The Psoas Solution: The Practitioner's Guide to Rehabilitation, Corrective Exercise, and Training for Improved Function

The first book to comprehensively discuss the function of the psoas in posture, movement, and exercise, The Psoas Solution identifies the functional anatomy, biomechanics, and motor control of the psoas and its role in core and hip stabilization. Abundantly illustrated with full-colour images throughout, this book also provides most complete review on the relevant research on the psoas available. Integrating this research with clinical experience, Evan Osar identifies the psoas's role on the hip, pelvis, and low back and demonstrates how to incorporate the psoas into functional movement patterns including squatting, lunging, and bending. The Psoas Solution includes corrective and functional exercise progressions for integrating the psoas into daily activities such as standing and sitting. Health and fitness professionals will find this a valuable resource full of applicable strategies and exercises to incorporate into their current rehabilitation and training programs.

Table of Contents:
Chapter 1. Functional Anatomy of the Psoas
Psoas Attachments
Joint Motion and Centration
Functional Anatomy of the Psoas

Chapter 2. Three-Dimensional Breathing
Anatomy of Three-Dimensional Breathing
Biomechanics of Three-Dimensional Breathing
Pelvic Tilt
Developing Three-Dimensional Breathing
Common Breathing Dysfunctions

Chapter 3. Thoracopelvic Cylinder (TPC) Stabilization
Anatomy of the Core
Core Stabilization
Motor Control Training and Corrective Exercise
Happy Baby
Heel Drop
Pull-Over
Pull-Over With Heel Drop
Modified Dead Bug
Modified Wall Plank
Modified Wall Plank With Hip Flexion
Ball-Supported Knee Pull-In
Common Signs of Dysfunction in the Ball-Supported Knee Pull-In

Chapter 4. Squat and Deadlifting
Introduction
Improving Hip Extension During Squatting and Deadlifting Patterns
Improving Psoas and Gluteal Function During Squatting and Deadlifting Patterns
Squat
Split Squat
Split Squat With Elevated Rear Leg
Single Leg Squat
Deadlift

Chapter 5. Lunging
Introduction
Forward Lunge
Reverse Lunge
Additional Lunge Progressions

Chapter 6. Bending
Introduction
Forward Bend
Hip Hinge
Roll-Up
Side Bend
Carrying Patterns

Chapter 7. Spine and Hip Extension
Introduction
Prone Lengthen
Backward Bend
Hip Hinge Bridge
Marching Bridge and Single-Leg Hip Hinge Bridge
Hip Thruster
Bird-Dog
Side Lying Iso Hip Extension
Stretching the Psoas

Appendix I. Assessing the Psoas
Appendix II. Neutral Alignment and Postural Assessment
Appendix III. Suspension
Appendix IV. The Pelvic Floor and Its Relationship to the Psoas
Appendix V. Psoas’ Role in Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) and Labral Pathologies of the Hip
Appendix VI. Sitting
Appendix VII. Corrective Exercise

About the Author :
DR. EVAN OSAR is an internationally recognized lecturer, author, and expert on assessment, corrective exercise, and integrative movement. He has authored one of the most highly acclaimed industry resources on corrective exercise, Corrective Exercise Solutions, and has created multiple products around integrating corrective exercise strategies into therapeutic and functional exercise programs. Dr. Osar is a regular presenter at chiropractic and fitness conventions and is developer of one of the industry's most advanced certifications - The Integrative Movement SpecialistO.