Understanding the Anatomy of Movement
Overview
Understanding Anatomy of Movement is a two day workshop, designed to make anatomy make sense in the context of movement.
It uses the language of anatomy accurately and in a way that allows the attendee to see anatomy of movement.
We explore full-body movement and get comfortable with how movement travels through the body in a natural way - emphasising the difference between âmovementâ and âexerciseâ.
The course is modality independent in that it is applicable for all movement teachers - PTs, yogis, dancers, Pilates teachers and physios. It is about establishing a firm foundation of understanding the language of anatomy.
With this foundation you will be able to recognise the effects of almost every exercise, be able to predict what will happen during any movement, be able to describe the full-body reaction during any movement, be able to accurately communicate with other professionals, understand the effects of new approaches more quickly - thereby making new trainings and additions to their practice faster, smoother, and deeper.
This weekend course will change the way you understand movement.
We will show how to use positioning and movement directions can be combined to create any effect in any part of the body - giving the attendees the ability to create any exercise to suit the needs of the client.
The attendees will perform a few exercises to help their understanding of anatomy.
It will help you break free from repertoire - you will UNDERSTAND MOVEMENT and have the skill to create endless new exercises. The course will teach things that should have been taught at the beginning of your career and you have looked for ever since.
By grounding ourselves in the true functional anatomy of human body, we will explore the science of movement. You will learn how to see the human body and its movement in new and exciting ways that open your eyes to the huge potential within movement therapy.
Building from the base of functional, evolutionary and comparative anatomy, you will learn how to put all of the theory into practice, bringing it together in a way that makes sense - marrying biotensegrity alongside the language of biomechanics.
At the end of this first weekend, you will be able to see the reality of 4D anatomy of movement and create new exercises or adapt old ones according to the needs of your clients.
We will explore muscle nomenclature and position the role/influence of joint types on movement and the functions of muscle and their movement interactions with fascia (more than just elasticity).
Learning Objectives:
-  Present an introduction to the proper use of anatomical and movement vocabulary
-  Supply you with an understanding of how the body reacts during movement
-  To fully appreciate the significance of tensegrity during human movement
- Â Â How to create exercises that address ANY desired reactionÂ
- Â Give you the tools to apply various assessments and then construct alternative movement strategies to help unwind and resolve compromised patterns
- Â Providing you with a fun, relaxed, informative and empowering experience that you can implement the next day in the clinic
Further Highlights Include:
âUnderstanding the Anatomy of Movementâ helps you see and describe anatomical relationships and develop a deep appreciation of how and why our body has evolved into the shape we now have. You will not only learn techniques, you will learn how the body moves, and how you can guide that movement to help your client.
This workshop teaches a truly functional understanding to the tensegrity of the human body through evolutionary and comparative anatomy.
Practical Elements - What to bring, learning supports etc
Wear loose, comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely.
Learning Aids:
- Â Â A fully illustrated manual outlines the principles and techniques
- Â Â Participants also receive access to video content to review and expand on the techniques demonstrated during the workshop
Who Should Attend:
The workshop is designed for movement therapists, massage therapists, physical therapists, osteopaths, chiropractors and those wanting to add an extra dimension to their treatments. While anatomy and pathology will be acknowledged during the 2 days of training, time is too short to teach basics, so a reasonable understanding is expected to allow for a rapid progression and focus on techniques.
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