Diaphragm Training for Lumbar / Pelvic Alignment and Stability
Breathing is a hot topic in rehab and performance. Have you ever considered the diaphragm as a primary driver of pelvis position and alignment? The diaphragm is asymmetrical and has two “attitudes”, left and right side, with one being more biased for respiration and one more biased for stabilization. Knowing how to balance both sides of the diaphragm via respiration and positional techniques for a balanced pelvic position and alignment is critical for the 21st century rehab and performance professional.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the asymmetrical anatomy of the left and right hemi-diaphragms.
- Discuss how the shape and position of the diaphragm drives lumbo-pelvic position.
- Discuss the breathing cycle and how full exhalation is a key component to alignment and achieving a neutrally positionedpelvis.
- Discuss how the diaphragm affects the gait cycle.
- Define specific tests to determine pelvis position.
- Provide descriptions of non-manual techniques to achieve balanced pelvic position, alignment and posture.
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Course Outline:
0-0:15 Review anatomy of the diaphragm.
0:15-0:30 Discuss how shape and position of diaphragm drives lumbo-pelvic position.
0:30-0:45 Discuss breathing cycles and how the diaphragm affects the gait cycle.
0:45-1:00 Define specific tests for pelvis position and discuss descriptions of non-manual techniques to achieve balanced pelvic position, alignment, and posture.
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