Functional Anatomy of the Core

Understand how the abdominal and back musculature interacts to stabilize and move the core and extremities.

This course takes approximately 4-5 hours to complete, depending on how many times you review the videos.

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CECs and CEUs also available for:
NATA - 7
REPS (UK) - 4
REPS (Aus / NZ) - 13

You will learn:

• The functional anatomy of the abdominal muscles, cervical flexors, psoas and quadratus lumborum.
• The two major support mechanisms a functionally trained abdomen provides to the low back.
• The importance of tongue position during abdominal exercises.
• The function of the abdominal wall and its relationship to the entire kinetic chain.
• The effects of abdominal muscle imbalances.
• Postural considerations for your clients.

1. Enroll in the course.
2. View the course content including all videos and articles.
3. Complete all quizzes - they must be passed before you can progress to the next section.
4. Once you have completed the course content, you may take the final exam. (You must score 80% to pass. If you do not pass, you may retake the test.)
5. Print your certificate of completion.