Human movement is complex, fascinating, and affects us all. Our hosts, Gray Cook and Dr. Lee Burton, have dedicated their lives to understanding movement and have trained thousands of fitness and healthcare professionals worldwide with their holistic philosophy and approach. Listen as they discuss topics, speak with other industry experts, answer questions & give practical advice on how you can optimize the human body to be the best it can be.
Summary: This episode of the Movement Podcast emphasizes that mobility and stability are fundamental to movement optimization. Both are essential, with mobility referring to the freedom of motion and stability to the control of that motion.
Assessment Challenges: Measuring mobility is relatively straightforward with tools like goniometers. However, assessing stability is more complex and less consistent, especially when isolated to a single joint.
Movement Consistency: A personโs movement capabilities can vary significantly based on posture and load. For example, someone might have good ankle mobility on the table but struggle with balance when standing.
Underlying Issues: Pain and movement problems often prompt discussions about mobility and stability. However, these issues are frequently more about the underlying causes, such as tissue quality, tone, or compensatory patterns, rather than simple mobility or stability deficits.
Approach to Improvement: Effective intervention often requires a combination of mobility and stability work, tailored to the individual's needs. We suggest using a mix of exercises and assessments to identify and address the root causes of movement limitations.
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The Movement Podcast discusses removing wellness barriers through education, functional wellness screens, and the importance of self-care for healthcare professionals.
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In this episode of the Movement Podcast, we wrap up our season 5 finale. We want to thank our listeners, and if youโre listening for the first time, welcome.ย
Weโve put together some highlights to recap every episode this season and the amazing guests whoโve shared with us along the way.ย
Whether you missed a few episodes, or want a quick refresher on what was discussed, here is your opportunity. We hope you enjoy this episode and look forward to being back with you all in season 6.
So get ready for the season 5 finale of the Movement Podcast -- powered by FMS
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Today, Gray sits down with friend and colleague Behnad Honarbakhsh. Behnad is the founder of Fit To Train Human Performance Systems in Vancouver, British Columbia.
From Strength and Conditioning to Physical Therapy, Behnad has worked with teams and athletes from the NHL, NBA, MLB, NFL, CFL and MLS.
On this episode we discuss running a multidisciplinary clinic, finding your blindspots as a clinician, the impact of scar tissue on movement, and the importance of creating human connection with your patients.
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Stand Up Paddle Boarding has exploded in popularity in recent years and offers many great health benefits while enjoying life outdoors.
Today, Gray sits down with an expert on the matter, Brody Welte. Brody founded PaddleFit in 2008 and is a gold-winning coach with team USA. Heโs worked with numerous pro and non-professional athletes over the years, and has created a globally respected paddle coaching system and culture.
On the show they cover how the definition of fitness has evolved over the years, the importance of breathing in movement, why Stand Up Paddling is a great cross-training activity, and some tips and benefits on getting into paddleboarding and watersports.
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Are you an expert in movement? And if so, is it reflected in your current business success? Today, we discuss Grayโs new book, The Business of Movement.ย
We cover the importance of pre-screening your clients, what defines an expert, tactics vs. strategies, what role corrective exercises should play in helping clients, and ways to unpack anyoneโs movement dysfunction.
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Today, we welcome our guest, Dr. Perry Nickelston. Perry is a Chiropractic Physician focusing on performance enhancement, corrective exercise, and metabolic fitness nutrition.ย
He is also an expert in myofascial, orthopedic, medical and trigger point soft tissue therapy and the founder of Stop Chasing Pain.ย
On this episode we discuss the importance of the lymphatic system, self-care vs self-treatment, how the bodyโs systems work together, and Perryโs top four places he likes to start when treating his patients.
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Have you ever considered if you are overstressed, or just under recovered? How do you know? And how does it affect your performance?ย
ย Today, we discuss the stress recovery cycle. We cover ways to actively reset your recovery, dumping unnecessary tension and tone, risk and readiness, and using movement as your gauge.
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Up to bat is our guest, Dr. Rob Butler. Rob works in Major League Baseball as the Director of Performance with the St. Louis Cardinals. He oversees player physical development, prevention programs, nutrition, and sports science as well as the medical care for the affiliate teams.
Today, we go around the horn discussing several topics in athletic training and strength and conditioning. We dive head first into the stress recovery cycle,ย strategies for working with large groups, and explore arm care, ACLs, and more.
So now, in honor of the great baseball legend Vin Scully, Itโs time... for the Movement Podcast โ powered by FMS.
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Personal training and gyms have seen their fair share of changes over the past few years. After the recent pandemic, what does the landscape look like now for the industry?
Today, we welcome our guest, Chris Poirer, the GM of Perform Better, to help us answer this question.
On this episode, we cover personal training and gym numbers since the COVID outbreak, the relationship of culture to the success of your business, and qualities found in trainers and gym owners who have weathered the storm.
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Worldwideโฆ whatโs the leading cause of disability?ย
If you said low back pain, youโd be correct.ย
Today, we welcome our guest, Dr. Kyle Kiesel. Kyle is an expert in low back pain and professor emeritus and former Chair of the Physical Therapy Department at the University of Evansville.ย
On this episode, we cover pros and cons of pain as a diagnosis, risk factors, and options for early intervention, management, and even prevention.
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