The Hip is the Hub: Functional Hip Mobility
10/02/24 • 52 min
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Summary:
This episode of the Movement Podcast emphasizes the importance of the hip as the central hub for body movement. If the hip isn’t functioning properly, it can lead to stress on the back and knees, making it crucial for overall body function.
Functional Patterns Over Isolated Exercises: Instead of focusing solely on isolated muscle strengthening or flexibility exercises, the podcast advocates for addressing functional movement patterns and restoring overall movement patterns, especially for the hips.
Stability vs. Mobility: A balance between stability and mobility is crucial. The back should be stable but able to move as needed, while the hip should be mobile. Overemphasis on stiffness can lead to compensatory issues in other parts of the body.
Assessment and Movement Screen: Effective assessment involves looking at overall movement patterns and not just isolated tests. This episode discusses the limitations of standard movement screens and suggests that a more comprehensive approach is needed.
Practical Exercises for Hip Function: Exercises like single-leg deadlifts, Turkish get-ups, and half-kneeling chops are recommended to maintain or restore hip function. These exercises help integrate movement patterns and improve functional performance.
Take a deeper dive into Mobility and Stability
In the Mobility Course, Gray guides you with his insights into global movement patterns and screening to differentiate mobility limitations due to tissue quality from those caused by inappropriate tone. In the Stability Course, Gray explores stability problems and their solutions, while detailing the vital interplay between local tissue quality, muscle performance, and global movement patterns.
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Summary:
This episode of the Movement Podcast emphasizes the importance of the hip as the central hub for body movement. If the hip isn’t functioning properly, it can lead to stress on the back and knees, making it crucial for overall body function.
Functional Patterns Over Isolated Exercises: Instead of focusing solely on isolated muscle strengthening or flexibility exercises, the podcast advocates for addressing functional movement patterns and restoring overall movement patterns, especially for the hips.
Stability vs. Mobility: A balance between stability and mobility is crucial. The back should be stable but able to move as needed, while the hip should be mobile. Overemphasis on stiffness can lead to compensatory issues in other parts of the body.
Assessment and Movement Screen: Effective assessment involves looking at overall movement patterns and not just isolated tests. This episode discusses the limitations of standard movement screens and suggests that a more comprehensive approach is needed.
Practical Exercises for Hip Function: Exercises like single-leg deadlifts, Turkish get-ups, and half-kneeling chops are recommended to maintain or restore hip function. These exercises help integrate movement patterns and improve functional performance.
Take a deeper dive into Mobility and Stability
In the Mobility Course, Gray guides you with his insights into global movement patterns and screening to differentiate mobility limitations due to tissue quality from those caused by inappropriate tone. In the Stability Course, Gray explores stability problems and their solutions, while detailing the vital interplay between local tissue quality, muscle performance, and global movement patterns.
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Walking Away from Pain - Wellness and Fitness with James Breese
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Podcast Summary:
James Breese's journey from being a police officer in London with chronic back pain to becoming a fitness expert, strength coach and author is highlighted, focusing on his transition and the significant impact of kettlebell training and Functional Movement Systems (FMS). The importance of addressing fundamental aspects of health such as walking, hydration, sleep, and basic mobility before moving on to more complex fitness routines is emphasized.
A structured, data-driven approach to fitness and wellness is advocated, incorporating technology and apps to monitor and improve client progress, highlighting the effectiveness of maintaining basics like daily step count.
This episode discusses the integration of personal experiences and insights into fitness training, stressing the significance of personal growth and the role of proper movement and exercise in pain management. The conversation underscores the importance of simplicity and consistency in training programs, encouraging clients to maintain basic healthy habits and use corrective exercises to address specific issues for long-term wellness.
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Poor Ankle Mobility? Start with Why
Take a deeper dive into Mobility and Stability
In the Mobility Course, Gray guides you with his insights into global movement patterns and screening to differentiate mobility limitations due to tissue quality from those caused by inappropriate tone. In the Stability Course, Gray explores stability problems and their solutions, while detailing the vital interplay between local tissue quality, muscle performance, and global movement patterns.
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Episode Summary:
Ankle mobility is crucial for various physical activities, including weight loss, strength training, and sports performance, but is often overlooked.
Limited ankle mobility can impact balance, gait, and overall movement, leading to potential injuries and reduced performance. Assessing ankle mobility involves a Functional Movement Screen and tests like the broad jump, vertical jump, and comparing right vs left leg performance. Correcting ankle mobility issues involves specific exercises and understanding the underlying causes, such as muscle tone or joint alignment. Effective ankle mobility training should be integrated into overall movement patterns and rehabilitation to ensure comprehensive improvement and prevent compensatory injuries.
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