1. Functional Stability and Mobility

2. 3 stage model for core and balance training

3. TVA = Transverse Abdominis

4. See next slide

6. Proximal Mobility: Hips and thoracic spine Goal: improve mobility of the 2 joints adjacent to the lumbar spine Fundamental principles to follow as the Personal trainer: Static stretching may need to take place before dynamic mobilization exercise Clients need to avoid excess or compensated movements: ie: increase in lumbar lordosis associated with a tight latissimus dorsi muscle during overhead stretch KNOW YOUR ANATOMY Monoarticulate muscle (crosses one joint) VS biarticulate muscle (crosses two joints) Work in 3 different planes: sagittal, frontal, transverse 1 at a time, then add in other planes

7. Proximal Mobility: of low back

9. Exercises to promote mobility of the hips and spine