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LIFT THE BAR EDUCATION WORKBOOK

MOVEMENTSCREENING

LIFT THE BAR EDUCATION

Programme design, exercise selection and modification are cornerstones of personal training. Movement screening, and the information it can tell us about our clients, is integral to this process.

Helping you understand your client’s movement patterns through carefully selected and individualised movement assessments coupled with the application of functional anatomy, the movement screening course will help you understand the how and why to your client’s movements, allowing you to tailor exercises, write individualised training plans and identify potential areas for improvement.

MovementScreening

MOVEMENT SCREENING

Gregg Slater


MOVEMENT SCREENING04

LESSONS

01 Introduction

02 Screens, Assessments and Tests

03 Why Movement Screen?

04 What are we screening for? Part 1 What are we screening for? Part 2

05 Which Screen? Part 1 Which Screen? Part 2 Which Screen? Part 3 Which Screen? Part 4

06 Principles of Screening: Part 1 Principles of Screening: Part 2

07 The Screening Process: Part 1 The Screening Process: Part 2

08 Mobility, Stability and “Correctives”: Part 1 Mobility, Stability and “Correctives”: Part 2

09 Core: Part 1 Core: Part 2

10 Knee Dominant (Squat): Part 1 Knee Dominant (Squat): Part 2 Knee Dominant (Squat): Part 3



LESSONS

11 Hip Dominant: Part 1 Hip Dominant: Part 2

12 Split Squat: Part 1 Split Squat: Part 2

13 Vertical Pressing: Part 1 Vertical Pressing: Part 2 Vertical Pressing: Part 3 Vertical Pressing: Part 4 Vertical Pressing: Part 5

14 Vertical Pulling

15 Horizontal Pressing

16 Horizontal Pulling

17 Summary



This workbook will help you get the most out of the course. You will see the book mirrors the courses lesson format. For each lesson there are a number of aims that represent the key learning points for that section of the course. We have provided space to write your notes as you go through and there is spare note space at the end of the workbook in case you need more than we have provided for any of the lessons.

The space for action points is where the magic happens. We all know that learning is only useful if we do something with the knowledge so for each lesson make a note of what you are going to do as a result of what you have learnt. Make the action as specific as possible and set yourself a manageable timeframe. If you have some kind of to do list or schedule of action points make sure you transfer these actions to that and get them done.

Each lesson has 2-3 quiz questions that need to be completed on the members site in order to proceed. We have provided space for you to make a note of your answers to these questions as you go through the content so you are prepared for the questions. Not only will this workbook help you as you complete the course but, if used effectively, it will also provide you with a source of key information you can refer back to.

Good Luck!

How to use this workbook




THE JOURNEY: A GUIDE TO NUTRITIONAL COACHING05

AIMS:

Key Learning Points

ORIENTATE THE MAP

Client consultation and baselines

― Learn how to prepare for a client ― Decide what information you need to know to work with a client ― Consider how best to gather the information

LESSON:

01


THE JOURNEY: A GUIDE TO NUTRITIONAL COACHING05

AIMS:

Key Learning Points

ORIENTATE THE MAP

Client consultation and baselines

― Learn how to prepare for a client ― Decide what information you need to know to work with a client ― Consider how best to gather the information

LESSON:

01

AimsThis section will highlight the main learning focus for the lesson

Key Learning PointsUse this area to make notes as you go through the lesson

Action PointsSummarise your learning from the lesson. What actions are you going to take as a result of what you’ve learnt? When are you going to complete it?

Quiz QuestionsWrite your answers to the questions here in preparation for completing the online quiz.



AIMS:

Key Learning Points

In this lecture, Gregg provides an overview of the course, including its goals, rationale and structure.

LESSON:

01 Introduction



Action Points



AIMS:

Key Learning Points

In this lecture, Gregg discusses the difference between a screen and assessment and outlines the thought process when it comes to identifying mobility, stability and skill issues.

LESSON:

02 Screens, Assessments and Tests



Action Points

Quiz Questions

1. Finish the sentence. “Screening cannot tell us…”

2. What do assessments do?

3. In the context of personal training, what will a screen do?



AIMS:

Key Learning Points

In this lecture, we look at the benefits of movement screening, how we frame it to our clients and why it’s important to stay out of the “corrective exercise trap”.

LESSON:

03 Why Movement Screen?



Action Points

Quiz Questions

1. According to Eric Cressey the movement screen is an opportunity to do what?

2. How may we take a snapshot of a client’s injury history?

3. How should we frame a movement screen to clients?



AIMS:

Key Learning Points

In this lecture, we define commonly used terms such as mobility and stability.

LESSON:

04 What are we screening for? Part 1



Action Points

Quiz Questions

1. What is mobility?

2. What is stability?

3. What is skill adaptation?



AIMS:

Key Learning Points

In this lecture, we continue to define commonly used terms such as mobility and stability and how they relate to movement.

