Assess Joint Range of Motion w. Body Wave
What is body wave?
A body wave is a smooth, flowing movement that creates the illusion of a wave traveling through the body. In the video, I was doing spine body wave, getting each vertebra touching the surface of the elastic fabric plane. I would also use the wall surface.
It is a very effective and fun way to access to your body, understanding which part of your body tends to stay stiff and experience uncomfort, and which part of your body is overactive and always taking over.
Assessment: joint range of motion in sagittal plane
General instruction
imagine the map of joints from head to toe
breathe into the belly, and move one joint at a time when breathing out.
Assessment & Feedback
Part 1 Neck/Spine Flexion-Extension
observation 1
neck extension feels not smooth
take action: myofascial release on Neck-Skull connection (Splenius Capitis - Temporal) & upper trapezius
observation 2
hip extension feels a limited range of motion
take action: myofascial release on hip-leg connection(hip flexor)
take action: engage glutes and hamstrings
observation 3
flexion in thoracic area feel weak
take action: strength core flexion, L-sit compression lifting legs 3x10 everyday
Part 2 Toe, Ankle, Knee, Hip, sitting on squat position, lifting toes, explore hip extension
observation 4
dorsiflexion (arch ankle) feel limited range of motion
take action: myofascial release and strength condition Tibialis anterior (function: dorsiflexion, inversion of foot)
observation 5
engaging glutes and inner thigh reduce stretchy feeling on knees
feet can only touch the ground pointing out
solution: myofascial release on hip area, focus on explore various ankle-knee-hip juxtaposition and understand how muscle can support in different position
Summary: Take Action
Myofascial release on Neck-Skull connection & upper trapezius when noticing a limited range of motion
Myofascial release all around the hip area when noticing a limited range of motion
Strength core flexion, L-sit compression lifting legs 3x10 everyday
Lower body motion condition
dorsiflexion
inversion of foot
strength different ankle-knee-hip juxtaposition