Biomechanics NeuroFT

At NeuroFT Clinic we focus on biomechanics, as this allows the body to work each of its components correctly, teaching it how to move properly.

Giving the necessary attention to good biomechanics will help you achieve the maximum potential of the exercises and prevent injuries.

Why is biomechanics important?

How to perform the exercises correctly?

Consequences and injuries

Importance of biomechanics

Body biomechanics are important because it helps to enhance the results of the exercises. If the physical activity is not performed correctly, it is impossible to obtain the expected strength and toning of the muscles.

At the NeuroFT Clinic we receive patients with this problem who, in spite of dedicating several hours to training, the results are not as expected. This is why at the Clinic we specialize in teaching how to perform each exercise in order to activate the correct muscles according to the purpose of the exercise.

How to make a plank?

How to make a squat?

How to make a push up?

How to do rowing technique?

Plank

Squat 

Push Up 

Rowing

Shoulder Injury

Knee Injury

Lumbar herniation

Cervical Herniation

How to perform the exercises correctly?

Doing the exercises with high intensities, many times a week doesn’t work if the technique is incorrect. If the exercises are not performed with proper technique, muscle or joint injuries can occur and the expected results will not be achieved.

How to make an plank correctly?

The plank is one of the favorite exercises to work most of the muscles of the body, however, at the Clinic we receive a large number of patients who do not know the correct technique to get the most out of it.

Steps to make a plank correctly

  • Keeping the hips in line with the shoulders

  • Little curvature in the back

  • Head not looking up but in line with the spine.

  • Elbows slightly forward

An incorrect plank can generate…

  • Low back pain

  • Shoulder and elbow joint problems

  • Cervical problems

  • The desired effects will not be achieved

How to do a squat correctly?

At the NeuroFT Clinic we treat many people with injuries caused by poor performances at the squat exercise. When doing a squat, you should work the buttocks and not the lower back or knee joint. At NeuroFT we show you how to correctly perform a squat and prevent injury.

Steps to do a squat correctly

  • Avoid curves or empty spaces in the middle of the back. Keep the abdomen strong to prevent this.

  • Make sure that the knees and feet don’t bend slightly.

  • Head should not be looking up but in line with the spine.

  • Have feet, knees and hips aligned.

  • Keep the hips further back than the knees.

An incorrect squat can generate…

  • Neck and low back pain

  • Inflammation of the muscles surrounding the knee.

  • Knee joint problems

  • Will not have the desired effects on the buttocks

How to do a push up correctly?

Push-ups are excellent workout to build  the upper body and the strength. However, to achieve this they must be performed correctly to work muscles such as pectorals, triceps, deltoids, among others. Many patients come to the Clinic showing the wrong technique to do push ups, causing back pain and worsening of posture.

Steps to do a push up correctly

  • All parts of the back should be at the same level as if it were an imaginary ruler

  • Hips should be at the same level as the shoulders

  • The elbows are bent downward keeping the weight in that position.

  • Shoulders should not drop lower than the level of the back.

An incorrect push up can generate…

  • Back compression and back pain

  • Pressure on the front of the shoulder

  • Cervical pain

  • The desired effects on the chest muscles will not be achieved.

How to perform rowing technique correctly?

At the Clinic we see many people who do the rowing technique incorrectly, losing all the cardiovascular and muscle strengthening benefits that this exercise provides.

Steps to do rowing technique correctly

  • By bending the tail, align the back to eliminate the arch

  • Lower the chin slightly

  • Stretch elbows forward, bring shoulder blades together and slowly bring elbows to shoulder level.

  • Keep shoulders and elbows aligned, elbows do not go further back.

  • Keep arms at a 90-degree angle.

Incorrect rowing technique can generate…

  • Shoulder injuries

  • Scapular Pain

  • Will not strengthen the muscles between the shoulder blades

  • Will not have the desired cardiovascular effects.

Consequences and Injuries

There are a wide variety of exercises that work for multiple physical objectives, whether it is to tone muscle, burn fat, work the upper body, strengthen cardiovascular fitness, among others. Many people believe that just by visualizing how the exercise is performed once, they can do it. However, most of the time this workouts are done with incorrect technique. This causes people to suffer injuries, experience physical overload and don’t obtain the expected physical results.

Shoulder injury

Shoulder injuries are those related to the rotator cuff, these come from an imbalance in the muscles of the joint. This means that there is a tendon that is stronger than the other, so it pulls it more in one direction, altering the joint.

Most common injuries

  • Rotator cuff tendonitis

  • Shoulder dislocation

  • Shoulder microinstability

  • SLAP (Superior Labrum Anterior to Posterior) Lesion

  • Shoulder arthritis

  • Shoulder osteoarthritis

  • Shoulder bursitis

  • Rotator cuff rupture

  • Shoulder fractures

Knee injury

Misalignment refers to the knee being more extended or more flexed than it should be. This can increase friction on certain parts of the knee leading to tear. At the Clinic we can help you perform exercise routines to align the joint.

Most common injuries

  • Patellar tendinopathy

  • Knee sprain

  • Anterior cruciate ligament rupture

  • Knee bursitis

  • Meniscus rupture

  • Knee osteoarthritis

  • Knee dislocation

  • Patellar chondropathy

  • Ligament strain

Lumbar Hernia

Lumbar hernias are very common in people who have bad postures or perform exercises incorrectly. This type of hernia can appear when people repeatedly perform everyday actions in bad positions.

To prevent this injury, the lower back must be kept in alignment with the spine and the core of the back must have the necessary strength to move the lower and upper extremities.

Some Causes

  • Overload and important physical efforts.

  • Overweight combined with poor technique.

  • Pregnancy

  • Hereditary Factors

Consequences of lumbar hernias

  • Pain in one leg, which may or may not be accompanied by low back pain

  • Weakness, numbness or tingling in one leg.

  • Pain in the buttocks.

  • Loss of sphincter control.

Cervical Hernia

This type of hernia is also associated with repetitive movements and poor body posture. A cervical hernia appears when there’s a tear in the cervical spine. To prevent this, the muscles that provide stability to the neck must be kept in good condition. This will help prevent cervical hernias and other types of injuries.

Some Causes

  • Reduced strength and elastic properties of the discs

  • Incorrect Posture

  • Inadequate weight lifting

  • Vertebral displacement

Consequences of cervical hernias

  • Pain radiating to the arm.

  • Numbness and tingling in arms, fingers and neck.

  • Loss of muscle strength at different levels of the arm and hand.

  • It can affect the nerve roots and generate pain along the arm.