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Merrithew®

Myofascial Continuities: Mapping the Human Design


Overview

To manage both everyday activities and the demands of sports, our bodies navigate a complex interplay of variables: alignment, muscular strength, endurance, flexibility, stability, motor control, emotions and awareness. As movement professionals, it is critical that we recognize and respect these various factors when designing exercise programs for ourselves and our clients. We pay careful attention to the musculoskeletal system, the cardiorespiratory system and the nervous system, but what about the connective tissue or the fascia? Where does that fit into our program design? In this workshop, we will explore both past and current data on the body-wide network of structural myofascial continuities (or slings) and how these myofascial connections play a role in proprioception and force transmission to build a strong resilient body. We will explore simple techniques to assess the continuities and then apply movement experientials to stimulate them, creating more fluidity and resiliency through the whole kinematic chain. We will review both conventional and unconventional training methodologies and discuss rationale for selecting specific exercises that help develop dynamic stability and optimize movement.

Learning objectives

  1. Review past and current data which identifies a body-wide network of structural myofascial continuities, or slings
  2. List the primary myofascial continuities or slings
  3. Define their role in proprioception and mechanical force transmission throughout the body
  4. Assess myofascial continuities to assist in program design
  5. Design programs to enhance dynamic stability and optimize movement at both local and global levels
Continuing education credits
STOTT PILATES 0.6