EPISODE · May 13, 2021 · 46 MIN
Can You Have Too Much Mobility?
from Movement Podcast · host Gray Cook and Dr. Lee Burton | Dr. Jenna Gourlay
Many of us strive for better mobility in our movement. But can we have too much?... and what does that look like?Today we talk with Dr. Jenna Gourlay on the subject of hypermobility. Some are born with it, some acquire it over time. Regardless, it can cause a higher risk of injuries, but can also give a competitive advantage.We discuss how to identify hypermobility, the risks involved with hypermobile individuals, and how to train them.We cover the phenomenon in volleyball players, gymnasts, golfers, NFL players, the elderly, Michael Phelps & Tiger Woods. We close with how hypermobility may affect postpartum workouts as well.This show has a lot of range, so sit back, relax, and let’s get going with today’s episode of the Movement Podcast -- powered by FMS. SHOW NOTES & LINKSFMS Level 1 CourseWhat is the YBT: YBT online courseWhat is the FCS?Podcast Ep 21: Your Career Health & Wellness Treatment Talk w/ Dr. Phil Plisky: HypermobilityDr. Jenna Gourlay FMS articles:Case Study: A Client's First 5K and Her Million Dollar Question, "Can I Keep Running?"Case Study: How the System Helped a Senior Golfer👉🏻: Subscribe to the Movement Podcast Newsletter: 👈🏻📺: Do you want more content like this? _Join Here_📸: Movement Podcast Instagram:🐤: FMS Twitter :📺: Subscribe to the FMS YouTube Channel for more videosFunctional Movement SystemsYouTubeFacebookInstagramX (Twitter)Subscribe to the FMS Newsletter
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Many of us strive for better mobility in our movement. But can we have too much?... and what does that look like? Today we talk with Dr. Jenna Gourlay on the subject of hypermobility. Some are born with it, some acquire it over time. Regardless, it can cause a higher risk of injuries, but can also give a competitive advantage. We discuss how to identify hypermobility, the risks involved with hypermobile individuals, and how to train them. We cover the phenomenon in volleyball players, gymnast...
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