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Table of contents:
  • ​Foundation Principles
  • Class Structure
  • Alignment, modifications, adjustments
  • Exercise methodology
  • Pregnancy
  • Succeeding in this course

  • ​​Upper Body exercises
  • Lower Body exercises
  • Abdominals
  • Obliques
  • Stretches
  • Case Studies
    Case Studies:
  • Diastasis recti
  • Pregnancy addendum
  • The Spine
  • ​Disc Bulges/Disc Herniations
  • Movement analysis (muscles)
  • Movement Analysis (forces)
  • Full routine analysis

The Spine

Understanding the key anatomical features of the body is key to succeeding in this course. You will be expected to have a solid understanding of both the skeletal and muscular anatomy especially as it relates to the spine. Our course textbook will be your key resource to achieve this.
As the spine plays a key role in what we do, it deserves a mention.
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                                              Describing the spine

The spine contains 33 vertebrae and is composed of 5 distinct regions:
  1. The Cervical spine contains 7 vertebrae. Head movement. Allows rotation, flexion and extension, lateral flexion
  2. The Thoracic spine 12 vertebrae, articulate with the ribs. Favors rotation of the trunk
  3. The Lumbar spine 5 vertebrae, weight bearing, favors flexion and extension of the back
  4. The Sacrum 5 fused. 
  5. The Coccyx (3-5) fused

  6. ​Neutral spine is the natural position of the spine when all 3 curves of the spine—cervical (neck), thoracic (middle) and lumbar (lower)—are present and in good alignment. This is the strongest position for the spine when we are standing or sitting, and the one that we are made to move from 

     What are the three functions of the spine?
  • To support the body ( along with muscles, ligaments, tendons )
  • To support movement
  • To Protect the Spinal cord
Common deviation of the spine
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Lordosis is defined as an excessive inward curve of the spine ( Cervical or lumbar spine can be affected )

Kyphosis is curvature of the spine that causes the top of the back to appear more rounded than normal. Everyone has some degree of curvature in their spine. However, a curve of more than 45 degrees is considered excessive

Scoliosis is a medical condition in which a person's spine has a sideways curve

At minor levels these conditions may not manifest any symptoms but as they become more pronounced pain and even difficulty breathing can occur

Treatments include bracing, surgery and improving posture through strengthening some muscles while stretching others.
Lordosis can be addressed by stretching the lower back, hip-flexors, hamstring muscles, and strengthening abdominal muscles
Kyphosis can be addressed by Strengthening the back and neck whilst stretching the chest and front delts
With Scoliosis, we attempt to manage and prevent the curve from increasing by building our body’s own brace; strengthening our natural corset (abdominals, obliques and erector spinae muscle group)
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