The upper body's structure has significant influence on our breathing, our nervous system and the translation of forces to the neck and head as well as through the lower back and pelvis. On the flip side, we can ALSO say the opposite is also true! Understanding these relationships in their complexity is truly fascinating.

We know there are ‘pathways’ of muscles, nerves, and fascia which, when integrated optimally, allow us to create healthy movement patterns which are the base for improving endurance and then strength and, ultimately, performance.
Join us for a tour through all the fascial connections as we test breathing patterns, thoracolumbar movement, and the muscles that stabilize the shoulder.
Here's What You'll Learn:
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A brief overview of setting up your client's clinical record
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Simple record keeping tips and current charting software programs
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Walk through the palpation of major points of upper body surface anatomy
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A review of common static and dynamic postural faults
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Understand the impact of both appropriate and dysfunctional breathing on the ribs, clavicles, scapulae, neck muscles, head position and fascial structure


- Trace the fascial lines crossing through the upper body
- Simple joint movements and possible fascial restrictions
- More complex movement patterns of the thoracic spine, scapula and cervical spine
- Feel confident with musculoskeletal evaluation for the neck, shoulder, chest, elbow, wrist and hand
- Understand the symptoms requiring a neurological screen of upper body myotomes and dermatomes
- Get clear on how and when to refer to other rehab pros

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Meet Your Instructor
First Line Founder Angela Pereira has been a practicing kin and business owner for over 30 years. Since starting First Line in 2007, she's taught and mentored over 2500 kin students, professional kinesiologists and budding entrepreneurs through her online courses, academic teaching and thriving Facebook community 'Connected Kinesiologists'.
Angela's mission is to help new kinesiologists shine as they start and grow their practices. Raising the profile of kinesiology to the public is also important to Angela. As she sees it, it’s really a win-win situation: by providing support and direction to new movement therapists, the profile of the kinesiology profession will expand and grow organically.
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