How to activate the serratus anterior.
Serratus anterior is a common muscle involved with shoulder issues.
Dr. Evan Osar discusses how to modify shoulder exercises to improve serrates anterior and scapular stability. In the brand new 3-part series of Two Anatomy Geeks™, you will discover:
the anatomy of the shoulder including the serrates anterior scapular stabilizers
the most common causes of impingement, tendonitis, and labral tears;
how to properly assess and choose the best corrective exercises for improving posture and movement.
You will leave with information you can use right away with your clients.
If you can’t be on live, you will have access to the handouts and recordings.
CECs will be applied for at the completion of the series
3 Common Signs One is Not Breathing Appropriately
The diaphragm is one of the most important muscles in the body. It has primary functions in respiration, stabilization, and mobilization. It facilitates circulation, relaxation, and excitation. Like any skeletal muscle, it atrophies and weakens when not used appropriately.
Daily breathing obviously keeps one alive however it is not enough to optimize function.
Chronic postural control issues, stability, and the loss of balance are 3 common signs one is not breathing appropriately.
As health and fitness professionals, it’s on us to educate and empower our clients on the importance of breath training.
Coming soon: Breath: for Posture, for Movement, for Performance.
Core Exercises: What’s best for chronic low back pain?
If you work with clients who have low back pain, they may ask you what are the best core exercises for them.
Dr. Evan Osar and his colleague Bucky discuss the function & anatomy of the abdominals, as well as what exercises to give your clients with low back pain.
Simple Corrective Exercise to Address Knee Valgus
Many individuals have knee valgus and a ‘weak’ glute medius is often blamed.
Could their exercises be to blame?
Dr. Evan Osar - author of Corrective Exercise Solutions to Common Hip and Shoulder Dysfunctions - demonstrates: -how common gluteus medius exercises can contribute to knee issues -a simple corrective exercise to address knee valgus -a simple way to eliminate valgus stress during common exercises.
Solutions to eliminate neck tension
Many individuals complain of chronic neck tension and that pesky ‘knot’ in their neck. Could their exercises be to blame?
Dr. Evan Osar - author of Corrective Exercise Solutions to Common Hip and Shoulder Dysfunctions - demonstrates: -how common shoulder exercises cause neck issues -a simple corrective exercise to address trigger points in the neck -a simple way to eliminate neck tension during pulling exercises.
Two Anatomy Geeks™: The Anatomy of the Head and Neck 5-hours of content. Learn at your own pace.
And discover:
the anatomy of the head and neck muscles
assessments and corrective exercises for the head and neck and how to avoid common issues
functional exercise progressions to improve range and ease of motion And earn CECs from ACE, AFAA, and NASM.
Three things for female clients with knee issues
The Importance of Posture & the Pelvic Floor
Dr. Evan Osar, author of Corrective Exercise Solutions to Common Hip and Shoulder Dysfunctions, discusses:
research about posture and the pelvic floor;
importance of sitting posture and activation of the pelvic floor;
exercise and the pelvic floor.
Brand new series of Two Anatomy Geeks™: Anatomy of Female Specific Conditions begins this Saturday, May 7th at 9am (CDT).
the impact of the menstrual cycle, surgery/scar tissue and training considerations
bone health, density, and osteoporosis. All sessions are recorded.
Common Cause for Pelvic Floor Issues or Coccyx Pain
Train clients with pelvic floor issues or coccyx pain?
Listen in with Dr. Evan Osar - author of Corrective Exercise Solutions to Common Hip and Shoulder Dysfunctions - as he discusses a common reason why.
For more information, check out the brand new series of Two Anatomy Geeks™: Anatomy of Female Specific Conditions.
We’ll be covering:
- pelvic floor exercises
- corrective exercise
- low back pain
- low back pain relief during and after pregnancy
- osteoporosis and increasing bone density
Cause for Chronic Hip Tightness in Female Clients
Train female clients with tight hips?
It could be tight external hip rotators. Dr. Evan Osar, author of Corrective Exercise Solutions to Common Hip and Shoulder Dysfunctions, discusses a common reason why many female clients can develop chronic hip tightness. He’ll also shares any easy way to assess and address and progress your client in this week's Facebook Live.
If you are training female clients who struggle with chronic hip tightness, stress urinary incontinence, and osteoporosis, check out the brand new series of Two Anatomy Geeks™: Training Female Specific Conditions.
In this brand new series, you’ll discover:
anatomy of the pelvic floor, abdominals, and more;
how surgery impacts the core and pelvic floor;
how to assess and use corrective exercise to address chronic tightness and improve muscle mass, mobility, and bone density in your female clients.
This series begins on May 7th.
One of the best corrective exercises for the glutes
Got clients going for hip surgery? Recuperating from hip surgery? Trying to avoid hip surgery?
Dr. Evan Osar - author of Corrective Exercise Solutions to Common Hip and Shoulder Dysfunctions - discusses how the glutes are key to improving hip function whether your client is going for surgery, recuperating from surgery or trying to avoid surgery.
In this video Dr. Osar is shares:
- A simple hip assessment
- One of the best corrective exercises for the glutes
- An integrative pattern for pelvic stability and strength
