Monday, August 9, 2010
Good Book
In my very limited spare time this August I'm reading the 9th edition of Dr. Richard Magill's, "Motor learning and Control- concepts and applications. I actually already own the original editon of the book, but Magill updates his reasearch every few years to stay up to date with current research. Remember function is not just biomechanical! This is the kind of stuff that seperates athletic training from the other healing arts. A thought in the back of my head- if movement is goal/task oriented...then does a one size fits all movement screen make sense?
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No...! A significant limitation to the FMS. What does a swimmer who scores poorly on a lunge have to do with his/her susceptibility to injury or influence their performance?
Wait, you mean the get-up with a kettlebell isn't a valid screening tool?
I have to admit that I am somewhat of a fan of movement screening, but as with ANYTHING we do, there are limitations and instances where assessments/exercises/programs do not apply to all. I believe the value in a movement screening process is to look for gross assymmetries or weaknesses, and think about corrective strategies. Should I expect a right hand dominant pitcher to have symmetrical shoulder mobility- no, but I do believe some of the literature is suggesting that total arc of motion should be relatively equal on both sides, even if ER/IR ratios differ. My point is that all of these approaches have value, as long as we do not hang our hat on any one TEST or SCREEN or whatever.
well spoken as usual Dr. C.
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