The intention of this online course is to introduce you to the foundations of Gary's work, build on the insight you gained from reading What The Foot? and to put it all together in a format that creates the foundation for further work with Gary.

Course contents

    1. Where Can I Purchase AiM Wedges From?

    2. Introduction & Welcome

    3. How Much Will You Learn & Understood?

    4. The Glute Thing

    5. The Glute Thing Quiz

    6. Planes of Motion

    7. Planes of Motion Quiz

    8. Big Rule One

    9. Big Rule One Quiz

    10. Big Rule Two

    11. Big Rule Two Quiz

    12. Big Rule Three

    13. Big Rule Three Quiz

    14. Rules One, Two & Three Applied to the Glutes

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    15. Rules One, Two and Three Applied to the Glutes Quiz

    16. Section One PDF Manual

    1. Sagittal Plane

    2. Sagittal Plane Quiz

    3. Frontal Plane

    4. Frontal Plane Quiz

    5. Frontal Plane (Off Axis)

    6. Frontal Plane (Off Axis) Quiz

    7. Transverse Plane

    8. Transverse Plane Quiz

    9. Closed Chain Bio-Mechanics of the Knee

    10. The 2 Dimensions at the knee Quiz

    11. Section Two PDF Manual

    1. 3D Muscle Loading

    2. Glutes

    3. Glutes Quiz

    4. Psoas

    5. Psoas Quiz

    6. Adductors

    7. Adductor Load

    8. Adductors Quiz

    9. Rectus Femoris

    10. Rectus Femoris Quiz

    11. Hamstrings (Sagittal Plane)

    12. Hamstrings - Sagittal Plane Quiz

    13. Hamstrings (Frontal & Transverse Plane)

    14. Hamstrings - Frontal Plane Quiz

    15. Vastus Medialis Oblique (VMO)

    16. Vastus Medialis Oblique (VMO) Quiz

    17. Muscle Management

    18. Muscle Management Quiz

    19. Section Three PDF Manual

    1. Foot Mechanics Intro

    2. Foot Mechanics Intro Quiz

    3. The Foot as a Tripod

    4. The Foot as a Tripod Quiz

    5. Two Foot Shapes

    6. Two Foot Shapes Quiz

    7. Closed Chain Biomechanics of the Foot (Sagittal Plane)

    8. Closed Chain Biomechanics of the Foot (Sagittal Plane) Quiz

    9. Closed Chain Biomechanics of the Foot (Frontal Plane)

    10. Closed Chain Biomechanics of the Foot (Frontal Plane) Quiz

    11. Closed Chain Biomechanics of the Foot (Transverse Plane)

    12. Closed Chain Biomechanics of the Foot (Transverse Plane) Quiz

    13. STJ Axis

    14. STJ Axis Quiz

    15. Pronation & Supination Mechanics

    16. Pronation and Supination Mechanics Quiz

    17. Section Four PDF Manual

    1. Introduction to Foot Muscles

    2. Plantar Fascia

    3. Plantar Fascia Quiz

    4. Posterior Tibialis

    5. Posterior Tibialis Quiz

    6. Flexor Hallucis Longus (FHL)

    7. Flexor hallucis Longus Quiz

    8. Tibialis Anterior

    9. Tibialis Anterior Quiz

    10. Fibularis/Peroneus Longus

    11. Fibularis/Peroneus Longus Quiz

    12. Soleus

    13. Soleus Quiz

    14. Extensor Digitorum Longus (EDL)

    15. Extensor Digitorum Longus Quiz

    16. The Knee in the Transverse Plane

    17. The Knee in the Transverse Plane Quiz

    18. Gastrocnemius

    19. Gastrocnemius Quiz

    20. Section Five PDF Manual

    1. Pronation Sagittal Plane

    2. Pronation Sagittal Plane Quiz

    3. Pronation Frontal Plane

    4. Pronation Frontal Plane Quiz

    5. Pronation Transverse Plane

    6. Pronation Transverse Plane Quiz

    7. Front Leg - Pronating Leg

    8. Supination Sagittal Plane

    9. Supination Sagittal Plane Quiz

    10. Supination Frontal Plane

    11. Supination Frontal Plane Quiz

    12. Supination Transverse Plane

    13. Supination Transverse Plane Quiz

    14. Back Leg - Supinating Leg

    15. Section Six PDF Manual

Course Details

  • £129.00
  • 119 lessons
  • 10 hours of video content
  • This programme includes detailed explanation of how to use a set of AiM wedges (sold separately for £19.99 including VAT, purchase details included in the first lesson).
  • The intention of this online course is to introduce you to the foundations of Gary's work, build on the insight you gained from reading What The Foot? and to put it all together in a format that creates the foundation for further work with Anatomy in Motion.

Tell Me More About The Closed Chain Biomechanics Of The Lower Limb Course!


