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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Short video of what the Barral Method is about.
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
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!***
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