Spotlight on Core Stability Written By Andy Walling MCSP
An effective core is vital to maximising performance and
reducing the risk of injury. Our core
muscles stiffen the torso during activity and help the transmission of energy
through our bodies.
The core is the lumbar spine, the deep abdominals, the back
extensors and quadratus lumborum. It
also includes latissimus dorsi and psoas.
These muscles pass through the core and link it to the
shoulders, legs and arms. We also
include the gluteal muscles in the core group as they are big powerful muscles
(or will be after you have been to Athlete Matters for core o'clock at 7pm on a
Wednesday evening throughout the year!!)
The abdominals act as the front of the house, the
paraspinals serve as the back as the house, the diaphragm serves as the roof,
and the musculature of the hip girdle and pelvic floor create the basement of
the house. If you want to put your house
in order come to Athlete Matters. We use
a Pilates reformer, resistance bands, Swiss balls, foam rollers and a variety
of equipment to help improve your running technique and reduce the risk of
injury.
OUR CORE STABILITY CLASS IS LED BY ATHLETE MATTERS PHYSIOS ALL YEAR ROUND
Wednesday 7-8pm COST £5, No need to book. Some runners meet prior to the class and go for a run beforehand. ALL WELCOME.
CLUBS / GROUPS : We can run a class tailor-made for your sport. Contact us for details
