Image courtesy of RockTape® and Perry Nickelston (Stop Chasing Pain) Supine to Oblique Sit Roll The supine to oblique sit roll is an exercise that simulates an ipsilateral rolling pattern. The maturing baby first learns to stabilize in the sagittal plane – either on their back or stomach (supine/prone). A weightlifter squatting is utilizing the […]…
Can You Breathe Away Hamstring Tightness? Everyone seems to have ‘tight’ hamstrings. The most popular stretch and one that has been with us since John F Kennedy’s exercise program was launched into schools is the straight leg hamstring stretch. There are standing, seated, and supine variations that are used by gym members on a regular […]…
The Rib Roll Exercise The rib roll exercise improves rotation through the thoracic spine. Thoracic spine immobility – both limited extension and rotation – creates problems at the neck and shoulders. Pair this exercise with this passive thoracic spine mobilization. Then retest your thoracic rotation and shoulder flexibility. Lastly, rolling is a good way to […]…
Let’s Get Rolling Walking is rolling standing up – with a higher demand for stability. A lack of mobility is often the result of poor stability – soft-tissue restrictions and joint fixations are a compensatory stabilization strategy. Rotational stability and power is needed in all sports and by all athletes. If you have a hip […]…
Functional Movement Systems Seminar What is a Functional Movement Screen? This past weekend I attended the Functional Movement Systems Level 1 and Level 2 seminars, the following are my main take-aways. The Functional Movement Screen The Functional Movement Screen is a standard operating procedure for assessing functional movement, providing a baseline for movement competency. The […]…
Rock Tape: Fascial Movement Taping Certification What is RockTape? RockTape FMT is a movement-based approach of kinesio-taping that focuses on ‘taping movement, not muscles.’ The actual tape is designed to increase stability for improved movement – unlike tapes that limit movement. The tape is stickier than traditional kinesiotape lasting for 3-5 days while facilitating good […]…
The Bird-Dog Exercise & Rotary Stability The bird-dog exercise is a movement that mimics the developmental pattern of crawling. Crawling involves opposite arm and leg movement – outward from a stabilized core. The integration of shoulder flexion and hip extension with core stability is a requirement of many movements found in the gym. What is […]…
Improving Rotary Stability Rotary stability is the ability to control rotational forces during activities like throwing, swinging, striking, kicking, and sprinting. Rotary stability is needed to resist rotation through the torso during arm and leg movements. The bird-dog for example, requires stability through the pelvis, core, and shoulder girdle during hip extension and shoulder flexion. […]…