11/26/12

Kinetic Chain Testing 

and 
Corrective Exercise

11/28/12 MFA Annual Conference: New Orleans, LA

Bill Sonnemaker, MS, PES, CES, CSCS

2009 Kennesaw Business Association Business of the Year

2007 IDEA International Personal Trainer Of The Year

2007 NASM Pursuit of Excellence Award Winner

3X Trainer of the Year, Atlanta, GA

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Outline

• Goals
• What We Do and How We Do It!
• Best Practices
• Qualitative vs. Quantitative
• 5 Checkpoints and Myofascial Lines
• (8) Tests
• Testing Procedures
• Solutions and Acute Variables
• Hands On Demonstration
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(5) Checkpoints

Head
Flexion, Extension,

Forward, Rotation

Protraction, Winging, Elevation,

Shoulders
Depression, Inward/Outward
Torso Rotation

Anterior/Posterior Pelvic Tilt,

LPHC
Inward/Outward Rotation, Lateral
Hip Shift, Hip Hike

Valgus (Adduction/Internal

Knees

Rotation),Varus (Abduction/
External Rotation),
Hyperextended

Plantar/Dorsi-Flexion, Pronation/

Foot/Ankle
Calcaneal Eversion, Supination/
Calcaneal Inversion,
Circumduction

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Myofascial Lines

• Front Functional Line
• Back Functional Line
• Superficial Back Line (Back Functional Line)

(Superficial Back Line)

• Superficial Front Line (Superficial Front/Front Functional Line)

(Lateral Line)

• Lateral Line (Front Functional/Spiral Line)

(Superficial Front Arm Line, Front Functional)

• Spiral line (Superficial Back Arm Line)

(Deep Back Arm Line)

• Deep Front Line
• Arm Lines
• Front: Deep and Superficial
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• Back: Deep and Superficial © 2012
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Kinetic Chain Testing

“The Why”

Weak Links are Deficits within the Biomechanical Chain, that produces
musculoskeletal system dysfunction.
Multisegmental movement
with underlying core control
The Cause of the Deficit Can be Related to:

Supine Pelvic Lift •Neural System

Evaluate •Muscular System
• Pain •Osteo-ligamentous System
• Ability to Find and Maintain •The Interaction Between the Systems
Correct Position
• Movement Quality
• Body Alignment

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“The How”
Testing Procedure
Basic level
Refer to Neurac
If Pain
Treatment
Pass Weak Link

5.
If Failure Document and Test Opposite Side

4.

If Successful, Go to Next Level
Advanced level
1. Corrective Exercise with unloading or
Pass Fail Bilateral Loading
Find Correct Position Without Manual Guidance

3.

2. Advanced Level with Unloading/
Exercise at Basic level
2.
Manual Guidance and Ask to Maintain
Active level
• Active Level with Unloading/ Exercise at
Verbal Instructions
Pass Fail Advanced Level
1.

• Exercise at Active Levels for
Maintenance

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Acute Variables
Grading The Workload

Progress Based on

Quality of Movement

3-4 Sets
30 Sec.

of 3-6 Reps
of Rest

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Supine Pelvic Lift

Dorsal Myofascial Lines 

3. Pelvic Lift With Arms

on Chest and Balance Cushion

2. Pelvic Lift With Arms on Chest

1. Pelvic Lift With Arms // to Body

0. Cannot Perform

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Abducting Plank
Lateral Line

3. Hip Abduction With Sling at

Ankle and Balance Cushion

2. Hip Abduction With Sling at Ankle

1. Hip Abduction With Sling at Knee

0. Cannot Perform

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Push-Up • Redcord Active Course Program

Ventral Myofascial Lines

Introduction Advanced Specialist
•1 Day •2 x One-day Courses •2 Days
•7 Contact Hours •14 Contact Hours
•7 Contact Hours
Per Day •Personal Exercise Plans
•The Basic Principles of Redcord
Suspension Exercise
•Corrective Exercise •Exam to Qualify as a Redcord
(Advanced I) Active Specialist

•Multi-Suspension Exercise
(Advanced II)

3. Push-Up With Power Grips

10 CM Above Surface and Vertical Ropes

2. Stabilize Shoulder Blade With Power

Grips 10 CM Above Surface and Vertical Ropes

1. Stabilize Shoulder Blade With Strap at ASIS

0. Cannot Perform

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Questions?

Bill Sonnemaker, MS Bill Sonnemaker, MS

VP of Education Continuing Ed Programs
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