Stability or flexibility?
People are confused which joints must be stable and which must be stable. Through assessment, we are able to note key areas that require mobilization and/or stabilization.
One example is the thoracic spine. Without a proper mobility in the thoracic spine, the lumbar spine will be forced to compensate (by creating movement, note that lumbar spine requires stability). This result in a number of potential problems.
These are the major joints that require good stability or flexibilty for a painless body.
*From top to bottom
GH Joint - Stability
Scapular - Mobility/Stability
Thoracic Spine - Mobility
Lumbar Spine - Stability
SI Joint - Mobility/Stability
Hip - Mobility
Knee - Stability
Patella - Mobility
Ankle - Mobility
1st MTP Joint - Mobility
Through assessment process, key areas may be noted and proper rehab/prehab exercises will be able to solve these problems.