Workshop Descriptions

Main Goal of the Workshop:

To provide an advanced review of relevant anatomical structures in the cadaveric laboratory for trained health & exercise professionals, as well as a framework of functional biomechanics to help strengthen exercise and rehabilitation practices.   This opportunity to visit (or revisit) the anatomy lab will provide an environment in which to delve into a deeper, more applied review of the intricacies of human structure and function.

Basic Agenda:

Morning (8:30-12:15)

Review of lumbar spine & LE soft tissue components, compartments & neurovasculature in lab. (2.5hrs)

Mini-Lecture-Myths & truths of stretching; PFPS & the mystery of the vastus medialis oblique (1hr)

Afternoon (1:30-5:30)

Review of cervical spine & UE soft tissue components, compartments & neurovasculature in lab. (2.5hrs)

Mini-Lecture-How does force-couple, coupled movement and functional arthrokinematics in the body influence movement-based work? (1hr)

Main Goal of the Workshop:

To provide an active learning environment where review of either the Lower Extremity (IIA) or Upper Extremity (IIB) functional mechanics is provided.  Trained health & exercise professionals can look forward to an exploration of detailed mechanics of each joint of the respective limb, using bones and models in a guided learning workshop.  Key discussions of assumptions for exercise and rehabilitation practices will be presented, using anatomy & biomechanics to 'bust myths' in these realms.   

Basic Agenda:

Topics for LOWER EXTREMITY (workshop IIA)

• lumbosacral rhythm

• screw-home mechanism & meniscal mechanics

• patellofemoral mechanics

• foot bony architecture  & arches

• complex movements of the foot

• arthrokinematics for the lower extremity

Topics for the UPPER EXTREMITY (workshop IIB)

• coupled movements of the spine

• shoulder force couples

• beyond scapulohumeral rhythm

• elbow & forearm mechanics

• wrist & hand bony architecture

• intrinsic & extrinsic muscular coordination for the hand

• arthrokinematics for the upper extremity