Lumbopelvic Hip Complex Dysfunction (LPHCD)

Lumbopelvic Hip Complex Dysfunction (LPHCD) is organized by Brookbush Institute.

Course Description:
“Lumbopelvic Hip Complex Dysfunction (LPHCd)" is an edit and update of previous postural dysfunction models (e.g. lower body posture, lower-crossed syndrome, sway back posture, anterior pelvic tilt, etc.). It is important to recognize that in these models the term "posture" is being used as an analogy for "ideal alignment". Similarly, when movement professionals refer to pelvic posture, low back posture, good posture, poor posture, better posture, etc. they are referring to this analogy of ideal alignment; not the rigid positioning implied by the colloquial use of the term "posture."

Postural dysfunction and movement impairment syndromes are likely the beginning of "modeling". Modeling has significant potential to aid in refining clinical decision-making, intervention selection, and program design, and improve the reliability and effect size of outcomes. Models are especially conducive for assisting in interpreting multi-variant problems, which is how all clients and patients present. The Brookbush Institute recommends that all sports medicine professionals (personal trainers, fitness instructors, physical therapists, massage therapists, chiropractors, occupational therapists, athletic trainers, etc.) consider these Models as an aid in refining decision-making in practice. 

Behavioral Objectives:
• State the philosophy and intent of the predictive model of Lumbo Pelvic Hip Complex Dysfunction (LPHCD)
• Students will be prepared to pass a final exam by choosing from a list of potential answers to behavior-objective matched multiple-choice questions.
• Design a corrective routine based on the maladaptive changes listed in the LPHCD model and the intent of currently understood interventions
• Critically evaluate the predictive model of LPHCD based on the research studies reviewed in the development of the model
• Determine at least 5 changes in muscle length based on osteokinematic changes
• Compare traditional, osteokinematic, myofascial and arthrokinematic analyses of LPHCD