LESSON:

04 What are we screening for? Part 2



Action Points

Quiz Questions

1. In the joint by joint approach, it is argued that the glenohumeral joint requires what?

2. When looking at static posture, how can it inform our thought process?

3. If we only use low load, low skill movement screens what problems may we encounter?



AIMS:

Key Learning Points

In this lecture, we take a look at some of the formulated screens within the research with a primary focus on the Functional Movement Screen.

LESSON:

05 Which Screen? Part 1



AIMS:

Key Learning Points

In this lecture, we look a little closer at the Functional Movement Screen.

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AIMS:

Key Learning Points

Completing our look at the Functional Movement Screen.

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AIMS:

Key Learning Points

In this lecture, we take a look at non FMS related screenings including the movement capacity screen, the physical competency assessment and the 16-PPM.

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AIMS:

Key Learning Points

In this lecture, we look at some of the research on formulated movement screens and the potential limitations of such tools. Through coaching, individualised set-ups and feedback we can often improve client’s “screens” very quickly.

LESSON:

06 Principles of Screening: Part 1



Action Points

Quiz Questions

1. Why would it be very difficult for a screen to predict injury?

2. On average, when self-selecting foot position and removing the overhead component, what happened to participants squats?

3. Why may helping clients to understand the scoring criteria be beneficial?



AIMS:

Key Learning Points

In this lecture, we look at some of the research on formulated movement screens and the potential limitations of such tools. Through coaching, individualised set-ups and feedback we can often improve client’s “screens” very quickly.

LESSON:

06 Principles of Screening: Part 2



Action Points

Quiz Questions

1. Why may coaching and cueing be beneficial as part of the screening process?

2. Why is it important to consider the speed and load of movement during screening?



AIMS:

Key Learning Points

In this lecture, the screening process is outlined: including painful movement, when to coach and when an assessment may be required.

LESSON:

07 The Screening Process: Part 1



Action Points

Quiz Questions

1. If a client has a persistent painful movement, as personal trainers what is our next step?

2. When discussing what a client “owns” what are we talking about?

3. What simple question can we ask clients to gather further information about the movement being screened?



AIMS:

Key Learning Points

In this lecture we look deeper into the assessment process and how we might start to decipher if a client has a mobility, stability, skill or strength issue.

LESSON:

07 The Screening Process: Part 2



Action Points

Quiz Questions

1. If passive ROM far exceeds active ROM what may it indicate?

2. What is a “top down” approach to exercise modification?



AIMS:

Key Learning Points

In this lecture, we look at the implementation of “correctives” into the clients training plan including mobility and stability techniques.

LESSON:

08 Mobility, Stability and “Correctives”: Part 1



Action Points

Quiz Questions

1. Many short-term improvements in mobility can be thought of as a “reaction” and not an adaptation, why is this?

2. To create an adaptation what must we do?



AIMS:

Key Learning Points

In this lecture, we look at the implementation of “correctives” into the clients training plan including mobility and stability techniques.

LESSON:

08 Mobility, Stability and “Correctives”: Part 2



Action Points

Quiz Questions

1. When looking to improve stability, what order do we consider things?

2. Half kneeling is classified as which type of posture?



AIMS:

Key Learning Points

In this lecture, we look at a movement screen for the spine. Whilst we are not screening an exercise, the spine is basecamp for movements of the upper and lower limbs and as such merits further investigation prior to looking at movement patterns.

LESSON:

09 Core: Part 1



Action Points

Quiz Questions

1. Which section of the thoracic spine has the greatest potential for flexion and extension?

2. The facets of the lumbar spine sit primarily in which plane?

3. What can we think of a neutral spine as?



AIMS:

Key Learning Points

In this lecture, we look at a movement screen for the spine. Whilst we are not screening an exercise, the spine is basecamp for movements of the upper and lower limbs and as such merits further investigation prior to looking at movement patterns.

LESSON:

09 Core: Part 2



Action Points

Quiz Questions

1. What best describes the “canister” position?

2. How can diaphragmatic breathing improve a client’s lifts?



AIMS:

Key Learning Points

In this lecture we look introduce the squat pattern and the key considerations for helping a client achieve a good squat.

LESSON:

10 Knee Dominant (Squat): Part 1



Action Points

Quiz Questions

1. In order to stop themselves from falling over, what does a client need to do during the squat?

2. Using wedges during the squat place the ankle into which position?

3. What would be the desired distance of the foot away from the wall in the half kneeling knee to wall assessment?



AIMS:

Key Learning Points

In this lecture we look at assessing client’s hip flexion during the squat and determining the root cause of “butt wink”

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Action Points

Quiz Questions

1. If a client can perform a quadruped rockback to good depth but not during the squat , what type of problem does this indicate?

2. If a trainer wanted to get an idea of a client’s hip structure they may choose to use which assessment?



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Key Learning Points

In this lecture we look at the important role of internal rotation during the squat and how we can assess and improve it with clients.

