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2014 September

GYROKINESIS®

Posted by: PinnaclePerformance on September 17, 2014
The GYROKINESIS® methodology is based on principles that offer the same benefits also found in yoga, dance, gymnastics, swimming, and tai chi, but are not derived from these other exercise modalities. Some of the hallmarks of GYROKINESIS® exercises are the fluidity of the movements, the ease with which one can perform them, and the feeling of being energized and centered during and after class.
GYROKINESIS® exercises allow one to work on the entire body through seven natural elements of spinal movement: forward, backward, left side, right side, left twist, right twist, and circular, as well as all
other joint articulation. This approach systematically and gently works the joints and muscles through rhythmic and undulating movements. These movements stimulate the body’s internal organs while corresponding breathing patterns are integrated along with the movements to enhance cardiovascular strength, breath capacity, and detoxification. Postures are smoothly and harmoniously connected with fluidity and breath which makes the exercises appear and feel more like a dance, tai chi, or swimming than like traditional modes of holding postures and stretches.
A typical GYROKINESIS® class begins with a series of breathing patterns. Corresponding breathing patterns are executed during every movement. These breathing techniques stimulate the nervous system, open up the energy pathways, oxygenate the blood, and enhance endurance. Following breath-work, the spine and pelvis are exercised through simple movement patterns. While seated on stools, participants move the spine through a series of arching, curling, side bending, twisting, and circular movements. These same movement patterns are expanded to release the hip, knee, hamstrings, quadriceps, shins, calves, ankles, and feet. The seated exercises are followed by floor-work which includes a series of stretches for the torso, legs, and hips followed by spine extension, postural exercises, and abdominal work. Every class ends with functional standing exercises and a movement sequence which balances the energetic and physical body. GYROKINESIS® is often described as meditation in motion. Those who practice GYROKINESIS® exercises tend to be more relaxed in their daily lives and can move with increased awareness, endurance, flexibility, and ease.
GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® are registered trademarks of Gyrotonic Sales Corp and are used with their permission.
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Dry Needling

Posted by: PinnaclePerformance on September 4, 2014
Now included in the scope of practice for licensed physical therapists in Utah
 
Last week, Utah finalized a law that allows physical therapists to perform trigger point dry needling.
Trigger points are essentially painful “knots” that affect the muscle’s ability to efficiently perform, and often create referral patterns of pain elsewhere in the body. Dry needling is the practice of using an acupuncture needle to release those tight bands of muscle. It is different than acupuncture in where and why the needles are placed. Acupuncturists use energetic meridian lines in order to move qi through the body, while physical therapists place the needles directly into
the “knot” of muscle in order to release and reset the muscle. The needle often causes a muscle cramping sensation, but the needle is typically only in the muscle for less than a few minutes. The immediate change in joint range of motion, decreased pain, and muscle performance is often dramatic.
Dry needling can boost the effects of the excellent muscular stability training that you are already doing at Pinnacle. Our physical therapist neighbors in Colorado have been doing dry needling for the last 8 years, and their patients have been raving about the profound effects that they have experienced. Jenn Pine, DPT just finished an intensive dry needling training and is performing dry needling at the clinic. Amy Broekemeier, DPT plans to take a course in November.
Please contact the front desk if you are interested in a dry needling session with Jenn Pine DPT.
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