Inhibitory Techniques

Inhibition of overactive neuromuscular tissue is an effective ‘stretching’ technique in the overall continuum of flexibility. However, not every client responds to these methods identically. From your experiences, what have been some ‘adverse’ effects of these inhibitory techniques, and what modifications have you made (or would you make) to continue the application of the technique? Thanks

Roger is 81 years old and lives alone in an apartment.

1. Roger is 81 years old and lives alone in an apartment. He is taking medication for congestive heart disease, hypertension, and GERD (Gastric esophageal reflux disease). The meds include antacids, antihypertensive drugs, and diuretics. He also takes laxatives regularly since he struggles with constipation. His daughter has been concerned because her father hasn't been himself lately. He seems distant and uninterested in socializing. He doesn't admit to losing weight, but she questions this because he is complaining that his dentures aren't fitting properly, and he hasn't asked her to help buy groceries as frequently lately. a. Could Roger benefit from any vitamin or mineral suppl... click for more

Should you Stretch?

Debate on this subject continues to a topic of ongoing discussions among health and fitness professionals, often polarizing their applications of flexibility training. Through your reading/experience/research, you’ve been exposed to a continuum of flexibility and stretching techniques. e.g(static streecing, SMR neuromuscular streeching)etc. Each technique performs differently and has a specific desired outcome (e.g. neural inhibition, increasing length, improving co-activation, and integrating dynamic movement patterns). So, should you stretch? From your experience, what side of the fence do you fall on? 2. What’s your position about clients that experience muscle pain even though they ... click for more

Article Review - Clinical Evaluation Testing

Do you see yourself changing or rearranging anything after reading the article? I think it is a great article I follow this in my daily life. Thank you

Core Training: Drawing-in vs. Abdominal Bracing

Your position on this topic has likely shaped your entire clinical application model for performance enhancement, injury prevention, reconditioning and rehabilitation training. Based on some of your experiences and the articles posted below. What training model is most effective? Drawing- In OR abdominal Bracing? Should you do one without the other? I have more experience w/ the Drawing manuever. However I think that the other method is valid too. I am looking forward for your observations Regards. Please review the following articles. 1.Barr_2005_Core Stability Review_Part I 2.Barr 2007_Lumbar stabilization_Part 2 3.McGill 2001_Low Back Stability 4.... click for more