by Principle Four Osteopathy | Aug 9, 2020 | News
In the video below you will see osteopath Heath Williams performing a split squat with an alternating slam ball open arc. This is a great exercise that integrates the whole body (lower body, trunk and upper body). One is also required to maintain stability through the...
by Principle Four Osteopathy | Jun 27, 2020 | News
The open arc movement is where the hands move away from the midline in the frontal plane or sagittal plane. A closed arc is described as the arm moving towards the midline (opposite to an open arc). The arc terminology was first described to me by physiotherapist...
by Principle Four Osteopathy | Jun 20, 2020 | News
The shrugs and face pulls are two exercises that I often don’t see many of my weight training clients performing as part of their regular exercise routine and I am not sure why. Both of these exercises are integral to ensuring healthy shoulders from my point of...
by Principle Four Osteopathy | Jun 20, 2020 | News
In the video below you will see osteopath Heath Williams of Principle Four Osteopathy performing a wall supported spine rotation exercise. This exercise is similar to the open book exercise that one would perform on the ground. To perform the exercise, get yourself...
by Principle Four Osteopathy | Jun 13, 2020 | News
In the videos below you will see one of Principle Four Osteopathy clients performing a variety of resistance bands (Ironedge band) exercises. The exercises being demonstrated include: Horizontal pull exerciseVertical pull exerciseHorizontal push exerciseVertical push...
by Principle Four Osteopathy | Jun 9, 2020 | News
The concept of arc movements was first taught to me by physiotherapist Wayne Rogers who describes there as being an open arc (arm moves away from the midline) and a closed arc (arm moves towards the midline). An arc movement can be performed through a partial range of...
