from with a simple evidence based screening programme<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\n\n•Learn the relevant techniques that improve movement &amp; function of the pelvis &amp; spine\n\n<strong>Pelvic Biomechanics</strong> - In this section we look at evidence based manual assessments for the pelvis, including how to identify sub-clinical muscle spasm, the difference between structural v’s functional leg length discrepancy and a system of exercise application to improve pelvic function in your clients.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\n<ul>\n 	<li>Leg Length Discrepancy <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li>Downings Sign</li>\n 	<li>4 Sign</li>\n 	<li>Modified Thomas Test<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li>Gillets</li>\n 	<li>Relevant iMoveFreely® exercises &amp; application</li>\n</ul>\n<strong>Spine Biomechanics</strong> - In this section we will show you how to asses &amp; correct thoracic rotation. This stunning screen can literally be a game changer in so many ways.\n<ul>\n 	<li>Quadratus Lumborum</li>\n 	<li>Sciatic Nerve<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span></li>\n 	<li>Spinal Flexion</li>\n 	<li>Spinal Extension</li>\n 	<li>Lateral Flexion</li>\n 	<li>Thoracic Rotation mobility</li>\n 	<li>Relevant iMoveFreely® exercises &amp; application</li>\n</ul>\n<strong>Spine Biomechanics Cont/d</strong>.. The Stability &amp; Control phase of training takes us to a deeper level in understanding ‘core training’ with a 3 Step assessment system.\n\n<strong>Step 1 - These Basic Core Capacity Progression Tests</strong> will help you gain a better understand of whether your client is even ready for core training.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\n\n<strong>Step 2 - Core Ratios Testing</strong> is such a cool and evidence based way to determining risk.\n\n<strong>Step 3 - Finally Functional Stability Testing</strong> is essential to understand limitations from Aberrant lumbar motion, spinal hinging (kneeling and squatting) and cross pelvic syndromes.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\n\nAll of the above comes with a restorative periodised exercise programmes strategy from the iMoveFreely® programme.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </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\">&gt;&gt;CLICK HERE TO BOOK HERE NOW&lt;&lt;</a></h1>\n\n<hr />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>References:</strong>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">British Medical Journal (2007) Diagnosis and treatment of sciatica. </span><a href=\"https://www.bmj.com/content/334/7607/1313\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.bmj.com/content/334/7607/1313</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> - Accessed 18/05/21</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lewis, S. et al (2016) Anatomical variations of the sciatic nerve, in relation to the piriformis muscle. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elsevier</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Vol 5, pp.15-19</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mayo Clinic (date unknown) Sciatica </span><a href=\"https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sciatica/symptoms-causes/syc-20377435\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sciatica/symptoms-causes/syc-20377435</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> - Accessed 18/05/21</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NHS (2020) Sciatica </span><a href=\"https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sciatica/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sciatica/</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> -  Accessed 18/05/21</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spine Health (2019) What you need to know about sciatica </span><a href=\"https://www.spine-health.com/conditions/sciatica/what-you-need-know-about-sciatica?source=pop-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.spine-health.com/conditions/sciatica/what-you-need-know-about-sciatica?source=pop-block</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> - Accessed 18/05/21</span>\n\n&nbsp;','A PT\'s Guide to Sciatica - Part 1','','inherit','closed','closed','','27746-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:29','2024-07-16 11:26:29','',27746,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38640',0,'revision','',0),(38641,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:29','2024-07-16 11:26:29','Shall we explore the final piece in this series to see if we can recall muscles in the foot and ankle to deepen our understanding of foot mechanics?\n\nA fascinating finisher for you.....\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Gastrocnemius </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27322\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Gastroc-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"644\" height=\"362\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gastrocnemius is also called a ‘calf’ muscle because it forms the large ‘belly’ of the leg &amp; those Greeks thought it resembled a calf’s stomach/belly </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coming from the Greek words </span>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gaster</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> =  belly </span>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kneme</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> = leg</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is the superficial of the 2 calf muscles with 2 heads that attach to the condyles (nobly bits) on the back of the femur. It also travels down to a tendon that becomes part of the Achilles (calcaneal) tendon at the back of the ankle/heel.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So for this reason, when it contracts or shortens it will plant the toes down into plantar flexion which is also what happens when you stand on tiptoe.