Muscular
In my last post, I provided a brief overview of hyperkyphosis, its clinical implications, as well as methods of detecting thoracic stiffness and restriction. William provided insight into possible modes of improving or restoring normal kyphotic curves within the thoracic vertebral region. I would like to provide corrective strategies that I implement in my practice,…
All clients require program design predicated upon sound research, thorough assessments, and scrupulous attention to detail. In my business, clients exhibiting early or late stages of hyperkyphosis act as an excellent example in applying these aforementioned principles. I would like to briefly review hyperkyphosis, explore its clinical implications, and provide evaluative strategies implemented from my…
Neurological adaptations drive strength gains in preadolescent resistance training. Although children can improve strength and force development, limitations within their own physiology does exist. I would like to review these limitations, and explore solutions to circumvent them. Resistance training in children is accompanied by several physiological adaptations such as improved maximal oxygen uptake, body composition,…
Positive outcomes with periodized and supervised strength programs for youth are well documented. However, the physiological pathway to force production among children is somewhat different than that of adults. I would like to review, in more detail, those mechanisms behind preadolescent strength adaptations. Strength gains are precursors to improved power and athleticism in sport (Kenney,…
Research shows unequivocal evidence that exercise has benefits on many biomarkers of the human movement system. However, interpretation and dissemination of evidence have, at times, become skewed. I would like to move through a brief history of preadolescent exercise, the misconceptions that followed it, and contemporary support for youth resistance training. The term “youth” uses…
In my previous post, I outlined how hot and humid climates increase the rate of dehydration during exercise, as well as at rest. Although replenishment and maintenance of fluid balance is integral in maintaining homeostasis, content of fluids are of equal importance. During moderate to intense exercise, carbohydrates become a primary contributor to energy production…
In this author’s last several posts, Vladimir Janda’s upper crossed syndrome (UCS) was explored, in addition to its relationship with the chronic musculoskeletal pain cycle (CMPC) (Page, Lardner, & Frank, 2010). Furthermore, stability and mobility restrictions, two central constituents of UCS, were covered as it related to the thoracic and scapular regions. Finally, methods were…
The scope of this author’s post is intended to address lumbar spine instability via corrective exercise and reinforcement interventions. However, it is essential to acknowledge and address the influence of distal regions (upper crossed syndrome and lower crossed syndrome) and their influence on proximal regions such as the lumbar spine, by way of regional interdependence…
As was described previously in this author’s posts, lower crossed syndrome (LCS) is characterized by inhibited abdominals of the anterior side, in conjunction with the gluteus maximus/minimus/medius on the posterior side of the body. The rectus femoris and psoas major of the anterior side, in conjunction with the thoraco-lumbar extensors of the posterior side, have…
Client Details: This author’s client is a 27-year old male, Karate (black belt), and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) (purple belt) competitor. He sustained a motor vehicle accident, is currently avoiding competitions, and has restricted himself to solely instructing students due to pain and discomfort along his upper back and low back. Additionally, he scored 1/1…