Functional Range Systems
A system of mobility training based on scientific principals and research.
Developed by world-renowned musculoskeletal, and human movement expert Dr. Andreo Spina, Functional Range Conditioning (FRC®), is a system of joint health, and mobility training based in scientific principals and research. Mobility refers to the amount of USABLE motion that one possesses across a particular articulation (joint). The more mobile a person is, the more they are able to maximize their movement potential safely, efficiently, and effectively.
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Slant Board Series:FRC-Spinal Segmentation and breath work
Using the slant board to increase time under tension and irradiation for the spine
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Slant Board Series:2.Hamstring Stretch
Using time under tension to increase stretch tolerance to gain flexibility in the hamstrings.This is the safest and most effective way to avoid injury and gain more last results.
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Introduction to Shoulder CARs:Level one-Movement Focused
This is the first method of getting the shoulder joint and the supporting tissue to mobilize. This is movement based and should be done pain free.
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Level Two Shoulder Cars:Articulation Focused
Step two once the movement of the shoulder is gained, more concentrated load is given by irradiating. Using something like a squeeze ball in the opposite hand, a wider stronger stance more focus is now given to keep the body still with contacted muscles as the moving shoulder isometrically contra...
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Shoulder CARS Level 3:Strength focused
Using isometrics and increased irradiation to begin strengthening mobility gained in shoulder.
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FRC: Scapular CARs
An introduction to scapular (shoulder blades) CARs.
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FRC: Neck CARs level 1
An introduction to neck cars and the movements of the cervical area of the neck
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FRC:Neck CARs Level 2
Once the basic movements of the neck are achieved, increased irradiation and effort can be used to increase mobility in the neck.
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Foot Stretch:PAILs and RAILs
Painful feet, need to heal or change the plantar fasciitis you have.Use this stretch And build up the time you can hold it for.
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FRC:Introduction to Hip CARs Level One
First movement lessons to mobilizing the hips in standing and quadruped position.
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FRC:Wrist Extensor Stretch-PAILS & RAILs
Carpal tunnel, immobile or painful wrists and fingers. Mobilize the wrist and lengthen the extensor
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FRC:Wrist Flexor Stretch PAILs & RAILs
Using 2 minute holds to increase mobility and capacity of the wrist in flexion.Passive, Progressive and Regressive 2 minute time under tension stretches.
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FRC:Spine Spinal Extension-Modified Cobra Stretch
A modified approach to gaining extension and length in the lower spine, as well as hips.
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FRC:Spine Full Cobra Stretch (spinal extension)
Once modified cobra stretch and increased hip extension is achieved one may try the full pose
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Wrist CARs
Creating healthy wrist joint by expanding the range of the joint, strengthening and lengthening.
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Modified Pigeon Pose:Hip and lower back pain
Tight hips and lower back using the modified pigeon pose. Hold in a PAILs hold for upwards of 2 min
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Hips/Hip Flexor, Thighs and Groin: Isometric Lunge
A strengthening and stretching movement effective for Hips, Hip Flexors, Thighs and Groin.