How do you feel about your Mobility&Flexibility? Did you know that you can learn a lot about your body's mobility&flexibility just by performing a deep squat? The deep squat is a move that challenges total body mechanics and neuromuscular control when performed properly.This pattern demonstrates mobility and core stability, with the hips and shoulders functioning in symmetrical positions. We all require basic components of the deep squat in our regular life. The dowel overhead requires bilateral symmetrical mobility and stability of the shoulders, scapular region and the thoracic spin. Challenging total body mechanics with the dowel overhead, athletes have to maintain neuromuscular control as well as bilateral, symmetrical, functional mobility and stability in the hips, knees and ankles. The pelvis and core must establish stability and control throughout the entire movement to achieve the full pattern.Based off this test, we can uncover… – Limited mobility in the upper torso and t-spine – Limited mobility of the ankles and poor flexion of the knees and hips – Poor stability and control But... What is Mobility? and What is Flexibility?Most people think that mobility and flexibility are one and the same, when in fact they are two very different concepts. Knowing the difference between them can help you in your quest to become a better “mover”.Flexibility is defined as “the ability of a muscle or muscle groups to lengthen passively through a range of motion”, whereas mobility is the “ability of a joint to move actively through a range of motion”. Many additional structures define how good a person’s mobility is. It is not only the muscles stretching over a joint but also how far the joint moves within the joint capsule. Mobility also takes into account the component of motor control within the nervous system.

How do you feel about your Mobility&Flexibility?


Did you know that you can learn a lot about your body's mobility&flexibility just by performing a deep squat?

The deep squat is a move that challenges total body mechanics and neuromuscular control when performed properly.

This pattern demonstrates mobility and core stability, with the hips and shoulders functioning in symmetrical positions. We all require basic components of the deep squat in our regular life. The dowel overhead requires bilateral symmetrical mobility and stability of the shoulders, scapular region and the thoracic spin.

Challenging total body mechanics with the dowel overhead, athletes have to maintain neuromuscular control as well as bilateral, symmetrical, functional mobility and stability in the hips, knees and ankles. The pelvis and core must establish stability and control throughout the entire movement to achieve the full pattern.

Based off this test, we can uncover…

– Limited mobility in the upper torso and t-spine

– Limited mobility of the ankles and poor flexion of the knees and hips

– Poor stability and control

But...

What is Mobility? and What is Flexibility?

Most people think that mobility and flexibility are one and the same, when in fact they are two very different concepts. Knowing the difference between them can help you in your quest to become a better “mover”.

Flexibility is defined as “the ability of a muscle or muscle groups to lengthen passively through a range of motion”, whereas mobility is the “ability of a joint to move actively through a range of motion”. Many additional structures define how good a person’s mobility is. It is not only the muscles stretching over a joint but also how far the joint moves within the joint capsule. Mobility also takes into account the component of motor control within the nervous system.