Multi-Region Core Stability refers to the ability of the shoulder girdle, lumbopelvic, and hip regions to control torsion to protect joint mechanisms and provide the basis for movement. This stability enables the extremities to generate functional movement and perform work. These three regions must have stability to remain stationary or move as required, for the extremities to function with appropriate force and precision. The initial function of a muscle is to stop movement; therefore, it is only with a stable base that quality movement can occur. Both a soccer player kicking a ball and a tennis player serving, require a stable base upon which they can generate the precise movement and force they need to correctly carry out their task. For each of these movements to occur with accuracy, strength, and safety, they require the proximal extremity link to be stabilized.

This is a hands-on course that will equip the participant with the ability to assess and treat each of these regions, along with their interplays. Drivers of dysfunction are identified and the treatment rationale is multifaceted but includes inhibition of over-active muscles and movement patterns, followed by the facilitation and strengthening of antigravity muscles.

This course is unique, clinic-ready, and functional, and enables a therapist to stay modern with evidence-based treatment techniques and rationale. The methodology taught is applicable to many varying patient populations.

Addressing the cause, more so than the result, enables treatment to be more effective.

Course Objectives:

By completing this course the participant will be able to:

·       Use the best, and evidence-based, practices to evaluate and treat the body’s three core regions

·       Assess antigravity muscle formation in each region

·       Differentiate between the three main classifications of spinal pain: neurological, pathological and non-specific.

·       Classify non-specific spinal pain, as treatable syndromes.

·       Understand the interplay of local and global muscle systems.

·       Perform a functional multi-regional core stability evaluation.

·       Teach and implement correct diaphragmatic breathing patterns.

·       Assess the function of the pelvic floor, without floor palpation.

·       Institute a graduated functional core stability program for each region.

·       Teach and implement a multi-regional core stability exercise program for the patient or athlete

Course Topics:

1           Introduction: Multi-Region Core Stability      

2          Evidence-based classification system                                                30

3          Crossed and Distal Crossed syndromes of muscle imbalance             30

4          Cervical Spine/Shoulder Girdle muscle balance assessment              30

5          Cervical antagonist treatment                                                           30

6          Shoulder Girdle treatment                                                                 60

7          Lumbopelvic inert stability testing                                                      30

8          Functional core evaluation                                                                 60

9          Identifying hypotonic and hypertonic trunk muscles                         60

10         Diaphragmatic breathing assessment and treatment.                       45

11         Non-invasive pelvic floor assessment/treatment                                45

12         Hulme’s concepts on the pelvic region                                             30

13         Foundation movements                                                                    60

14         Multifidus assessment, facilitation, and strengthening                      60

15         Hip stability, function, and strengthening                                         30

16         In clinic applications                                                                             60

17         Athlete muscle function and stability treatment                                 60

18         Multi-regional stability integration                                                    30

Educational Level:  Beginner to intermediate

Instructional Methods: PowerPoint Presentation, Video examples,