Foundations of Mobility
- Identify biomechanics of major joints in the UE/LE kinetic chains and how this relates to stability and function
- Examination of how mobility is restricted – connective tissue, muscle, etc
- Strategies to address the above limitations
- Examination of how static and dynamic stability impact function
- Loading, eccentric control, multi directional sports
- Etiology and cause
- Examination of postural and phasic muscles and impact on movement
- Fascia – function, role, adaptations
- Upper/lower cross syndrome examined – postural vs phasic muscles
- Trigger points – physiology, active vs latent, literature review of treatment methods and outcomes
- Upper Body and Lower Body
- Gross assessment techniques
- Dynamic and multiplanar functional movement assessment methods
- Manual therapy techniques
- Soft tissue techniques: vibration, IASTM, soft tissue techniques
- Active management: stretching, contract/relax
- Strategies to address body regions for maximum return and efficiency
- Application of force couples
- Create a plan without specialized equipment that blends seamlessly with home program development
- Progression from single to triplanar movement – low functional demand to athletic application
- Methodology driven by static and dynamic mobility AND stability
How to Create Static Stability
- Upper extremities, lower extremities, torso
- Management strategies for all environments
- Body weight, manual resistance, tubing/bands, foam, physio balls, etc
- Exercise application and progression
- Emphasis on progression from static to dynamic activity
- Goal setting to structure plan of care and progression
- Introduce graded challenges/progression to meet functional goals
- Gross motor application with emphasis on progression to dynamic kinetic chain stability
- Application to address the ‘whole body’ through customized assessment driven treatment plan

