Corrective Exercise
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Prevent injury and chronic disease
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Improve health
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Safely rehabilitate from an injury
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Prevent and manage musculo-skeletal disorders
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Improve posture
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Build a strong foundation
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Correct faulty movement patterns
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Address and correct postural imbalances
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Conditioning for weight loss and muscular development
What is Corrective Exercise?
CHEK (Corrective Holistic Exercise) is a system developed for strength and rehabilitation. It is an integrative system that is rooted on the belief that the human body functions best and is most healthy when it is in ideal alignment. Corrective Exercise is different from other systems in that it involves several distinct yet integrated protocols.
A FULL EVALUATION INCLUDES:
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·Posture – plumb line assessments
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·Posture measurements (with specialist equipment for total accuracy)
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·Flexibility check
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·Strength test
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7 part Core function test
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Balance evaluation
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Movement screening
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·You will complete a comprehensive Health Appraisal Questionnaire looking at health history, nutrition and lifestyle factors.
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This information, along with the physical assessment, helps me to determine the stress load on your system which then dictates the exercise program best suited for your needs.
My approach to corrective exercise
I. Ideal Postural Alignment- posture can contribute to a multitude of health conditions ranging from headaches to arthritis. Ideal posture is the position in which the body functions best with the least amount of mechanical stress.
II. Motor Learning- The nervous system is the driving force behind the muscular system. An inefficient nervous system will render well developed muscles useless. Corrective exercise improves the communication between these two important systems.
III. Primal Pattern Development- The quality of movement is equally important as the quantity being performed. Research shows that it takes 300-500 repetitions to develop a motor pattern. Conversely it takes about 3000-5000 repetitions to erase a motor pattern. Therefore, it is important that movements be done correctly to avoid mechanical flaws that could result in injury or poor performance.
IV. Advanced Core Conditioning- The proper function of the abdominal wall goes far beyond merely doing crunches and sit-ups. In fact, these two exercises are the least important and often time the most dangerous. Corrective exercise will improve or restore proper function to the diaphragm and abdominal wall. This is very beneficial to those who have chronic back pain, are recovering from any form of abdominal surgery such as c-section, hernia repair, abdominoplasty, or any laparoscopic or open abdominal procedure.
‘The core is your entire torso, including internal organs. Many people think the extremities perform most tasks and that the core is simply along for the ride. In truth, the extremities rely on the core for stabilisation and force production. It is very complex and serves many vital functions that contribute to your overall health such as support for internal organs and circulatory support. It plays an important part when applied to the prevention of back pain, maintenance of good posture and overall performance’
V. Integrative Health Concepts- Corrective Exercise addresses all systems of the body and how they interact with each other. Comprehensive structural evaluations allow for a complete perspective of a person’s health status. It also helps to determine if outside medical assistance will be needed. This creates an integrative or team approach to helping clients and patients achieve success.
