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Research Outline

• Introduction to Musculoskeletal Integration Theory
• Chain of Events
• Structure & Movement (5)
  • Normal Structure (7)
    • Pelvic Force Streams
    • Upper Body Meets Lower Body
    • 3D Views of the Sacroiliac Joint
    • Facets Curl Around the Sacrum
    • Sacrum on a Turntable
    • Sacroiliac Ligaments
    • Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD)
  • Normal Movement (12)
    • Shock Absorption
    • 3D Sacral Motion
    • Reciprocating Unilateral Nutation
    • Bilateral Nutation
    • Lateral View N / CN (Gravitational Line)
    • Sacrum Functions as a Cone
    • Pitch, Roll & Yaw
    • Form & Function of SIJ
    • Coupled Motion
    • SIJ Range of Motion
    • Influences on SIJ Movement
    • An Historical Perspective on SIJ Movement
  • Tensegrity (5)
    • Tensegrity Basics
    • Sacrum as a Hub
    • Sacral Movement Induced by Innominates
    • Muscle-Ligament Role in Joint Tension
    • Conceptual Models
  • SIJ Functions
  • Form & Force Closure: Keystone Model vs. Biotensegrity (Sacral Suspension)
• Muscular Adaptations (6)
  • Muscular Adaptations Overview
  • Nutation Muscles (8)
    • Deep & Superficial Erector Spinae
    • Transversus Abdominis
    • Multifidus
    • Deep Paraspinal Muscles
    • Spinalis Thoracis
    • Rectus Abdominis & Hamstrings
    • Gluteus Maximus
    • External Oblique
  • Counternutation Muscles (9)
    • Quadratus Lumborum
    • Piriformis – Obturator Externus
    • Iliopsoas
    • Deep & Superficial Erector Spinae
    • Anterior Hip Flexors
    • Hip Adductors
    • Latissimus Dorsi
    • Gluteus Maximus
    • Internal Oblique
  • Muscle Slings (3)
    • Gluteus Max. – Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Sling
    • Internal – External Obliques Muscle Sling
    • Front & Back Muscle Slings
  • Stabilization Groupings
  • Table 1 – Muscle Actions on the Spine and Innominates
• SI Joint Adaptations (4)
  • SI Joint Separation
  • Hypermobility & Hypomobility
  • SIJ Degeneration
  • Chronicity Factors
• The Nutation Lesion (8)
  • Sacroiliac Nutation Lesion Overview
  • Counternutation Lesion
  • Incidence
  • Mechanisms of Injury
  • Ligamento-Muscular Reflex
  • Structural Adaptations (3)
    • Overcompensation Pattern Overview
    • Posterior View
    • Lateral View
  • Associated Syndromes
  • Spinal – Pelvic Syndromes
• Pregnancy (3)
  • Serola Belt Pregnancy Instructions
  • Serola Belt Pregnancy Uses & Benefits
  • Pregnancy: Peer-Reviewed Studies
• Treatment (2)
  • Rehabilitation (3)
    • Dr. Serola’s Dos & Don’ts for the Sacroiliac Joint
    • Core Stabilization
    • Rehab Principles
  • Modalities (6)
    • Serola Sacroiliac Belt
    • Serola Belt Instructions
    • Serola Belt Uses & Benefits
    • Serolatrac
    • Serola Gel Arc Elbow Brace
    • Serola Inflatable Pelvic Blocks
• Sports (1)
  • Core Power Video
• SIJ Innervation
• Childbirth