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However if you wanted to lengthen it fully you would need to, not only dorsiflex the ankle (pull the toes upwards), but also extend your knee to take up the slack there too! Try this by taking one heel back behind you, with the toes pointing forwards, knee straight and heel down...you should feel a stretch in the back of your leg through the calf. In fact for many this could feel REEEEAAAAAAALLLLY tight!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out all the different ‘Gastrocy’ shapes out there next time you are around lots of bare legs or people in shorts or leggings!</span>\n<h2></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Soleus </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27323\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/soleus-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"362\" height=\"482\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soleus is the Latin word for a flat sort of sandal.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deep to (underneath) gastrocnemius, this massive ‘pumper’ has an important job because it acts to pump blood back up the body, against gravity. Another great reason to suggest to our clients why walking at least 10k steps daily might be a good idea! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soleus is also bigger than you think because much of its anatomy is hidden behind the gastrocnemius. It may well be flatter than gastroc but it’s muscle portion is certainly longer!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting on the back of the tibia &amp; fibula it then travels down to the calcaneal (Achilles) tendon, onto the calcaneus (heel bone). </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also responsible for pointing your toe like it’s partner, Gastrocnemius BUT Soleus can be lengthened or stretched even when the knee is flexed due to its anatomy NOT crossing the knee joint!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So if you wanted to see how it compares with the previous gastrocnemius stretch try doing what you did before…..place your heel down behind your midline, toe pointing forwards but this time, bend the knee and lower the body, keeping the heel on the floor. You should feel the Soleus stretch a little lower down. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could encourage a client to feel both variations too!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gastrocnemius &amp; Soleus are also known as </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">‘triceps surae</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">’ because it means 3 headed muscles.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Plantaris</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27324\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/plantaris-1-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"315\" height=\"443\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This slender muscle is considered </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">unimportant</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or an ‘accessory’ muscle…..</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is an accessory muscle!?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An accessory muscle provides assistance in movement but isn’t classed as primarily responsible for it.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to the Plantaris muscle 8-12% of us don\'t have one! (or 7-20% depending which article you read)</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So by that calculation 88-92% of us DO have one which in MY book makes it a valid muscle </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do you think? </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweeping from the outside of the lateral femur, across the back of the knee &amp; down to the Achilles’ tendon, (also known as <em>tendo calcaneus</em>) it has the longest tendon in the body!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whatever your opinion about Plantaris it flexes the knee &amp; plants the foot down (plantar flexion)</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A super short muscle belly that looks like a little rope, it also assists in allowing you to stand on tiptoes to reach up high into a cupboard</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go Plantaris!!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Fibularis Longus &amp; Fibularis Brevis</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">....also known as the <strong>Peroneals</strong> OR <strong>Peroneus Longus &amp; Brevis</strong> even!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"wp-image-27325 alignleft\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Fibularis-longus-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"284\" height=\"379\" />\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27326\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/fibularis-brevis-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"281\" height=\"375\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peroneals comes from the Greek word Perone (pronounced Pair-uh-knee) which was their word for the pin of a brooch or a buckle.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because the Greeks felt that the fibula looked like a pin at the back of the ‘tibia’ broach! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to remember? Place your hands on the side of your lower legs, slide them upwards (over your perennials) towards your ‘pair uh knees’!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However these days they are being called the Fibularis muscles which should be even easier to remember since thats where your fibula is! It depends what resonates in your memory I guess! </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fibularis Longus is the long one, Fibularis Brevis the shorter one!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fibularis Longus attaches from the proximal (upper) portion of the fibular &amp; Fibularis Brevis joins in from the distal (lower) portion to travel down to the ‘plantar’ surfaces of certain tarsal &amp; metatarsal bones, meaning they play a role in the movement of the ankle. