Reconsider... Are You Wide or Narrow? with Bill Hartman | Episode #50
Release Date: 11/17/2024
RECONSIDER with Bill Hartman
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Summary
In this conversation, Chris and Bill delve into the complexities of understanding structural biases in clients, particularly focusing on the differences between wide and narrow ISA (Intra-Sternal Angle) types. They discuss the importance of recognizing behavioral responses, measurement techniques, and the implications of these differences in athletic performance and therapy. Through various examples and case studies, they emphasize the need for tailored approaches in treatment and training, highlighting that understanding individual structural tendencies can lead to more effective outcomes. #physicaltherapy #strengthtraining #biomechanics #movement #bodytransformation
Takeaways
People often confuse wide and narrow ISA types due to lack of exposure.
Intervening based on best estimates can lead to learning.
Measurement should focus on behavior rather than angles.
Wide ISAs tend to have compensatory external rotation, while narrow ISAs have compensatory internal rotation.
Structural differences influence athletic performance and movement strategies.
Identifying ISA types can guide treatment and training approaches.
Compression affects movement capabilities and behaviors.
Visual representations can clarify differences between ISA types.
Tailoring approaches to individual needs is crucial for success.
Understanding tendencies helps resolve treatment challenges.
Sound Bites
"These are turns, not hinges."
"You have to reverse engineer this."
"These are tendencies, not absolutes."
Chapters
00:00 Understanding Wides and Narrows
06:48 Behavioral Responses in Wides and Narrows
11:37 Physical Characteristics and Athletic Tendencies
17:27 Understanding Diaphragm and Breathing Mechanics
20:47 Wide vs Narrow ISA: Structural Differences
23:44 Postural Tendencies in Wide and Narrow ISAs
26:26 Movement Strategies: Wide vs Narrow ISAs
28:53 Clinical Implications of ISA Differences
31:25 Real-Life Examples: Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris
35:36 Reverse Engineering Movement Patterns
38:31 Understanding Compression and Expansion in ISAs
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