Restorative Series

Restorative Series

A movement series beginning with self-mobilizations and diaphragm training before progressing through step-wise stabilization exercises for the core, hips, shoulders, and feet. Follow along these videos to identify, understand, and improve movement restrictions before increasing your exercise load. Please consult a physical therapist if you have any sharp pain, numbness, tingling, or concerning discomfort.

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Restorative Series
  • Upper Body Mobilizations

    Learn how to use yoga blocks, mobility balls, and a foam roller to improve joint and tissue restrictions in the upper body.

  • Diaphragm Re-education

    This movement series will help improve diaphragm mobility, activation, and control in different positions with emphasis on postural alignment and coordination with core activation. Completing this series will improve your ability to obtain and maintain proper upright posture.

  • Core Stabilization

    Learn how to activate and control your deep core stabilizers and understand the concept of anti-rotation versus active rotation training. Move through different exercises to find where and how you may be limited.

  • Shoulder Blade Stabilization

    Learn how to control your shoulder blades in different positions in order to stabilize the shoulder girdle and prepare for strengthening of the surrounding muscles.

  • Hip Mobilization and Flexibility

    Begin with foam rolling and move through a series of movements with an emphasis on trunk control and understanding where and why you are feeling certain restrictions.

  • Hip Stabilization

    Grab a band and a block and learn how to coordinate your core and hip muscles for optimal strength and stability. Learn how to strength quads, glutes, hamstrings, adductors, and the deep hip rotators to prepare for squats, lunges, and balance exercises.

  • Foot/Ankle Mobilization and Stabilization

    Learn how to use your hand and a mobility ball to get moving through the foot and ankle better. Then, use different balance strategies and heel raise progressions to strengthen the surrounding muscles.