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Action Points

Quiz Questions

1. What may a client’s feet spinning out during the squat be indicative of?

2. What is a typical value of passive internal rotation?

3. What type of stability work may aid in a short term improvement in hip internal rotation?



AIMS:

Key Learning Points

In this lecture we look introduce the hinge pattern and the key considerations for helping a client achieve a good hip hinge.

LESSON:

11 Hip Dominant: Part 1



Action Points

Quiz Questions

1. The hamstrings are bi-articular muscles (excluding the short head of the biceps femoris). What does this mean?

2. In the hip hinge where would we hope for the hand to reach?

3. In the toe touch, a client unable to reach their ankles may be considered what?



AIMS:

Key Learning Points

In this lecture we look introduce the hinge pattern and the key considerations for helping a client achieve a good hip hinge.

LESSON:

11 Hip Dominant: Part 2



Action Points

Quiz Questions

1. If a client is in anterior pelvic tilt, what might this do to the amount of hip flexion they can demonstrate in an active straight leg raise?

2. Adding core stability may improve hamstring ROM. why?



AIMS:

Key Learning Points

In this lecture we focus on screening the half kneeling position and the key anatomical considerations around it.

LESSON:

12 Split Squat: Part 1



Action Points

Quiz Questions

1. The hip flexor that crosses both the hip and the knee is?

2. What is active insufficiency?

3. Which muscles are passively insufficient during half kneeling?



AIMS:

Key Learning Points

In this lecture we continue our exploration of the half kneeling position and the transition into screening the split squat.

LESSON:

12 Split Squat: Part 2



Action Points

Quiz Questions

1. If a client clears mobility in the half kneeling position but lacks stability, what can we do to aid them?

2. If a client lacks hip extension in half kneeling what might an option be to modify the posture?

3. What does the term RNT stand for?



AIMS:

Key Learning Points

In this lecture we look at the anatomical considerations around the shoulder with a focus on the role of the scapular in shoulder flexion.

LESSON:

13 Vertical Pressing: Part 1



Action Points

Quiz Questions

1. What is one of the roles of scapulohumeral rhythm?

2. To get the arm overhead what three actions do we look for from the scapular?

3. What will scapular movement be most impacted by?



AIMS:

Key Learning Points

In this lecture we look at the role of the thoracic spine in shoulder flexion and how to assess it with the “occipital to wall” assessment.

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Action Points

Quiz Questions

1. According to Crawford and July (1993), on average, how much t-spine extension is needed for full bilateral shoulder flexion?

2. Compared to bilateral shoulder flexion, on average, does unilateral flexion require more or less t-spine extension?

3. How will a slouched posture impact shoulder flexion?



AIMS:

Key Learning Points

In this lecture we look at the role of the scapular in shoulder elevation whilst discussing potential issues in assessing upward rotation and how we may need to work around them in the real world.

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Action Points

Quiz Questions

1. Why may static posture give us some clues as to how to cue clients when performing the bilateral shoulder elevation assessment?

2. If a client rests in scapular retraction what cue may we give them to aid serratus involvement?

3. Without looking at someone’s scapular with their shirt off, what assessment can we use to look at global scapular movement?



AIMS:

Key Learning Points

In this lecture, we look at possible soft tissue restrictions around the glenohumeral joint and how we may assess them.

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Action Points

Quiz Questions

1. What rotation action will the latissimus dorsi have on the humerus?

2. An example of a closed chain shoulder stability exercise might be what?

3. When might be a good time to try and transiently improve tissue extensibility (if related to your client’s goals) for gen pop clients?



AIMS:

Key Learning Points

In this lecture we look at pressing modifications we can make based on your client’s screening

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Action Points

Quiz Questions

1. How may pressing in the scapular plane help some clients?



AIMS:

Key Learning Points

In this lecture we run through considerations for screening your client’s vertical pulling and exercise modifications.

LESSON:

14 Vertical Pulling



Action Points

Quiz Questions

1. How may a supinated grip (chin up) with an externally rotated humerus impact latissimus dorsi length?

2. What is considered normal carrying angle?

3. When performing the concentric action of a pull down or pull up what best describes the desired scapular movement?



AIMS:

Key Learning Points

In this lecture we run through considerations for screening your client’s horizontal pressing and exercise modifications.

LESSON:

15 Horizontal Pressing



Action Points

Quiz Questions

1. Why may the classical “t” shape of the upper arms in a press up cause some people shoulder issues?

2. What is the quickest way to assess a client’s active range of motion in the horizontal press?

3. Why may exceeding a client’s active range of motion be an issue in the horizontal press?



AIMS:

Key Learning Points

In this lecture we run through considerations for screening your client’s horizontal pulling and exercise modifications.

LESSON:

16 Horizontal Pulling



Action Points

Quiz Questions

1. In order to screen a bent over row well, what three skills must a client posess?

2. In a horizontal pull, what are the two primary movements of the scapular we are looking for?

3. Why is active range of motion less of a concern in a horizontal row than in a press?



AIMS:

Key Learning Points

In this short lecture we summarise some closing principles of the movement screening course.

LESSON:

17 Summary



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