Dynamic Mobility Training

To give a really simple examples of dynamic mobility training and how you can test using an effective assessment. Pick a ROM test with strict form, such as shoulder flexion with strict straight elbow. Or hamstring forward bend with locked knees. Measure ROM. Perform 5 ankle circles on each ankle slowly in each direction. 5-15 second circle. Retest. If the body had an increase ROM, then the specific drill that you picked was good for that specific athlete. Most likely due to them having poor mobility previously in that movement of the ankle. If they had no improvement, likely they had little issue in that area. You can take the same approach with any joint in the body. You just have to know how to isolate it and move it actively. http://www.successfulhealth.co.uk

To give a really simple examples of dynamic mobility training and how you can test using an effective assessment. Pick a ROM test with strict form, such as shoulder flexion with strict straight elbow. Or hamstring forward bend with locked knees. Measure ROM. Perform 5 ankle circles on each ankle slowly in each direction. 5-15 second circle. Retest. If the body had an increase ROM, then the specific drill that you picked was good for that specific athlete. Most likely due to them having poor mobility previously in that movement of the ankle. If they had no improvement, likely they had little issue in that area. You can take the same approach with any joint in the body. You just have to know how to isolate it and move it actively. http://www.successfulhealth.co.uk

This seems to be all set-up, no pay-off! Would love to see an article that gives us the tools to act on such a compelling argument for 'mobility'.

great article! but its so so so so frustrating that there are no examples. I feel like you've left me here hanging!

i must say that it is great to get a clearer definition of the word""mobolity"with regards to training

Quality, thought provoking article that I hope Eric will expandon in the future. I agree that examples of isolated mobility assessment and training would expand the scope of this article.

I agree with Jasmin, examples of the isolated mobility training would help assist the explanation. A great article in questioning the traditional understanding and definition of Mobility.

Great article - I have had a lot of discussios around dynamic moblity for 'beginners' and agree with the article completely. The only thing I would add is - some examles of 'isolated mobility' and some examples of client's assessments.

Great article