Solutions to eliminate neck tension
Many individuals complain of chronic neck tension and that pesky ‘knot’ in their neck. Could their exercises be to blame?
Dr. Evan Osar - author of Corrective Exercise Solutions to Common Hip and Shoulder Dysfunctions - demonstrates: -how common shoulder exercises cause neck issues -a simple corrective exercise to address trigger points in the neck -a simple way to eliminate neck tension during pulling exercises.
Two Anatomy Geeks™: The Anatomy of the Head and Neck 5-hours of content. Learn at your own pace.
And discover:
the anatomy of the head and neck muscles
assessments and corrective exercises for the head and neck and how to avoid common issues
functional exercise progressions to improve range and ease of motion And earn CECs from ACE, AFAA, and NASM.
Three things for female clients with knee issues
The Importance of Posture & the Pelvic Floor
Dr. Evan Osar, author of Corrective Exercise Solutions to Common Hip and Shoulder Dysfunctions, discusses:
research about posture and the pelvic floor;
importance of sitting posture and activation of the pelvic floor;
exercise and the pelvic floor.
Brand new series of Two Anatomy Geeks™: Anatomy of Female Specific Conditions begins this Saturday, May 7th at 9am (CDT).
the impact of the menstrual cycle, surgery/scar tissue and training considerations
bone health, density, and osteoporosis. All sessions are recorded.
Common Cause for Pelvic Floor Issues or Coccyx Pain
Train clients with pelvic floor issues or coccyx pain?
Listen in with Dr. Evan Osar - author of Corrective Exercise Solutions to Common Hip and Shoulder Dysfunctions - as he discusses a common reason why.
For more information, check out the brand new series of Two Anatomy Geeks™: Anatomy of Female Specific Conditions.
We’ll be covering:
- pelvic floor exercises
- corrective exercise
- low back pain
- low back pain relief during and after pregnancy
- osteoporosis and increasing bone density
Cause for Chronic Hip Tightness in Female Clients
Train female clients with tight hips?
It could be tight external hip rotators. Dr. Evan Osar, author of Corrective Exercise Solutions to Common Hip and Shoulder Dysfunctions, discusses a common reason why many female clients can develop chronic hip tightness. He’ll also shares any easy way to assess and address and progress your client in this week's Facebook Live.
If you are training female clients who struggle with chronic hip tightness, stress urinary incontinence, and osteoporosis, check out the brand new series of Two Anatomy Geeks™: Training Female Specific Conditions.
In this brand new series, you’ll discover:
anatomy of the pelvic floor, abdominals, and more;
how surgery impacts the core and pelvic floor;
how to assess and use corrective exercise to address chronic tightness and improve muscle mass, mobility, and bone density in your female clients.
This series begins on May 7th.
One of the best corrective exercises for the glutes
Got clients going for hip surgery? Recuperating from hip surgery? Trying to avoid hip surgery?
Dr. Evan Osar - author of Corrective Exercise Solutions to Common Hip and Shoulder Dysfunctions - discusses how the glutes are key to improving hip function whether your client is going for surgery, recuperating from surgery or trying to avoid surgery.
In this video Dr. Osar is shares:
- A simple hip assessment
- One of the best corrective exercises for the glutes
- An integrative pattern for pelvic stability and strength
Three Keys to Addressing Low Back Pain in Adults
3 Keys to Addressing low back pain and providing low back pain relief for adults.
Dr. Evan Osar of Integrative Movement Institute discusses his go-to method and some myths surrounding low back issues. And he shares his number 1 corrective exercise strategy for improving posture and using posture correction.
The secret to resolving chronic tightness
What’s the secret to resolving chronic tightness?
It’s the same ‘secret’ that can help your client’s posture and even improve performance.
Dr. Evan Osar of Integrative Movement Institute discusses how breath training can be incorporated into your programs to change posture, increase flexibility, and even improve balance and strength.
If you enjoyed this information and are looking to learn more about how improved breath can help your clients, check out the Two Anatomy Geeks™ series, Anatomy of Breathing.
Thoracic Rotation In Walking
Do you have clients with thoracic mobility issues?
Dr.Evan Osar - Two Anatomy Geeks™ - discusses the #1 reason your older clients lose thoracic rotation.
He will also share with you an easy go-to exercise for improving thoracic rotation.
If you are interested in learning more about walking, consider purchasing the Two Anatomy Geeks series on Anatomy of Gait.
Simple 3-step footwork and corrective exercise strategy for foot strength
Clients have ‘wobbly’ ankles? It could be their intrinsic foot control and not ‘weak’ ankles. Dr. Evan Osar discusses a simple 3-step footwork and corrective exercise strategy for foot strength The foot needs to adapt to the ground and then become stable for support and push off. When exercising it should generally be supported upon the tripod - under the big toe, small toe, and heel. The intrinsic muscles - including the quadratus plantar and lumbricals - redirect the pull of the flexor digitorim longus and help support the metatarsal phalangeal (MTP’s) joints.
Wobbly ankles is often an attempt - and frontal plane over-correction - to gain support upon the tripod. If this is the cause, we’ve found success with the following approach.
1. Stimulate (activate) the mechanoreceptors in the quadratus plantar and lumbricals - hands work best for lumbricals since they are deep.
2. Short toe flexion - Flex at the MTP’s without using the long toe...
