Three Postural Exercises Your Client’s Should Be Doing

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Filed Under (General) by Rick Kaselj on 04-06-2009

I have another video for you.

It is on posture.

I had done a postural assessment workshop in Regina, Saskatchewan in May. While I was there, I was walking the hallways of the University of Regina and was thinking about what three exercises would I give my client to improve their posture, if I could only give three. So I did a quick video for you on the three that I would give my client.

I know it sounds like I am in a wind tunnel. This is one of my first videos so I was still getting use to things.

Enjoy the video and please do leave a comment. Let me know what you think of the video and if you have any key exercises you give your clients to help them with their posture.

Click Here To See the Video of the Three Posture Exercises

I am presenting the Postural Assessment & Exercise Prescription course again. It won’t be until January 2010.

Click Here for the Posture Course Outline

Have an amazing day.

- Rick Kaselj

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Comments posted (7)

liam lavelle says... on 04-06-2009
	Hi Rick, you speak about stretching the low back by arching, what do you mean? why not use anatomical terms for direction of movement to make it clear if you are talking about flexion or extention of the lumbar spine. arching is a relative term depending on your position. demonstration would help make it clear what you mean therefore the language being precise is important. Liam [Reply]

Rick Kaselj says... on 04-06-2009

Liam,

Thank you for the comment. I go through things in more detail in the Postural Assessment & Exercise Prescription course. I am still trying to figure out what people are looking for from me. If you would like more detailed videos of exercise, I can do that. Leave a comment below and let me know what you would like me to cover in the videos.

Rick Kaselj – http://www.ExercisesForInjuries.com

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Janice Domingo says... on 04-06-2009
	Hey Rick, I get the 1st , reaching up is that to stretch the lats out? I find that most people don’t know what or how to engage the tva, do you have any other good cues on teaching this ? Thanks for the video info – you’re right wind tunnel…. J [Reply]

Mike S. says... on 05-06-2009

Hi Rick,

Just came by way of your site from a friend and wanted to make a few comments on your suggestions;

FYI, chin retractions are Contra-Indicated for people with facet joint irritation as they increase shearing forces through the facets with causes further degeneration.

When you say arching the spine I assume you are meaning extension based exercises. I’d caution against giving this to someone with spondylolisthesis as it will create more pain and dysfunction.

I’m assuming that when you give these exercises with your approval you are taking for granted that the people you are suggesting them for are actually aware that there are contra-indications for these exercises in certain populations that these exercises would make worse, right?

Regards,

Mike

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Rick Kaselj says... on 05-06-2009
	Mike, Thanks for visiting the site. Thank you for adding your input. Rick Kaselj http://www.ExercisesForInjuries.com [Reply]

Michael K. Jones, PhD, PT says... on 13-08-2009

Chin retractions…..if there is any facet joint irritation or arthritic issues, the chin tucks might re-inflame the area. We have found cervical alignment activities and scapular activation are helpful daily regular postural realignment activities that are easy to perform. Follow the link below and let me know what you think.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhflOZe4YKA

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