Bill Hartman

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  • Thoracic Spine Mobilization and Shoulder Performance

    We’ve known for a while that thoracic spine mobility was a factor in the performance of the shoulder.  That’s why we stressed the importance of regular mobilization of the thoracic spine in Inside-Out.

    We now have research in support of the influence of thoracic spine mobility, and it’s effect on shoulder range of motion.  Here’s a segment of the abstract:

    “Title:  THE EFFECT OF THORACIC STRETCHING AND MOBILIZATION ON SHOULDER RANGE OF MOTIONAuthors:  Matthew D. Ditzler, DPT, CSCS; Brian Peers, PT, OCS; Steven Adsitt, DPT

    Place:  CPRS Physical Therapy, Harrisburg, PA

    Results : Improvements in AROM and PROM shoulder flexion, IR, and ER were demonstrated in all treatment groups with the most significant improvements being made in AROM and PROM shoulder IR. Group 1 (SS): AROM IR change in degrees=(mean ± SD) 4.2° ± 4.4°, PROM IR change in degrees= 6° ± 4° ;Group 2 (MS): AROM IR change in degrees= 8.6° ± 6.5°, PROM IR change in degrees= 8.5° ± 6.9°; Group 3 (PS): AROM IR change in degrees= 5.2° ± 7°, PROM IR change in degrees= 6.3° ± 7.4°; Group 4 (TJM): AROM IR change in degrees= 10° ± 7.6°, PROM IR change in degrees= 5.8° ± 5.1°.

    Conclusions :     Based on our findings, maneuvers for addressing thoracic mobility and thoracic ROM correlate with improvements in glenohumeral ROM in each plane, with the greatest changes being made in glenohumeral IR. The most significant gains in IR ROM were made after treatment with a grade V thoracic spine mobilization. Not all changes in ROM demonstrated statistically significant changes after one treatment, however 18% average improvements in IR ROM after one treatment demonstrate clinically significant changes and the need for further research.

    Clinical Relevance :     Assessment and treatment of thoracic spine mobility and thoracic extension should be considered in the evaluation and treatment of decreased glenohumeral joint ROM. “

      

    Bill

  • It’s Friday…catching up

    It’s Friday…catching up

    Updates….

    Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training is rockin’!

    As one of our clients said last night…”this is the ONLY real gym in town.”  No one in Indy can touch our level of fitness coaching, fat loss training, and sport-specific training.  Our early morning fat loss group is full, so we’re starting another one.  We’ve got people coming from Japan, California, Wisconsin, Illinois, Kentucky, and Florida coming in to work with us in additional to our full house of Indianapolis fitness enthusiasts.

    Our intern, Nick the Intern, who comes to us from University of Wisconsin, La Crosse has picked up on things very quickly and is working well with a wide variety of clients.  Be sure to give Nick the Intern a hard time….he’s had it way too easy so far. 🙂

    I’ll be speaking at the Perform Better Functional Training Summit this summer in Chicago.  Get signed up now.  It should be a good one.
     

    If you haven’t done so already, you need to visit the Faster Fat Loss Zone.  Mike Roussell and I have put together one helluva community there with some of the best info available on fat loss.  There’s interviews with some of the top minds in fitness training and fat loss.  We’ve also got some killer videos to boost your post-workout fat burning as well as a workout of the month that you can get even if you’re not member of the site.  You also get direct access to Mike and myself to address your fat loss questions and challenges.

    I’ve got a to-do list a mile long, but I’ll be making a effort to bring regular updates and some really good info to the blog in the coming weeks.  Until then, here’s a bit of the Red Rocker to kick off your weekend!

  • Posterior Capsule Stretch Photo

    Posterior Capsule Stretch Photo

    Side Lying Posterior Capsule Stretch

    After many requests here’s an example of the posterior capsule stretch.

    To effectively stretch the upper and middle posterior capsule, a position of 30 degrees of elevation in the scapular plane with internal rotation was determined as more effective.

    Source:  The American Journal of Sports Medicine 36:2014-2022 (2008)

    Bill

  • Brett Jones Kettlebell Seminar at Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training

    Master Russian Kettlebell Instructor Brett Jones to Give One-Day Only Seminar at Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training

    Brett Jones, RKC, a Master Russian Kettlebell instructor will be teaching a Russian Kettlebell Seminar at Indianapolis Fitness and Sport Training on January 24, 2009 from 10 a.m to 5 p.m.

    This exclusive one-day seminar will provide participants with the tools necessary to implement cutting-edge kettlebell training into your fitness program in a safe and effective manner.  Brett will be personally coaching kettlebell seminar participants.

     According to Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training co-owner, Mike Robertson, “We expect this seminar to fill up fast due to Brett’s popularity in the fitness industry as one of the top kettlebell instructors in the country.”  Co-owner Bill Hartman adds, “We’ve already been using kettlebells as part of our exercise programs for weight loss clients and athletes with great results.  Brett’s instruction will only add to the effectiveness of our fitness and sports training programs.”

    Seminar attendance is limited and is expected to sell-out quickly.  This seminar is available to Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training members and non-members.  Contact Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training for more information at (317) 578-0998 or indyfast@gmail.com.

  • Inside-Out: The Ultimate Upper Body Warm-up on Sale!

    This Monday is the biggest online shopping day of the year. 

    This is your opportunity to save big bucks on your own copy of Inside-Out:  The Ultimate Upper Body Warm-up.

    Here’s how:

    Go the www.inside-out-warm-up.com and order the manual and DVD as usual.  Then just use the coupon code “CYBER” (no quotes) to get your discount.

    Oh, and don’t forget that Inside-Out:  The Ultimate Upper Body Warm-up makes a great gift for those who train hard and want to avoid injuries.

    Sale starts at midnight tonite!

    Bill