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Improve Core Strength with These 10 Plank Progressions

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  Improve Core Strength with These 10 Plank Progressions Andy Curtiss , NREMT; BEXSc; NASM - CPT, CES, PES; ACE - CMES Core strength is an essential characteristic for good posture, proper movement mechanics and performance on the playing field. Core strength is derived from the function of 4 myofascial slings of the body (Santana, 2003; S., 2011; P., 2013; American Council on Exercise, 2015; Lippert Lynn S. PT, 2017). These myofascial slings work together in the kinetic linkage of the body to transfer power between the upper and lower body parts. This transference of energy is what enables the body to regulate posture and balance while sitting and during gait. The plank exercise is a great exercise for activating and strengthening the musculature of the core including the rectus abdominis, internal and external obliques, and the transverse abdominis.  How the exercise works The plank works based on simple physics and exercise physiology. To perform the exercise, one simply ...

VIDEO:Do these 10 Plank Progressions for a Stronger Core

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Develop Core Strength and Stable Posture Clarksville Tennessee  

VIDEO: Got Knee Pain? Fix Runner's Knee

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  Fix Knee Pain in Clarksville Tennessee  

VIDEO: Fix Knee Pain (Petellofemoral Pain Syndrome)

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  Corrective Exercise for Knee Pain in Clarksville Tennessee 

Fix Knee Pain: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

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  Fix Knee Pain: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is anterior (Frontal) knee pain that affects many worldwide. It is sometimes referred to as “Anterior knee pain” or even Runner’s Knee (WEISENFELD, 1981; S., 2011; American Council on Exercise, 2015; Lippert Lynn S. PT, 2017). This should not be confused however with Lateral Knee Pain sometimes brought on by Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) (American Council on Exercise, 2015; Michael A. Clark, Scott C. Lucett, & Brian G. Sutton, 2014). PFPS Is one of two of the most reported knee injuries amongst Highschool and College athletes. PFPS and ACL sprain are the top two high school and college athlete reported injuries and the combined cost of treatment for these two injuries is approximately 2.5 billion dollars a year with PFPS being the most frequently diagnosed in outpatient settings (American Council on Exercise, 2015). PFPS is common among runners and is said to affect 16 – 25% of runners. It is...

Nashville Voyager - Hidden Gems: Meet Andy Curtiss of Max U

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  Nashville Voyager - Hidden Gems: Meet Andy Curtiss of Max U Corrective and Medical Exercise in the Nashville/ Clarksville Tennessee Area The Nashville Voyager recently released an article in their Hidden Gems, Local Stories column about Andy Curtiss and Max U LLC. Andy is thankful and very humbled to have had the opportunity to showcase his business Max U (Max Potential) in this reputable media source. Andy hopes that the additional local exposure will help inform the community about his expertise in the field of human movement, medical, and corrective exercise; and spur further interest in what Max U can to to help improve their lifestyle. This article goes deep into what led Andy into Sports Medicine and Corrective Exercise as well as what led to the creation of Max U LLC. You May Read The Full Article Here https://nashvillevoyager.com/interview/hidden-gems-meet-andy-curtiss-of-max-u-llc/?s=03  

Muscle Adhesions & Why They Occur

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  Andy Curtiss -  BEXSc, NASM - CPT, CES, PES; ACE - CMES; SNC, CNLP  Overview of the body’s healing response  W hen tissue becomes damaged the body is equipped with a natural healing response to minimize and repair the damage that has occurred. Damage occurs, receptors within the skin and endothelial (innermost) tissues of capillaries and veins detect the damage and set off a cascade of reactionary events. The immediate area is flooded with plasma which aids in coagulation and clotting. White blood cells, Helper T’s, Macrophages, and other natural infection fighters are rushed to the site of injury. Inflammation occurs to constrict the vessels and surrounding tissues to aid in reducing fluid and blood loss and in closing the wound. Depending on the size of the wound clotting may occur in as early as 7 minutes. When clotting is achieved the proteins delivered to the site via blood undergo a conversion and new tissue is generated. Scar tissue, collagen, and elastin fo...