Breathing Essentials: Foundation Form Function Of The Core

Concepts of Trunk stability for Optimal Function and Motion

What you'll learn

Improvement in core stability, improvement in breathing mechanics and function will be the benefit from this course.

Learn which muscles constitute the core.

Learn how to train your core with breathing.

Understand how the core functions with gravity and when the core is not strong enough, which muscles take over.

Requirements

The student does not have to have a prerequiste knowledge of anatomy to understand the function of the core and trunk stability.

Description

The respiratory system is a vital component of spinal function. The rib cage is the center of trunk rotation and is important in transferring loads from the lower extremities and upper extremities through the various regions of the spine.   The rib cage is a prime base for muscle and fascial connections that affect the cervical and lumbo/pelvic regions. If we don't breathe properly, the rib cage can be altered and become dysfunctional with poor rotation and poor breathing patterns.   The diaphragm functions in posture and respiration.  It's intimate connections, muscularly and neurologically with the lumbar spine,  deep abdominal and pelvic floor muscles and its ability to maintain intra-abdominal pressure, are vital for spinal stability.  Dysfunction of the respiratory complex,  trunk muscular imbalances, muscular inhibition and weakness, myofascial restrictions, loss of axial rotation and chronic hyperventilation, all have significant effects on posture, trunk stability, chronic pain, upper extremity, and lower extremity function and motion.  Discover the correct core. Learn what will inhibit the core and how to facilitate an inhibited or delayed core. Improve your core and trunk stability by improving the function of the diaphragm and the other three vital core muscles.This three and a half hour class has comprehensive, research, evidence-based information on the rib cage, respiration, core anatomy and function and how to regain your movement length and core strength.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 My Spine January 2022

Lecture 3 Disclaimer

Lecture 4 Thoracic Anatomy and Function

Lecture 5 Trunk Musculature Deep Core

Lecture 6 Trunk Muscular Superficial Global Muscles

Lecture 7 The Fascial System

Lecture 8 Mechanics of Breathing

Lecture 9 Function of the Diaphragm

Lecture 10 Obesity and COVID 19

Lecture 11 Concepts of Spinal Stability

Lecture 12 Triple Core Concept

Lecture 13 Dysfunction of the Diaphragm

Lecture 14 Flawed Posture

Lecture 15 Respiration, Pelvic Floor and Incontinence

Lecture 16 Core stability and Scoliosis

Section 2: Core Stability Exercises

Lecture 17 Breathing Practice

Lecture 18 Lateral Costal Expansion Facilitation

Lecture 19 Three Sniffs

Lecture 20 Blowing Up a Balloon

Lecture 21 Pilates 100 Modified

Lecture 22 Specific Strength Testing

Lecture 23 Facilitating the Core

Lecture 24 Core Training Program

Lecture 25 Supine Breathing Reach

Lecture 26 Lengthening Ideas

Lecture 27 Lateral Upper Trunk Rotation

Lecture 28 Lateral Trunk Rotation with Inspiration

Lecture 29 Alternate Concepts

Lecture 30 References

Lecture 31 Foundation Form Function Exercises Download

Lecture 32 Bonus Lecture

Anyone who has back, neck pain or has dysfunctional breathing can benefit from the ideas and exercises given in this class.