http://www.ifastpt.com There’s no such thing as good posture as posture depends on what you’re doing and where you’re doing it. Here’s some key concepts to what’s best. Thanks to all our Indianapolis physical therapy patients that make us the best in the city.
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Corrective vs. Capacity Issues
“Fatigue changes everything.” -Bill Hartman, 2008 Midwest Performance Enhancement Seminar (ugh… I just quoted myself… I’m a little sick to my stomach). Sometimes movement problems aren’t really just movement problems. Sometimes you need to address the other two parts of an effective assessment process.
Position Matters… Performance and the Pelvic Floor
Joint position influences how you recruit muscles and produce force. In some cases, positions and patterns enhance movement and performance. In other cases, they can be limiting. How does this influence strength and function of the pelvic floor?
The Foundation of Scapular Stability
There are 17 muscles that position and move the scapula. If you think the muscles are the key to scapular stability, you’re only partially correct.
Structure doesn’t always equal pain
It’s normal for tissues and structures like bones,tendons, joints, and spinal discs to change as we age. Just because there’s a change doesn’t guarantee it is a source of pain. In many cases, function can be restored and activities can be resumed with effective treatment.