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When the alignment of a car is out of balance, it will pull hard to the side when driven. Continuing to drive the car increases stress and strain on the tires, brakes, and suspension system. Leading to quick and costly breakdown and repairs. This is analogous to our human gait (ie. walk, run, swim, climb & more). Except that instead of tires and shocks, we're looking at replacing shoulders, knees, and hips.

In this 40 minute class, we explore a daily movement routine for walkers, hikers, and runners. The purpose of these movements is to 1) warm up, mobilize & lubricate the suspension system and 2) assess movement balance and quality 3) reduce risk of inflammation, injury, and/or pain (aka "a really bad day" 😞).

Daily Movement Routine for Walkers, Hikers & Runners Greetings Tribe,I hope this finds you moving well. Let's talk shop...When the alignment of a car is out of balance, it will pull hard to the side when driven...

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Over the past couple of weeks, we've focused on improved hip mobility to reduce hip compression (stuck hip). Something that I've learned over the years is that whenever there is hip compression, there are always multiple compensation pattern relationships also taking place in the spine and upper extremities (shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands & fingers).

One common pattern & symptoms...

Imagine if your car alignment was “out of balance.” How many driving miles before tires, steering, and suspension prematurely wear out and need replacing? Your body is no different.

A well balanced pendulum is mechanically efficient (flow) with lower stress points at the joints (longevity). A poorly balanced pendulum is mechanically less efficient (drag) with higher stress points at the joints (wear & tear).

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Movement Flow Begins at the Level of Assessing Gait Mechanics This video is an introduction to assessing gait mechanics from the half kneeling position for beginner-level TAOFit Method movers.

In this session, we focus on baby rolls, pelvic mobility, and spinal rolls.

This was a great class. Your back and hips will thank you for it.

Baby Rolls, Pelvic Mobility & Spinal Rolls - Movement Therapy - Jun, 23 2022 In this session, we focused on baby rolls, pelvic mobility, and spinal rolls. This was a great class. Your back and hips will thank you for it. Did you love ...

This class was written for a client experiencing anterior shoulder impingement pain.

Recommendations:
*Use this class as a daily movement therapy protocol over the next 30 days
*Pay attention to the "Rules of Pain"
*If pain gets worse, please contact me directly.
*Take notes
*Provide feedback (good, bad, and ugly)

Scapular Mobility for Anterior Shoulder Impingement Pain - Foam Roller Therapy - Apr 26, 2022 This class was written for a client experiencing anterior shoulder impingement pain. Recommendations:*Use this class as a daily movement therapy protocol ove...

Imagine how great your feet, calves, and hips would feel after a massage.

Now, grab your roller, click play to join me, and make it so.

Foam Roller Therapy: Feet, Calves & Hips - Dec 28, 2021 Did you love this movement session? Do you want to support and sponsor more movement lifestyle content? Please consider contributing to The TAOFit Method tip...

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The focus of today's class was on the Anterior Kinetic Chain - how movement (gait) flows through the front line of the body from one big toe, through medial knee, anterior hip, crossing obliquely through opposite shoulder (includes hip flexors, abdominals, pecs, & more).

I imagine the Anterior Kinetic Chain as "coiling or loading the spring" - 1.5-3x footfall force converted into kinetic energy to be released at toe off. This is hugely important for efficient walking, jogging, running, jumping, etc. When this system needs attention it usually shows up as one or more of the following symptoms.

*Tight and/or compressed hips
*Anterior hip pain
*Knee inflammation & pain
*Neck & back pain
*Chest, shoulder, elbow, wrist, or hand issues

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I have an injury history of three major reconstructive surgeries on my right knee (2x PCL & 1 ACL). The first two PCL reconstructions FAILED. Thankfully the ACL was successful. But without a PCL, I have true instability in the joint - ie. it gets shifty in certain positions.

I am a middle school and high school basketball coach. Which means many demanding hours coaching, teaching, and demonstrating on the court. Knee inflammation is a near daily issue for me. I rely upon my daily movement practice to remain as functional as possible - aka a Highly Functional Dysfunctional.

In this class, I demonstrate how I move with an inflamed knee to reduce swelling, maintain functional mobility, and otherwise help facilitate the body's healing response.

Do you have a chronically cranky knee? I think I can help. Schedule a free consultation.

Movement Therapy with inflamed/swollen/painful knee - Mar 3, 2022 I have an injury history of three major reconstructive surgeries on my right knee (2x PCL & 1 ACL). The first two PCL reconstructions FAILED. Thankfully the ...

This class was written for a client dealing with active low back pain (pain 8-9 on scale of 10).

If you are currently experiencing low back pain, please contact Jesse directly prior to taking this class.

Restorative Movement for Low Back Pain - Supine Position - Movement Therapy - Apr 5, 2022 This class was written for a client dealing with active low back pain (pain 8-9 on scale of 10). If you are currently experiencing low back pain, please cont...

Check out this deeper dive into the Deep Longitudinal Kinetic Chain and shock absorption written by mentor and dear friend Joseph Schwartz.

This is the movement theory in Tuesday's class (yesterday's post).

Shock Absorption – Welcome to Dynamic Neuromuscular Assessment™ Posted on October 7, 2016October 22, 2016 by Joseph Schwartz — Leave a commentShock Absorption The second primary action of The 5 Primary Kinetic Chains is shock absorption. Shock absorption is the kinetic energy as it waves through the body. This concept has several contextual layers, let’s fur...

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The focus of this class was on the Deep Longitudinal Kinetic Chain - how movement flows through the back line of the body from one big toe to the base of the skull and out through the opposite big toe (includes plantar fascia, calves, hamstrings, & spinal erectors).

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