Biomechanics Of The Upper Body In Motion
by Gary Ward
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Welcome
How Much Will You Learn & Understood?
An Introduction To Finding Centre
Abdominal Muscles
Planes Of Motion
Planes of Motion Quiz
Big Rule One
Big Rule One Quiz
Big Rule Two
Big Rule Two Quiz
Big Rule Three
Big Rule Three Quiz
Rules One, Two & Three Applied to the Abdominals
Rule One, Two & Three applied to the Abdominals Quiz
Section 1 - PDF Manual
Closed Chain Biomechanics of the Pelvis (Sagittal Plane)
Closed Chain Biomechanics of the Pelvis Sagittal Plane Quiz
Closed Chain Biomechanics of the Pelvis (Frontal Plane On Axis)
Closed Chain Biomechanics of the Pelvis (Frontal Plane On Axis) Quiz
Closed Chain Biomechanics of the Pelvis (Frontal Plane Off Axis)
Closed Chain Biomechanics of the Pelvis (Frontal Plane Off Axis) Quiz
Closed Chain Biomechanics of the Pelvis (Transverse Plane)
Closed Chain Biomechanics of the Pelvis (Transverse Plane) Quiz
Closed Chain Biomechanics of the Ribcage (Sagittal Plane)
Closed Chain Biomechanics of the Ribcage (Sagittal Plane) Quiz
Closed Chain Biomechanics of the Ribcage (Frontal Plane)
Closed Chain Biomechanics of the Ribcage (Frontal Plane) Quiz
Closed Chain Biomechanics of the Ribcage (Transverse Plane)
Closed Chain Biomechanics of the Ribcage (Transverse Plane) Quiz
Closed Chain Biomechanics of the Skull (Sagittal Plane)
Closed Chain Biomechanics of the Skull (Sagittal Plane) Quiz
Closed Chain Biomechanics of the Skull (Frontal Plane)
Closed Chain Biomechanics of the Skull (Frontal Plane) Quiz
Closed Chain Biomechanics of the Skull (Transverse Plane)
Closed Chain Biomechanics of the Skull (Transverse Plane) Quiz
Introducing The Cogs (Sagittal Plane)
Introducing The Cogs (Sagittal Plane) Quiz
Introducing The Cogs (Frontal Plane)
Introducing The Cogs (Frontal Plane) Quiz
Introducing The Cogs (Transverse Plane)
Introducing The Cogs (Transverse Plane) Quiz
The Eight Body Shapes
FREE PREVIEWThe Eight Body Shapes Quiz
Section 2 - PDF Manual
Scapula & The Ribcage's Influence (Sagittal Plane)
Scapula & The Ribcage's Influence (Sagittal Plane) Quiz
Scapula & The Ribcage's Influence (Frontal Plane On Axis)
Scapula & The Ribcage's Influence (Frontal Plane On Axis) Quiz
Scapula & The Ribcage's Influence (Frontal Plane Off Axis)
Scapula & The Ribcage's Influence (Frontal Plane Off Axis) Quiz
Scapula & The Ribcage's Influence (Transverse Plane)
Scapula & The Ribcage's Influence (Transverse Plane) Quiz
GHJ, Elbow & Wrist (Sagittal Plane)
GHJ, Elbow & Wrist (Sagittal Plane) Quiz
GHJ, Elbow & Wrist (Frontal Plane)
GHJ, Elbow & Wrist (Frontal Plane) Quiz
GHJ, Elbow & Wrist (Transverse Plane)
GHJ, Elbow & Wrist (Transverse Plane) Quiz
Introduction To Cogging Exercises
Introduction To Cogging Exercises Quiz
Wall Cogs
Sagittal Cogs
Frontal Cogs (On and Off Axis)
Section 3 - PDF Manual
Transverse Cogs
The Eight Shapes - Introduction & Objectives
The Eight Shapes - Introduction & Objectives Quiz
Rectus Abdominus
Rectus Abdominus Quiz
External Oblique
External Oblique Quiz
Internal Oblique
Internal Oblique Quiz
Quadratus Lumborum
Quadratus Lumborum Quiz
Erector Spinae
Erector Spinae Quiz
Multifidus
Multifidus Quiz
Latissimus Dorsi
Latissimus Dorsi Quiz
Trapezius
Trapezius Quiz
Rhomboids
Rhomboids Quiz
Sternocleidomastoid
Sternocleidomastoid Quiz
Spinal Mechanics - Type 2
Spinal Mechanics - Type 2 Quiz
Spinal Mechanics - Type 1
Spinal Mechanics - Type 1 Quiz
Biceps & Triceps
Biceps & Triceps Quiz
Section 4 - PDF Manual
Psoas
Psoas Quiz
Adductors
Adductors Quiz
Hamstrings
Hamstrings Quiz
Glutes
Glutes Quiz
Vastus
Vastus Quiz
Section 5 - PDF Manual
Just a note before you jump into this final 'Putting It Together' chapter.
