The Psoas Solution by Osar, Evan -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Contents Acknowledgments Preface Abbreviations Introduction Chapter 1

Psoas Attachments Joint Motion and Centration Functional Anatomy of the Psoas

Chapter 2

Anatomy of Three-dimensional Breathing Biomechanics of Three-dimensional Breathing Pelvic Tilt Developing Three-dimensional Breathing Common Breathing Dysfunctions

Chapter 3

Anatomy of the Core Core Stabilization Motor Control Training and Corrective Exercise Happy Baby Heel Drop Pull-over Pull-over with Heel Drop Modified Dead Bug Modified Wall Plank Modified Wall Plank with Hip Flexion Ball-supported Knee Pull-in Common Signs of Dysfunction in the Ball-supported Knee Pull-in

Chapter 4

Introduction Improving Hip Extension During Squatting and Deadlifting Patterns Improving Psoas and Gluteal Function During Squatting and Deadlifting Patterns Squat Split Squat Split Squat with Elevated Rear Leg Single Leg Squat Deadlift

Chapter 5

Introduction Forward Lunge Reverse Lunge Additional Lunge Progressions

Chapter 6

Introduction Forward Bend Hip Hinge Roll-up Side Bend Carrying Patterns

Chapter 7

Introduction Prone Lengthen Backward Bend Hip Hinge Bridge Marching Bridge and Single-leg Hip Hinge Bridge Hip Thruster Bird-Dog Side Lying Iso Hip Extension Stretching the Psoas

Conclusion Appendix I: Assessing the Psoas Appendix II: Neutral Alignment and Postural Assessment Appendix III: Suspension Appendix IV: The Pelvic Floor and Its Relationship to the Psoas Appendix V: Psoas’ Role in Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) and Labral Pathologies of the Hip Appendix VI: Sitting Appendix VII: Corrective Exercise Glossary Bibliography Index