What 7 steps to StrongPosture®?
The Posture Education + Home Exercise Program (HEP) for everyone
7 Steps to StrongPosture® (7SSP) teaches people to improve the biomechanics of how they move. The BAM framework progressively strengthens Balance, improves Alignment, and retrains inner core patterns of Motion (BAM). The program systematically focuses attention, from static standing to dynamic motion, to reduce pain by improving how people sit, stand, breathe and look.
Used by professionals across the US and in 30+ countries globally, the StrongPosture protocols were created by Dr. Steven Weiniger, and are currently taught in masters and doctoral programs.
1- How does StrongPosture® rehab differ from other rehab?
All motion begins with posture, and all motion ends with posture. Injuries, habits, and other trained patterns cause inaccuracies of perception and motor control.
In other words, how you think your body is moving is often not how it’s truly moving. Which is why the starting point for any rehab should be functionally strengthening posture towards objective reality.
The body moves in a dynamic kinetic chain of motion that is constantly balancing. One key to controlling that chain is stabilizing each of the links. The other key for kinetic chain control is sequencing the engagement of each link in the chain to focus force- within each link’s functional capacity.
When a joint is overloaded, the kinetic chain buckles and pain may occur. Regardless, motion patterns quickly and reflexively compensate when possible. However, asymmetries of stabilization and control patterns are quickly learned, adopted and often persist- even in the absence of active pain!
The StrongPosture protocols recruit neglected links in the kinetic chain by focusing attention and control of stabilization and sequencing with precise MUST vs TRY cueing. By systematically loading subtle movements towards accurate gravity line symmetry, muscles controlling these weak links are progressively challenged, and strengthen.
Equalizing imbalances in the kinetic chain relieves pain, trains stronger motion patterns for that individual’s ADLs, and maximizes the effectiveness of practically any rehab, as well as nearly all other exercise.
2- What is StrongPosture education?
First and foremost- all education should be about the person for being cared for, not the professional’s ego (Baffling people with brilliant words they do not understand is the wrong way to go).
StrongPosture tells a biomechanic story with easy-to-understand language that engages people to take action. Concepts are linked with physical motions to build understanding for compliance in a rehab care plan. The PRO training module positions you to tell the StrongPosture story for each individual and their body’s mechanics to MAKE THEM THE HERO!
3- What is 7SSP- PRO training?
The Pro Training module teaches you and your team to connect biomechanic exercise with interactive demonstrations so week-by-week, we’re telling a story together. People learn why posture is important… and how you help them stand taller to balance and move stronger, with more of their core.
7SSP Pro Training begins with the Kickoff, Overview and Logistics module. Along with your practice code and flyer, you’ll decide whether self-guided care, rehab or wellness is right for your practice (for many, it’s all three).
Then, each week the Pro Training shows you how the 7 steps of 7SSP are sequenced so that people “get” each step’s concept, and become aware of subtle motion(s) of each exercise. Subtleties that allow you to individualize each exercise that person’s functional ability with MUST vs TRY cueing shown in the patient/client videos.
Simply saying “Show me your StrongPosture exercise” can individualize the BAM exercises to someone’s functional ability. Cueing the person towards more accurate movements following the MUST vs TRY protocols sets a stronger bio-mechanic base for better results and engagement –while saving tons of time.
7SSP Pro Training has tools, a cheatsheet, and strategies for you to deliver results people feel. The more someone perceives improvements in how they move, and understands their body, the more they appreciate and value your help. Which is why 7SSP synergizes with any clinical practice that facilitates improved somatic awareness and/or motor control. Plus, regular online Zoom calls with Dr Weiniger and CPEPs explore cases, cueing and strategies to maximize the benefits of 7SSP for your people and your practice- step by step.
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