Key Concepts: The inverted "T"
1. Aim To introduce the inverted "T" and to explain its importance in fundamental human movement. 2. Intended Audience The general public. 3. Key Points Extension over flexion Must learn to be relaxed into extension Extension patterns are for performance, flexion patterns are for protection The inverted "T" creates the foundation for all other structures to work from. Without it you will use compensations to achieve the movements required in your chosen activities. 4. Introduction So this is a concept I have developed over the last 5-10 years after working with professional/aspiring athletes alike and backed up by my own studies into human movement and development. It became clear that those with a strong inverted "T" were more athletic in their movement and got less injuries. So here it is! 5. A little bit of background Tra