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Integrated Manual Physical Therapy

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Wind sheild wipers for hip/back mobility

Windshield wipers for hip and nerve mobility.  Great to do anytime of day. You can do 6 or 20, just please  focus on slow movement with breath. PLEASE NOTE FEET ARE APART for this exercise.

Self head and neck lymph massage

Self head and neck lymph massage tutorial. Should be done very lightly and gently 4-8 reps at each location. Always start at chest and work up and back down to clear pathway for lymph to move through. 

Isometric Chin Tuck for cervical stability

 Isometric Chin Tuck and axial elongation for cervical stability.  This should only be done pain free. I suggest starting with 10 seconds and build up to 30 seconds or longer.  Adapted from IPA. Please always consult with your physician or PT first.

Gastroc/Solues/Plantar Fascia Dynamic Stretch

This is a triplanar or 3 position Gastroc/Solues/Plantar Fascia dynamic stretch that is demonstrated in a downdog position but can be modified as needed and done in standing at a wall, leaning onto a railing, etc.

Hip/Gluteal Exercise for proper glutE activation in gait

This is a non weight bearing exercise (alternative to bridges and clams) that can help strengthen glutes for proper facilitation of glute activation in gait. The standing version is the wall press.



Back Planks for Posture

I call these "Back planks" or The Starfish  Exercise to help improve posture and mid back strength. This is an exercise to help fight gravity and poor postural habits. It is also a way to stretch your pectoral muscles while strengthening at the same time. These should only be done pain free. I suggest starting with 3 seconds in each angle and build up to 5-10 seconds or longer and you can move your feet farther away to increase intensity too. Please always consult with your physician or PT first

Core Stability Exercise ~ "The Cannonball"

This is geared to wake up your deep core for stability and function so that life becomes an ab workout. Great to do every morning or before a workout/sport activity. Adapted from Institute of Physical Art.

Dynamic Hamstring Stretch and Neural Glide~"Bottom's Up"

"Bottom's Up" is a Dynamic Hamstring Stretch and Whole Body Neural Glide.  Adapted from Institute of Physical Art. 

Whole Body Neural Mobility Exercise

Whole Body Neural Mobility Exercise. I developed this to help you manage neural tension in any of the major areas of the nervous system: including eyes, arms, thorax, and legs.  This is to be done gently with breath and an inner focus on where you feel tension in your own nervous system. You can also add windshield wiper legs or hands palm up and down to add more complexity.

Dynamic Thoracic Rotation Stretch

Thoracic Rotation stretch is a yoga based dynamic stretch for your thoracic spine, ribcage, and diaphragm mobility. Please do with gentle breath and inner focus on areas of tension and being mindful of keeping arm/shoulder in line with trunk.

Baseball/Golfer Dynamic Stretch for Shoulder and Ribcage MobILITY

Dynamic Stretch for ribcage, diaphragm, posterior shoulder rotator cuff muscles and thoracic spine. Great to do before a game and for mobility.

"Genies" Dynamic Stretch Great for posture and prolonged sit

"Genies" for thoracic mobility. This is a dynamic stretch for upper extremity nerves and thorax to combat prolonged sitting.  Adapted from Sherry McLaughlin STEM's exercise and Institute for human performance.

Wall Press for Core and Lower Body Efficient Engagement for

Wall Press for Core and Lower Body Efficient Engagement.  This is a prolonged held exercise using PNF principles to engage efficient muscle firing patterns between the lower body and trunk. Great to do before a hike, bike, run, sport activity or any strenuous activity. Adapted from Institute of Physical Art "high step" exercise.

Video Balancing your Vagus nerve with your nervous systeM

This video is part of a series to watch them all go to IMPTAZ  on youtube 

Short Qi Gong morning routine for nerve mobility.  If this is done barefoot on grass or stone it can be a great grounding exercise too. A great way to star or end your day.  

Video-Breathing concepts for self-care

This video is part of a series to watch them all go to IMPTAZ  on youtube 

Video Of IMPT on a Wellness show

Short video of what the Barral Method is about. 

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IMPT RESOURCES

BOOK & VIDEO REFERENCES

Taming Pain by Cheryl Wardlaw can be purchased at her website www.specializededucationalexp.com


Understanding the Messages of Your Body by Jean-Pierre Barral D.O.


You Can Heal Your Life by Louis Hay


Restoring Your Digestive Health: How the Guts to Glory Program Can Transform Your Life by Jordan Rubin and Joseph Brasco


QIGONG for Beginners Video: GAIAM production featuring Daisy Lee and Francesco Garripoli

EDUCATIONAL LINKS & WEBSITES

Go to the IMPTAZ YouTube channel and you can watch videos on visceral therapy lectures and home exercises. 


The Fuzz Speech by Gil Hedley Anatomist www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FtSP-tkSug   ‎***Warning: shows cadaver images!***


Strolling Under the Skin by Dr. J.C. Guimberteau www.youtube.com/watch?v=QD82pKNFnPE   ‎ ***Warning: shows cadaver images!***

FIND A PHYSICAL THERAPIST OUT OF STATE

Find a quality referral in another state by looking at one of these two sites: 


www.instituteofphysicalart.com 

www.barralinstitute.com 

IMPT DISCLOSURE

IMPT does not promote any one product, nor does it receive any financial or other benefits from sharing these resources on its site. IMPT also does not guarantee performance and shares these resources for your convenience only.

BARRAL RESOURCES

BARRAL INSTITUTE WEBSITE

http://www.barralinstitute.com


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