control yourself with dr andreo spina Ep.7: The Range of Motion Compendium - A Conversation with Dr. Michael Chivers
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Jul 2, 2020 Dr. Michael Chivers, a sports specialist chiropractor and instructor in Functional Range Systems, shares insights from his extensive work with professional athletes. They delve into vital topics like range of motion, emphasizing its role in injury prevention and performance. The conversation critiques traditional soft tissue therapy and discusses the importance of active range versus passive flexibility. Chivers also touches on yoga's relevance in sports and how injury history can shape an athlete's potential, advocating for a nuanced approach to training and rehabilitation.
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Mechanotransduction's Importance
- Soft tissue therapy research needs to understand mechanotransduction.
- Current research is insufficient to negate its effects.
Manual Therapy's Scientific Revolution
- Manual therapy hasn't entered a revolutionary science phase like biology.
- This limits acknowledging force's impact on tissue adaptation.
Range of Motion Defined
- Range of motion (ROM) has active and passive qualities.
- Passive ROM, influenced by neurological and bioflow factors, investigates length-tension relationships.