February 2012 Body Wellness: The Planes of Motion
In kinesiology, which is the study of human movement, there are three cardinal planes of movement: the sagittal, frontal, and transverse planes. All movements occur in these planes, or in some combination of these planes, which are then described as an oblique plane. When referring to the body, a plane is an imaginary flat surface that passes through the body. The three planes are described below.
February 2012 Letter From the Editors
Hello All -
This month's article is an updated version of one that we ran about 18 months ago. The number one thing that our patients say to us during their rehabilitation is, "I am so much more aware of my posture and how I move during the day." If you are serious about rehabilitating your chronic aches and pains it is imperative that you become aware of your current patterns, and then make the necessary changes in your posture and movement. The first step is learning the basics so you can begin the journey of learning correct movement patterns. The article below discusses the most basic principles of movement: the planes of motion.
APT Teaches Classes In the Community!
Catherine Lewan, PT, DPT, and our Pilates instructors are branching out into the community to teach Pilates and Yoga. Below are two classes taught by Catherine Lewan, DPT.
December 2011 Body Wellness - Swimming Prep Exercise
This exercise is harder than it looks. It is considered a closed chain exercise because your hand and knees are on the ground. Therefore, it is excellent for pelvic, spine and scapular stabilization.
