Reconsider... Hypermobility, Scoliosis & The Rules with Bill Hartman | Episode #39
Release Date: 06/16/2024
RECONsider... Why You Still Feel Lost After All Those Courses with Bill Hartman | Episode #79
RECONSIDER with Bill Hartman
Should You Get Certified? How to Choose the Right Education for You 👉 Start learning FREE at https://www.uhp.network 💡 Not all certifications are created equal. And more letters after your name won’t guarantee better outcomes. In this episode of the UHPC Podcast, Bill Hartman and Chris Wicus discuss what it really means to become a skilled practitioner — and why many educational paths lead to confusion instead of clarity. This episode introduces the new UHPC Practitioner Certification Pathway, but it’s more than an announcement. It’s a guide to rethinking your...
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RECONsider... Push vs Pull Is the Wrong Way to Think About Training with Bill Hartman
RECONSIDER with Bill Hartman
Balanced training isn’t about push vs pull. It’s about pressure, shape, and strategy. 👉 Start learning FREE at https://www.uhp.network 💡 Most training imbalances aren’t muscle problems. They’re compressive strategies that limit movement options. In this episode of the UHPC Podcast, Bill Hartman and Chris Wicus challenge the traditional idea of “balanced training” and explain why pushing and pulling are not opposites at all. They explore how all loaded exercise increases compression, how force production shapes the body, and why chasing symmetry in the gym often creates...
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RECONsider... Shoulder Impingement Isn’t What You Think: 4 Types Explained
RECONSIDER with Bill Hartman
Shoulder pain isn't a mystery. It's a strategy. 👉 Start learning FREE at https://www.uhp.network 💡 Shoulder impingement isn't caused by a faulty shoulder. It's a shape problem. In this episode of the UHPC Podcast, Bill Hartman and Chris Wicus break down the three common types of shoulder impingement (and one bonus type). They focus on constraint, space access, and thorax behavior instead of outdated diagnoses. You’ll learn: 🔸 Why impingement isn't about the rotator cuff, and what to look at instead 🔸 How thorax compression creates the illusion of local...
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RECONsider... Infrasternal Angle Confusion — Solved with Bill Hartman | Episode #76
RECONSIDER with Bill Hartman
The ISA isn’t the answer. It’s the question. 👉 Start learning FREE at https://www.uhp.network 💡 Most people measuring ISAs are looking for a fixed answer. But in the UHPC Model, the infrasternal angle (ISA) isn’t a number — it’s a behavior. And if you’re basing your entire intervention strategy off “wide vs narrow,” you’re likely missing the point. In this episode of the UHPC Podcast, Bill Hartman and Chris Wicus break down what the ISA really tells you (and what it doesn’t). It’s one of the most searched topics on our YouTube page — and also one of...
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RECONsider... Fix Tight Hamstrings — Without Stretching with Bill Hartman | Episode #75
RECONSIDER with Bill Hartman
Stretching ≠ solving hamstring tightness. 👉 Start learning FREE at https://www.uhp.network 💡 Feeling “tight hamstrings” doesn’t mean your hamstrings are short and need to be stretched. It means your system is expressing a strategy under load. In this episode of the UHPC Podcast, Bill Hartman and Chris Wicus walk through why stretching often makes hamstring tightness worse — and what actually drives lasting change. You’ll learn: 🔸 Why hamstring “tightness” is usually a protective output, not a length problem. 🔸 How anterior...
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RECONsider... Squat Assessments: Everyone Gets This Wrong with Bill Hartman | Episode #73
RECONSIDER with Bill Hartman
Stop guessing with assessments. Start learning from the source. Free courses and the new Assessment 101 are waiting for you: http://UHP.network Think you know how to assess a squat? Think again. In this episode, Bill Hartman and Chris dismantle the myth of “squat as pattern” and show you how to actually use squats as diagnostic behavior. The focus is on propulsion, internal rotation, and how the system expresses its real strategy. You’ll never look at a butt wink, heel lift, or shift the same way again. What You’ll Learn Why squats are not universal patterns. They are...
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RECONsider... The Squat Pattern Myth with Bill Hartman | Episode #72
RECONSIDER with Bill Hartman
It is so much more than biomechanics… → Join http://UHP.network FREE to start learning. Not a pattern. Not a form. A strategy. This episode redefines everything you thought you knew about squatting — through the lens of the Unified Health & Performance Continuum (UHPC) Model. We dive deep into the energetics of squatting, shape acquisition, center of gravity descent, and why movement patterns are a misleading lens. You’ll learn how strategic resistance influences squat mechanics, why some people “butt wink,” and how propulsion phases explain squatting better than any...
