Comments for Holistic Corrective Exercise For Fitness Professionals http://functionaltrainingcoach.com Holistic Corrective Exercise For Fitness Professionals Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:40:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on How To ELIMINATE Golf Swing Shoulder Pain by Kevin Yates http://functionaltrainingcoach.com/how-to-eliminate-golf-swing-shoulder-pain/comment-page-1/#comment-43898 Kevin Yates Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:40:53 +0000 http://functionaltrainingcoach.com/?p=50#comment-43898 A couple of things Richie... Sometimes poor posture can be the result of weak muscles and/or poor awareness of ideal posture. It's not always a case of tight muscles. It can be but it's not automatic. Not to say she doesn't have any tightness going on but it has to be accurately assessed. I'm unsure as to which tendons are loose. The wall rows will help develop better activation of the mid and upper back muscles that help stabilize the shoulder. It will also work on improving mobility should she have any tightness that restricts how well she moves. Other than that focusing on exercises that help stabilize the shoulder will benefit her greatly :) A couple of things Richie…

Sometimes poor posture can be the result of weak muscles and/or poor awareness of ideal posture. It’s not always a case of tight muscles. It can be but it’s not automatic.

Not to say she doesn’t have any tightness going on but it has to be accurately assessed. I’m unsure as to which tendons are loose.

The wall rows will help develop better activation of the mid and upper back muscles that help stabilize the shoulder. It will also work on improving mobility should she have any tightness that restricts how well she moves.

Other than that focusing on exercises that help stabilize the shoulder will benefit her greatly :)

]]> Comment on How To ELIMINATE Golf Swing Shoulder Pain by Richie http://functionaltrainingcoach.com/how-to-eliminate-golf-swing-shoulder-pain/comment-page-1/#comment-43897 Richie Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:56:01 +0000 http://functionaltrainingcoach.com/?p=50#comment-43897 Kevin, We went to shoulder ortho doc. he said she has no damage and loose tendons. 1 inch loose on both sides. She got a sully shoulder brace for her leading shoulder. Are the exercises on your video above still good for this issue. Thanks Richie Kevin,

We went to shoulder ortho doc. he said she has no damage and loose tendons. 1 inch loose on both sides. She got a sully shoulder brace for her leading shoulder. Are the exercises on your video above still good for this issue.

Thanks

Richie

]]> Comment on How To ELIMINATE Golf Swing Shoulder Pain by Richie http://functionaltrainingcoach.com/how-to-eliminate-golf-swing-shoulder-pain/comment-page-1/#comment-43771 Richie Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:56:59 +0000 http://functionaltrainingcoach.com/?p=50#comment-43771 Kevin, Thanks for the quick response! IT is popping out from the center then falls in the direction of down. She is double jointed in her elbows and has incredible elasticity in her shoulders on the back swing which is either due to stretched or some sort of double jointed shoulder(i think). Anyway we are going to start these exercises as soon as her shoulder calms down from inflammation. Again thank you and we will update you with progress. Richie Kevin,

Thanks for the quick response! IT is popping out from the center then falls in the direction of down. She is double jointed in her elbows and has incredible elasticity in her shoulders on the back swing which is either due to stretched or some sort of double jointed shoulder(i think). Anyway we are going to start these exercises as soon as her shoulder calms down from inflammation. Again thank you and we will update you with progress.

Richie

]]> Comment on How To ELIMINATE Golf Swing Shoulder Pain by Kevin Yates http://functionaltrainingcoach.com/how-to-eliminate-golf-swing-shoulder-pain/comment-page-1/#comment-43770 Kevin Yates Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:47:24 +0000 http://functionaltrainingcoach.com/?p=50#comment-43770 It really depends on where the sublux is happening direction-wise. From what you mention it sounds like she needs to correct her posture first and foremost. The wall rows and 3 way stretch can help with that. Basically, test it out. If her symptoms improve you're on the right track. If she still has issues with her shoulder she'll likely need some shoulder stabilization exercises to stabilize the joint during her swing. Again, the exercises you select must be determined by understanding where the shoulder is unstable. Does it move forward from the center or the joint or below? It's unlikely to move upward or backward. But, first off I would go with addressing posture and see what happens from there. Correcting this issue will help with her shoulder turn as well. It really depends on where the sublux is happening direction-wise. From what you mention it sounds like she needs to correct her posture first and foremost.

The wall rows and 3 way stretch can help with that.

Basically, test it out. If her symptoms improve you’re on the right track.

If she still has issues with her shoulder she’ll likely need some shoulder stabilization exercises to stabilize the joint during her swing.

Again, the exercises you select must be determined by understanding where the shoulder is unstable. Does it move forward from the center or the joint or below?

