Skeletal
The low back is a region often exposed to angles, loads, and sub-optimal movement patterns that lead to disc degeneration and pain. In previous posts, I shared the steps that I take to slowly rebuild my client’s movement patterns (i.e., teaching a deadlift to lift objects) followed by stabilization and endurance exercises to build capacity…
Low back pain is prevalent in more than 60% of the North American population (University of Maryland Medical Center, 2014). 85% of this number is of unknown etiology (McGill, 2007). Thus, low back pain is a common problem that many people have, including my clients. As a kinesiologist working in a post-rehabilitation setting, my job…
During the past several weeks, we have examined hyperkyphosis, its variations, and limitations placed upon individuals with the condition. We have also considered different interventions used to slow, or even reverse, hyperkyphosis. Katzman, Wanek, Shepherd and Sellmeyer (2010) provided methods of measuring hyperkyphosis. However, I would like to provide simpler methods of measurement. In a…
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…
Recovery from bone fractures follows a chronological process (i.e., hematoma/inflammation, cellular proliferation, and remodeling)helping one appreciate the cellular, physiological, and immunological events that occur during healing (Delforge, 2002). Knowledge of the healing process is essential, as it helps reveal the time, place, and form of mechanical loading through movement-based interventions; processes, which continue to restore…
Children and adults share similar biochemical and physiological characteristics. However, “similar” should not be confused with “identical.” I would like to review some of these characteristics, identify similarities, and attempt to show subtleties that exist between these two age groups. Childhood might be defined as the period of time between the first birthday and adolescence,…
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 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…