"I think you have a gift. After seeing your DVDs I know you will be helping many people feel better and live better." Sharon Bulchholz, ND

"The Dynamic Flexibility DVD is great!" Its focus on actually learning the exercises and instead of simply following along is brilliant." Rob Salvatore, LA

"It is nice to see a stretching program that almost anyone could use and enjoy with positive results." Claudette Barnett, FL

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?

• Strengthening of anti-gravity muscles (e.g., muscles on the upper back). This might include rows and shoulder shrugs.
   

• Stretching the anterior chest muscles. This helps push the shoulders back.
   

• 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 www.stretchme.com.

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!

Looking 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.