Intrinsic Biomechanics, Movement & Exercise

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Improving Movement Through Education With 3 decades experience working in movement Rachel has a special interest in simplifying the understanding & application of movement science for exercise professionals Originally coming from a professional dance career Rachel moved into strength coaching, manual therapy, group exercise & education - all with a special interest in intrinsic biomechanics Rachel & Guest’s discuss anything & everything related to human movement, exercise, strength & personal & professionalisms development

Rachel Frances Thomson


    • Jul 9, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 37m AVG DURATION
    • 22 EPISODES


    Latest episodes from Intrinsic Biomechanics, Movement & Exercise

    From military to Pilates & Yoga!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 26:30


    Ex soldier Peter is multi skilled & brought much humour to the classroom yet with his serious mission to help others move better!

    Ex body builder, now anatomy geek!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 34:13


    Susan has previously competed in body building and now works as a PT & Pilates teacher

    Sports therapy, biomechanics & managing several clinics!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 28:44


    Natalie is also a sport therapist who runs several clinics with a fast growing team and also a Master Trainer of the Intrinsic Biomechanics programmes

    Merging clinical knowledge with a biomechanical understanding from a strength coaches perspective....

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 27:57


    Dan's professional skills are broad & as a lecturer for Movement Therapy Education he is able to share his experiences and knowledge to other practitioners. He does this from a multidisciplinary view & you will hear also it comes from place of true passion for doing whats right for everyone involved....

    She found her passion in learning movement, now she teaches others how easy it can be!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 49:09


    Rachel speaks to Biomechanics Coach & fellow running fan, Jo about all things learning movement related!

    Half a century in age means nothing to a FABulous pocket rocket!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 42:10


    Rachel speaks to FABulous Biomechanics Coach Mairi Taylor who's a fellow 50 something unafraid to speak her mind but oozes positivity with realism!

    Hungry for more knowledge he embarked on a journey that seems it wont end.....

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 40:14


    Rachel speaks to Biomechanics Coach Stevie Barr who become so passionate about human movement and anatomy!

    Looking for a great answer? - learn how to ask a great question!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2020 57:17


    This is the first in a weekly live Q&A session that Rachel offered to any practitioner in the health, fitness, movement & therapy industries during lockdown. The intention has been to offer as much support as possible through facilitated professional discussion around the most common questions about movement and exercise.  Includes  Knee Crepitus Maintaining muscle in the absence of heavy gym weights Best exercise to strengthen TFL? How multifidus works with the psoas. Foot mechanics relating to common hip problems Sciatica & mild carpel tunnel The Ulnar nerve

    Shoulder rehab & client compliance / adherence.....

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 50:35


    Rach discusses your questions from the last week & offers ideas on how to simple shoulder rehab techniques. Also another issue for many practitioner can be client adherence so Rach shares her tips on tactics to address this

    We discuss shoulder/neck trauma, whiplash, neck strength, muscle inhibition & improving calf muscles

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 55:00


    Another jam packed live Biomechanics Q&A with subjects that could offer insights in your own experience!

    Ex Military, Ex powerlifter, now gym owner, PT, S&C Coach & running his own podcast!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 20:35


    James Breakspeare shares his story & thoughts on adapting to change

    5 Reasons Why Strength Work Is NOT The Solution For Weak Glutes !

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 71:12


    Look, this idea of ‘weak glutes' may not be what you think it is, nor half the industry for that matter, so let me offer you a Master Class in solutions for what you may THINK are weak glutes in your client's or even yourself! What happens when the strength training doesn't work? If an intervention doesn't work well that's a good indicator that it ain't the solution! There are a number of reasons and this Master Class is going to share those reasons AND offer solutions to this false phenomena everyone is calling WEAK GLUTES! Highlights…. We will look at the anatomy of the glutes and what each one contributes to fundamental movements I will show you a very simple method to identify poor function by ‘testing' the function of your clients glutes in the most applicable way based on their anatomy and contribution to movement Then we will look at 5 of the most common causes of their ‘dysfunction'.... Antagonist dysfunction Nerve tension Lack of mobility ‘Tension' from another part of the body A combination of the above! Each of the above will allow me to share with you a variety of interventions for your clients programming so you will have the skills to test - intervene - re-test! Finally we will explore the kinetic chain of our integrated system when it comes to identifying good quality or poor quality movement HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER IN THIS PODCAST: 1️⃣ How to test for dysfunction in the glutes 2️⃣ The 5 most common causes of dysfunction 3️⃣ The interventions to correct the dysfunction and get the glutes working again!

    The joy & frustration of loving your work in human movement improvement from an Osteopath & PT team!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 31:51


    Rachel speaks to the Movement Hub Team of Biomechanics Coaches about the joy and frustration of loving your work in human movement improvement!

    An osteopaths views on movement coaching & education..

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 40:03


    Rachel speaks to Biomechanics Coach & Osteopath, Mike Grice of Movement Therapy Clinics & Education. Having worked together closely over the last decade they have huge respect for each others commitment to their learner's education experience, their content quality and the high standards within their academy's.

    A mother of 2's journey to becoming a lover of anatomy & movement!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 32:22


    Rachel speaks to Biomechanics Coach, Katy Stokes, about her learning journey that is still on going...

    5 Steps To A Sucsessful Online Presence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2020 70:06


    During lockdown we did a bit of research into what the gurus were suggesting business owners should focus on, keep in mind and aim to do under such unique and unprecedented circumstances. This podcast is my top 5 favourite take aways - I hope it helps you as much as it helped me!

    Business owner, wife, mother & strength coach amongst other things, shares here movement improvement journey!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 23:27


    Rachel speaks to one of our longest serving Biomechanics Coaches & iMoveFreely Instructors about her now movement improvement journey!

    How this fire fighter had to overcome fear of taking her business online during the pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 20:16


    Rachel speaks to Fire Fighter, Steph Hibberd, about facing the fear of online services during the pandemic

    How this ex-military guy overcame is fears and anxieties to become a movement practitioner

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2020 33:15


    Rachel speaks to Ex Military man Robbie about his facing and conquering his fears and anxieties to be a movement practitioner.

    Regular PT, recreational power lifter becomes a practitioner in human movement & biomechanics nerd!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 35:14


    Here Rachel asks Biomechanics Coach, Mark Nesbitt, about his journey into becoming a practitioner in human movement & biomechanics nerd!

    My personal journey from drugs & desperation into the world of intrinsic biomechanics & a love of movement!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 29:59


    My Story.....1969-2019 - Are We Nearly There Yet??

    Intrinsic Biomechanics, Movement & Exercise (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 0:19


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