Working with Knees and X and O Pattern Legs with ATSI Certified Teacher Michael Watson

Thank you for your interest. Registration for this course is now closed. Please email info@anatomytrains.com with any questions. 

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. 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

 

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, September 21

Module 1: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Sunday, September 22

Module 2: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

About Michael 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.