Foot and ankle pain is a prevalent problem that affects many peoples ability to enjoy daily activities, exercise and play sports. This blog will cover the basic anatomy of the feet and ankles, explain the most common musculoskeletal imbalances in these areas, teach you how to assess the feet and ankles and provide two corrective exercises for foot and ankle pain to help sufferers feel and function better. Anatomy of the Feet and Ankles The feet and ankles are key parts of the body that act as shock absorbers when you interact with a contact surface such as the ground.  They also help the ..read more

Neck and shoulder pain affects a large percentage of the population. Not only can it disrupt people’s ability to exercise effectively, but it also negatively affects enjoyment of common daily activities like driving, working on the computer, playing sports and even sleeping (Yamamoto, 2010).  In this blog you will learn two practical assessments for identifying the most common causes of neck and shoulder pain and some simple corrective exercises for neck and shoulder pain to help both you and your clients feel and function better.​ Assessing the Shoulder The glenohumeral joint is formed w ..read more

Many fitness professionals trained in corrective exercise believe that in order to assess and correct someone’s musculoskeletal imbalances you need to work one-on-one with them.  While this is conventional practice, corrective exercise for group fitness classes is also practical as many assessments and corrective exercises can be applied in a group settings to help numerous individuals at once improve their function and alleviate aches and pains. Integrating Corrective Exercise into Group Fitness Classes The warm-up stage of a group fitness class provides the perfect opportunity for instr ..read more

As the field of corrective exercise continues to thrive, clients plagued by musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction increasingly request therapeutic and corrective exercise strategies from personal trainers. Meeting this client demand requires trainers to have the ability to competently and successfully integrate corrective exercise techniques into client exercise programs. Trainers who possess these types of skills are called corrective exercise specialists and they have typically completed a specialty certification in the area of corrective exercise.  Fitness professionals should understan ..read more

The BioMechanics Method is thrilled to announce Ryan Vivar as the winner of The BioMechanics Method Corrective Exercise Specialist of the Year for 2023. This prestigious award recognizes an individual certified in The BioMechanics Method who has demonstrated exceptional application of their corrective exercise skills. With TBMM Corrective Exercise Specialists in over 75 countries, Ryan can certainly be proud of his accomplishment! Corrective Exercise Specialist of the Year 2023 Winner Ryan is widely considered to be the most respected exercise professional for post-rehab individuals and those ..read more

Most people engage in corrective exercise programs to decrease physical symptoms of pain. The application of corrective exercise to improve body mechanics, and enhance function, is very effective ways to help achieve this objective. However, another vital element to decreasing sensations of pain must also be considered in corrective exercise programming. It is the brain; more specifically, its ability to interpret and learn from past/current (and shape future) experiences of pain (Levine, 2010). This blog will discuss features of the brain’s role in experiences of pain and discomfort. It will ..read more

In this blog you will learn how to assess and improve trunk rotation – one of the most common movement dysfunctions that can cause pain and limit potential.  You will also learn techniques you can employ to correct this problem and help both yourself and your clients feel and function at their best. Why is Trunk Rotation Important?  Sufficient trunk rotation is essential for the pain-free performance of any type of dynamic movement or sporting activity. For example, walking, running and playing most sports all require trunk rotation to help keep the body balanced, generate momentum a ..read more

With the field of corrective exercise booming it is important that you as a heath, fitness and exercise professional know how to capitalize on this influx of prospective clients and how to conduct consultations and assessments confidently and professionally. This blog will discuss the strategies successful personal trainers and corrective exercise specialists utilize during initial consultations and assessments so that you can learn how to turn prospective clients into paying clients. The Mindset of Prospective Clients Prior to conducting any type of consultation or assessment with a prospecti ..read more

Corrective Exercise Specialist of the Year 2022 The BioMechanics Method is thrilled to announce Courtney Hudson as the winner of The BioMechanics Method Corrective Exercise Specialist of the Year competition. This prestigious award recognizes an individual certified in The BioMechanics Method who has demonstrated exceptional application of their corrective exercise skills. With TBMM Corrective Exercise Specialists in over 75 countries Courtney can certainly be proud of her accomplishment! Corrective Exercise Specialist of the Year Winner Courtney is a veteran pitching coach, corrective exerci ..read more

Osteoarthritis affects many people and the success they can achieve when beginning or participating in a program of regular exercise. As a Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) or fitness professional trained in helping people overcome musculoskeletal limitations, it is important to understand what osteoarthritis is, the impact it can have on your clients’ programs, and what corrective exercise strategies you can recommend to help people alleviate the painful and limiting symptoms of osteoarthritis. What is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of arthritis, especiall ..read more