Posts by Cassidy Moore
Rotary Stability Purpose and Benefits
Rotary Stability is a very unique part of our motor control that allows us to perform complex movement patterns. While the word complex might throw you off and set the tone as difficult. Rotary stability is a component of basic developmental movement patterns similar to crawling. In the FMS hierarchy, it ranks as the third…
Read MoreWhy Rotary Stability Is Important In The Functional Movement screening (FMS)
What Is Rotary Stability and Why Is It So Important? Rotary Stability is one of the movements involved in the Functional Movement Screening (FMS) system developed by physical therapist, Gray Cook. Not many of us know about it but we can’t live without it. Well, we could but it would not be nearly as good…
Read MoreHow to Squat
How to Squat You’ve probably heard and seen that toddlers perform the perfect squat. From an evolutionary standpoint, it seems that squatting comes naturally to us. Yet somewhere along the line, we lose this ability. While unfortunate, it is far from over. Mastering the perfect squat form is relatively easy and has some amazing side…
Read MoreBenefits of Squats
Benefits of Squats Whether you’re a pro athlete or just want a firmer posterior, the benefits of squats are immense. Sneaking in squats into your day can make all the difference. A very small price to pay given the multitude of rewards. Let’s have a look at some of these benefits. But before that, let’s…
Read MoreStrengthening Your Core Muscles
Strengthening your Core Muscles A weakened core can be the stuff of nightmares in an abstract way. Your posture is visibly getting worse. You experience constant pains and aches. Your balance and stability are clearly declining. In a way, it does make you reminisce about your own mortality and the fragility of this beautiful experience…
Read More7 Signs of Weak Core Muscles
Signs Of Weak Core Muscles What are the signs of weak core muscles? And what are the muscles of the core? When we think about our deteriorating core strength, it’s easy to dismiss it as a consequence of time and it being a cruel mistress. While this may have a tinge of truth, it is…
Read MoreImproving Balance and Stability Via Hip Mobility
Foundations of Great Hip Mobility Improving balance and stability begins with hip mobility. To have proper stability and balance, our hips need to be flexible and malleable. Having the ability to move in all possible directions and range of motion. Range of motion is greatly limited by weaker muscles and incorrect muscle engagement. Due to…
Read MoreWhy Is Hip Mobility Important?
Importance of Hip Mobility Hip mobility is Vital for optimum health in your body. Unfortunately, physical therapists have been making a killing in this post covid era. We all have an influx in the number of pains and aches we encounter. With working remotely being encouraged, it is no surprise that the time you spend…
Read MoreReverse The Damage Done By Sitting
Reverse The Damage Done By Sitting You can reverse the damage done by sitting. The Sitting Sickness, the damage done by sitting. One of the most unavoidable modern calamities. Destined to send us to an early grave Or is it? Most of us cannot escape this sedentary lifestyle. Our daily commutes have been replaced with…
Read MoreImportance of Hamstring Mobility
Importance of Hamstring Mobility Just like Goldilocks, your hamstrings need to be just right. Being on either end of the spectrum can have detrimental results. From micro tears to shortening, optimal hamstring health can be a bit complicated. But in this blog we get into the nitty gritty of your hamstrings to clear up all…
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