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Stabilization Principles
Global Stabilizers
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Diagnosis of Mechanical Back Pain Sub-Groups and Global Stability Retraining
Taught by
Chad Brenzikofer, BS, CSCS
A Kinetic Control Course, hosted by Marc Heller, DC
WHEN:
Saturday, Nov. 15th, 9am - 5pm, and
Sunday, Nov. 16th, 8am - 4pm
WHERE: Talent, OR (near Medford)
COST: $300 until October 15th, $350 after October 15th
For more info, and/or to prepare for class, go to www.kineticcontrol.com (check out the resources section)
Or email Marc at mheller@marchellerdc.comOr Chad at Mmtherapies@aol.com
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Diagnosis of Mechanical Back Pain Sub-Groups and Global Stability Retraining
Terms such as strength and stability, core strength, and core stability are common place in the sport, fitness and clinical setting. Yet, mass confusion exists in the defining of these terms. Unfortunately, even more confusion exists in the assessment and implementation of exercise based rehab programs. The research is clear, specific stabilization exercise is an extremely effective modality, the hard part is figuring out which type of exercise to do!
Research on the local stability muscles like the Transversus abdominis and lumbar multifidus is now widely accepted and used often in clinical settings. It is also extremely misused. The local stability muscles have great clinical benefit especially for reducing recurrence rates of low back pain. But what about movement related stress and strain? Can transversus stop or reduce the amount of flexion or extension strain on the lumbar spine during functional movements? Can transversus help maintain a neutral lumbar spine during functional movements? The answer to both of these questions is NO! Historically, pilates and gym based programs have focused on high load function. This is important, but we need to realize that high load training can’t improve low load function. Only coordinated slow motor unit recruitment between the local stability system and the global stability system can reduce or control movements during low functional loads.
This course starts out by introducing key core stabilization theory and concepts. The control of direction related stress and strain is emphasized throughout the course utilizing the key concept of ‘dissociation’ to enhance stability and improve the body’s ability to reduce direction related stress and strain. Flexion, extension, and rotation are each thoroughly addressed in closed chain and open chain environments where applicable. A system of evaluation will be introduced along with a rating system that will allow the clinician to establish the most effective training program. The course concludes with a thorough integration back into normal function as well as patient examples where applicable.
All exercise is evaluated using Kinetic Control’s rating system that helps insure reliability, consistency, and efficiency. References and related readings are included in all course materials. This course attempts to develop a model of assessment and correction of movement dysfunction. All tests, corrective procedures, and therapeutic exercises detailed in this course are in clinical use. This course does involve a large practical element undertaken by participants.
This course will give participants a thorough understanding of what Core Stability really is! Get away from the recipes! Improve efficiency, compliance, and most importantly- OUTCOMES!