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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Wrist CARs Fundamentals: Training the circle
Training the rotation of the wrist with the other hand will create some biofeedback of the movement That your wrist sat currently has and how to begin exploring and expanding that range.
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Wrist and Elbow Extension:multi joint approach
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Knee CARs:Palpation and release of the patella
Palpating and releasing the patella can be a game changer in dealing with pain and lack of mobility in the knee
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Wrist Extension-Elbow Flexion: Pronation/Supination
Mobility capacity and strengthening in relationship to elbow flexion. Finding different positions to activate lengthening and stretch tolerance in the wrist and the elbow.
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Wrist FRC:Wrist Flexion-Elbow Flexion
A multi joint approach to increase capacity and strength of the wrist and elbow in flexion.
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Elbow CARs and Kung Fu wrist vibes
Multi joint approach as we mobilize the elbow and continue wrist work to support
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Spinal Segmentation:Thoracic Blocked Cat/Cow
Focused mobility work of the the lower back buys blocking the thoracic spine area (mid-upper back)
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Spinal Segmentation: Lumbar Blocked Cat/Cow
Focused spinal work, middle to upper back by sitting back towards our heels to block lumbar spine
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Five Minute Stress Reduction Breath-work
A physiological approach to stress reduction tapping into our parasympathetic system to bring calm.
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Shoulder CARs (Small Circles):Circumduction
Intermediate movement is introduced to the shoulder CARs as capacity and ROM progress
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Standing Spinal Rotation and Segmentation
Once linear lines of spinal segmentation have been established, rotation can be gently added
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End Range Loading for Shoulder Joint
Loading can be the next step to strengthen and increase load capacity
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Bullet Proof Knees : Step Three Patrick Step
Once strength has been achieved in the knee, it is time to simulate gait and walking .
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Shoulders FRC: External Rotation with PAILs
To create more capacity in external rotation and to increase active control in that space
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Modified Spinal Segmentation and Hip CARS
When floor work is difficult a chair can be used to support spine and hip mobility movements.
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Hips FRC: Putting on your shoes test
A mobilizing daily exercise to increase external rotation of hip, and general mobility
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Shoe Lace Squat:Hip, knee and ankle mobility
A progressive movement to develop a squat and mobilize associated joints involved.