By the end of this course, you will (1) understand and apply the five foundational positions essential to improving movement efficiency and (2) integrate corrective progressions that enhance performance and rehabilitation outcomes. Presented by Dr. Mark Cheng, a leading authority in corrective exercise and movement restoration, this course breaks down the five Groundwork Positions—Periscope, Sphinx, Crawling, Tall-Kneeling, and Half-Kneeling—to help clinicians, trainers, and therapists retrain motor patterns safely and effectively.

Groundwork Positions for Movement Restoration

Groundwork Positions for Movement Restoration
This course is part of Niel Asher Education Advanced Personal Trainer Professional Certificate

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4 hours to complete
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How to teach, cue, and progress five key movement positions for improved stability, mobility, and control
How to integrate corrective movement progressions into prehab, rehab, and performance training programs
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