It’s unlikely to move upward or backward.

But, first off I would go with addressing posture and see what happens from there. Correcting this issue will help with her shoulder turn as well.

]]> Comment on How To ELIMINATE Golf Swing Shoulder Pain by Richie http://functionaltrainingcoach.com/how-to-eliminate-golf-swing-shoulder-pain/comment-page-1/#comment-43729 Richie Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:53:02 +0000 http://functionaltrainingcoach.com/?p=50#comment-43729 My daughter has shoulder subluxation in her golf swing and her shoulder keeps popping in and out and causing some pain. Ortho doc says there is nothing he can do at this time. Her posture is terrible and golf swing has suffered. I can almost guarantee her shoulders slouching forward has caused this problem along with poor shoulder turn. She is a competitive golfer and this is really knocking her down. Are these excercises ok to start with even with loose shoulder? can she gain support back for her shoulder even though she has loose shoulder right now? please let me know thanks! My daughter has shoulder subluxation in her golf swing and her shoulder keeps popping in and out and causing some pain. Ortho doc says there is nothing he can do at this time. Her posture is terrible and golf swing has suffered. I can almost guarantee her shoulders slouching forward has caused this problem along with poor shoulder turn. She is a competitive golfer and this is really knocking her down. Are these excercises ok to start with even with loose shoulder? can she gain support back for her shoulder even though she has loose shoulder right now? please let me know thanks!

]]> Comment on Are Squats, Deadlifts & Posterior Chain Exercises BAD For Lower Back Pain? by Kevin Yates http://functionaltrainingcoach.com/posterior-chain-exercises-for-lower-back-pain/comment-page-1/#comment-42025 Kevin Yates Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:17:29 +0000 http://functionaltrainingcoach.com/?p=1808#comment-42025 The intent with this post was to point out that squatting is a fundamental and much needed movement for the body. I made no mention of the PT doing anything 'wrong' but just to spark the thought about how you would function if you couldn't squat. There tends to be a bit of controversy regarding whether or not squatting is bad for the low back, hips and knees. The issues I point out are indeed from my own experiences but also from those who tell me of their experiences as well. But, it's just that. Just as every personal trainer has his/her own training methods so does every PT. It's not about right or wrong...it just is. I post information I feel will help others who need it but it's my point of view only. It doesn't mean that my solutions are the only ones or that I'm right and everyone else is wrong. It's simply my point of view on a particular topic. The main issue I had was with the person's physio making the general statement that squatting and deadlifting promotes kyphosis and lordosis as I do not feel this is accurate. It can be with improper technique but it's not a given. The intent with this post was to point out that squatting is a fundamental and much needed movement for the body. I made no mention of the PT doing anything ‘wrong’ but just to spark the thought about how you would function if you couldn’t squat. There tends to be a bit of controversy regarding whether or not squatting is bad for the low back, hips and knees.

The issues I point out are indeed from my own experiences but also from those who tell me of their experiences as well.

But, it’s just that.

Just as every personal trainer has his/her own training methods so does every PT. It’s not about right or wrong…it just is.

I post information I feel will help others who need it but it’s my point of view only. It doesn’t mean that my solutions are the only ones or that I’m right and everyone else is wrong.

It’s simply my point of view on a particular topic.

The main issue I had was with the person’s physio making the general statement that squatting and deadlifting promotes kyphosis and lordosis as I do not feel this is accurate. It can be with improper technique but it’s not a given.

