What is Corrective Exercise?

Have you ever encountered unexplained pain before, after or during movement or reached a plateau in your fitness journey without understanding the cause?

• Yes, I sure have!
• No way, Jose!

what is it?

Corrective exercise is a type of physical activity that utilizes specific practices designed for enhancing body mechanics, movement coordination, joint mobility, and addressing imbalances. Drawing upon principles of anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics, it seeks to pinpoint the underlying issues causing movement dysfunction and develop tailored strategies for improvement and correction.

why sign up for it?

This practice can be taught for pain management, muscle activation, stability and balance improvement to function better in life. It also teaches you recovery techniques and how to safely and effectively manage your workout programs before, after and during to avoid injury and dysfunction. For example do your feet and jaw hurt and feel tense? By learning how to massage and release a trigger point with proper but simple equipment, you can walk better with less pain and release the tension in your jaw at the same time! Our body is more connected than you may think and its important to learn why something is or isn't happening and what to do to fix it.

who is a good candidate?

You do not need to be an athlete, powerlifter or have an injury to practice corrective exercise. Anyone who has muscle imbalances, instability, inefficient human movement of any kind, lack of mobility or hyper mobility could benefit from corrective exercises. If you are in a plateau, haven't been able to achieve your weightlifting goals, suffer from chronic pain or have bad posture you are also a good candidate.

what may a corrective program look like?

The primary goal is to help clients improve movement patterns, reduce pain, prevent injuries, and optimize physical performance.

Here's what a corrective exercise specialist typically does:

• Movement Assessment: A corrective exercise specialist conducts comprehensive movement assessments to identify any dysfunctions or imbalances in the client's posture, mobility, stability, and movement patterns. This assessment may include observing how the client moves during various exercises and functional movements, as well as conducting specific tests to assess joint range of motion and muscle activation patterns.

• Individualized Programming: Based on the results of the movement assessment and the client's specific needs and goals, the corrective exercise specialist develops personalized exercise programs tailored to address the identified dysfunctions and imbalances. These programs typically include a combination of corrective exercises, mobility drills, and flexibility exercises designed to improve movement quality and function.

• Corrective Exercise Techniques: A corrective exercise specialist teaches clients proper exercise techniques and movement patterns to address their specific issues. This may involve exercises that target weak or underactive muscles, stretches to improve flexibility and mobility, and drills to enhance proprioception and body awareness.

• Progress Monitoring: Throughout the corrective exercise program, the specialist monitors the client's progress closely, tracking improvements in movement quality, strength, flexibility, and pain levels. Adjustments to the program are made as needed to ensure continued progress and address any new issues that arise.

• Education and Empowerment: A corrective exercise specialist educates clients about the importance of proper movement mechanics and the role of corrective exercise in injury prevention and performance enhancement. They empower clients to take an active role in their own rehabilitation and fitness by teaching them self-care techniques and strategies for maintaining optimal movement patterns.

• Collaboration with other Health Professionals: In some cases, corrective exercise specialists work closely with other healthcare professionals, such as physical therapists, chiropractors, or orthopedic doctors, to provide integrated care for clients with more complex movement issues or injuries.
  

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