During the overhead squat assessment, a fitness professional may employ the "heels elevated overhead squat modification" when attempting to identify a potential underlying cause of a primary movement impairment in the foot and ankle.
Each side of the neck contains the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle. It arises from the sternum and clavicle and inserts into the mastoid process of the temporal bone. It controls numerous head and neck movements, including flexion, rotation, and lateral bending.
The split squat is the movement assessment that mimics movements associated with walking and running gait and is considered a regression from the single-leg squat.
Isometric tempo is a specific tempo used for isometric exercises. Tempo refers to the speed or timing of an exercise. These exercises involve muscle contraction and force production without modifying joint angle or length. The isometric tempo can vary based on the exercise and training objective, as well as an individual's fitness level, training objectives, and physical limitations. A fitness professional can assist in the development of a safe and effective exercise regimen that is tailored to the individual's needs.
The overhead squat test is a movement screening instrument used to evaluate the functional mobility, stability, and neuromuscular control of the entire kinetic chain. An individual performs an overhead squat while holding a bar or other weighted object overhead.
When a client exhibits excessive wrist flexion during assessment, it suggests that the wrist flexor muscles may be tight or overactive, leading to the observed movement dysfunction. To address this issue, after inhibiting (or relaxing) the wrist flexor muscles, the next appropriate action would be to stretch the wrist flexors.
The Kendall kyphosis-lordosis posture, also known as an anterior pelvic tilt, is a common postural deviation characterized by an exaggerated lumbar curve (lordosis) in the lower back and an increase in upper back rounding (kyphosis). In this posture, the pelvis tilts forward and the lower back arches excessively, which can lead to muscle length and strength imbalances in the hips and lower back region.
When posture and dynamic movement evaluations reveal excessive wrist flexion, this indicates that the wrist is bending forward, resulting in a decreased angle between the hand and forearm. The wrist flexor muscles on the anterior aspect of the forearm are primarily responsible for wrist flexion. To address excessive wrist flexion and improve wrist alignment and stability, it is necessary to activate and strengthen the wrist extensor muscles on the posterior side of the forearm.
The purpose of an ankle mobility test is to evaluate the range of motion and functional mobility of the ankle joint. When a client's feet turn out excessively (excessive pronation) during exercises such as squats or lunges, fitness professionals may choose to perform an ankle mobility screening.
The Achilles tendon is a thick, sturdy band of connective tissue that connects the calf muscles, particularly the Gastrocnemius and Soleus muscles, to the heel bone (calcaneus). These triceps surae muscles are responsible for plantarflexion of the foot, which is the movement of pointing the toes downward.
The upper trapezius is a large muscle that extends from the base of the skull and cervical vertebrae to the shoulder blades. It is frequently associated with tension and stiffness, particularly as a result of poor posture, stress, and extended periods of desk work or computer use. The above-described static stretch targets the right upper trapezius muscle by flexing the neck to the right side. The left hand aids in head tilting to increase the stretch on the right side of the neck and upper trapezius.
In the context of movement and exercise, "underactive" or "lengthened" refers to muscles that are not fully engaged or are weaker than other muscles in the body. When certain muscles are underused or lengthened, movement imbalances and dysfunction can result. Common muscles in the lower body that may become inactive or lengthened include:
The Kendall sway-back posture, also known as lumbar hyperlordosis, is a common postural deviation characterized by an excessive inward curvature of the lower back (lumbar spine) and an anterior pelvic tilt. In this position, the pelvis is tipped forward, the lower back is excessively arched, and the upper back may also be affected, resulting in rounded shoulders.
A healthcare informed consent form is a legal document used to provide patients with adequate information about a procedure or treatment. It enables individuals to make well-informed decisions regarding their participation, ensuring that they comprehend the procedure and its potential outcomes. The informed consent procedure entails a discussion between the healthcare provider and the patient to ensure that the latter comprehends the procedure. Stretching is a safe and effective method for enhancing flexibility, joint range of motion, and reducing muscle tension. Corrective Exercise Specialists must consider warm-up, proper form, individualization, gradual progression, monitoring, and feedback to ensure that athletes perform stretches correctly and improve their flexibility.
A fitness professional's programming that focuses on correcting movement dysfunctions like excessive knee valgus (inward collapse of the knees), knee rotation, hip adduction (inward movement of the hip), and hip rotation, as well as improving single-leg neuromuscular balance and muscle strength, can reduce the risk of a severe knee injury, specifically an ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) tear or rupture.
Scapular dyskinesis refers to an abnormal or abnormally altered movement pattern of the scapula (shoulder blade) during upper extremity movements such as humeral elevation (raising the arm). It is a common movement abnormality among people with shoulder issues or dysfunction.
