Main description:

Many people suffer from temporary or chronic musculoskeletal issues that cause pain and discomfort when performing even the simplest forms of physical activity. The BioMechanics Method for Corrective Exercise With Online Video is designed to help fitness professionals, athletic trainers, strength and conditioning specialists, and physical therapists to identify and correct underlying imbalances so their clients and patients can resume pain-free movement.

Written by Justin Price, creator of The BioMechanics Method and a former IDEA Health & Fitness Association Personal Trainer of the Year, The BioMechanics Method for Corrective Exercise provides a systematic approach for applying effective corrective exercise strategies to assess and address muscle and joint pain:

* Identify and assess common musculoskeletal imbalances

* Understand how those imbalances affect different structures of the body

* Learn about the various types of corrective exercises

* Select appropriate exercise strategies for a client's circumstances

* Design a corrective exercise program that addresses the underlying cause or causes

To fully equip professionals with various options to address their clients' needs, part IV of the text, Complete Corrective Exercise Library, contains more than 65 self-myofascial release, stretching, and strengthening exercises along with suggestions for exercise progressions and regressions. Each technique is supplemented with full-color photos, and additional illustrations and tables aid with proper execution. Plus, the companion online video features 36 clips that provide the opportunity to directly observe and follow along with the application of many of these remarkable assessment and exercise techniques.

The BioMechanics Method for Corrective Exercise also offers practical advice and tools to further enhance the skills learned from the text. Strategies and examples for communicating with clients are integrated throughout to facilitate effective consultations and proper cuing for both the assessments and exercises. Skill acquisition activities and self-checks in every chapter allow readers to practice and perfect the real-life application of their techniques. A case study pulls it all together to demonstrate how the entire process can be implemented, from assessment to program design.

Finally, to capitalize on the specialized skills that are developed by reading this text, the final section of the book is devoted to creating and managing a corrective exercise business. It covers information on networking and referral systems, tips for maintaining scope of practice, and marketing and promotion methods for attracting and retaining clients.

The practices outlined in The BioMechanics Method for Corrective Exercise have been proven successful by thousands of The BioMechanics Method Corrective Exercise Specialists around the world. Mastering the strategies and techniques in this book will enable health and fitness professionals to recognize potential causes of musculoskeletal imbalances and apply appropriate corrective exercises to swiftly eliminate pain and improve physical function.

Contents:

Part I. Fundamentals of Structural Assessment

Chapter 1. The Process of Structural Assessment

Initial Contact With Client

Structural Assessment Process

Review of Key Points

Self-Check

Chapter 2. Assessing the Feet and Ankles

Basic Anatomy

Common Deviations

Assessment Process

How the Feet and Ankles Relate to the Knees

Review of Key Points

Self-Check

Structural Assessment Skills Test

Chapter 3. Assessing the Knees

Basic Anatomy

Common Deviations

Assessment Process

Teaching Clients Neutral Position of the Knee

How the Knees Relate to the Feet and the Lumbo-Pelvic Hip Girdle

Review of Key Points

Self-Check

Structural Assessment Skills Test

Chapter 4. Assessing the Lumbo-Pelvic Hip Girdle

Basic Anatomy

Common Deviations

Assessment Process

Teaching Clients Neutral Position of the Lumbo-Pelvic Hip Girdle

How the Lumbo-Pelvic Hip Girdle Relates to the Feet, Ankles, Knees, and Thoracic Spine and Shoulder Girdle

Review of Key Points

Self-Check

Structural Assessment Skills Test

Chapter 5. Assessing the Thoracic Spine and Shoulder Girdle

Basic Anatomy

Common Deviations

Assessment Process

Teaching Clients Neutral Position of the Thoracic Spine and Shoulder Girdle

How the Thoracic Spine and Shoulder Girdle Relate to All Other Areas of the Body

Review of Key Points

Self-Check

Structural Assessment Skills Test

Chapter 6. Assessing the Neck and Head

Basic Anatomy

Common Deviations

Assessment Process

Teaching Clients Neutral Position of the Neck and Head

How the Head and Neck Relate to the Rest of the Body

Concluding the Structural Assessment Process

Review of Key Points

Self-Check

Structural Assessment Skills Test

Part II. Understanding Muscles and Movement

Chapter 7. Anatomy in Real Life

How Gravity Affects Movement

How Ground Reaction Forces Affect Movement

Overview of the Musculoskeletal System

Human Bungee Cord System

Review of Key Points

Self-Check

Chapter 8. Functional Anatomy of the Feet and Ankles

Bones and Joints

Soft Tissue Structures

Muscles

Effect of Foot and Ankle Muscles on the Most Common Musculoskeletal Deviations

Review of Key Points

Self-Check

Chapter 9. Functional Anatomy of the Knees

Bones and Joints

Soft Tissue Structures

Muscles

Effect of Knee Muscles on the Most Common Musculoskeletal Deviations

Review of Key Points

Self-Check

Chapter 10. Functional Anatomy of the Lumbo-Pelvic Hip Girdle

Bones and Joints

Soft Tissue Structures

Muscles

Effect of Lumbo-Pelvic Hip Girdle Muscles on the Most Common Musculoskeletal Deviations

