Most trainers have noticed limited range of motion (ROM) and/or compensation problems in many of their clients’ movement patterns. Limitations in ROM are indicators of muscular weakness. These weaknesses lead to compensation and ultimately to injury and pain. Learn this exceptional assessment/correction system that accurately identifies and corrects muscular imbalances from start to finish! Learn a step-by-step approach to assess and correct each of your client’s individual muscular imbalances. Find out how to follow-up with a specific exercise routine that “jump starts” the weak muscles and eliminates imbalances that exist. Note: This class will emphasize the identification and correction of muscular imbalances in the lower body.

Discover the functional anatomy of the lumbar and thoracic spine and explore useful assessment techniques that can be used to determine the action of the back and its impact upon nearly every movement of the body. Explore the expected biomechanical reactions of movement and common compensations exposed by proper implementation of these assessment tools. Based upon these findings, you’ll learn to create thoughtful strategies that successfully address the issues and goals of each client. Upon completion of this workshop, you will view movement from an entirely different perspective and develop a new planning process for program design and exercise prescription.

Myofascial slings are structures that are anatomically connected and functionally related. This fascinating information into our understanding of the human musculoskeletal system continues to emerge from both research and clinical application. Slings and chains are windows into a deeper appreciation of true function.

This session demonstrates two distinct ways to gather information on the condition of a client’s physiological motion and functional capabilities via “quick tests” and “joint isolation tests.” Assessments such as these are necessary to determine workload and application intensities for the design of safe and effective exercise prescriptions. This knowledge is critical to determining the appropriate application progression and exercise intensities that best complement the specific nature and severity of each individual dysfunctional movement.

Trainers will be introduced to three-dimensional isolated exercise patterning and dynamic functional movement exercises. This program involves a systematic application for the practical and clinical application of therapeutic and functional exercise for hip and spinal dysfunction. Note: This course is for trainers with significant background in biomechanics and assessment.

In keeping with current research, this session focuses on modifying mat work for lower-back problems. Major focus is placed on creating awareness and endurance in the deep stabilizers of the lumbar and pelvic region to alleviate and prevent lower-back pain. This workshop is a perfect foundation for any exercise program.