Programs & Assessments 3-D "MOSTABILITY:" The Keys to Functional Flexibility by Gary Gray | Date Released : 18 May 2005 0 comments Close Introduction Why it comes first Understanding biomechanics of the human body Strength – cardio – flexibility: Inseparable triad Controversy = incomplete understanding Why flexibility – to function, move and rest better 3-D function – 3-D flexibility Hip flexor mobilization – first ask, “What does the hip flexor do?” 3-D “mostability” What does that muscle (and the nerves that feed it) do in function? Dangers of lengthening the muscle non-functionally Getting to the hip flexor – ground reaction forces from the bottom up Points of Transformation – lengthening in at least two planes of motion prior to concentric contraction Eccentric reflexive transformative response – eccentric expansion allows greater concentric expression Loading and exploding The power of asking WHY? Static vs. Dynamic The truth about stretching ultimately must begin with the truth about function This audio is part of the PTontheNET.com author symposium "The Truth About Stretching: When, Why and How - PART 2." Back to top About the author: Gary Gray Gary is the originator and developer of many nationally acclaimed educational programs, including the “Chain Reaction” series of seminars. He is the recipient of the prestigious 2002 John Maley award which recognizes an individual for innovation in physical therapy. Referred to as the leading pioneer and authority in rehab and training, Gary is a respected physical therapist, trainer, educator, author, coach and successful inventor. He has transformed his functional and biomechanical understanding of the body into the most effective performance-enhancement, injury prevention and rehabilitative applications. Gary’s passion for education and sharing, along with his innovation and desire, allows him to translate the complexities of human function into simple and effective techniques. Gary’s goal to enhance the lives of professionals and the lives of those they treat and train. Full Author Details Related contentContent from Gary Gray Joint by Joint Approach to Training Michael Boyle | Articles Functional Movement Essentials: Mobilizers Ian O'Dwyer | Articles Get Off the Floor and Start Using Your Core, Part 2 Ben Cormack | Articles Assessing The Fundamentals: The Thoracic Connection, Part 2 Evan Osar, D.C. | Articles The 5 Most Dangerous Words in the Profession, Part 1 Steven Plisk | Articles Addressing Overpronation Justin Price | Articles Seniors Training Results Jeff Thaxton | Articles 4th Dimension: The Law of Attraction by Chip Richards | Videos Understanding Hip Flexion Michael Boyle | Articles Standing Quad Stretch Lenny Parracino | Articles Save Your Clients’ Shoulders Brian Schiff | Articles Modern Concepts in Flexibility Juan Carlos Santana | Articles Youth: The Power of Encouragement by Gary Gray | Videos What is Function? Part 5 by Gary Gray | Videos What is Function? Part 4 by Gary Gray | Videos What is Function? Part 3 by Gary Gray | Videos What is Function? Part 2 by Gary Gray | Videos What is Function? Part 1 by Gary Gray | Videos The Truth About Core Training - What Do You Want to Do? by Gary Gray | Videos The Art of Intransformalizing by Gary Gray | Videos The 4th Dimension of Fitness by Gary Gray | Videos Strength vs Function: What Does the Body Want? by Gary Gray | Videos New Perspectives of On-ground Training by Gary Gray | Videos Functional Manual Release by Gary Gray | Videos Foundations of Encouragement: Part 2 by Gary Gray | Videos Foundations of Encouragement: Part 1 by Gary Gray | Videos Chain Reaction Oxymoron - Part 3 by Gary Gray | Videos Chain Reaction Oxymoron - Part 2 by Gary Gray | Videos Chain Reaction Oxymoron - Part 1 by Gary Gray | Videos 3-D "MOSTABILITY:" The Keys to Functional Flexibility by Gary Gray | Videos Leave a reply Comments (0) Back to top