Pilates Hour #124 - Optimizing Cueing of the Core with Brent Anderson and Shelly Power

Last week, Brent and Shelly answered many of your questions, discussed the anatomy of the core, and how Pilates teachers should shift from isolated muscle cues to cueing the body as a system with desired goals in mind. This week, they will talk more about how to successfully cue the core. Join Shelly and Brent as they continue to answer your questions regarding effective facilitation of dynamic control of the entire body through a “Systems Approach” to cueing. They will incorporate movement science into artful cueing that optimizes control. Replace your antiquated “naval to spine” cueing with effective tools like graded load, dynamic alignment, latest imagery and motor learning science. 00:00 - Introduction 03:04 - Truths and myths about core strength 13:17 - Core, the associated muscles, and load 15:52 - Cueing as a system and efficiency of movement 23:34 - Cueing from a motor control perspective 28:58 - A story on strategy and beliefs 32:41 - Crossfit, Weight lifting, and Pilates 37:52 - The Rule of Ribs 42:10 - Improving observation skills 45:29 - More Q&A 52:22 - The importance of language and awareness 01:01:34 - Final Q&A 01:06:22 - Final Thoughts REFERENCES: 1. Lederman E. The fall of the postural-structural-biomechanical model in manual and physical therapies: exemplified by lower back pain. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2011;15(2):131-138. 2. Brumagne S, Diers M, Danneels L, Moseley GL, Hodges PW. Neuroplasticity of Sensorimotor Control in Low Back Pain. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2019;49(6):402-414. 3. Hodges P. Postural activity of the diaphragm is reduced in humans when respiratory demand increases. https://wwwncbinlmnihgov/pmc/articles/PMC2278995/#. 2001. 4. Hodges PW, Richardson CA. Inefficient Muscular Stabilization of the Lumbar Spine Associated With Low Back Pain: A Motor Control Evaluation of Transversus Abdominis. Spine. 1996;21(22):2640-2650. 5. Reeves NP, Cholewicki J, van Dieen JH, Kawchuk G, Hodges PW. Are Stability and Instability Relevant Concepts for Back Pain? J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2019;49(6):415-424. --------- #pilateshour is a free webinar series where we discuss various topics on movement science, teaching skills, and much more. They are one hour and hosted by Polestar Pilates founder Brent Anderson with special guests on occasion.Interested in joining us? Please visit: https://polestarpilates.com/webinar