What is corrective exercise and why is it important?
o Work and home environments are flooded with automation, mobile devices, computers, and a surplus of other technologies that are meant to make our lives easier and more efficient but that doesn’t mean they don’t come with consequences. Not only are we less likely to be active, but the use of many of these new technologies puts us as risk for poor postural adaptations. Without regular activity and exercise, our bodies are at a greater risk of developing an injury or illness.
o The goal of a Corrective Exercise Specialist is to optimize movement quality. When that is the main goal, the result is enhanced performance, reduced injury risk, improved results, increased movement efficiency, and greater recovery.
o Rationale behind corrective exercise:
The Regional Interdependence Model- Describes how the region of an individual’s primary musculoskeletal complaint is impacted by remote sites or factors —> Even if the primary complaint is knee pain, the dysfunction or impairment may actually be rooted at the hip, ankle, or both.
o Terminology you may hear when discussing corrective exercise: static, dynamic, transitional, mobility, inhibit, lengthen, activate, integrate
The Corrective Exercise Continuum: Inhibit —> Lengthen —> Activate —> Integrate
o A corrective exercise program could be initiated for injury prevention and performance enhancement OR it could be implemented after completing physical therapy to further improve strength and performance and reduce risk of future injuries.
o Do you want to learn more about how corrective exercise could help you? Contact us now to get started on a program that will enhance your performance and prevent injuries!
Reference: NASM. (n.d.). Lesson 1-3: Rationale for Corrective Exercise. In Corrective Exercise Specialist Certification.
