43. Mike Cantrell - Re-Thinking Common Assessments, The Key To Frontal Plane Control, & Why It Is Possible To Have The "Opposite" Of A Left AIC Pattern
Oct 26, 2023
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Mike Cantrell, professional movement and performance consultant with over 25 years experience, discusses re-thinking common assessments, the key to frontal plane control, and the 'hope test' to improve standing and movement. They also touch on the impact of breathing on training, improving squat and addressing knee pain, and achieving a zone of opposition ribs down.
Continuous learning and staying updated on new concepts and techniques is crucial for trainers to provide better guidance and support to their clients.
Understanding human anatomy and kinetics and applying these principles in programming and exercise selection can help clients move and function optimally while reducing the risk of injury.
By actively working towards preventing injuries and managing clients in pain through ongoing education and collaboration with healthcare professionals, trainers can provide holistic support and enhance their clients' training experience.
Deep dives
Importance of continued learning
For trainers, it is crucial to never stop learning and increasing their knowledge in the field. By continuously learning and staying updated on new concepts and techniques, trainers can provide better guidance and support to their clients. Learning and applying new material helps trainers stand out, achieve better outcomes, and attract more clients. It is important to always seek growth and avoid complacency, as learning breeds success and failure to learn can lead to stagnation.
Application of concepts
While trainers do not need to integrate complex concepts in every exercise, understanding human anatomy and kinetics is essential. Applying these principles in programming and exercise selection can help clients move and function optimally while reducing the risk of injury. Trainers should focus on creating programs that address individual needs and goals, providing appropriate modifications and progressions, and ensuring safety during training sessions. Understanding movement dynamics allows trainers to make informed decisions and guide clients effectively.
Prevention and management of injuries
By applying the principles learned through ongoing education, trainers can actively work towards preventing injuries and managing clients who are in pain. Through a comprehensive assessment process, trainers can identify potential areas of concern and collaborate with healthcare professionals, such as physical therapists, to develop appropriate strategies for clients' individual needs. This collaborative approach helps ensure client safety, improve outcomes, and foster a strong professional network. Trainers who prioritize injury prevention and management can provide holistic support to their clients and enhance their overall training experience.
Understanding Pelvic Instability
Pelvic instability can manifest in various ways, such as excessive straight leg raises and the ability to adduct the legs across midline when it should not be possible. This indicates potential instability and compensation in the pelvic region. When the pelvis lacks stability, the body may compensate by adding stability in the head and neck, leading to neck, head, dental, or occlusal problems. Identifying and addressing pelvic instability is crucial in order to prevent further complications and potential injuries.
Exploring Broken Patterns and Femoral Rotation
Broken patterns in movement can be observed in individuals who have rotated their entire pelvis to one side while maintaining right posterior interior rotation (AFIR). This broken pattern can manifest in limited femoral rotation, either in a normal or backward pattern. Understanding these patterns can help identify issues with the brachial chain and the need for addressing asymmetries and restoring proper movement patterns. By recognizing and addressing these patterns, we can provide more effective treatments and help patients achieve improved function and reduced pain.
Mike is a professional movement and performance consultant with over 25 years experience working with a variety of patients and athletes in all manner of
settings across the country and around the globe. Mike is a partner with James Anderson MPT, PRC and lead performance consultant with Applied Integration Consulting, which has impacted patients and athletes across the US and throughout Europe, Australia and Asia. Mike’s area of expertise centers on helping individuals with chronic pain and enhancing sport performance through integration of neuro-respiratory dynamics. Of particular interest is the emergence of his skill with orofacial management of PRI-based principles.
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