WTF Book Chapter 3 PDF
Putting It All Together - Sagittal Plane
Putting It All Together - Frontal Plane
Putting It All Together - Transverse Plane
WTF Aliens
WTF Aliens: Now It's Your Turn!
WTF Aliens: Sagittal Plane Example (With Exercises)
WTF Aliens: Frontal Plane Example (With Exercises)
WTF Aliens: Transverse Plane Example (With Exercises)
WTF Aliens Quiz Instructions
WTF Aliens Quiz
Section 6 - PDF Manual
The intention of this online course is to introduce you to the three dimensional movements of the Upper Body so as to begin to understand the simplicity of whole body movement and how the body is perfectly set up to effortlessly move through the gait cycle.
We operate in a world where neutral spine is important, even vital for good spinal health. My interpretation of this is that to find neutral, or as I like to call it, centre, it is vital that the human body is capable of moving evenly to both sides of centre to stimulate all muscle’s and maximise the movement of all joints so that the brain may begin to recognise where exactly that centre is, where exactly neutral spine is and begin to perform all movements from close to that point.
There are 24 bones that make up the cervical (7), thoracic (12) and lumbar spine (5). In order to achieve efficient movement of the structures, there can be no limitations in the movement of any of the relevant joints. Where limitations are present so the overall shape of the upper body and the quality of movement in the spine is immediately compromised. Did you know that there are a limited number of body shapes that optimise the movement of the spine when observed through the motion of the pelvis, the ribcage and the skull. Add on the shoulder girdle which responds directly to the ribcage and vice versa and you can see the integrated and inter-connected movement potential of the structures of the upper body.
For information, I walk you through the detail of each structure (pelvis, ribcage and skull) in each of the three dimensions and how the movement of each impact directly on the relative spinal segment.
This not only enhances your appreciation of spinal motion but gives you specific reference points to use in observation and your assessment thereof. This creates the baseline to build out our eight body shapes.
Using my second big rule of motion “Joints ACT: Muscles REACT”, we then begin to observe a multitude of muscles and how they respond to these body shapes giving us a real chance to observe each muscle’s role in motion.
Our next step is to bring the LOWER BODY course back to the fore and in essence place the upper body shapes on top of the leg shapes we previously observed. Finally we use my What The Foot?
Aliens to create an example of how I work in the assessment of resting posture, to make sense of a person’s resting whole body position, make sense of why certain discomforts are present in a person and what we are able to do to unwind these postures and create movement specific exercises to help us all find centre once again.
Natural support for this programme comes in the form of my book “What The Foot?”, and our other online self-assessment programmes.
14 Hours of CPD points with this course
I'm so grateful I came across the AiM approach through my ongoing search for workshop and courses. It's the missing link for many approaches. I'm a sports th...
Read MoreI'm so grateful I came across the AiM approach through my ongoing search for workshop and courses. It's the missing link for many approaches. I'm a sports therapist and think AiM is what I expected to learn and never did.I definitely feel prepared for the next clients and can delete many question marks in my head. I just entered into a journey of understand the human body. Thank you Gary and Team!
Read LessHelpful to see assessments and corrections on students with varying physical differences - created understanding.
Helpful to see assessments and corrections on students with varying physical differences - created understanding.
Read LessThis is probably about my third or fourth time going through this particular course (live in Santa Cruz 2020, Live in Tacoma 2023, and Online) and I always g...
Read MoreThis is probably about my third or fourth time going through this particular course (live in Santa Cruz 2020, Live in Tacoma 2023, and Online) and I always get something new out of it. Thank you Gary!
Read LessI 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)
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Closed Chain Biomechanics Of The Lower Limb
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Lower & Upper Body Assessments For Closed Chain Biomechanics Of The Human Body In Motion
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.