Scapular Retraction or Not?

Uncategorized Dec 09, 2022
 

Dr. Evan Osar discusses the pros and cons as well as perspective of scapular retraction.

Perspective is at the foundation of the Integrative Movement Institute's Integrative Movement Specialist Certification Program.

 

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Training the Squat Pattern - A Different Perspective

 

In this week’s edition of Integrative Movement Insider, Dr. Evan Osar - author of Corrective Exercise Solutions to Common Hip and Shoulder Dysfunctions - discusses how training the squat pattern is not a black and white issue.

Rather, it is all about perspective. He demonstrates how to train the squat pattern in older adults and how to modify this pattern for clients with orthopedic issues.

Enrollment is now open for the Integrative Movement Specialist program for 2023.

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The Integrative Movement Specialist Certification Program is all about developing your perspective so you can best address the needs and wants of your clientele while differentiating yourself in the industry. To discover more about this program and how it can help you attract, serve, and transform the lives of your clients, click here

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Best spinal stability: flatten the low back… or not?

two anatomy geeks Nov 25, 2022
 
Best spinal stability: flatten the low back… or not?
 
Dr. Evan Osar, author of The Psoas Solution, discusses neutral spine posture and whether flattening the low back provides better spinal stability.

For more information in helping individuals with chronic low back issues, check out the 3-part of Two Anatomy Geeks™️: Anatomy of Common Orthopedic and Neurologic Issues.
 
When you enroll, you’ll receive:
✅instant access to all 3 webinar recordings and handouts;
✅strategies you can instantly use to provide immediate changes in your clients chronic low back / hamstring tightness and weakness;
✅ways to educate your potential clients why they should work with you.
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Shoulder and neck tightness as a result of pushups?

Uncategorized Nov 04, 2022
 

Shoulder and neck tightness as a result of pushups?

Push-ups are a great upper body, core, and stability exercise. However they can also create and perpetuate shoulder and neck tightness. Dr. Evan Osar - author of Corrective Exercise Solutions to Common Hip and Shoulder Dysfunctions - explains how to solve this issue for you or clients you work with. Join us for our brand new series of Two Anatomy Geeks which begins starts Saturday, November 4th.

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discover the link between the nervous system and tightness discover the best assessments and #correctiveexercise for common shoulder and hip issues discover how to create improved results with your clients and address the underlying causes of neck, shoulder, and low back tightness. #thoracicoutletsyndrome #neckpainrelief #shoulderpain

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How to Improve Both Shoulder Mobility and Stability

 

Do you have clients mobilizing their shoulder like this? They’re actually just pulling their scapula off their rib cage and disrupting optimal stability. However, there’s a better way to improve both shoulder mobility and stability.

Dr. Evan Osar of the Two Anatomy Geeks™ discusses. If you’re interested in learning more about the shoulder - including the must do assessments, the best corrective exercises, and safe functional exercises for the older adult population - check out this brand new series.

Click here to purchase this 3-part series!

When you enroll, you get immediate access to:

over 5 hours of shoulder anatomy - this knowledge will help you understand and explain why so many of your clients struggle with chronic shoulder tightness;

the best assessments and go-to corrective exercises for improving shoulder mobility and stability - so you can address rather than guess what to do;

go-to exercises and the exercises you should avoid with clients...

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How to Help Clients with Frozen Shoulder

 
Do you have clients with frozen shoulder? Here’s what to do!

On the recent edition of Two Anatomy Geeks™, Dr. Evan Osar & Jill Leary discuss. 
 
Dr.  Osar shared common causes of frozen shoulder. In this week's IMI Insider he will highlight what we understand about frozen shoulder and what you need to know.
 
If you’re interested in learning more about the shoulder - including the must do assessments, the best corrective exercises, and safe functional exercises for the older adult population - check out our series Anatomy of Common Orthopedic Injuries of the Shoulder.
 
 

CLICK HERE to purchase this series!

 
When you enroll, you get immediate access to:
  • over 5 hours of shoulder anatomy > this knowledge will help you understand and explain why so many of your clients struggle with chronic shoulder tightness
  • the best assessments and go-to corrective exercises for improving shoulder mobility and stability > so...
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Why many clients struggle latissimus tightness

 

Latissimus tightness?

Dr. Osar shares one reason many clients struggle with shoulder mobility despite #myofascialrelease and mobility drills. 

If you found this information helpful and you’re looking to be part of an amazing community of like-minded individuals who are upleveling their knowledge and skillset, then join us for the brand new series of Two Anatomy Geeks™:

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In Part 3 of our brand new series of Two Anatomy Geeks™: Anatomy of Common Shoulder Orthopedic Injuries we’ll be covering the latissimus dorsi and trees major and how to apply your anatomy knowledge to rows, planks, and pull ups.

When you enroll, you get:

immediate access to the first two sessions

knowledge you can directly apply to your clients programs

live question and answer, programming CEC’s will be applied for once the series is completed.

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Exercise for Scapular Winging

 
Best exercise for scapular winging?
 
In this edition of Integrative Movement Insider Dr. Evan Osar discuss a common cause of scapular winging.
 
He will also share a simple assessment and the best exercise for addressing scapular winging. Finally, Dr. Osar shares why the push up plus will actually perpetuate scapular winging.
 
And if you work with clients with chronic shoulder issues - tightness, postural control issues, and/or discomfort we encourage you to purchase this month's Two Anatomy Geeks series. 
 
 
When you enroll, you’ll receive immediate access to last week’s session on scapular stabilization. And you’ll receive the link to this Saturday’s session on the rotator cuff.
 
You’ll also receive all three recordings, handouts, as well as CEC’s (once the series is completed).
 
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Shoulder mobility problems?

 

It could be the #subclavius is inhibited by excessive shoulder compression. Dr. Evan Osar - author of Corrective Exercise Solutions to Common Hip and Shoulder Dysfunctions - discusses a common issue and simple solution to #shouldertightness after a #shoulderworkout.

Do you work with individuals with shoulder issues like #rotatorcuff, #labraltear, or #bicepstendonitis? Dr. Evan Osar and Jill Leary - the Two Anatomy Geeks™ - will be sharing more great info in the brand new series: Anatomy of Common Shoulder Injuries.

During this brand new series, you’ll discover:

Why so many clients struggle with #shoulderpain and #shouldermobility issues;
how to use simple assessments and #correctiveexercise to improve #posture and movement;
how to integrate more optimal function into your clients #shoulderworkout.

Starts Saturday, September 10.
5 hours of content you can apply immediately with your clients.
CECs will be applied for once the series is completed.

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Worst Shoulder Exercise?

 

Dr. Evan Osar - author of Corrective Exercise Solutions to Common Hip and Shoulder Dysfunctions- discusses how to decide whether an exercise is appropriate or not for your client with shoulder issues.

Dr. Osar and Jill Leary- the Two Anatomy Geeks™ - will be discussing common shoulder exercises and how they contribute to common shoulder issues including rotator cuff impingement, labral tears, and bicipital tendonopathy.

Additionally, when you enroll for this brand new 3-part series, you’ll discover:


shoulder anatomy you can apply and use right away with your everyday clients;
the best shoulder assessments to determine what exercises your client should and should not be doing;
how to communicate and get referrals from chiropractors and physios who need someone to refer their shoulder patients to.

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