MICHOL DALCOURT

UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA – EXERCISE SCIENCEViPR - CREATOR

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR – University of San FranciscoDIRECTOR - Institute of Motion

CO-FOUNDER - PTA Global

THE MYO-FASCIAL SYSTEM:Impact of Movement and Training

Keys to Optimal Function

Muscle contraction occurs rhythmically

GAIT / GLUTE TEST

Muscles act as elastic springs (consider the abdominal wall)

FINGER SPRING TEST

Muscles bind and weave and are hence multi-dimensional

SERAPE EFFECT

Anatomy is subservient to Function, therefore to understand function, study the morphology of Anatomy

TIB. ANT / POST

The Human Form is TRULY integrated (by design and function)

REACH AROUND TEST

Primary

Secondary

Curve Relationships

RELATIONSHIPS

Lateral AbdominalsPelvis

Thoracic Spine

Lateral Leg

Foot

RELATIONSHIPS

Pelvic Floor

Adductors

Abductors

Spine

RELATIONSHIPS

Scapula

Obliques

Foot / Ankle

RELATIONSHIPS

Myo-Fascial Considerations

Flexor Digitorum Brevis

Gastrocnemius

Hamstrings

Sacrotuberous Ligament

Erector Spinae

Scalp Fascia

Superficial Back Line – Summary

Lift

1 leg - Hand reach to balance

Shift

Box Patterns

Twist

Y-T-W-L

Superficial Back Line – Summary

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ORIENTATION ACTION DEVICE FOOTPRINT HANDPRINT THRESHOLD

In which way will you orient your body to gravity / ground?

What gross movement is occurring in the body?

What external load are you choosing and why?

Foot position (stance) and / or foot movements while performing the exercise?

Hand position and / or hand movements while performing the exercise?

Acute variable manipulation(i.e. sets, reps, weight, ROM, speed etc.)

ACUTE VARIABLE

Threshold 1 Threshold 2 Threshold 3

SPEED Slow Medium Fast

MOVEMENT Known Somewhat known Unknown

STABILITY Stable Moderately dynamic Dynamic

FORCE (WEIGHT) Low Moderate High

COMPLEXITY Simple Moderate Complex

SURFACE Stable Changing Dynamic

BASE OF SUPPORT Wide (stable) Narrow Varying (movement)

VOLUME (Sets + Reps + Intensity)

Low Medium High

ROM (Range of Motion) Small (initial range) Medium (self selected range) Large (end range)

Lift

1 leg - Hand reach to balance

Shift

Box Patterns

Twist

Y-T-W-L

Superficial Back Line – SummaryChoose Orientation to Gravity

Choose Action

Choose Load Device

Choose Footprint

Choose Handprint

ChooseThreshold

Superficial Front Line – Summary

Extensor Digitorum Longus and Brevis

Tibialis Anterior

Patellar Tendon

Quadriceps (including Rectus Femoris)

Rectus Abdominis

Sternalis

Sternocleidomastoid

Superficial Front Line – Summary

Lift

Post. Step w/ Hand Reaches

Shift

Foot Anterior Reaches

Twist

Transverse Plane Step w/ Post. Shoulder Lean

Superficial Front Line – SummaryChoose Orientation to Gravity

Choose Action

Choose Load Device

Choose Footprint

Choose Handprint

ChooseThreshold

Lift

Post. Step w/ Hand Reaches

Shift

Foot Anterior Reaches

Twist

Transverse Plane Step w/ Post. Shoulder Lean

Lateral Line – Summary

Peroneus Longus and Brevis

Anterior Ligament of the Fibular Head

It-Band, TFL, Glute Max.

Lateral Abdominal

External and Internal intercostals

Splenius Capitis and Sternocleidomastoid

Lateral Line – Summary

Lift

Lat. Step w/ + - Shoulder Press

Shift

Wall Bangers

Twist

Lat. Lunge w/ MB Cross over Step and Reach

Lateral Line – SummaryChoose Orientation to Gravity

Choose Action

Choose Load Device

Choose Footprint

Choose Handprint

ChooseThreshold

Lift

Lat. Step w/ + - Shoulder Press

Shift

Wall Bangers

Twist

Lat. Lunge w/ MB Cross over Step and Reach

SPIRAL LINE – ANTERIOR VIEW SUMMARY

Spenius capitus

Rhomboids

Serratus anterior

External oblique

Rectus sheath

Internal oblique

Tensor fascia latae

ITB

Tibialis anterior

Peroneus longus

Biceps femoris S/L head

Sacrotuberous ligament

Spinae erectors

SPIRAL LINE – POSTERIOR VIEW SUMMARY

SPIRAL LINE – POSTERIOR VIEW SUMMARY

Lift

Segmented Burpee

Shift

Lat. Step w/ Contra-Lateral Reach

Twist

Kayaking Drill

Spiral Line – SummaryChoose Orientation to Gravity

Choose Action

Choose Load Device

Choose Footprint

Choose Handprint

ChooseThreshold

Lift

Segmented Burpee

Shift

Lat. Step w/ Contra-Lateral Reach

Twist

Kayaking Drill

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