course overview

As the incidence of overuse, dysfunction, and injury continue to rise, the relevance of corrective exercise techniques continues to grow as a key responsibility for fitness professionals. This workshop investigates the body’s biological stability-mobility design and its application to movement within the thoracic spine and the shoulder complex. You will assess postural misalignments like upper-cross syndrome and movement dysfunction within this region of the upper extremity using simple tools and screens, from which causes can be identified. You will also learn how to apply a simple, sequential corrective exercise model to restore the mobility-stability relationship and promote proper movement mechanics to avoid injury.

course objectives

• Describe the mobility-stability relationship of the human kinetic chain. 
• Explain the functional anatomy of the lumbar and thoracic spine, scapulohumeral region and glenohumeral joint during movement.
• Describe various upper extremity assessments for postural alignment and movement efficiency.
• Administer an upper extremity postural assessment and movement screen.
• Identify causes of misalignment or movement dysfunction. 
• Discuss the principles of corrective exercise.
• Design and deliver corrective exercise techniques to restore mobility and stability, and proper movement. 

FABIO COMANA

M.A., M.S., NASM CPT, CES & PES; NSCA CSCS; ACE-CPT & HC; ACSM HFS; CISSN

An award-winning national and international presenter, media spokesperson and accomplished author. At current, he is a faculty member in Exercise and Nutritional Sciences at San Diego State University, National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), and a scientific advisor for OrangeTheory. In his earlier years with American Council on Exercise (ACE), Fabio was the original creator of ACE’s Integrated Fitness Training (IFT) Model™ and their live educational workshops.