Pronation of the ankle/foot has often been expressed as something that may be unfavorable. Shoes to limit pronation have been constructed to attempt to reduce pronation. The reality is that a pronated foot is a propulsive foot that we require to produce force into the ground to prevent collapse. It is merely excessive pronation that […]
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How to Measure the Infrasternal Angle to determine a Wide ISA or a Narrow ISA
The infrasternal angle is a useful test to determine breathing compensatory strategies that influence movement capabilities. Your ability to measure it effectively will provide understanding and guidance as to the best interventions to impact a client’s movement. Find Bill: Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn #infrasternalangle #wideISA #billhartmanpt
A Better Way to Measure Shoulder Flexion to Target Rehab and Training Strategies
Thinking in straight planes like shoulder flexion is misguided. We need to think differently about how movements are achieved. Shoulder flexion involves a great deal of shoulder rotation. If this rotation is not accounted for in the measurement, you’ll fail to succeed quickly and you may even select the wrong shoulder rehab exercises or strategy […]
The IFAST Podcast #3 with Mike Robertson and Bill Hartman – How We Hire at IFAST (and When to Fire)
How do you know when to hire a new employee? Where do we get the best coaches in the industry? IFAST (Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training) in known for developing some of the best Strength and Conditioning and Fitness coaches and in the fitness industry. Many of our interns and former coaches now hold positions […]
How to Introduce Rolling into Assessment, Breathing Exercises, and Training
Rolling patterns are nothing new, but a perspective on what’s required to roll effectively can be used as part of your assessment process, rehab, or training. By introducing effective rolling into a program, you can save a lot to time by taking advantage of rolling to restore and enhance mobility of thorax and pelvis. This […]