Category: Professional Mentorship

  • Simple Rules Repeated

    Simple Rules Repeated

    The outward appearance of anything in a nature or making any kind of change in our behavior or our bodies tends to seem overwhelmingly complex.

    But remember this… Complexity arises from simple rules repeated (See Mandelbrot).

    In nature, one only need to appreciate the branching of a tree. The simple rule of growth for a tree is to split one branch into two branches. Rinse and repeat. Over time, the result is what appears to be this incredibly complex structure reaching upward and spreading out in all directions.

    When nature finds a simple rule that works, it uses it over and over. In humans, we actually use the same “tree” rule in regard to how we form the vast network of blood vessels in the body. One artery splits into two and so on to such a degree that direct blood flow is never more than 5 cells away from any one cell.

    The dendrites emanating from your nerves to allow communication with other nerves follow this rule too. One branch splitting into two and so on. In fact, this process is called dendritic arborizaiton (arbor = tree).

    The Parsimony Principle in regard to science tells us that the best explanation for any phenomenon is usually the simplest one based on the evidence. Complexity often hides the simple explanation.

    Human movement follows simple rules.

  • Announcement: The Intensive – July 26-29

    Mentorship typically consists of two people working for the betterment of one.

    How about six with the goal to better each other?

    In 1972, Eldredge and Gould presented their theory on evolution referred to as punctuated equilibrium. In simple terms, their view is that evolution occurs with periods of rapid change between periods of little or no change.

    The goal of this intensive is to create a period such as that. Rapid change.

    The When and Where

    July 26-29 at IFAST (and Casa de Hartman) in Indianapolis, Indiana. We start at 8pm Thursday the 26th (unless you can make dinner at 6:30 at my favorite Mexican restaurant). We go until Sunday July 29th at about noon. When we get hungry, we eat. When we get tired, we sleep.

    The Who

    Six (6) professionals (It is NOT for students) who:

    Are comfortable with contributing ideas, asking, and answering questions.

    Have an understanding of foundational movement-based anatomy and exercise/training concepts.

    Want to challenge and help others professionals improve.

    Understand the value of a coach and seek a learning network of individuals with common concerns, interests, and goals but different backgrounds.

    Selfishly, it’s for me. I enjoy what I do, and I enjoy sharing and interacting with bright, motivated people from whom I too can learn.

    The What

    A fun, open, engaging, and challenging environment

    Guided, focused effort over three days

    Develop a principles-based approach

    Examining a model of human movement from micro to macro

    Assessment processes from a passive to a dynamic environment

    Cuing, coaching, decision-making, intervention strategies, and programming

    Ongoing discussion and conversation over dinner at Casa de Hartman

    Enhance and evolve your personal information capture and learning system

    Share knowledge as part of an ongoing professional network

    Follow-up mentorship to assure ongoing progress

    Train at IFAST

    The six individuals will be selected via the application process as quickly as possible. Attendees will be notified by June 21st.

    How Much?

    Attendees are responsible for travel to The Intensive and accommodations while in Indianapolis.

    There is no fee for The Intensive. Only presence, time, and effort are required.

    The application process is now closed. You can still join the mentorship list below.

  • The Patient is Their Own Experiment

    Treatment typically occurs within the domain of complexity. There are always unknowns. How do you deal with them?

    Here’s a brief discussion with a Padawan about how the patient becomes their own experiment using a within-subjects design.

  • Incorporating research into treatment and using a sense-making framework

    How do I incorporate research into my current treatment model of n = 1?  How does it influence the effect of knowns and unknowns in regard to patient care?

     

  • Talking Rear Foot Elevated Split Squat

    Here’s a little white board talk breaking down some concerns with the rear foot elevated split squat (aka Bulgarian Split Squat).