Fall/Winter 09
November
2009

Poor Posture?
by Timothy
Agnew
Stand up straight. That's right.
You.
Many of us heard this when we were younger,
and most of us rolled our eyes upon hearing it.
Why bother?
It's more comfortable to slouch at the
dinner table, we thought. Yet posture plays an important roll in our quality
of life.
Many healthy individuals suffer from posture
abnormalities caused by habitual "learned" habits.
Book bags, purses, and many hours at the
computer teach our muscles new positions to adopt. Posture dysfunction
can have serious affects on your overall health.
For example, if you have developed bad
posture and decide to begin an exercise class you could be placing undue
stress on other joints and muscles because of the imbalance in the body.
The hip might take increased vector forces
as well as the knee because of the forward position of the thorax.
With rounded spine postures, the head is
held away from the body, and the individual is literally "chasing" after
it during gait.
All of this does not mean you should not exercise,
but begin to correct the poor posture before you begin an exercise
program.
How can you improve your posture?
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Strengthening of
anti-gravity muscles (e.g., muscles on the upper back). This might
include rows and shoulder shrugs.
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Stretching the anterior
chest muscles. This helps push the shoulders back.
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Eliminate poor posture
habits. This includes improper computer screen positions (too low or
too high) and "turkey neck" (holding your chin out while seated),
and poor mechanics when picking something heavy up.
Posture
dysfunction can occur in anyone, but is especially problematic for older
populations when muscle mass has weakened and from years of poor posture
habits. Continued
bad posture results in energy depletion, gait problems, and may result
in disease.
It is important to
realize
you
can make a difference, no matter how old you are, through a variety of
simple exercises and better posture habits.
If
you are concerned with your posture, call the Timothy Agnew Clinic
and we will be happy to walk you through the proper exercises! (We even give
advice over the phone.) 866-371-1056
New 4th Edition of the Dynamic Flexibility Manual

Thousand of copies have been sold all over the
world, and now the newest edition of the Dynamic Flexibility
Manual offers full color pages and new photographs! Also,
a new forward and DVD time codes offer the reader a quick way to find
the particular movements on the Dynamic Flexibility DVD!
Need more than one for a class? Order 10 or more books and get the
wholesale discount! Call for details or visit
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Efficiency of Movement
Seminars
for the Public
Would
you like to improve your daily movements, and have less pain enjoying your
everyday activities? Would you like to learn what you can do to help
common injuries or learn how to avoid them altogether? Join Tim for the new
general public seminar "Efficiency of Movement."
This one-day course will teach you how to properly improve
joint movements without pain, increase strength, and gently rehabilitate
existing injuries. And if you are contemplating starting an exercise program
such as Yoga Pilates, or sports, find out why your body is probably not
prepared. This seminar will help ready your body for whatever activity
you want to start! Tentative Schedule:
Sat. January 16th, New College of Florida 9-5:30 PM Cost:
$169 (Includes manual and rope) Schedule may change. Please call for
details.
Coming
soon! Kinesiology for Manual Therapies
Four
years in the making, and it's finally complete.
Look for the new McGraw Hill textbook
co-written by Timothy Agnew in January
2010!
Seminars
2010
January 16,
Efficiency of Movement,
Sarasota Fl
March 11-14,
New England Regional Conference,
Sheraton Framingham - Framingham, MA:
CFTE from Kinesiology
for Manual Therapies (the
new McGraw Hill textbook) Visit our Booth!
September 24-26,
DownEast School of Massage, Waldoboro ME:
Efficiency of
Movement
(this list is still being generated. Visit the
seminar page here to update)
Auto
accident? Did you know the
Timothy Agnew Clinic accepts auto accident insurance? If
you have been involved in an auto accident and need help with your
injuries, give us a call. We guarantee our services will help.
Do you have a prescription for
physical therapy? Or have you finished therapy and still have pain?
Either way, we can help. While we don't accept Medicare, we offer
far reduced rates that keep your out of pocket expenses to a minimal.
Thinking of starting an exercise program? Let Tim help get you
ready, or begin a conditioning program at the clinic. Call for details.
We can accomplish a lot with just one visit!
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for something to improve your quality of life? Check out the
Intent Store-
home of the Dynamic Flexibility DVD and the new
4th edition Dynamic Flexibility Manual.
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