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WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Movement Sins – Lumbar Hyperlordosis

02/14/2024

The 3rd of 7 common Movement Sins we are exploring is also related to the hips…. Movement Sin: LUMBAR HYPER-LORDOSIS This refers to the Anterior Pelvic Tilt, where the Anterior Superior Iliac Spine (ASIS) of the pelvis will drop and will low, causing an excessive curve of the lumbar spine. This hip position is a […]

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4 Methods to Activate Lagging Muscles

02/07/2024

Intro. The application of muscle activation techniques is increasing among gym goers and the fitness coaches they hire, which is great. But, like most things in the health and fitness industry, there’s more information than guidance. This article is to provide information about the different ways we can activate a muscle so you can avoid […]

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WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Trendelenburg Sign

02/07/2024

In this series we’re examining the 7 most common ‘Movement Sins’ we find in our clients (and even our own) movement, as outlined by our Movement Restoration Coach certification. Last week we looked at Medial Knee, and in this post we move on to the Medial Knee’s sister-sin, the Trendelenburg Sign. *Why are these two […]

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Aspiring to be a Better Version of Ourselves or a More Fully Developed Human Being

01/31/2024

The Human Potential Movement and Multiple Intelligences In the human potential movement, a number of key questions arise that define what this concept is all about:  “What are the limits of human ability, the boundaries of the human experience? What does it mean to be a human being?” The theory/movement was spawned in 1961 by […]

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WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Movement Sin – Medial Knee Pain

01/31/2024

In the last few posts we have explored how our neural system, muscular system and joints work together to create our movement habits, and what is required to re-wire neural pathways that are creating pathomechanics (poor biomechanics) – if you’ve missed these posts scroll to check them out so you can apply that knowledge to […]

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WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Re-wiring with Touch

01/24/2024

In our last post we covered how our brain and muscles connect to create movement in our body through neural pathways, and how these pathways become stronger the more we use them regardless of whether they are creating movement with optimal or poor biomechanical patterns. If you missed it scroll to check it out Hands […]

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