TRUE DEFINITION OF “CORE”
- Anatomy (core stabilizers and mobilizers) and kinesiology
- Current research/evidence
- Benefits of implementing in plan of care
DYSFUNCTION IN PELVIS & CORE CAUSED BY…
- Contracture
- Injury
- Pain
- Aging
FUNCTIONAL CORE ACTIVITIES IN SAGITTAL PLANE
- Supine
- Manual and neural feedback techniques
- Sitting
- Emphasis of anterior/posterior pelvic tilt
- Dissemination of the superior/inferior trunk
- Standing
- Grading standing closed chain sagittal planar flexion/extension into functional tasks
- Lab
FUNCTIONAL CORE ACTIVITIES IN FRONTAL PLANE
- Supine
- Neural feedback
- Lateral pelvic movement with ASIS and PSIS
- Sitting
- Standing
- Single leg stance
- Lateral LB loading
- Glute med emphasis
- Pre-gait/mobility
- Lab
FUNCTIONAL CORE ACTIVITIES IN TRANSVERSE PLANE
- Supine
- Torsional rotation techniques
- Sitting
- Crossing midline
- Pelvic rotation
- Core stabilization for UE/LE function
- Standing
- Postural control
- Muscle memory
- Functional movement patterns to emphasize proper positioning and Motor Control Learning Theory
- Lab
FUNCTIONAL BI- & TRI-PLANAR ACTIVITIES
- Utilizing PNF, pelvic/core dissemination, and dynamic reaching balance from low to high
- Lab
- Multi-planar activities utilizing dynamic objects, tools, and balls
DOCUMENTATION & CASE STUDIES
- Core terminology in documentation (examples and ideas)
- Case studies
- Orthopedic condition
- Cardiovascular condition
- Neurological condition