Training rotation, more specifically - the control of thoracic rotation - is one of the most important aspects that should be a part of every training program.
Improved control of thoracic rotation will improve:
postural control
balance
walking
And control of rotation naturally carries over to most sports.
3 Keys to Successful Control of Thoracic Rotation:
Maintain a long spine and rotate on an axis.
Don’t over-rotate - more is not better.
More optimal control of a shorter range is better than suboptimal control of a larger range.
Incorporate thoracic rotation into the pushing and pulling patterns to train higher-level control.
To discover more on how to assess and train thoracic rotation, check out The Two Anatomy Geeks: Anatomy of Rotation.
Thoracic Mobility or Thoracic Rotation? Which does your client need? What’s the difference?
In this edition of Integrative Movement Insider, Dr. Osar discusses the difference between mobility and rotation and why you must know the difference when you’re training your clients with neck tightness or low back pain.