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Lateral lunge with single arm low to high open arc
In the video below osteopath Heath Williams of Principle Four Osteopathy is demonstrating a lateral lunge starting from a narrow stance with a single arm dumbbell open arc from low to high point. This is a great exercise for training the body in the frontal plane and...
Single leg RDL with toe touch
The single leg RDL with toe touch is one of my go to exercise variations for those who I am wanting to incorporate single leg loading through the posterior chain and the individual is challenged in their balance or ability to perform a sound single leg RDL with only...
Split squat with alternating slam ball open arc
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...
TRX assisted mobility exercises
P4O client @burt328 lower body mobility - we are integrating the TRX at present to add stability so that movement can be explored more freely #mobility #trx #warmup #osteo #osteopathy #principlefourosteopathy @trxtraining @trxvideos In these videos we incorporate the...
Upper Body Back Workout
Check out one of the workouts that osteopath Heath Williams of P4O recently undertook. the primary focus of this workout was on the back and shoulders with a heavy emphasis on pull movements. 1. Full range lateral raise2. Bent over fly3. Face pull4. Straight arm pull...
Online manual handling training for the office worker
If your business has workers currently undertaking manual tasks as part of their day to day job, it is your duty to ensure a safe work place and part of this means educating them on best practice manual handling. Corporate Work Health Australia have launched an online...
Barbell Loading Assessment
Barbell loading with pelvic tilt - one of @backfitpro tests for assessment of pelvis/trunk. We took this CrossFit athlete through a full assessment to identify why they may be experiencing lbp with training https://www.instagram.com/p/B_6SLeJg0wB/ Book online to see...
4 Point Hip Extension Assessment
4 point with hip extension and/or arm flexion / we use this ground based assessment to review how the hip and spine work together / this test is one of many we conduct when reviewing clients with low back pain @backfitpro #lumbarassessment #hipassessment...
Customising your training program
At Principle Four Osteopathy we have clients presenting to us for any number of reasons. The typical reasons often relate to one of the following: I am in pain. Help me get out of painI am sick of constantly dealing with niggles and not being able to do what I want to...
Birddog Exercise Progressions
- foam roller (stability challenge)- hip extension progressing to hip + shoulder flexion (more to less stability) - focusing on trunk control with limb movement https://www.instagram.com/p/CACFS9JARQj/ Principle Four Osteopathy are located at 178 Collins St Melbourne...
FreeForm Board Mountain Climber
The FreeForm Board is one of those tools that is a must have for any exercise rehab, strength and conditioning or performance centre. It is so versatile and can be used with almost all conventional exercises to challenge ones mobility, stability and control. The board...
Home Exercise Program Example
P4O client / home program / pick 2-3 exercises each day, 2-3 sets, 10-25 reps with low to mod effort / goal is to integrate tx spine shoulder and back1. Squat with face pull2. Split squat with face pull3. Lateral lunge with low to high open arc across the body4....