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Applied SomaTraining Program |
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Level One (Five Courses):
1) Analytical and Segmental Muscular Strengthening of the Abdominal Muscles and the Thoracic Diaphragm . The abdominals (obliques, transverse, pyramidals and rectus abdominus) and the thoracic diaphragm need proper training. These muscles are not only functional but aesthetic. An analytical understanding (or an understanding of the anatomy and biomechanics of each muscle, as well as their intrinsic physiology) will allow students to work a specific muscle with maximum benefit. Guy Voyer, DO will teach students hundreds of exercises that specifically target these muscles.
Course Outline: - technical analysis of muscular strengthening movements - learning to perfect the movement (progression factors) - how to avoid injury with appropriate preparation - types of cool-downs for better recovery - dietary factors - identifying quality of effort, in terms of strength, volume, power, speed, resistance, endurance, and fitness maintenance - how to plan training sessions - multiple strengthening methods - muscular re-education programs - sports preparation programs
Level One (continued):
2) Analytical and Segmental Muscular Strengthening of the Lower Limbs . There are hundreds of specific exercises that can solicit the proximal, distal, medial, lateral, middle, superficial, or deep portions of each muscle (e.g., proximal psoas or distal tibialis anterior) in the lower extremities. Analytical muscle strengthening respects the anatomy and biomechanics of a specific muscle. For example, a gluteal muscle is responsible for hip extension, but with dozens of various exercises, the superior, middle, inferior, lateral, medial, superficial or deep parts of the gluteus can be strengthened. First, students will learn how a certain part of a muscle can and should be worked in a specific manner with high quality. Then, students will proceed to more global movements and exercises. The thorough details that are covered in this course will allow for an understanding of the numerous exercises that target specific areas of the lower limbs. ( January 18-20, 2008 , Dallas , Texas )
Course Outline: - technical analysis of muscular strengthening movements - learning to perfect the movement (progression factors) - how to avoid injury with appropriate preparation - lower extremity warm-ups - identifying quality of effort in terms of strength, volume, power, speed, resistance, endurance, and fitness maintenance - planning training sessions with respect to time availability - strengthening methods for all the lower extremity muscles - muscular re-education programs - sports preparation programs
Level One (continued):
3) Analytical and Segmental Muscular Strengthening of the Upper Limbs and the Trunk . The large muscles (e.g., latissimus dorsi, trapezius, rhomboids, quadratus lumborum, etc.) need to be trained with many specific movements in relation to the quality of training that you need for each muscle group (e.g., strength, volume, power, speed, resistance, endurance, and fitness maintenance). An analytical understanding (or an understanding of the anatomy and biomechanics of each muscle, as well as their intrinsic physiology) will allow students to work a specific muscle with maximum benefit prior to advancing to a more global exercise. For example, the spinal muscles need to be trained to improve their ability to provide postural support. There are also numerous but specific exercises that can solicit the proximal, distal, medial, lateral, middle, superficial or deep portions of each muscle (e.g., deltoids or thumb flexor) in the upper extremities. Guy Voyer, DO will teach students hundreds of exercises that target these muscles. ( March 21-23, 2008 , Dallas , Texas )
Course Outline: - technical analysis of muscular strengthening movements - learning to perfect the movement (including progression factors) - how to avoid injury with appropriate preparation and warm-up - identifying quality of effort in terms of strength, volume, power, speed, resistance, endurance, and fitness maintenance - strengthening methods for the upper extremities and trunk muscles - muscular re-education programs - sports preparation programs
Level One (continued): 4) How to Organize the Education and the Progression of a Global Movement (Tests, Adaptation, Training, etc.) : The Squat . A complete analysis of the squat with respect to the entire body. There are over a hundred progressions that need to be learned before a squat is completed properly. The complete warm-up to completing a squat will be taught, as well as a detailed step-by-step method that will lead to the ability to complete "the perfect squat." This class will cover all of the re quired progressions for a fundamental understanding of a biomechanically sound squat. ( May 2-4, 2008 , Dallas , Texas )
Course Outline: - technical analysis of muscular strengthening movements - learning to perfect the movement with a specific focus on the progression factors - how to avoid injury with appropriate preparation and warm-up - identifying quality effort in terms of strength, volume, power, speed, resistance, endurance, and fitness maintenance - muscular re-education programs - sports preparation programs
5) Qualitative and Quantitative Periodization . The focus of this class is to understand quality and quantity of training. Training quality refers to volume, strength, power, speed, relaxation, resistance, endurance, aesthetics, muscular re-education, and fitness maintenance. Training quantity includes number of series, repetitions, and rest time. Numerous exercises and movements will be used to teach the proper progression necessary to achieve specific goals. ( June 20-22, 2008 , Dallas , Texas )
Course Outline: - quality: strength, volume, power, speed, relaxation, resistance, endurance, and fitness maintenance - quantity: repetitions, number of series (sets), and rest time - how to reduce the occurrence of injury with appropriate training periodization - specific muscular re-education programs - specific sports preparation programs
Applied SomaTraining Program
Level One: Certifications Upon completion of all five Level One courses, participants will be awarded a Certificate of Completion in the Level One Applied SomaTraining Program and a European Diploma of Animator in Sport, Health and Fitness Training (FFCP).
