28. Zac Cupples - Exercise vs Manual Interventions, Layers of Compensations in Human Patterns, The "Pathological" Shoulder & Pelvis, Vision Considerations, & Infrasternal Angle Shop Talk
Oct 26, 2023
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Physical therapist Zac Cupples discusses exercise vs manual interventions, incorporating corrective exercises in weight training, load, adaptations, and corrective exercises, L-shaped headstands as a form of inversion, and the desirability of LASIK surgery for dysfunctional vision.
Zach emphasizes the importance of addressing movement limitations and biases in the body to achieve better outcomes through exercise.
Zach's corrective exercise approach focuses on identifying and addressing primary limitations first, then progressing to secondary and superficial restrictions.
Zach advises exploring vision therapy and maximizing movement capabilities before considering permanent surgical interventions like LASIK.
Deep dives
Background and Approach of Zach Couples
Zach Couples is a physical therapist, strength conditioning coach, and blogger who prioritizes principles that prioritize movement and achieving better outcomes. He aims to simplify complex concepts to help clients and followers understand and apply them effectively. His approach involves focusing on biases in the body, addressing limitations, and using exercise as a means to teach and reinforce new movement patterns. Zach emphasizes the importance of independence and autonomous function in his clients.
Human Matrix Seminar and Shifting Material
Zach teaches his seminar, Human Matrix, which applies concepts discussed in his work. Over time, he has evolved his approach to focus on simpler explanations and more practical application of concepts. He aims to bridge the gap between theory and application, helping people understand and coach movements effectively. Zach incorporates a mix of didactic teaching, practical application, and feedback in his seminars to ensure attendees can apply the concepts successfully.
Understanding Compensatory Patterns
Zach explains that compensatory patterns in the body are predictable based on a person's structural presentation, such as their infrasternal angle. He simplifies the compensation process, addressing the primary limitations first and then working through the secondary and superficial restrictions. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on movement and coaching exercises that target the specific limitations, allowing individuals to improve their movement capabilities and achieve better outcomes.
Individualized Corrective Exercise
Zach's corrective exercise approach is individualized based on a person's specific limitations and goals. He incorporates exercises that address the restrictions and biases identified during assessment. Zach often combines low-intensity skill acquisition exercises with higher-intensity movements to provide context and reinforce the desired movement patterns. He focuses on choosing exercises that allow individuals to express movement with integrity and avoid compensatory strategies, ensuring a more effective and efficient corrective exercise program.
Considerations for LASIK and Vision
When it comes to LASIK surgery and vision-related issues, Zach emphasizes the importance of addressing other movement capabilities and skills before considering LASIK. He suggests exploring vision therapy for improving various visual skills beyond sight. Zach advises maximizing movement capabilities and overall health aspects before resorting to permanent surgical interventions like LASIK. He also highlights the adaptability of the human body and its ability to compensate for certain structural changes, encouraging individuals to explore other options first.
