Working with Knees and X and O Pattern Legs Parts 1 + 2 with ATSI Certified Teacher Michael Watson

$200.00

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  • October 19 – 20, 2024
  • Online course
  • This course is intended for Online Course.

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By purchasing this product, you are getting instant access to the recording of Working with Knees and X and O Pattern Legs Part 1 and are registered for live access to the upcoming webinar for Part 2. Check the registration details email upon signing up for the recording link. 

Description for Working with Knees and X and O Pattern Legs Part 1:

From a biomechanical perspective, the knee is an “elbow designed by committee”. The knee is a hinge that also rotates between the two longest bones in the body. This may be excellent engineering, but the stresses of such leverage can cause either acute or long-term problems that require various degrees of ‘invasion’ to restore.

In this exciting new webinar, we will examine the anatomy of the knee, common points of stress, BodyReading patterns in the knee and how they impact the feet and pelvis, and review approaches to manual therapy to restore both function and support.

Senior Anatomy Trains teacher Michael Watson will be working with a model to take you through a structural integration session including BodyReading, Movement Assessments, Strategy, and specific myofascial techniques for working with the knees.

Key takeaways:

  • Learn the anatomy of the knee, including different types of meniscus and ACL / MCL commonly occurring injuries in athletes.
  • Assess postural patterns in the knee including “x” and “o” (varus and valgus) and rotational patterns and how these patterns are influenced above and below the knee.
  • Learn skills for Bodyreading postural assessment, movement assessments for understanding specific patterns in the knee.
  • Discover strategies for manual and movement interventions to assist in restoring function and support in the knee.

Description for Working with Knees and X and O Pattern Legs Part 2:

From a biomechanical perspective, the knee is an “elbow designed by committee”. The knee is a hinge that also rotates between the two longest bones in the body. This may be excellent engineering, but the stresses of such leverage can cause either acute or long-term problems that require various degrees of ‘invasion’ to restore. In this exciting new webinar, we will examine the anatomy of the knee, common points of stress, BodyReading patterns in the knee and how they impact the feet and pelvis, and review approaches to manual therapy restore both function and support. In the first module, Senior Anatomy Trains teacher Michael Watson will be building on what was covered in the previous webinar, and working with a model with a very clear X (genu varus) pattern focused primarily on assessment and treatment. In Module 2, Michael will be covering assessment and treatment for the opposite – a very clear O (genu valgus) pattern.

Key takeaways:

  • Review of X and O patterns and knee anatomy
  • In module 1: learn specific assessment and myofascial release techniques for X (genu valgus) pattern legs, with a model demonstrating this pattern very clearly.
  • In module 2: learn specific assessment and myofascial release techniques for O (genu varus)  pattern legs, with a model demonstrating this pattern very clearly.
  • Discover strategies for manual and movement interventions to assist in restoring function and support in the knee, as well as assessing how that pattern influences function above and below the knee.

This course will be provided over Zoom webinar with multiple camera views, live chat and Q&A.

Recordings will be provided via password protected streaming access for 45 days.

Course schedule:

Saturday, October 19, 2024

Module 1: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Sunday, October 20, 2024

Module 2: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

About Michael WatsonMichael Watson

Michael Watson’s journey of self-discovery has led him around the world, teaching and sharing his passion for anatomy and alternative modalities of exercise and therapy.

Beyond yoga, Pilates and Anatomy Trains teaching certifications, Michael leads advanced training programs, retreats and clinics worldwide. He has worked with athletes with disabilities at the Paralympic level of training and continues to develop ideas that bring an integrated approach to health, movement and wellness. As a certified teacher of Yoga, Pilates, functional anatomy and with a degree in Sports science, Michael brings an in depth awareness to his clients based on a strong understanding of anatomy, the body and its function.

A proud father of 3 home birthed children, Michael is also a natural birth advocate and works progressively in his home base of Bermuda alongside his wife in bringing awareness to birth and reforming birth options for women.

DatesOct 19 – 20, 2024
LocationOnline course
Class Times

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT each day

Teacher(s)Michael Watson
TuitionEarly bird price of $125 held until close of registration
Credits Earned4 CEUs NCBTMB, pending; 4 CEs NPCP, pending; 0.4 CEs NASM, pending; 4 CEs IASI Cat 1 per webinar
Cancellation FeeFor cancellations up to 24 hours before the start of the course, full tuition credit to applied towards a future workshop or product. Cancellations within 24 hours before the start of the course, no refunds.
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