Participants who have completed all the necessary course requirements will have the opportunity to take an examination in the Theory aspect of the Level One courses. Successful completion will result in receiving the Theory Course Certificate in Level One Applied SomaTraining.
Participants who have completed all the necessary course requirements will also have the opportunity to take an examination in the Practical aspect of the Level One courses. Successful completion will result in receiving the Practical Course Certificate in Level One Applied SomaTraining.
Those who successfully complete the examinations in both the Theory and Practical aspects will become Certified Level One Specialists in Applied SomaTraining.
Applied SomaTraining Program
Level Two (Five Courses): 1) Myofascial Stretching (MFS) . We have believed for a long time that we know how to stretch muscles. The question is, how do we stretch a muscle when it is sheathed in a leather casing? Stretching a muscle is only effective once the "skin" that covers it is no longer dry and retracted. Myofascial stretches respect the anatomy of the muscles, their aponeuroses, and their function. The analytical study of the fascial chains allows for an incredibly effective stretch position. This course will systematically review the proper method of stretching for all of the muscles listed below. (Date and location TBD.)
Course outline: Specific myofascial stretches will be learned for the following muscles:
Myofascial Stretches of the lower extremities : iliopsoas, biceps femoris, semimembranous, semitendinous, superficial gluteus maximus, deep gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, obturator internus, piriformis, quadratus femoris, rectus femoris, vastus internus, vasatus externus, graacilis, pectineus, tensor fascia lata, superior fascicle of adductor brevis, inferior fascicle adductor brevis, adductor longus, superior fascicle of adductor magnus, middle fascicle of adductor magnus, inferior fascicle of adductor magnus, medial gastrocnemius lateral gastrocnemius, soleus, tibialis anterior, extensor digitorum, extensor hallucis. Myofascial Stretches of the upper extremities : long head of biceps brachii, short head of biceps brachii, posterior deltoid, anterior deltoid, middle deltoid, subscapularis, teres major, coracobrachialis, long head of triceps, medial head of triceps, lateral head of triceps, teres minor, infraspinatus, supraspinatus, pectoralis minor, deep pectoralis major, superficial pectoralis major, short supinator of the forearm, long supinator of the forearm, pronator quadratus, pronator teres, flexor digitorum communis, palmaris longus, anterior cubital, extensor digitorum communis, posterior cubital, first radial. Myofascial Stretches of the trunk : middle intercostals, posterior intercostals, anterior intercostals, the crus of the diaphragm, the domes of the diaphragm, the intermediate part of the diaphragm, rectus abdominis, external obliques, internal obliques, latissimus dorsi, superior trapezius, middle trapezius, inferior trapezius, rhomboid major, rhomboid minor, levator scapula, quadratus lumborum, transverse spinous, longus, iliocostales.
Level Two (continued):
2) Specific Proprioception and Awareness .
Proprioception : The physiology that controls an articulation depends on numerous control mechanisms located in the muscle tendons, ligaments, and articular capsule. Therefore, it is advisable to train these "micro-computers" to increase or revive control of a joint. For example, proprioceptive work is effective for treating a sprain, arthrosis, and recovering articular mobility. However, this work must be very precise, because it is not the joint that is trained but a specific ligament or part of the capsule. This course will teach hundreds of proprioceptive exercises that may be used throughout the body.
