Walking is the most simple way to keep your whole body healthy…usually. Have an injury and poor posture can make walking painful, so you will naturally avoid this . This workshop will give you steps to self-assess your posture, gait, balance (and the muscles that control these). Then you can walk pain-free and build muscle with better posture to live a healthy quality of life.
Watch this Full Video:
https://youtu.be/UxNDZxUv5O8
Subscribe, Listen to this episode on iTunes: https://apple.co/2M0zBCs
See our other podcast videos: http://bit.ly/2AKgyYA
WORKSHOP OUTLINE:::
What are the causes of painful walking? Ex: Trauma, surgery, balance, posture, etc.
Strategy to walking better:
* Assess spine, hip, knee/ankle alignment.
* Assess standing & walking posture. (Check feet, upper back)
Exercises to improve walking (in this order).
1. Seated Rolling Feet
2. Wall Leg Extensions
3. Wall Squats
4. Wall Hamstring/Back Stretch
5. Wall THIS way Then Wall Walking Exercise. Maintain rolling feet, head up.
*These modifications: A. Eye opens, Forward; then back B. Eyes closed forward; then back.
And find our other workshops to help you here–
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL59D-oy3Ai9dJnmuz5eHHVPMf6DJxP-sg
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS