Corrective exercise

Movement Dysfunctions and Neuromusculoskeletal Imbalances

The human body is susceptible to movement dysfunctions and neuromusculoskeletal imbalances. Some of the reasons for this include repetitive movements, overuse, sedentary living, and improper movement techniques. These dysfunctions in turn lead to many of the common injuries seen today.

Movement is the means by which we are able to perform all activities, ranging from those necessary for daily living to job tasks and recreational enjoyment. Our ability to move is one of the most important aspects of our existence. Recognizing optimum movement requires a thought understanding and application of Human Movement Science, specifically, functional anatomy, kinesiology, biomechanics, physiology and motor control. Understanding normal movement allows identification of abnormal movement which can indicate possible muscle imbalances and corrective strategies.

Corrective Exercise

Corrective exercise is a term used to describe the systematic process of identifying a neuromuscularskeletal dysfunction, developing a plan of action and implementing the corrective strategy. The process requires knowledge and application of an integrated assessment process, corrective program design and exercise technique. Collectively, the three step process is to:

1. Identify the problem (assessment)

2. Solve the problem (corrective programme design)

3. Implement the solution (exercise technique)

Movement Assessment Table [WORD DOC]