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fibularis Longus is a plantar flexor &amp; everts the foot - meaning it turns the sole outwards. Through its tendon it also supports the arch of the foot.....so really multi tasking!!!!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fibularis Brevis helps his brother out through everting the foot too</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interesting fact; </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fibularis Longus contributes to BOTH pronation &amp; supination! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Tibialis Anterior</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27327\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/tib-ant-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"362\" height=\"483\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This bruiser sits on the front (anterior) of your tibia, hence tibialis anterior!</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the top lateral nobly bit to medial (inside) &amp; underneath the first cuneiform, a bone that makes up part of the arch of the foot.....</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means it is able to lift, or dorsiflex, the forefoot. It also inverts (turns in the underside of the foot) &amp; adducts the forefoot towards the midline. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So it should allow you to sustain an arch in your foot. The arch is important for supination, or ‘toe off’ when walking as it gives rigidity by ‘locking’ the midtarsal joints</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supination is the propulsion phase when walking </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tibialis Anterior also eccentrically decelerates your foot as you heel strike while pronated. It is often inhibited &amp; an antagonist to those ‘tight’ calves......hhhhmmmm....  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OR</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maaaaaayyybbbeeee it’s the Tibialis Anterior that inhibits those calves!?!!!???</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extends, dorsiflexes &amp; everts by attaching to the lateral tibia to medial cuneiform &amp; base of 5th metatarsal</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fascinating eh!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Extensor Digitorum Longus</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27328\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/extensor-digitorum-longus-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"428\" height=\"428\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIt <em>extends</em> the <em>digits</em> &amp; is <em>long</em>....\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact it extends 2-5th toes, dorsiflexes ankle &amp; everts foot by attaching from the medial anterior fibula to phalanx of the first toe</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Extensor Hallucis Longus</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27329\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/extensor-hallucis-longus-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"331\" height=\"552\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIt <em>extends</em> the <em>hallux</em> &amp; is <em>long</em>....\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So it extends first toe, dorsiflexes ankle &amp; inverts foot by attaching from the lateral condyle of the tibia to middle phalanges of 2-5th toe </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Tibialis Posterior </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27330\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/tib-post-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"379\" height=\"379\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So this dude is in the BACK of the lower leg....yup you guessed it.....posterior to (behind) the tibia </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A stabilising muscle that supports the arch of the foot, i</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">t can do this because it attaches from the upper lateral part of the tibia &amp; upper medial part of the fibula....</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then inserts down onto the navicular (meaning ‘little ship’ as this bone is boat shaped) &amp; medial cuneiform (Latin for ‘wedge-shaped’)</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Takes care of plantar (planting down to the ground) flexion, along with its calf buddies, &amp; inversion of the sole....</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">...Therefore also a potential contributor to adults presenting with flat feet when dysfunctional or inhibited....</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">....by what? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think &#x1f914; antagonistic.... maybe!?!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Flexor Digitorum Longus</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27331\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/flexor-digitorum-longus-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"341\" height=\"454\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexes the 2nd-5th toes &amp; is a weak plantar flexor of the ankle while inverting the sole of the foot by attaching from middle posterior tibia to phalanges of 2-5th toes</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Flexor Hallucis Longus</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27332\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/flexor-hallucis-longus-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"428\" height=\"428\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexes the Hallux or first toe &amp; another weak plantar of ankle while inverting the foot by attaching to the middle posterior fibula to phalanx of first toe </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Other muscles of the foot!