PRE-REQUISITE: LEVEL 1 SEMINAR

Reviewing The Hip Hinge

This two day course picks up where Level 1 leaves off. More advanced floor exercises are included and participants will learn the use of equipment (including some, but not necessarily all of the following: Spinomed IV, Sit-To-Stand Independence Chair, Marodyne LivMD vibration platform, EZ Posture Strap, Exerstriders) to augment The Meeks Method exercise program. In addition, the course includes 4 deep stretching routines for the lower extremities (focus on isolating the hips from the pelvis and lumbar spine) using the technique of Active-Isolated-Stretching and a multi-looped stretch-out strap. Guidelines and stretches for weightlifting and an experiential session with Exerstriders with therapists both learning and teaching the technique are also included. In addition, therapists will critically review a research publication on the integrity of the vertebral body with an eye on practical management of osteoporosis. And, brand new in 2012, this course now includes a critical review of two exercises frequently prescribed for people with osteoporosis with an eye on safety and therapeutic intent. The course ends with a brainstorming session on how to get the message of safe movement out into both professional and public domains.

Abdominal Isometrics

Sara Meeks and a Course Participant Demonstrating an
Assisted Stretching Technique

• Description and Relevance to Clinical Practice
• Course Objectives for Level 2
• Course Outline for Level 2