Thoracic Mobility: Assessment and Functional Training

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Limited upper back mobility can affect much more than posture. It may restrict shoulder motion, reduce breathing efficiency, limit rotation, increase compensation, and hold back performance in daily movement, exercise, and sport. By the end of this course, learners will understand how to assess thoracic mobility and apply corrective strategies that support better posture, breathing mechanics, movement control, and functional performance. Presented by athletic trainer Eric Beard, this course focuses on the thoracic spine and its role in shoulder function, core stability, rotation, and whole-body movement. Learners explore how restrictions in this region can influence overhead motion, spinal mechanics, and movement quality. Through clear demonstrations and practical programming examples, learners study thoracic mobility assessments, rotation and overhead movement screens, mobility tools, manual therapy concepts, corrective exercise progressions, regressions, and reassessment strategies. Healthcare and fitness professionals will gain practical tools for evaluation and program design, while non-clinical learners will better understand how upper back mobility affects comfort and performance. This course offers an integrated approach to improving mobility by combining assessment, targeted training, and ongoing reassessment.

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