Please join us for this innovative and interactive webinar with Senior ATSI Certified Teacher and Movement and Manual Therapist Michael Watson, we will be taking a deep dive into the anatomy and function of the sacrum, often referred to as the sacred bone connecting heaven and earth, or the upper and lower human anatomy. Michael will be working with a model in his clinic to provide real time BodyReading postural assessment, movement assessments, and strategies based on the patterns relative to the sacrum which are of deep clinical relevance to movement practitioners and manual therapists. The topics we will cover are: Overview of the sacrum in terms of form and function The sacrum as it relates to 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 Sacrum overview – bony landmarks, angles of joint surfaces and variations in size and shape, anomalies due to injuries or falls Common pelvic patterns related to the sacrum – 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 Deep Lateral Rotators Layers of Thoracolumbar Fascia Sacrospinous and Sacrotuberous Ligaments Sacroiliac Joint Pelvic Floor Finding the Breath in the Sacrum Movement and manual strategies for balance and adaptability Previously recorded live via Zoom, July 2024 Run time: 4 hours, 8 minutes Note: This course is designed for educational purposes only. Pilates and yoga instructors and fitness trainers are not legally licensed to perform some of the techniques presented. However, by gaining a deeper understanding of the conditions, anatomy, and therapy approaches discussed, movement practitioners will be better equipped to support their clients within the legal scope of their massage practice.
