PhysioKinetix Training

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• Continued Education for LMTs, Physios, CPTs, Chiros & More!
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08/27/2026

A quick look inside one of our monthly members livestreams.

In this session, we work through a live shoulder assessment, treatment on the table, and the progression into rehab and post-rehab work. We also discuss some of the common shoulder presentations therapists see in practice, including impingement and frozen shoulder.

This is just a preview of what we covered. We’ll be sharing more clips from this session, but members can watch the full livestream along with our growing library of previous sessions.

Join the membership and get access to the full session and more:
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Learn more about upcoming workshops:
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08/26/2026

Earlier this week, we introduced Upper Crossed Syndrome and the common movement patterns associated with it.

Yesterday, we began our corrective technique series with Technique #1: the Wall Press, and today we’re moving on to Technique #2: the Wall Push.

The Wall Push is more than simply building strength. The focus is on improving scapular control, shoulder stability, and upper-body coordination by teaching the shoulder blades to move and stabilize more effectively.

This can be useful when addressing movement patterns associated with rounded shoulders, altered shoulder mechanics, and Upper Crossed Syndrome.

One technique doesn’t change an entire movement pattern, but each technique provides another opportunity to improve movement quality and control, helping the body develop more efficient patterns over time.

08/25/2026

Building on yesterday’s discussion of Upper Crossed Syndrome, the Wall Press demonstrates how a regional postural pattern can be addressed through integrated, full-body movement.

Performed in a wall-supported squat, this technique creates simultaneous demands on the lower extremities, lumbopelvic complex, thoracic spine, scapulothoracic system, and cervical spine. The squat position requires coordinated activation of the quadriceps, gluteals, and trunk musculature, including the deep abdominal system, while the wall provides external feedback for alignment and proprioception.

Adding active pressure through the hands and occiput increases the demand for scapular stabilization and cervical control while reinforcing thoracic extension and posterior chain engagement. Rather than isolating the head, neck, or shoulders, the Wall Press challenges the nervous system to coordinate these regions with the pelvis and lower extremities.

This is central to the Physiokinetix approach: movement is organized through interconnected systems, not isolated muscles. By combining position, proprioceptive input, strength, and neuromuscular control, we can develop more efficient movement strategies throughout the kinetic chain.

08/24/2026

Upper Crossed Syndrome: Understanding the Pattern

Prolonged sitting, computer use, driving, and looking down at a phone can contribute to a common postural pattern known as Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS). It is often characterized by a forward head position, rounded or protracted shoulders, and increased rounding through the upper back. Over time, these changes can affect how the neck, shoulders, upper back, and rib cage work together during movement and breathing.

Posture is not simply a position we hold. It is the result of how the nervous system coordinates mobility, stability, strength, and movement across multiple regions of the body. Addressing UCS therefore involves more than trying to pull the shoulders back or hold the head in a corrected position.

Through intentional positioning, progressive strengthening, mobility work, proprioceptive input, and controlled movement, we can help the nervous system develop more efficient movement strategies. The goal is to improve coordination between the cervical spine, thoracic spine, shoulders, and trunk rather than treating each area in isolation.

Research supports this approach. A 2024 systematic review found that therapeutic exercise can improve forward head posture, rounded shoulders, and thoracic curvature in people with UCS. Read the research here: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-024-07224-4?utm_

So, how can we begin addressing this pattern? Check back tomorrow as we demonstrate one targeted technique designed to challenge the movement patterns associated with Upper Crossed Syndrome.

A great weekend in Rhode Island teaching and connecting with an excellent group of therapists. Thank you to everyone who...
08/17/2026

A great weekend in Rhode Island teaching and connecting with an excellent group of therapists. Thank you to everyone who made the trip out for the workshop.

There are still two opportunities to join us in 2026:

📍 Olympia, WA | September 19–20
📍 Knoxville, TN | October 16–18

The Knoxville weekend will be a special one, beginning with our annual Hike in The Smokies, followed by a 2-day workshop at The Temple Human Performance Center.

And for those looking ahead, the 2027 workshop schedule will be coming soon!

Learn more and register: templehp.com/workshops

Rhode Island, here we come!Paul Kelly is packed and headed to Warwick for this weekend’s Table Neuro Training workshop.T...
08/14/2026

Rhode Island, here we come!

Paul Kelly is packed and headed to Warwick for this weekend’s Table Neuro Training workshop.

Two days focused on mobility, stability, neuromuscular activation, proprioceptive input, and movement retraining, all taught through practical table-based techniques therapists can apply immediately.

If you’re in the area and have been thinking about joining us, there’s still time!

Can’t make Rhode Island? There are two more workshops this year in Washington and Tennessee.

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08/11/2026

Do you have trouble raising your arms overhead, or wake up with tingling in your fingers?

These symptoms can sometimes be associated with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS), where the nerves or blood vessels traveling from the neck into the arm are affected by changes in the surrounding mechanics.

Muscles including the pectorals, latissimus dorsi, internal rotators, and subscapularis can influence how the shoulder blade and upper arm move.

Floor angels are a simple technique that helps train these relationships by encouraging controlled shoulder movement, improved scapular mechanics, and better coordination between the shoulder and thoracic spine.

Simple techniques can have a meaningful impact when they are selected and performed with purpose. Consistent practice can improve movement quality, reduce mechanical stress, and increase tolerance for everyday and athletic activities.

We aim to help individuals understand why a movement problem may be occurring, restore the mobility and control needed to move well, and progressively develop the strength and capacity needed for better performance.

08/10/2026

Three workshops remain in 2026.

This weekend in Warwick, Rhode Island: Table Neuro Training, focusing on mobility and stability through practical, table-based techniques.

September 19–20 in Olympia, Washington: Spinal Kinematics, exploring spinal movement, mechanics, and manual treatment strategies.

October 16–18 in Knoxville, Tennessee: Pain, Posture, & Performance, combining movement strategies, General Physical Preparedness, and rescue strategies for falls, following a Hike in the Smoky Mountains.

These are the final three workshops of 2026. If you’ve been planning to take a workshop this year, now is the time to register. 2027 Schedule is coming out soon!

Learn more at templehp.com/workshops

Join us every month for a live educational session: Templehp.com/members
08/07/2026

Join us every month for a live educational session: Templehp.com/members

08/06/2026

MEMBERS LIVESTREAM — TOMORROW

Tomorrow at 2 PM EST, we're getting off the floor.

This month's livestream takes a closer look at the Turkish Get-Up and cross-pattern strengthening, and why the ability to move efficiently from floor to standing is much more than a fitness skill.

We'll break down:

• Why floor-to-stand ability can provide insight into functional capacity and fall risk
• The 6 movement transitions of the Turkish Get-Up
• How to progressively add load
• The neuroscience behind cross-pattern and contralateral training
• Applications for fall prevention, shoulder rehab, post-surgical recovery, and low back pain

This is another piece of our General Physical Preparedness (GPP) series, where we look at the physical capacities that help people remain capable, adaptable, and prepared for the demands of everyday life.

Come learn with us tomorrow and join us this October for an In-Person Workshop on GPP & Rescue Strategies! TempleHP.com/workshops

📅 Friday, August 7
⏰ 2 PM EST
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