The Problem:
Our relatively sedentary lifestyles (sitting in class, studying, watching television, etc.) cause muscles and tendons to be stiff, rigid and inflexible. Especially the vital muscles of the hip, where the ability to generate, store, and transfer power are vital to performance. In order to be "functional" you have to be able to move freely and efficiently throughout your hips. Tight hips also cause poor posture, leaving one open for potential injury to the low back, knee, ankle, neck, shoulder and even elbow because of faulty movement patterns in a specific sport skill.
Maintaining/developing the mobility and integrity of the shoulder girdle is also of the utmost importance for all Bradley student-athletes. Through poor habits of daily posture (hunched over in class, at the computer, texting, playing video games, etc); tension and limited range is developed. Initiating correct firing patterns and strengthening the muscles of the rotator cuff, specifically the posterior shoulder, are very important in maintaining posture and a fluid range of motion.
- Benefits
- Allows for proper mechanics and full range of movement
- during training and practice
- Reduced risk of injury
- Increased circulation and flexibility to musculature
- allows for improved function and recovery
- Increased health of the structure,
- because of proper nutrient delivery to associated tissues
- Guidelines
- Utilize hip mobility movements DAILY.
- Progress movements from basic to advanced
- establishing proficiency at a basic level first
- Dictate intensity based on feel
- if you are tight/sore reduce intensity
- Manipulate volume based on how difficult the exercise is
