Tutorial: The Jaw Story - Head, Neck & TMJ Movement Strategies
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28m
Tensions and problems in the jaw, specifically the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), can lead to wider issues in the head, face, neck and even shoulders. Maintaining good posture and muscle balance is incredibly important to helping to counter these problems and this is where Pilates teachers can help!
In this tutorial, Cameron looks at exercises and movement strategies which help if your clients are experiencing jaw and TMJ problems.
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With thanks to Ashia Ekwealor
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Cameron is renowned for creating great ways to get people well through movement and positive attitude. His extensive clinical, movement teacher, cognitive and holistic experience has put him in a unique position. He is a Clinical Specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapist with over 30 years’ experience and an international clinical and movement teacher. Trained as a fully certified Pilates studio teacher, his Pilates and movement workshops and clinics are unique in blending technical and holistic messages. He has presented at the Body Control Pilates Development Weekend on a number of occasions. Cameron has extensive experience in bodywork, performance (GB Triathlete) and rehabilitation. Widely travelled as a sports and military physiotherapist, he has held Olympic posts and was Officer Commanding Physiotherapy at Headley Court and Military Rehabilitation Units in London and Edinburgh. His operational service includes Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan. Cameron works with a great team in his own Practice and Movement studio close to where he grew up in Stirling, Scotland. He travels with his teaching and motorcycle.
For more info on Cameron, please visit www.ergotonics.com
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Filming by Katie Cooper (www.filmbykatie.co.uk)
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