You are most likely used to observing and learning about biomechanics in an open chain environment, that is to say with the human body neither engaged with nor interacting with the ground. Essentially anatomy lying down.

What we know at AiM is that things can change when we are upright and in motion; and it changes by creating organised movement arrangements of your joints and structures which ultimately help us to make sense of the muscles and the role they play in movement too. This programme highlights the anatomical inter-relationships of your joint structures that your body would ideally have access to in order to explore and enjoy optimal and efficient movement in your lower limb and even create a framework to liberate your whole body. The more efficient your base, the more balanced may be the spine.

In this course Gary introduces you to his five Big Rules of motion, the planes of motion he uses to observe the closed chain biomechanics of the hip and pelvis, before overlaying the muscles so that you can appreciate the role that muscles play in human movement - all is not as it first may seem!

Gary then works his way down to the knee, bringing in the knee muscles before getting down to his favourite subject - the foot, the foot joints and the corresponding soft tissue, which then enables us to work back up the body via the knee, filling in necessary gaps as work our way all the way back up to the pelvis to describe two very distinct structures - a pronating leg & a supinating leg.

  • These two overlooked shapes have huge bearing over the rest of the human body. The integrated interaction of the foot and leg bones come together to form movements with which we can both observe movement of the lower limb in an upright pattern and 'input' movement in a bid to get the structures of the foot, ankle and leg to function optimally once again.

  • The AiM wedge makes an appearance as Gary educates you on the value of the wedge, what we use it for and how we use it to optimise the movements that our lower limbs crave so much. Wedges can be purchased in the first chapter of the course.

  • Discover the transformative power of observing the human body in motion, break down each phase of the gait cycle, and embark on a 100-day challenge that will propel you towards movement mastery.

  • This course includes 9 chapters, 62 videos and 9 PDF support manuals. To complete your package, there is an exam with 100% pass requirement to earn your certificate and subsequent CPD points for your awarding body.

  • By the end of the course you will have a different appreciation for muscles, a new way of looking at muscles and new ways of considering, exploring and working with the anatomy of the lower limb.

  • Ultimately this is an introduction to the AiM philosophy, a way of thinking about anatomy and even working with the anatomy.

Student Testimonials

5 star rating

Do yourself a favor and take the course!

Jonathan Dale Huard

one of the best course i've taking in my career if not the best!

one of the best course i've taking in my career if not the best!

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5 star rating

The best explanation of lower limb biomechanics!

Sonya Lo

I wish I had taken this course a long time ago—it offers the best explanation of lower limb biomechanics, especially the foot!

I wish I had taken this course a long time ago—it offers the best explanation of lower limb biomechanics, especially the foot!

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5 star rating

See it, move it, feel it, draw it, repeat!

Heather Arnett

I loved this course because it kept me so engaged. When I was tired of listening, I moved, when I was tired of moving I drew, and when I was tired of drawing...

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I loved this course because it kept me so engaged. When I was tired of listening, I moved, when I was tired of moving I drew, and when I was tired of drawing the course was complete and I'd learned so much. To be good teachers when must continue demonstrating our own willingness to learn more - even about the things that we already know. Gary's see, move, feel, draw, repeat method of teaching exemplifies this philosophy. I now have an entire notebook dedicated to drawing relationships and each time I learn another detail that I hadn't realized before.