Review of Key Points

Self-Check

Chapter 11. Functional Anatomy of the Thoracic Spine and Shoulder Girdle

Bones and Joints

Soft Tissue Structures

Muscles

Effect of the Thoracic Spine and Shoulder Girdle Muscles on the Most Common Musculoskeletal Deviations

Review of Key Points

Self-Check

Chapter 12. Functional Anatomy of the Neck and Head

Bones and Joints

Soft Tissue Structures

Muscles

Effect of the Neck and Head Muscles on the Most Common Musculoskeletal Deviations

Review of Key Points

Self-Check

Chapter 13. Fascia

Fascial Systems for Flexion and Extension

Fascial Systems for Lateral Movement

Fascial Systems for Rotational Movement

Fascial Systems and Complex Movement

Review of Key Points

Self-Check

Part III. Fundamentals of Corrective Exercise

Chapter 14. Elements of Corrective Exercise Programs

Building Client Confidence

Order of Exercises

Evaluating Exercises

Review of Key Points

Self-Check

Chapter 15. Self-Myofascial Release

What Is Self-Myofascial Release?

Origins of Self-Myofascial Release

Benefits of Self-Myofascial Release

Types of Self-Myofascial Release

Teaching Tips for Self-Myofascial Release Techniques

When Not to Use Self-Myofascial Release Techniques

Additional Considerations

Review of Key Points

Self-Check

Chapter 16. Stretching

What Is Stretching?

Origins of Stretching

Benefits of Stretching

Types of Stretches

Teaching Tips for Stretching Exercises

When Not to Use Stretching Exercises

Additional Considerations

Review of Key Points

Self-Check

Chapter 17. Strengthening

What Is Strengthening?

Origins of Strengthening Exercises

Benefits of Strengthening Exercises

Types of Strengthening Exercises

Teaching Tips for Strengthening Exercises

When Not to Use Strengthening Exercises

Additional Considerations

Review of Key Points

Self-Check

Chapter 18. Static Postural Considerations

Standing Postures

Seated Postures

Sleeping Postures

Review of Key Points

Self-Check 1

Self-Check 2

Part IV. Complete Corrective Exercise Library

Chapter 19. Self-Myofascial Release Exercises

Self-Myofascial Release Quick Tips

Self-Myofascial Release Exercise Library

Review of Key Points

Self-Check

Chapter 20. Stretching Exercises

Stretching Exercise Quick Tips

Stretching Exercise Library

Review of Key Points

Self-Check

Chapter 21. Strengthening Exercises

Strengthening Exercise Quick Tips

Strengthening Exercise Library

Review of Key Points

Self-Check

Part V. Corrective Exercise Program Design

Chapter 22. Building Successful Client Relationships

Understanding Basic Motivations and Behavior

How Roles Affect Behavior

Encouraging Client Participation

Functioning as a Facilitator

Review of Key Points

Self-Check

Chapter 23. Conducting Consultations

First Contact

Verbal Assessment Process

Visual and Hands-On Assessment Process

Closing the Deal

Review of Key Points

Self-Check 1

Self-Check 2

Chapter 24. Structuring Sessions and Programs

Beginning and Building Programs

Practical Considerations for Beginning and Building Programs

Review of Key Points

Self-Check

Chapter 25. Sample Sessions and Program

Client Background Information

Client Goals

Structural Assessment Results

Exercise Programming and Recommendations

Case Study Conclusion

Documenting Your Own Clients' Homework

Self-Check

Part VI. Business of Corrective Exercise

Chapter 26. Enhancing Your Professional Image

Perfecting Your Protocols and Procedures

Improving Your Image to Attract New Clients

Integrating Corrective Exercise Protocols With Current Clients

Keys to Success

Review of Key Points

Self-Check

Chapter 27. Marketing Your Corrective Exercise Services

Understanding How Marketing Works

Creating Marketing Messages

Evaluating Delivery Methods

Implementing Your Marketing Strategy

Transitioning to a Full-Time Corrective Exercise Specialist

Review of Key Points

Self-Check

Chapter 28. Scope of Practice, Networks, and Referrals

Maintaining Your Scope of Practice

Developing Professional Networks and Referrals

Social Media and Networking Groups

Networking With Your Clients

Review of Key Points

Self-Check

Appendix. Blank Client Assessment Diagram