</b></h2>\nWe could go on but how about you do some homework now?........why not research these little foot movers.....?\n<h3>Origin? Insertion? Action?</h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extensor digitorum brevis</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexor digitorum brevis</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adductor hallucis</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adductor digiti minimi</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extensor digitorum brevis</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexor hallucis brevis </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adductor hallucis </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexor digiti minimi brevis </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quadratus plantae</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plantar interossei</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dorsal interossei</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lumbricals of the foot</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"wp-image-27333 alignleft\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/extensor-hallucis-brevis-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"335\" height=\"251\" /><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27334\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/extensor-digitorum-brevis-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"348\" height=\"261\" />\n\n<img class=\"wp-image-27335 alignleft\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/flexor-digitorum-brevis-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"411\" height=\"308\" /><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27336\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/flexor-hallucis-brevis-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"458\" height=\"343\" />\n\nDelgado, Gonzalo J. et al (2002). \"Tennis Leg: Clinical US Study of 141 Patients &amp; Anatomic Investigation of Four Cadavers with MR Imaging &amp; US1\". Radiology. 224 (1): 1129. doi:10.1148/radiol.2241011067. PMID 12091669\n\n<span class=\"reference-text\"><cite id=\"CITEREFFreemanJacobsonFogg2008\" class=\"citation journal cs1\">Freeman, A. J. et al (2008). \"Anatomical variations of the plantaris muscle &amp; a potential role in patellofemoral pain syndrome\". Clinical Anatomy. 21 (2): 178–81. doi:10.1002/ca.20594.PMID 18266282 </cite></span>\n\n<span class=\"reference-text\"><cite id=\"CITEREFSpina2007\" class=\"citation journal cs1\">Spina, A. A. (2007). \"The plantaris muscle: Anatomy, injury, imaging, and treatment\". </cite></span><span class=\"reference-text\"><cite id=\"CITEREFSpina2007\" class=\"citation journal cs1\">The Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association. 51 (3): 158–65. PMC 1978447. PMID 17885678 </cite></span>\n\n<hr />\n\n<h1>Would you like to learn how to assess your clients feet?</h1>\nDo you feel like this is an area of the body you have yet to master?\n\nWould you like a simple way of understanding &amp; interpreting foot biomechanics to help more clients in more ways?\n\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 &gt;&gt;&gt; Introduction to the Foot Posture Index....</a></h1>','Foot Biomechanics Part 10 -  The Muscles of the Foot & Ankle','','inherit','closed','closed','','27321-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:29','2024-07-16 11:26:29','',27321,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38641',0,'revision','',0),(38642,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:29','2024-07-16 11:26:29','<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','','inherit','closed','closed','','27204-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:29','2024-07-16 11:26:29','',27204,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38642',0,'revision','',0),(38643,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:29','2024-07-16 11:26:29','<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through an endeavour to improve the quality of our questions we can often find the answer we are looking for.”</span></i></h2>\n<h2></h2>\n<h2><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“Great questions result in solutions rather than great answers!</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">”  Rachel Frances Thomson, (2020)</span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26962\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/benjamin-davies-JrZ1yE1PjQ0-unsplash-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"543\" height=\"362\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all know what SMART goal setting means, right?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of us also know how to identify a great research paper </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However rarely do I get asked really great questions </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what is the question? 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?','','inherit','closed','closed','','26957-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:29','2024-07-16 11:26:29','',26957,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38643',0,'revision','',0),(38644,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:29','2024-07-16 11:26:29','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A very relevant topic right now since Covid-19 arrived is that it is a virus that specifically affects our respiratory system. One of the side effects is a stiffening of the lung tissue resulting in a thickening, or even scarring, that reduces our capacity to pull in air which then leads to reduced O2 (oxygen). 