Mobility

Every movement we perform whether it’s a squat, throw, jump, swim, or toss, has a certain mobility requirement. Lack of this requirement results in faulty movement, increased stress on surrounding tissues, and unnecessary use of energy. All that leads to … you guessed it … injury! Check out this short snippet that simply clarifies the need for motion. I call it the “Range Of Motion - Injury” Scale

 
 

MOBILITY ROAD MAP


1. SELF MYOFASCIAL RELEASE (AKA. SMASHING)

  • 3 Methods

  • Plain Jane & Vibration Options

  • Percussion Option

2. LOADS (AKA. STRETCHES)

  • Plain Jane Option

  • Pre-Tension Loads Option

3. NEUROLOGICAL GAMES (AKA. END RANGE ACCESS)

  • CARs

  • PAILs/RAILs

4. FASCIAL LINES (VIA STICK MOBILITY)

  • One Stick

  • Two Stick

5. DYNAMIC LOADS

 

1. SELF MYOFASCIAL RELEASE (AKA. SMASHING)


1. FOAM ROLLING THE RIGHT WAY

If you’re going to be in these torturous devices, you might as well make the most of your experience on them right? This ebook breaks down the 3 foam rolling methods that puts intention and meaning behind your warm up and cool downs. Definitely a must for newbies and seasoned vets!

2. Plain Jane & vibration options

If you’ve upgraded your rolling device to offer a vibration feature, then this is where you want to explore. Same

3. FACE DOWN (PRONE) OPTIONS

Here are some great shoulder/shoulder girdle Skills & Drills that will continue to improve stability, strength, and control.


2. TENSION LOADS (AKA. STRETCHES)


ALl 4’s (QUadruped) Options

These are the traditional static stretches that we’ve all become familiar with. It’s great to have shoulder specific stretches available at your disposal. Explore these options for starters.

1/2 Plank Options

Progression to elevated position

Plank Options

Progression to elevated position

Side Plank Options

Progression to elevated position


3. NEUROLOGICAL GAMES (AKA. END RANGE ACCESS)


Seated Options

Progression to elevated position

Tall Kneeling Options

Progression to elevated position

1/2 Kneeling Options

Progression to elevated position

Open 1/2 KNeeling Options

Progression to elevated position


4. FASCIAL LINES (VIA STICK MOBILITY)


STanding Options

Progression to elevated position

STaggered standing Options

Progression to elevated position


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Dynamic Warm Ups

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Dynamic Cool Downs?

Relaxer