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Corrective Full-Body Programs
A Preventative & Holistic Approach
The benefit of doing a full body analysis is so we can address multiple issues at one time and try to find the root of the issue before an injury occurs.
Total Body Analysis
Movement Assessment
A series of movements to:
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Determine relationship between hip/knee/ankle
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Look for hip shifts
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Excessive forward lean
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See how feet and ankles move
Static Range of Motion and Special Tests
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Joints are measured with a goniometer to determine current range of motion of joints.
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Each side is compared and the initial measurements are used as a baseline for the next time tested.
Gait Analysis
Is performed to:
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See if there is any crossover
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Knees go inward
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What the feet and ankles do when they strike the ground
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Identify any hip weakness while running
Balance & Other
Movements
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A series of balance testing to see how the body moves and a comparison to the right and the left side.
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Active Range of motion tests are performed to see how the range of motion is in comparison from the right to the left.
The body is a kinetic chain with interconnected parts to perform movements. When there are breaks in the chain the body starts to compensate leading to dysfunction then injury.
Why Do we look at Body position at
rest and in Movement
poor Body Position in Standing
Forward shoulders:
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Decreases range of motion
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Decreases optimal force especially in overhead athletes
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Also compresses on structures in the front of the shoulder causing inflammation and could also cause tingling/numbness
Anterior Pelvic Tilt:
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Causes the hip flexors to be contraction even at rest, hamstrings to be lengthened
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Can be contributor to low back issues, issues in the hamstring
Knees going inward(valgus):
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When start walking or running or moving the force goes on inside of knee and can also be contributor to shin splints, arch issues
Foot position:
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Could be excessively pronated in standing position at rest before movement, which could cause injuries to occur.
Poor Posture/body position at rest can limit range of motion, energy levels, pelvic floor issues, can cause breathing and digestive issues, headaches, as well as issues in neck, back, hips, all the way down to the foot.
What you do at rest matters especially if you are an athlete and asking it to perform in intense situations.
Deficiencies in movement
Excessive forward lean while running:
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Could indicate tight hip flexors, weak core
Cross over during gait analysis:
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Drains running efficiency and could make you more fatigued
Excessive pronation in ankle:
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Could indicate a hip weakness and lead to foot/lower leg issues
Knees going in during jumps and squat:
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Could predispose you to ACL tears
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Vulnerable to medial knee pain
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Could cause stress to go to shins and arch issues
Arms fall forward (unable to bring into full flexion during squat:
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Issue in shoulder range of motion during squat also negatively affects the rest of the body.
Limited ankle range of motion:
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Could lead to Achilles, calf, outer shin(peroneal) issues
Limited thoracic rotation:
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Could affect hip and shoulder range of motion
Weak glutes:
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Can affect the knees to collapse/go inwards and increase pronation of the ankle.
Body position in Movement is important as well because if a muscle is already weak in static posture then another muscle has to do the work. This leads to compensation leading to tension and compression in unwanted areas. Deficiencies in movement makes the body more vulnerable to injury and decreases optimal performance.
How Mighty Warrior Can Help You
Improve Posture
Address Muscle Imbalances
Improve Movement
& Efficiency
Improve Range
of Motion
Improving Posture, movement & efficiency, addressing muscle imbalances, and improving range of motion all help reduce risk of injury and helps you perform at your best at whatever you do.
Techniques
Manual Therapy
Any hands-on techniques to help to decrease tension and increase blood flow to an area.
CUpping
Cups are placed in areas of tension. Three ways cupping is done;
1) Static-place on area of tension and let sit
2)Dynamic-place on area of tension and do rehab with them on
3) Sliding-Slide the cup in an area
Increases blood flow, reduces muscle tension.
Compression Therapy
A device that you put your legs in and air is pumped. It helps to increase blood flow and recovery from hard workouts.
Muscle Scraping
A tool is used to help break up scar tissue, adhesions, and bring blood flow to the area.
Corrective Exercise
Strengthen weak areas that can cause compensation.
Tissue Flossing
A band is wrapped around the place where there is swelling or needs more blood flow. Exercises are done with it on or manual therapy is done on top. It helps with swelling and range of motion.