Personal Training Videos
Please perform these exercises at your own risk, and with consent of Dr. Mackay
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Woe Is Me!
Corrective Exercise This exercise is utilizing the post isometric reaction; by resisting a movement in one direction we can ultimately improve range of motion in that direction; important here to support the weight of the head at all times and use your hands to actually change positions. |
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Shoulder Matrix Exercise Using Door frame By using the door frame for support we are able to maintain good postural reference for lifting the arms and helping stabilize the upper back. By practicing tall spine cues we can also maintain core posture while strengthening the shoulders. These exercises should progress to increasing weights but check with the doctor for details. |
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Yoga Stretches
Using Door frame There is a tendency for the feet to flare on squatting and by using the door frame we can promote better foot mechanics by an isometric push of the heels. This is also a great way to gain feedback to how your hips move and where restrictions may show up from side to side. |
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BodiTrak!
The Boditrak allows us to assess imbalances in posture and helps us prescribe appropriate exercises. |
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Short Foot Exercise
This is the ultimate foundation exercise utilized to create a stable base for the feet. |
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Neck Postural Exercise
Guided corrective exercise for the classic upper cross syndrome. Watch Dr. Mackay demonstrate an exercise to strengthen anterior neck muscles and gain greater extension in your thoracic spine. |
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Hip Hinge for Lower Back Pain
Watch Dr. Peter Mackay describe how excessive motion in the lumbar spine produces injury and demonstrate an exercise to correct this pattern. |
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Pelvic Imbalance In Sports
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Pelvic Imbalance In Sports
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Foam Rolling- When to roll, when to pull
Dr. Peter Mackay explains when to use a foam roller to massage muscles and fascia and when it may be more beneficial to use the pulling method instead. |