Meet Charles, our 45 year-old client who enjoys biking, playing tennis, cross-country skiing and jogging. Two years ago, he fell while playing tennis, and injured his left shoulder. He now experiences occasional bi-lateral sciatica (mild), and a "stiff" shoulder that significantly limits his capacity to swing his tennis racket. He still gets out for a match now and then, but usually has to retire before the match ends due to shoulder and | or hip pain.
Charles is frustrated (and concerned), beginning to wonder if this is his "new normal". He's experienced significant out-of-pocket expenses and has maxed out his healthcare benefits. You come highly recommended and he's willing to give it "one last shot".
After performing a postural & movement analysis on Charles, it's now time to create his personalized corrective exercise program. We'll recruit Function First's Program Design Continuum and implement its principles and framework.
Charles' first "Big Rock" (80/20)
= Increase stabilization of sacroiliac joint | pubis symphasis independent of lumbar erectors & paraspinals
(Cognitive phase | Level A exercises | Sub-Routine #1)
(Supine adductor squeezes | Supine abductor presses | Supine frog)
*click each image to view how each exercise is performed | executed (members only)
Charles' second "Big Rock" (80/20)
= Enhance glenohumeral arthrokinematics (roll, glide, spin) while decreasing reflexive guarding of hip | shoulder joint
(Associative phase | Level B - C exercises | Sub-Routine #2)
(Quadruped L - R shifts | Anterior - Posterior Cats & Dogs | Hip hinge on wall)
*click each image to view how each exercise is performed | executed (members only)
Charles' third "Big Rock" (80/20)
= Promote connective tissue resilience at hip & shoulder complex - similar to upright, multi-dimensional demands of tennis, cross-country skiing and jogging.
(Autonomic Phase | Level C - D exercises | Sub-Routine #3)
(Standing 3-point reach & pull | Frontal plane samurai | D2 lunge)
*click each image to view how each exercise is performed | executed (members only)
Remembering that we audit our corrective exercise intervention at some point during the assessment process, we've observed notable improvements in reassessing Charles' pelvis, his single leg stance and GAIT.
Additionally, Charles has demonstrated his ability to execute each exercise without pain | fear | apprehension, and has agreed to performing his exercise program daily until his follow up appointment. In order to replicate the success Charles' just encountered, he requires a home exercise program, which he can carry out on his own daily. This is critical to enhancing Charles sense of autonomy, psychological resiliency and movement confidence.
CLICK HERE to download to exact corrective exercise program Charles' would be leaving with.