The Core Machine: Gears Gotta Move
June 3, 2012
The inner core unit, Diaphragm, TA, Pelvic Floor and Multifidus, work together like gears in a machine. Gears are dynamic, they must move and work together or the machine will fail.
read postNew Mom FItness Q and A: Pelvic Organ Prolapse
June 1, 2012
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is the descent of the pelvic organs from their original positions into and sometimes out of the vagina. The new moms who attended this post-pregnancy return to fitness seminar were all ears to understand the contributing factors, and in particular the role of running during pregnancy and post partum in the […]
read postThe Diaphragm Pelvic Floor Piston Demo
May 24, 2012
Postural stability is provided by the relative maintenance of intra-abdominal pressure by the dynamic relationship between the Diaphragm, Pelvic Floor and TA.
read postThe Core Redefined: A Functional Model
May 17, 2012
An excerpt from a recent talk to the UCLA rehab staff. The Tug O’ War demonstrates the dynamic relationship between the anticipatory (deep) and reactive (superficial) core for postural control necessary to pull off functional tasks. The two-part system generates forces from the inside-out to support all movements.
read postThe Fit Floor Part 3: Alignment-Position your Pelvic Floor for Fitness
January 29, 2012
Why did the trick in Part 2 work? It set up an alignment that was optimal for the interaction between the diaphragm and pelvic floor. Now time to learn some new tricks for better alignment! Please discontinue or modify if pain occurs when attempting a change in alignment.
read postThe Fit Floor Part 2: Teach Your Pelvic Floor a New Trick
January 17, 2012
You can’t use your pelvic floor in fitness, let alone your day to day activities, if you can’t find it. Learn a new trick to find your pelvic floor so you can get it moving again!
read postVideo Mailbag: Diastasis Recti Q and A
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read postVideo Mailbag: Symphasis Pubis Diastasis (SPD) Q and A
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read postThe Fit Floor Part 1: Training the Pelvic Floor for Fitness
December 24, 2011
To train the pelvic floor for fitness we need to take the next steps beyond Kegels. To do that the pelvic floor needs to be trained the way it actually functions and in the way we train other muscles in the body.
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