Training Balance: From Basic to Boundless

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Danny Porcelli, DC Related seminars and products

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Danny Porcelli, DC, attended Parker College of Chiropractic in Dallas, Texas where he obtained a Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine and a B.S. in Health and Wellness. Prior to attending Parker, he received a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Central Florida, Orlando. Dr. Porcelli was selected to be a treating physician at the 2010 Central American Games in Bogota, Colombia and treated the speed skaters and Para-Olympic Triathletes. He was also selected for the 2013 & 2014 CrossFit™ Games and CrossFit South East Regionals. He has coordinated the Athlete Services for CrossFit events such as Wodapalooza, Thunderdome, and Box Battles.

Dr. Porcelli is the primary chiropractic physician and owner of XOC Chiropractic in Naples, FL. He combines joint mobilization, soft tissue treatments, and corrective exercises to obtain fast, effective and lasting results. He holds advanced certifications in soft tissue mobilization techniques such as Active Release Therapy and (ART) Graston Technique. He broke his back in the summer of 2006 and has since dedicated himself to educating and inspiring people to learn more about their body and its great potential to perform, adapt, and heal.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Danny Porcelli is the director and owner of XOC Chiropractic and has an employment relationship with White Sands Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center. He is an independent contractor presenter with RockTape USA. Dr. Porcelli receives a speaking honorarium, recording royalties, and a consultant from PESI, Inc. All relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations have been mitigated.
Non-financial: Dr. Danny Porcelli is a member of the American Chiropractic Association, the Florida Chiropractic Association, and the American Board of Chiropractic Physicians.

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Objectives

1. Investigate the basic role of the receptors, regions of the brain and other senses that perceive and control balance.
2. Evaluate and justify the client's needs and level of balance training as well as outline a reasonable progression strategy that is safe and effective.
3. Critique the pros and cons of different tools utilized in balance training.
4. Demonstrate and apply strategies to improve balance to target the proprioceptive system, the vestibular system and the visual system.

Outline

• Anatomy and Physiology of Balance
  • Vestibular- inner ear
  • Visual
  • Proprioception- skin, fascia receptors
• Balance Zones
  • Foot
  • Midline
  • Brain
• Simple and Effective Evaluation Strategies
  • Breathing
  • Vestibular assessment
  • Visual assessment
  • Proprioceptive assessment
• Therapeutic Intervention for Improving Balance
  • Kinesiology Tape
  • Breathing strategies
  • Vestibular Ocular training
  • Vibration
  • SMFR (self myofascial release)
• Training Strategies: From No Tech to High Tech
  • Bouncing
  • BOSU ball
  • Single leg
  • Balance board
  • Perturbations Advanced training drills for athletes
  • Slack line training

Target Audience

• Athletic Trainers
• Chiropractors
• Massage Therapists
• Physical Therapists
• Physical Therapy Assistants