The Male Pelvis with Michael Watson

Take a deep dive into the anatomy and function of the male pelvis with ATSI Senior Teacher Michael Watson.

Part 1:

The topics covered are:

• Overview of the male pelvis in terms of form and function
• Sexual dimorphism of the human pelvis – variations in developmental stages between men and women and their significance in terms of gut health, prostate health and erectile dysfunction, pelvic floor health
• Pelvic shape overview – bony landmarks, angles of joint surfaces and variations in size and shape in men
• Common pelvic patterns – BodyReading postural assessment of major features
• Soft tissue contributions to patterns in terms of the Anatomy Trains lines and discussion of strategy for resolving patterns
  • Adductors vs. abductors
  • Superficial Front Line vs Superficial Back Line
  • Spiral Line
  • Deep Front Line
• Movement and manual strategies for balance and adaptability

Part 2:

The topics covered are:

• Review of the male pelvis in terms of form and function from the pelvis down to the feet
• BodyReading the pelvis in terms of shift and tilts in terms of pelvic torsion
• Working with patterns in the pelvis, legs and feet
• Soft tissue contributions to patterns in terms of the Anatomy Trains lines and discussion of strategy for resolving patterns
  • Adductors vs. abductors
  • Superficial Front Line vs Superficial Back Line
  • Spiral Line
  • Deep Front Line
• Movement and manual strategies for balance and adaptabilty

Part 3:

The topics we covered are:

• Pelvis and Spine relationships – bony landmarks, angles of joint surfaces and variations in size and shape in men
• Common pelvic patterns – BodyReading postural and movement assessments in terms of tilts and shifts
• Common spinal patterns – BodyReading postural and movement assessments in terms of bends, tilts, shifts, and rotations
• Soft tissue contributions to patterns in terms of the Anatomy Trains lines and discussion of strategy for resolving patterns
  • Deep Lateral Rotators
  • Spiral Line
  • Deep Front Line
• Movement and manual strategies for balance and adaptability