Awareness : How can an articulation be trained, a muscle strengthened, or a posture corrected, if the brain does not know the area being treated? How does a spine remain straight, if the feeling of rectitude is skewed? The cortex must be trained to become acquainted with and recognize every area of the body. A strict methodology involving four progression factors is crucial to becoming familiar with the pelvis; the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine; and the various diaphragms. Students will learn how to apply the very important and often neglected aspect of awareness in their daily practice. (Date and location TBD.)
3) General ELDOA ELDOA is taken from the French, E tirements L ongitudinaux avec D ecoaptation O steo- A rticulaire . The English translation is Longitudinal OsteoArticular Decoaptation Stretches or LOADS Compactions, compression, and articular blocks can cause pain, arthrosis, neurological pinching, disc compression, and articular lesions. There is an effective solution to these ailments: ELDOA. An ELDOA puts myofascial chains into tension around the point of a primary lesion, thus making this point (the lesion point) the center of decoaptive forces (forces that separate). This myofascial tension solicits a postural normalization of a particular joint. ELDOAs consist of very precise postures which target relief in a specific articulation. The advantage of learning these postures is that they take only a minute each day to perform. (Date and location TBD.)
Course outline: - Background, including theory and anatomy - Methodology, including the use of transcendental, visual, palpatory, and cortical references, as well as the use of specific distractions and pertubations - Lumbar ELDOA practice - Thoracic ELDOA practice - Cervical ELDOA practice - Pelvic ELDOA practice (sacroiliac joints and symphysis pubis) Level Two (continued):
4) Specific ELDOA
ELDOA is taken from the French, E tirements L ongitudinaux avec D ecoaptation O steo- A rticulaire . The English translation is Longitudinal OsteoArticular Decoaptation Stretches or LOADS
After learning to treat the centralized joints of the body with the general ELDOA class, students will learn to treat the joints in the periphery with very precise postures that target relief in these specific articulations. The goal will be to decoapt (create forces that separate) and normalize the peripheral joints. As before, once students learn these postures correctly, they take only a minute each day to perform.
Course outline: - Background, including theory and anatomy - Methodology, including the use of transcendental, oral, visual, palpatory and cortical references, as well as the use of specific distractions and pertubations - Thoracic-Cage ELDOA practice - Coxo-Femoral ELDOA practice - Shoulder ELDOA practice - Sacral and Sacro-Coccygeal ELDOA practice - Cranial ELDOA practice
5) Practical Application and Theoretical Examination . Upon completion of the Level Two courses in Applied SomaTraining, participants can elect to take an examination that will test their knowledge and practical application of the subjects covered in the first two years of the Applied SomaTraining Courses. Succesful completion is a prerequisite to continuing toward certification in the Applied SomaTraining program and is also a prerequisite to earning the Certificate of Advanced SomaTrainer. The examination is not required if one simply wants to continue with the more advanced courses (Level Three Applied SomaTraining and beyond) without certification.
Applied SomaTraining Program
Level Two: Certifications
Upon completion of the Level Two courses in Applied SomaTraining, participants can elect to take a course that will test their knowledge and application of the subjects covered in the first two years of the Applied SomaTraining courses. Succesful completion is a prerequisite to continuing toward certification in the Appled SomaTraining Program (and eventually in the Applied SomaTherapy Program) and is also a prerequisite to earning the Diploma of Complete Applied SomaTrainer (upon completion of Level 3). The examination is not required if one simply wants to continue a more advanced course of study without certification. Upon completion of the Level Two courses, participants will be awarded a Certificate of Completion in Level Two of Applied SomaTraining.
Participants who complete all of the necessary course requirements will have the opportunity to take the course in Practical Application and Theoretical Examination.
Those who successfully complete the course in Practical Application and Theoretical Examination, and pass the necessary test(s) will become Certified Level Two Specialists in Applied SomaTraining. Additionally, the European Diploma of Monitor in Sport, Health and Fitness Training (FFCP) will also be awarded.
Applied SomaTraining Program: Level Three (Five Courses):
Full descriptions of the Level Three courses are forthcoming. The course titles are listed below. Please be patient as the final course descriptions will be posted in 2008.
1) Cardio Training and Health and Fitness Conditioning
2) Respiratory and Circulatory Techniques
3) Global Postural Stretching
4) Sports Pathology, Tests and Strapping
5) Practical Application and Theoretical Examination
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