Athletic Development - Advanced Sports Training Techniques

If you’re not assessing, you’re guessing.

Corrective exercise is an essential component to Fit-Zone’s athletic development philosophy. This philosophy consists of optimizing one’s athletic potential by first developing a structurally sound and balanced body, from which ideal movement begins and ends.
In order to reduce the likelihood of injury an athlete may incur, any underlying cause of pain or injury must first be determined through assessment, and corrected, before a high-performance training program is implemented. Through corrective exercise, an athlete develops optimal structural alignment and joint stability; creating a sound foundation for strength and power development.

Medical History
Prior to any physical evaluation, a thorough medical history must be recorded, noting any past or current conditions (i.e., trauma, medications, disease) that may influence present or future performance. Following this evaluation, Fit-Zone’s Corrective Exercise Specialists may refer the athlete to its extended network of specialists (physical therapists, neuromuscular therapists, chiropractors, etc.) in order to best integrate any necessary methods of care.

Postural Assessment
An observational and objective assessment is used to note postural misalignments of the feet, knees, legs, pelvis, torso, arms, shoulders and head. Using inclinometers, the degree of curve throughout the spine is measured to determine if a condition(s) exists (i.e., scoliosis, increased/decreased kyphosis or lordosis) that may predispose the athlete to such injuries as muscle strain, pinched nerve, disc herniation, or fracture of the vertebra. Fit-Zone’s Corrective Exercise Specialists also measure muscle length/tension relationships and range of motion about joints. Correcting flexibility deficiencies and imbalances is crucial to achieving efficient movement and decreasing the likelihood of injury

Assessment of Core Function and Primal Movement Patterns
Multiple strength and coordination tests are used to determine the functionality of the abdominal and lower back musculature. This “core” of the body cannot be overemphasized, as it is the origination point of all movement, stabilizes the pelvis and spine, and is the key link for power transfer between the upper and lower extremities. The analysis of an athlete’s ability to twist, pull, lunge, bend, squat, push and walk/run relative to the demand of their sport, is an important identifier of lurking or already present injuries. Conditioning the athlete to correctly perform these movements significantly reduces the likelihood of injury.


		If you’re not assessing, you’re guessing. Corrective exercise is an essential component to Fit-Zone’s athletic development philosophy. This philosophy consists of optimizing one’s athletic potential by first developing a structurally sound and balanced body, from which ideal movement begins and ends. In order to reduce the likelihood of injury an athlete may incur, any underlying cause of pain or injury must first be determined through assessment, and corrected, before a high-performance training program is implemented. Through corrective exercise, an athlete develops optimal structural alignment and joint stability; creating a sound foundation for strength and power development. Medical History Prior to any physical evaluation, a thorough medical history must be recorded, noting any past or current conditions (i.e., trauma, medications, disease) that may influence present or future performance. Following this evaluation, Fit-Zone’s Corrective Exercise Specialists may refer the athlete to its extended network of specialists (physical therapists, neuromuscular therapists, chiropractors, etc.) in order to best integrate any necessary methods of care. Postural Assessment An observational and objective assessment is used to note postural misalignments of the feet, knees, legs, pelvis, torso, arms, shoulders and head. Using inclinometers, the degree of curve throughout the spine is measured to determine if a condition(s) exists (i.e., scoliosis, increased/decreased kyphosis or lordosis) that may predispose the athlete to such injuries as muscle strain, pinched nerve, disc herniation, or fracture of the vertebra. Fit-Zone’s Corrective Exercise Specialists also measure muscle length/tension relationships and range of motion about joints. Correcting flexibility deficiencies and imbalances is crucial to achieving efficient movement and decreasing the likelihood of injury Assessment of Core Function and Primal Movement Patterns Multiple strength and coordination tests are used to determine the functionality of the abdominal and lower back musculature. This “core” of the body cannot be overemphasized, as it is the origination point of all movement, stabilizes the pelvis and spine, and is the key link for power transfer between the upper and lower extremities. The analysis of an athlete’s ability to twist, pull, lunge, bend, squat, push and walk/run relative to the demand of their sport, is an important identifier of lurking or already present injuries. Conditioning the athlete to correctly perform these movements significantly reduces the likelihood of injury.