]]> Comment on Are Squats, Deadlifts & Posterior Chain Exercises BAD For Lower Back Pain? by Trey http://functionaltrainingcoach.com/posterior-chain-exercises-for-lower-back-pain/comment-page-1/#comment-42013 Trey Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:43:06 +0000 http://functionaltrainingcoach.com/?p=1808#comment-42013 Kevin, I'm a PT and enjoy your website/daily articles. I have noticed that you are sometimes quick to point out the faults (or what you feel are faults) of PTs from your past experiences. Many times we as PTs make recommendations based on a long list of opposing risk factors knowing there is no perfect solution only a trial recommendation based on level of experience, then see what effect it has for that particular person. Then reassess and possibly make further recommedations, which could possibly be a completely different approach altogether. Back to squatting, his/her recommendation for NO squatting was likely no "unnecessary" squatting (unlike the necessities of live such as taking a dump or getting in/out of car to get to work). The PT did give a time frame (ie. 2 weeks) and the rest of the story would likely be that once the irritability has settled down then they would have worked on proper body mechanics for squatting/lifting and core stab program as preventive strategies. Doing this prematurely may have set the patient back a couple weeks. I realize you were just making a point about squatting (which is a good point) but presented the information as if the PT did not do something wrong. Alot of people trust your advise because you do a great job of presenting the information. My point is that, that particular therapist also likely does a great job and was presented as incorrect in something that needed much more explanation. I know I would not like to be taken out of context. Kevin, I’m a PT and enjoy your website/daily articles. I have noticed that you are sometimes quick to point out the faults (or what you feel are faults) of PTs from your past experiences. Many times we as PTs make recommendations based on a long list of opposing risk factors knowing there is no perfect solution only a trial recommendation based on level of experience, then see what effect it has for that particular person. Then reassess and possibly make further recommedations, which could possibly be a completely different approach altogether.
Back to squatting, his/her recommendation for NO squatting was likely no “unnecessary” squatting (unlike the necessities of live such as taking a dump or getting in/out of car to get to work). The PT did give a time frame (ie. 2 weeks) and the rest of the story would likely be that once the irritability has settled down then they would have worked on proper body mechanics for squatting/lifting and core stab program as preventive strategies. Doing this prematurely may have set the patient back a couple weeks. I realize you were just making a point about squatting (which is a good point) but presented the information as if the PT did not do something wrong. Alot of people trust your advise because you do a great job of presenting the information. My point is that, that particular therapist also likely does a great job and was presented as incorrect in something that needed much more explanation. I know I would not like to be taken out of context.

]]> Comment on 5 ‘Must-Know’ Shoulder Rehab Exercise Tips Your Doctor NEVER Told You by Kevin Yates http://functionaltrainingcoach.com/5-must-know-shoulder-rehab-exercise-tips-your-doctor-never-told-you/comment-page-1/#comment-41939 Kevin Yates Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:31:34 +0000 http://functionaltrainingcoach.com/?p=1868#comment-41939 I absolutely agree Terri. It's funny how we can get caught up into thinking all we need to '<em>get fit</em>' is to work out with complete disregard to the fact that exercise is a lot like a drug in that if you give the wrong one it can destroy your health rather than improve it. '<em>Simple</em>' things like breathing and posture are often overlooked in favor of the latest workout trend. But, if how the body performs is determined by its structure then as fitness professionals we MUST understand what we're doing beyond providing clients with workouts since we load the structure during workouts. Everything's great if you've got an efficient structure but dangerous if you're loading an inefficient structure. Dax is an absolute brilliant mind. I really need to get myself to one of his courses :) I absolutely agree Terri.

It’s funny how we can get caught up into thinking all we need to ‘get fit‘ is to work out with complete disregard to the fact that exercise is a lot like a drug in that if you give the wrong one it can destroy your health rather than improve it.

‘Simple‘ things like breathing and posture are often overlooked in favor of the latest workout trend. But, if how the body performs is determined by its structure then as fitness professionals we MUST understand what we’re doing beyond providing clients with workouts since we load the structure during workouts.

Everything’s great if you’ve got an efficient structure but dangerous if you’re loading an inefficient structure.

Dax is an absolute brilliant mind.

I really need to get myself to one of his courses :)

]]> Comment on 5 ‘Must-Know’ Shoulder Rehab Exercise Tips Your Doctor NEVER Told You by Terri http://functionaltrainingcoach.com/5-must-know-shoulder-rehab-exercise-tips-your-doctor-never-told-you/comment-page-1/#comment-41937 Terri Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:13:33 +0000 http://functionaltrainingcoach.com/?p=1868#comment-41937 That was great Kevin, straight from the heart too! Some of the things you mention, ie forward head posture and breathing, are things that I talk to the members in my Pilates groups about. In the KCA1 course I did with Dax Moy, we were taught that having the head forward by as little as 1cm, is equivalent to carrying two heads on the shoulders! Also, gravity can get hold of your chin and double you over! I teach diaphragmatic breathing at the end of class. As you know the diaphragm is a muscle and all muscles need to be worked through their full range of movement to be functional. Most people never use their diaphragm to breathe and when I observe some of the class participants, the are unable to do it. I advise them to practise it for homework! Not many people are aware of it's importance, even other trainers! That was great Kevin, straight from the heart too!
Some of the things you mention, ie forward head posture and breathing, are things that I talk to the members in my Pilates groups about. In the KCA1 course I did with Dax Moy, we were taught that having the head forward by as little as 1cm, is equivalent to carrying two heads on the shoulders! Also, gravity can get hold of your chin and double you over! I teach diaphragmatic breathing at the end of class. As you know the diaphragm is a muscle and all muscles need to be worked through their full range of movement to be functional. Most people never use their diaphragm to breathe and when I observe some of the class participants, the are unable to do it. I advise them to practise it for homework! Not many people are aware of it’s importance, even other trainers!

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