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RECONsider... The Truth About Movement Screens with Bill Hartman | Episode #71
RECONSIDER with Bill Hartman
"You’re Not Measuring What You Think: Movement Screens, Compensations, and Energetic Behavior" → Join http://UHP.network FREE to start learning. Episode Overview Bill and Chris explore how complex movements—like squats, toe touches, and turns—serve as energetic assessments within the UHPC Model. Rather than relying on outdated biomechanical frameworks or traditional mobility screens, they explain how movement reflects behavioral strategy under constraint. Gravity, pressure, and shape—not joints or range of motion—govern what you see. The episode walks through real examples,...
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RECONsider... Why Your Assessments are Wrong with Bill Hartman | Episode #70
RECONSIDER with Bill Hartman
Episode Overview Bill and Chris unpack the philosophy and implementation of assessment within the UHPC Model, showing how testing reveals energetic behavior—not just structural position. Rather than focusing on static joint angles, they illustrate how relative motion, systemic organization, and phase-based strategies tell the real story of what a system can or cannot do. The discussion critiques isolative and reductionist interpretations and offers a coherent, propulsion-informed approach to understanding and intervening effectively. Key Topics & Chapter Highlights 00:00 – What...
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RECONsider... Muscles Don't Work Like You Think with Bill Hartman | Episode #69
RECONSIDER with Bill Hartman
Free articles and courses about movement from Bill Hartman at http://uhp.network Episode Overview Bill and Chris delve into the detailed behavior of muscles as dynamic, context-sensitive tissues. They emphasize that muscles don’t simply contract or produce force but modulate tension, stiffness, and elasticity to support movement and structural integrity. The conversation explores how muscle behavior varies depending on movement phase, environmental demands, and habitual usage, revealing that adaptability and responsiveness are central to healthy function. Habitual muscle recruitment...
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Summary
In this episode, Bill and Chris discuss the misconceptions and limitations of certain diagnoses, such as scoliosis and hypermobility. They emphasize that these conditions can often be understood within the framework of normal variations in structure and movement. They highlight the importance of understanding the rules and principles that govern human movement and avoiding overly reductionist perspectives. The conversation also touches on the adaptations seen in ballerinas and gymnasts, as well as the role of bony adaptations in performance. The conversation explores the idea that exceptions to rules in the human body may not actually be exceptions, but rather a result of an incomplete model or interpretation. They discuss how certain measurements and diagnoses can change rapidly with simple interventions, challenging the traditional understanding of structural adaptations. They emphasize the importance of questioning and curiosity in the field of physical therapy, and the need to constantly seek new information and perspectives. The conversation concludes with a lighthearted discussion about favorite breakfast cereals.
Keywords
#scoliosis, #hypermobility, #physicaltherapy, diagnoses, structure, movement, adaptations, rules, principles, ballerinas, gymnasts, #bonyadaptations, performance, exceptions, rules, human body, measurements, diagnoses, #structuraladaptations, questioning, curiosity, , information, perspectives, breakfast cereals
Takeaways
Many diagnoses, such as scoliosis and hypermobility, can be understood within the framework of normal variations in structure and movement.
It is important to understand the rules and principles that govern human movement and avoid overly reductionist perspectives.
Adaptations seen in ballerinas and gymnasts are often intentional and specific to their performance requirements.
Bony adaptations can play a role in performance and may allow for extreme ranges of motion.
The key is to have a comprehensive understanding of the individual's structure and movement patterns to guide interventions effectively. Exceptions to rules in the human body may be a result of an incomplete model or interpretation.
Measurements and diagnoses can change rapidly with simple interventions, challenging traditional understanding of structural adaptations.
Questioning and curiosity are essential in the field of physical therapy to constantly seek new information and perspectives.
Favorite breakfast cereals can evoke nostalgia and personal preferences.
Sound Bites
"These things might actually be within the rules of that person given their structure."
"It doesn't change the rules. You just have to understand what contributes."
"Maybe the model you're using is just incomplete and these aren't actually exceptions to rules."
"How did you somehow cure laxity? It's like, no. So what is the reasoning behind that? It's like, well, there was something wrong with my interpretation of the first measure."
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction and Promotional Period
06:57 The Importance of Rules and Principles in Human Movement
13:56 Adaptations in Ballerinas and Gymnasts: Performance Requirements
20:42 Guiding Interventions: Comprehensive Understanding of Structure and Movement
23:34 Rethinking Exceptions to Rules
26:01 The Importance of Questioning and Curiosity in Physical Therapy
29:46 Nostalgia and Personal Preferences: Favorite Breakfast Cereals
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