Low Carb Grub
Hello everyone. One of our Kinesiologists, Melissa Hearn, provided 3 really healthy food ideas. Enjoy!
Muffins / Granola Bites
Hello everyone. One of our team members, Heidi Lockyer, has a tasty recipe for muffins, when its time to let go, just a little. Paleo Muffins: Ingredients 2 ½ cups of almond flour/meal ¾ tablespoon baking soda ½ tablespoon sea salt 3 large eggs 1/3 cup unsweetened apple sauce (can be substituted with butter…
Book Recommendation (For the Nerds)
Good morning. This one is for the nerds. Check out Assessment and Treatment of Muscle Imbalances. I used this book for my last grad course (Kin 6301 Functional Assessment of Movement). Really encourages you to think about: the role of movement screening in developing exercise programs, how movement dysfunction contributes to orthopaedic injury risk, principles…
Kin 6301 Completed
Kin 6301 (functional assessment of movement) completed. This is course number 11 in my MS Kinesiology program through ATSU. 4 to go -Michael McIsaac
Thoracic Spine Rotation Screens
Upper crossed syndrome (UCS) is characterized by muscle imbalances, which create joint, postural, and movement dysfunctions in the cervical and thoracic regions (Page, Lardner, & Frank, 2010). One defining characteristic of UCS is thoracic/thoracolumbar hyperkyphosis; joint positions, which can decrease scapular and glenohumeral stability, deepen muscle imbalances, and provocate joint degeneration (Page et al., 2010)….
List of Continuing Education To Date
Good morning everyone. I have a small list of all courses, books, DVDs, and podcasts that I have attended/listened to so far. Maybe this could be useful for other nerds out there. At any rate, here it is: July 13-September 20, 2015 Kine 6300 Human Movement Dysfunction-Completed. This represents course number 10 in my Kinesiology…
Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA)
The selective functional movement assessment (SFMA) attempts to determine the etiology of painful motions by evaluating limitations and symptom provocation. It is this model, which is implemented by some medical professionals after painful patterns are found within the functional movement screen (FMS) (George, 2011). It should be noted that this author is an exercise professional,…
My Use of the Functional Movement Screen (FMS)
Dysfunctional movement compromises efficiency, and contributes to the initiation/exacerbation of pain (Page, Lardner, & Frank, 2010). The functional movement screen (FMS) attempts to detect movement patterns that are faulty and/or painful, as a means of reducing chances of injury, and improving durability (Cook, Burton, Hoogenboom, & Voight, 2014). However, the FMS is not without criticism, and some…
Exploring the Functional Movement Screen
Movement impairment has been thought to live within a perpetual cycle, feeding deeper dysfunction and pain through the passage of time. Such a cycle is known as the chronic musculoskeletal pain cycle (CMPC) (Page, Lardner, & Frank, 2010). Knowledge of the aforementioned phenomenon demands vigilance and a proactive sensibility from the exercise professional when training…
Movement Dysfunctions and Assessment Techniques
Physical function may be thought of as goal-directed movement, considered a conduit between physical actions, commonly defined as movement, and the environment in which it occurs (Cech & Martin, 2012). If movement is inhibited or impaired, an individual may be less able to participate in goal directed movement, in a safe and efficient manner. Additionally,…