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The Lower Extremities

Movement Workshop  ·  2 Days  ·  14 hrs

With Jennifer Gianni

Rediscover the movement the modern human has forgotten

Walking should be an activity that primes, tunes, and nurtures our system — but for most people it has become unconscious, compensated, and eventually painful. In this 2-day workshop, explore how the foot, ankle, leg, pelvis, spine, and ribcage create the full-body spiral that propels us forward with every step.

Time will be spent on the anatomy of each part and how they all communicate to keep the body's energy engine working and moving well. Targeted exercises to practice in and out of the studio will be taught to help prevent breakdown and rehabilitate from misuse and injury.

The Lower Extremities workshop

Course Overview

What this course covers

A thorough, anatomy-led investigation of gait and lower extremity mechanics — with practical tools for assessing, cueing, and rehabilitating clients across all ages and populations.

Diagnostic Skills

Effective observation and exercises to assess clients' gait and lower extremity mechanics.

Mechanics of Gait

How to create easy ways to help clients find a better, more natural pattern in daily life.

Special Populations

Gait considerations for pregnancy, postpartum, and hip and knee replacement clients.

Counter-Rotation

Essential counter-rotation exercises to maximize the ability and ease of gait.

Regional Anatomy

Anatomy and specific exercises for the pelvis, psoas, femur, knee, lower leg, and feet and how they relate to gait.

Course Includes

  • Detailed movement sequences for studio and home
  • Applicable to all ages and populations

Format

  • 2 days / 14 hrs domestic
  • 3 days / 21 hrs with translator
  • Available for domestic and international hosting
  • Weekend and multi-day formats available

Interested in hosting The Lower Extremities?

Bring this gait and movement workshop to your studio. We offer domestic and international hosting with flexible scheduling.