,Table of Contents
Sports Medicine.................................................................................................................... 4
Physiotherapy ...................................................................................................................... 4
Biokinetics........................................................................................................................... 5
Chiropractor ......................................................................................................................... 5
Somatology ......................................................................................................................... 6
Personal Trainer ................................................................................................................. 7
Evaluating Posture .............................................................................................................. 8
Importance of Body Analysis .............................................................................................. 9
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Understanding Posture...................................................................................................... 10
Purpose of Postural Analysis ............................................................................................. 10
Components of "Real" Posture ........................................................................................... 11
Maintaining Proper Posture ............................................................................................... 11
Head and Neck Position ..................................................................................................... 11
Shoulder Level Assessment ............................................................................................... 12
Scapular Position .............................................................................................................. 12
Spine Alignment .............................................................................................................. 12
Skin Condition Observations .............................................................................................. 12
Skin Creases ...................................................................................................................... 13
Hip and Buttock Analysis.................................................................................................. 13
Thigh and Calf Bulk Assessment ...................................................................................... 13
Knee Alignment ............................................................................................................... 13
Foot Position Analysis ....................................................................................................... 14
Kyphosis Assessment ........................................................................................................ 14
BODY TYPES ......................................................................................................................................... 15
Factors Determining Body Type ....................................................................................... 15
BODY TYPES DEFINED ............................................................................................................................ 15
Ectomorph ........................................................................................................................ 15
SLEEP ................................................................................................................................................... 17
EXERCISE REGIMENS................................................................................................................................ 17
HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) ............................................................................... 17
LISST (Low Intensity Steady State Training) ..................................................................... 18
Effects and Treatment of Muscle Imbalance ..................................................................... 20
Muscle Imbalance ............................................................................................................. 20
Muscle Imbalance Treatment ............................................................................................ 20
Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) ........................................................................................ 20
How Muscle Imbalances Occur ......................................................................................... 21
Core Muscle Imbalance .................................................................................................... 21
Muscle Imbalance Therapy ............................................................................................... 21
Treatment Techniques ...................................................................................................... 21
Additional Therapies......................................................................................................... 22
After Therapy .................................................................................................................... 22
Self-Help Tips for Clients .................................................................................................. 22
Muscle Imbalance ............................................................................................................. 23
, Shoulder Impingement ..................................................................................................... 24
Pathological Muscle Imbalance ......................................................................................... 24
Functional vs. Pathological Muscle Imbalance ................................................................. 24
The Movement System ..................................................................................................... 24
Kinesiology ....................................................................................................................... 25
Practical Applications: ...................................................................................................... 25
Janda’s Theory: ................................................................................................................. 25
Key Aspects of Janda's Neuromuscular Approach: ............................................................. 26
Muscle Imbalance Therapy: .............................................................................................. 26
Tonic vs. Phasic Muscles: ................................................................................................ 26
Impact on the CNS and Muscle Imbalance: ...................................................................... 26
Tonic and Phasic Muscle Systems: .................................................................................. 26
Conclusion of Janda’s Theory: ......................................................................................... 26
Upper-Crossed Syndrome (UCS) and Lower-Crossed Syndrome (LCS).............................. 28
Detailed Characteristics of LCS (Lower Crossed Syndrome) Type B: .............................. 28
Layer Syndrome (Combination of UCS and LCS): ............................................................ 29
Sports Nutrition: Proteins vs. Carbs ................................................................................... 30
Supplement Overview ........................................................................................................ 31
Pathology of Muscle Injury and Treatment Options........................................................... 32
Muscle Injury Healing and Treatment.............................................................................. 34
Neck & Back Pathology ....................................................................................................... 37
Pathology of Muscle Injury and Relevant Treatment Options ............................................ 40
Importance of Flexibility: .................................................................................................. 41
Structures That Can Limit Flexibility: ............................................................................... 41
EFFECTS OF STRESS ON THE BODY............................................................................................................ 42
General Impact of Stress .................................................................................................. 42
Stress Effects on Different Body Systems .......................................................................... 42
Nutrition and Stress ......................................................................................................... 44
Burnout ............................................................................................................................ 44
Stress vs. Burnout ............................................................................................................. 45
BURNOUT: SIGNS, SYMPTOMS, CAUSES, AND PREVENTION......................................................................... 45
1. What is a Burnout? ....................................................................................................... 45
2. Signs and Symptoms of Burnout .................................................................................. 46
3. Causes of Burnout ........................................................................................................ 47
4. Coping Strategies for Burnout ...................................................................................... 48
5. Stress vs. Burnout ........................................................................................................ 49
6. Stress in the Workplace ................................................................................................ 49
Recap of Stress and Its Effects: .......................................................................................... 50
The Importance of Sleep: ................................................................................................... 50
Impact of Exercise and Diet: ............................................................................................. 50
Managing Stress: .............................................................................................................. 51
First Trimester (Weeks 1-12) ............................................................................................. 51
Second Trimester (Weeks 13-28) ...................................................................................... 52
Third Trimester (Weeks 29-40) .......................................................................................... 52
Precautions Throughout Pregnancy: ................................................................................ 53
Skin Ailments ................................................................................................................... 53
Body Work Concerns ........................................................................................................ 53
Symptoms and Contraindications .................................................................................... 53
Client Positioning During Treatments ............................................................................... 54
, High-Risk Pregnancies ..................................................................................................... 54
General Massage Precautions .......................................................................................... 54
Reflexology and Acupressure .......................................................................................... 54
Aromatherapy ................................................................................................................... 54
Swedish Massage ............................................................................................................. 54
Exercise During Pregnancy ............................................................................................... 55
Aerobic Exercise Guidelines............................................................................................. 55
Pilates and Flexibility ........................................................................................................ 55
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