The Psoas Solution - Osar, Evan

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Résumé :
The first book to comprehensively discuss the function of the psoas muscles in posture, movement, and exercise, The Psoas Solution identifies the functional anatomy, biomechanics, and motor control of the psoas muscles and their role in core and hip stabilization. Integrating research with clinical experience, author Evan Osar identifies the psoas muscles' role and their relationship with the hip, pelvis, and low back.?

The Psoas Solution demonstrates how to incorporate the psoas muscles into functional movement patterns such as squatting, lunging, and bending. The book includes corrective and functional exercise progressions for improving the psoas muscles. Health and fitness professionals will find this a valuable resource full of applicable strategies and exercises to incorporate into current rehabilitation or training programs. Abundantly illustrated with full-color images throughout, this book also provides most complete review on the relevant research on the psoas muscles available.

For years the psoas muscles have been mired in controversy. They have been linked to common postural and movement dysfunction, including anterior pelvic tilt, hyperlordosis of the lumbar spine, and low back pain. Strategies to improve posture and reduce pain have primarily involved stretching the psoas muscles and strengthening their antagonist, the glutes. However, recent clinical research has revealed that the psoas muscles are much more than simple hip flexors-they play an integral role in both posture and movement. This professional treatment manual for health care practitioners and students gives an overview of the ways that nonoptimal use of the psoas muscles can affect breathing, posture, and movement. It outlines specific treatment strategies that enable patients to develop awareness and utilization of the psoas muscles to achieve three-dimensional breathing and improve balance and body mechanics....

Biographie:
Chapter 1. Functional Anatomy of the Psoas
Psoas Attachments
Joint Motion and Centration
Functional Anatomy of the Psoas

Chapter 2. Three-Dimensional Breathing
Anatomy of Three-Dimensional Breathing
Biomechanics of Three-Dimensional Breathing
Pelvic Tilt
Developing Three-Dimensional Breathing
Common Breathing Dysfunctions

Chapter 3. Thoracopelvic Cylinder (TPC) Stabilization
Anatomy of the Core
Core Stabilization
Motor Control Training and Corrective Exercise
Happy Baby
Heel Drop
Pull-Over
Pull-Over With Heel Drop
Modified Dead Bug
Modified Wall Plank
Modified Wall Plank With Hip Flexion
Ball-Supported Knee Pull-In
Common Signs of Dysfunction in the Ball-Supported Knee Pull-In

Chapter 4. Squat and Deadlifting
Introduction
Improving Hip Extension During Squatting and Deadlifting Patterns
Improving Psoas and Gluteal Function During Squatting and Deadlifting Patterns
Squat
Split Squat
Split Squat With Elevated Rear Leg
Single Leg Squat
Deadlift

Chapter 5. Lunging
Introduction
Forward Lunge
Reverse Lunge
Additional Lunge Progressions

Chapter 6. Bending
Introduction
Forward Bend
Hip Hinge
Roll-Up
Side Bend
Carrying Patterns

Chapter 7. Spine and Hip Extension
Introduction
Prone Lengthen
Backward Bend
Hip Hinge Bridge
Marching Bridge and Single-Leg Hip Hinge Bridge
Hip Thruster
Bird-Dog
Side Lying Iso Hip Extension
Stretching the Psoas

Appendix I. Assessing the Psoas
Appendix II. Neutral Alignment and Postural Assessment
Appendix III. Suspension
Appendix IV. The Pelvic Floor and Its Relationship to the Psoas
Appendix V. Psoas’...

Sommaire:
Evan Osar is an internationally recognized lecturer, author, and expert on assessment, corrective exercise, and integrative movement. Osar has authored one of the most highly acclaimed industry resources on corrective exercise, Corrective Exercise Solutions, and is a regular presenter at Perform Better Functional Training Summits, SCW Mania events, ECA OBOW conventions, and Asia Fitness conferences. Osar is a regular contributor to PTontheNet, OnTarget Publications, and Integrative Movement Insider....