Day 1

Thursday Feb 26th

Props Needed: Ball kit, double balls in sock, strong long exercise elastic, pole or broomstick

Day 1 Schedule

Time MSTActivity
9- 9:30am– Maria:  Opening
– Welcome/Introductions
– Overview of the day                      
9:30-11am– Maria:  Lecture – Feet powerpoint; Body-in-Motion powerpoint
– 10 Minute Break
– Demonstration: Dorsiflexion @ wall, overhead squat, single leg stand, Thoracic rotation.
11am-12:15– Break into pairs: Dorsiflexion at wall (from lecture), Body-in-Motion Assessment p.28; review Gait assessment (from prep homework) & p.33; and short videos as needed. If time, go over Foot Assessment forms p. 143-147.
12:15-1:15
1:15-1:30
– Lunch
– Watch after lunch Experiential Video: Foot Relief Joy (student watches on own) 15 minutes
1:30-2:20
2:20-2:30
– Discussion of morning
– 10 Minute Break
2:30-4:30– Trauma Release Experiential with Torrey Postal
– Wrap up
Homework:Tomorrow morning’s practice before class: For movement practice, consider watching short Rolling Patterns Video (5 minutes) and follow along. Before you do the rolling patterns, try single leg stand or another balance pose noting sensation, balance, etc. After doing the rolling patterns, wait just one minute, then try your balance pose again. Is there a difference? To add to your morning practice, watch Hip Mobility/Knee Balance video (16 minutes).

Resources:

Begin with the Feet PowerPoint Lecture Notes:

Advanced Foot Assessment Forms:

Body-in-Motion PowerPoint Lecture Notes:

Body In Motion Assessment Form:

Day 1 Materials

Watch Video:

1. Dorsiflexion Assessment at Wall, in Manual pg 82

2. [AFTER LUNCH] Movement Refresh: Foot Relief Joy with Maria

Watch Videos:

3. Single Leg Stand, Overpronation / Oversupination, in Manual pg 28

4. Overhead Squat, in Manual pg 28

5. Thoracic Rotation, in Manual pg 28

6. Thoracic Rotation Seated, in Manual pg 28

Homework

Watch videos: 

1. Rolling Patterns

2. Tools for Sustained Joy: Hip Mobility/Knee Balance

Read Article:

3. Primal Rolling Patterns for Core Sequencing by Perry Nickelston

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