It’s all physics. Human bones take on various shapes, curves and angles. The body functions in relation to gravity. Like an amazing machine, each human has a unique kinetic chain composed of a unique configuration of levers. To make it even more complex, human muscular attachments and nerve pathways can take on many configurations. So, whether we like it or not, one person may have a biomechanical advantage over another. It’s not fair. It’s physics.
Sadly, some folks just aren’t too interested in the physics of the matter. And even if they are, without access to sophisticated technology, a trainer or PT has to use external assessments to “guesstimate” a person’s general configuration. This field is evolving, and modern advancements in research and technology enable scientists and researchers to measure, analyze and catalogue bone shapes and structures by category.
So much for the “Ass to Grass” mythology. Hips can have very different load bearing capacities because of their mechanical design. Just ask a Powerlifter. Those guys know from experience what it takes Stanford Researchers MRIs and protractors to figure out: we’re not all built to be Powerlifters.
If this gives you the blues, Howlin’ Wolf has got somethin’ to cheer you up. Maybe you’re just built for comfort…
Still not convinced? Here’s Dr. Stuart McGill’s expert opinion.
STPro is on hour 3 of the 20hrs of the Assessment Series detailed below, and working this into testing with the STPro Advanced Movers. Some of this detail may fall into the Deep Chasm of OverThinking. We shall see. STPro will post again after a year or so of Field Testing. It may be that this doesn’t do much to add health or performance in practice. Meaning it’s more useful for researchers and surgeons.
If you’re in the field – or you have 30 free hours on your hands, here is the link to the training series: Really Geeky PT Bone Assessment for Athletic Trainers & PTs
Meanwhile – if it doesn’t feel right to DEEP SQUAT – physics may be working against you. Be careful out there, pay attention or Sasquatch might getcha!
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