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ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY OF THE PELVIC REGION: LOWER CROSS SYNDROME

by Ben Fazio in Issue

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In my experience as an exercise physiologist and fitness trainer, the most common postural abnormality in the lower body is Lower Cross Syndrome (LCS).

GLUTEALS ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

by Ben Fazio in Issue

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The muscles of the gluteal region are responsible for extension, abduction, lateral rotation and slight medial rotation of the hip joint.

BACK: ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

by Ben Fazio in Issue

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The back is a complex structure providing rigid support and a protective, bony sheath to the central nervous system. Coupled with numerous muscles it is capable of bearing significant forces, as well as flexing and extending through a remarkable range of movements.

Anatomy & physiology of the chest

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The chest, also known as the thorax, consists of 25 bones in the human body. These bones are the sternum and the ribs. The chest is a region located between the head and the abdomen. It houses and protects many internal organs, such as the lungs and heart. Th e heart is a cardiac muscle and can be trained to work more efficiently. It is important to include aerobic sessions as part of your workout and exercising outside should form part of your total exercise program. The pectoral region is the region on the front of the shoulder. The pectorals major is the larger of the two chest muscles and it covers up the pec minor.