The Fundamentals of Movement Analysis

Description

The Fundamentals of Movement Analysis provides fitness, exercise and health professionals with a step-by-step process for analyzing the most commonly impaired movements that can cause pain, functional limitations and impede performance.  

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:

• define the benefits and unique characteristics of The BioMechanics Method movement analysis process
• explain how and when to introduce the movement analysis process into a client’s program
• apply various techniques (i.e. verbal, visual and hands-on) for analyzing commonly impaired movements in key areas of the body
• implement a step-by-step process for conducting a complete movement analysis on a client's feet, ankles, knees, hips, spine and shoulders, neck and head
• compare and contrast analysis results through the use of observation, client feedback, and evaluation of compensatory movements
• document a client's movement analysis results in order to identify significant impairments that could be addressed through appropriate corrective exercise programming
• explain how musculoskeletal imbalances are related to movement impairments
• explain how movement impairments in one area of the body can disrupt movement in other areas.

Course Content