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’. This is an ongoing category of research &amp; we need to stay ahead of the game when it comes to understanding how to increase confidence in us as practitioners from….. </span>\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clients</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employers</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government </span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2). By understanding breath biomechanics we can add in appropriate movement improvement techniques related to it! </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specific breath training, thoracic mobility &amp; intrinsic muscular energy techniques (core/trunk/pelvis)</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26755\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/shutterstock_1711824001-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1></h1>\n&nbsp;\n<h1><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/imovefreely-3/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><i>iMoveFreely Reconditioning Programme</i></b></a></h1>\n<a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/imovefreely-3/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BOOK NOW&gt;&gt;HERE</a>\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A progressive 6 week reconditioning exercise plan to increase energy levels, muscle tone &amp; movement quality</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A movement programme that includes breathing techniques to reduce lung stiffness</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designed to gradually improve connective tissue tolerance for reduced risk of injury &amp; reduction in aches/pains.</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perfect for clients/participants experiencing long covid symptoms </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perfect for clients/participants with chronic conditions </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perfect for increasing confidence in potential clients/participants </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A great complement to the </span><a href=\"https://www.futurefit.co.uk/fitness-courses/health-and-wellbeing-courses/covid-rehabilitation-course/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><i>Future Fit Training Covid Rehabilitation Course 50% </i></b></a></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;','Breath Biomechanics','','inherit','closed','closed','','26749-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:29','2024-07-16 11:26:29','',26749,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38644',0,'revision','',0),(38645,0,'2024-07-16 11:26:29','2024-07-16 11:26:29','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OK OK OK Yes this is a tough one because technically we don\'t have ‘knee muscles’ do we?? Or do we???</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well when considering this very point it would probably be prudent to discuss the muscles that cross the knee, right?</span>\n<h2></h2>\n<h1><b>Anterior Knee </b></h1>\n<h2></h2>\n<h2><b>The ‘Quadricep Femoris’ Group</b></h2>\n<h2></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">‘Quad’ meaning quadruple - </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">quattuor</span></i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or 4 &amp;</span> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">caput </span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">meaning ‘head’</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">‘Femoris’ meaning relating to the femur or thigh bone. </span>\n<h2></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This group is made up of 4 muscles….or maybe 5….or 6…!?!? Read on...</span>\n<h2></h2>\n<h2><b>Rectus Femoris</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meaning ‘</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">straight’</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &amp; femur related.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The only one in this group to cross 2 joints as opposed to 1. 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. Namely sartorius, gracilis &amp; semitendinosus.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are often described as ‘guy ropes’.</span>\n<h2></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<h1><b>Medial Knee</b></h1>\n<h2><b>Adductors - see Pelvis </b></h2>\n<h2></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<h1><b>Lateral knee</b></h1>\n<h2><b>Abductors - see Pelvis</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><b>Knee Joint Actions </b></h1>\n<h2></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexion </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extension </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note: In knee flexion the tibia can rotate medially &amp; laterally </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also if you read </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bruunstromm’s</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> knee kinematics (</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clinical Kinesiology</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) - flexion at the knee involves a slide, roll, hinge combination! </span>\n<h2>---------------------------------------------------------------------</h2>\n<h2>Are you enjoying these blogs?</h2>\n<h2>Would you like to invest in CPD videos online?</h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/pelvic-biomechanics-practical-anatomy-part-1-the-bones-muscles-actions/#tab-description\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> CLICK HERE FOR &gt;&gt;PELVIC ANATOMY</a></h2>\n<h2>OR</h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/spine-biomechanics-practical-anatomy-part-2-the-bones-muscles-actions/#tab-description\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CLICK HERE FOR &gt;&gt;SPINE ANATOMY</a></h2>\n<h2>OR</h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/shoulder-biomechanics-practical-anatomy-part-3-the-bones-muscles-actions/#tab-description\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CLICK HERE FOR &gt;&gt;SHOULDER ANATOMY</a></h2>\n<h2>&amp;</h2>\n<h2>KNEE ANATOMY &gt;&gt; Coming Soon!!</h2>','Knee Biomechanics Part 8 -  The Muscles of the Knee','','inherit','closed','closed','','26101-revision-v1','','','2024-07-16 11:26:29','2024-07-16 11:26:29','',26101,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/?p=38645',0,'revision','',0);