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5 star rating

Another great AiM course!

David Edmondson

As a Pilates teacher I cannot rate these courses highly enough. They really add to my practice both in class and One on Ones.

As a Pilates teacher I cannot rate these courses highly enough. They really add to my practice both in class and One on Ones.

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5 star rating

Great Course

Peter Ziberna

Definetly an in depth look and exploration into the leg and foot mechanics of Pronation and Supernation. Would definetly recommend this course if you are lo...

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Definetly an in depth look and exploration into the leg and foot mechanics of Pronation and Supernation. Would definetly recommend this course if you are looking to further your knowledge of human movement.

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Clear and Educational Course

Winston David

Gary breaks down all the details of closed chain biomechanics of the lower limb, and he makes it easy to understand. His presentation is very clear, and you ...

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Gary breaks down all the details of closed chain biomechanics of the lower limb, and he makes it easy to understand. His presentation is very clear, and you can see his passion in his attention to detail.

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Closed Chain Bio-Mechanics Course

Caroline Bradley

The Introduction has been explained to the BEST standard i have ever experienced.

The Introduction has been explained to the BEST standard i have ever experienced.

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AiM's Elementary Module 1 Course - with different Approach!

Pete Draovitch

made me think a little non-traditionally. the internal and external tibia and femur positions are relative but nonetheless correct.

made me think a little non-traditionally. the internal and external tibia and femur positions are relative but nonetheless correct.

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5 star rating

Great

stephen Cornely

Helped me solve a lot of my own lower limb issues and will help me help others! Gary is a clear and concise teacher !

Helped me solve a lot of my own lower limb issues and will help me help others! Gary is a clear and concise teacher !

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4 star rating

High repetition encourages a firm grasp of the material.

Jonathan Hsu

Really good practical and encourages a bridge from theory to practice.

Really good practical and encourages a bridge from theory to practice.

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5 star rating

Instruction is very clear and concise

john tobin

practicals are very good. Gary presents it very well.

practicals are very good. Gary presents it very well.

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CPD Certified Course

12 Hours of CPD points with this course

A CPD Certificate of Completion will be issued automatically on 100% course completion (including all quizzes)!

About Gary Ward - Founder of Anatomy in Motion

I am Gary ward founder of Anatomy in Motion and creator of the Flow Motion Model ™. I'm the author of What The Foot & I teach, treat, travel and parent!

This work came about out of a deep curiosity of mine to understand HOW things move..... (read more)

Other courses we offer which directly support the material you will learn in this course are:

  • £129.00

    Phase 2: Biomechanics Of The Upper Body In Motion

    This final addition to the Flow Motion Model course covers the remaining pieces of the Flow Motion Model chart including Scapular mechanics, Sacro-iliac Joint, Fibula mechanics and much more!
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  • £129.00

    Phase 2: Lower & Upper Body Assessments For Closed Chain Biomechanics Of The Human Body In Motion

    Here you can purchase all three of our lower body and upper body courses at a discounted rate. A detailed analysis and three dimensional exploration of the principal joints and structures in the whole body and how they a unit in the closed chain.
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ONLINE SUPPORT - PLEASE READ!

We live in an age where social media and the internet which has made it very easy to reach out for support and answers…. while this is a truly remarkable advancement in how we are able to live our lives today, what does it stop us doing?


Unless we are self motivated and independent learners, it can stop us from being with a problem to truly begin to understand it. Do you remember the time when you purchased a textbook to learn from and you were not able to reach out to the author to ask for help? What did you do?

You became resourceful and started to look for ways to get the information you needed to answer your own questions…That was and still is, in our opinion, the real gift of learning…the ability to answer questions by understanding more rather than having the questions answered without really understanding what the answer is or means.

This has been a cornerstone of the teaching in AIM and will remain there whether it is in person or online. We want you to use your body to find the answer… it is not always easy, it is not always fun, but if it leads to better understanding, then we see it as worth the time, challenge and effort.