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Ankle sprains represent one of the largest, if not the largest occurring injury in collegiate sports.  Ligament sprains of the ankle also effect all demographics with poor rehabilitation of the initial injury being a leading risk factor for recurring sprains.

Loss of dorsi flexion due to sub-optimal articulation of the ankle mortise frequently occurs following ankle sprains. Additionally, research has shown the significance of hip strength in preventing ankle sprains.

Watch how the motion of Core-Tex and the smoothness of the motion allows for a very unique way of addressing both dorsi flexion AND hip involvement at the same time.  

This is a great way to get your hands off your patient or athlete and let them work independently combining range of motion and neuromuscular control.  A win win!

An exercise environment that moves in the transverse plane is a game changer. Use these 5 exercises to spice up any workout combining core work, strength and metabolic demand.
By dictating the user position on the platform, you can target specific motions of the lumber spine and the lower thoracic spine that will improve motion and stability.  These lower threshold moves are excellent for the patient or athlete currently experiencing lower back pain.  The subtle, fluid motions of the platform can reduce the threat and encourage safe motion. The user can perform completely independently of the therapist or trainer, allowing for ongoing motor learning and movement confidence. 

This is a blast from the past.  Derrick Price, our first Core-Tex Master Trainer, international educator and industry leader shares with you 25 plank variations and progressions using the original Core-Tex.  

Take the tired old plank and see how adding reactive variability using the Core-Tex motion changes the game.

Derrick takes you through multiple levels with the help of his clients of varying abilities. Core-Tex core work can go from remedial to the most advanced all the while challenging the neuromusculoskeletal system with variability not created with any other environment.  

This is an amazing glute training exercise.  This move targets the posterior hip in a completely different way with an emphasis on the actions of the glutes neglected by most traditional exercises.  The patented motion of Core-Tex provides the environment to challenge these frontal and transverse plane motions while introducing a positive stress to the knee joint.
In this concise video, Core-Tex inventor Anthony Carey shares why reactive training and reactive variability is a critical component of movement training for people of all levels and abilities.  
Use the Core-Tex platform as an environment to allow the user to create motion in the the joints and tissue of the foot and ankle. By pre-positioning the feet and hips, the rotation of the Core-Tex can authentically create these motions.  No need for continual hands on work by a therapist when the Core-Tex can create and reinforce your work. 
Dave Gottfield, Founder and President of Spark Motion is an injury prevention and rehab specialist.  Here he shows some amazing hip mobility strategies that are uniquely enhanced by the motion of the Core-Tex. 
An often overlooked way to both control the Core-Tex platform and interact with the client or patient is for you to control the platform. The coach or therapists can:
  • stabilize the platform with your hands
  • guide the motion of the platform with your hands
  • create abrupt starts and stops for your client or patient to react to

This short video will give you some insight how you (or a workout partner) can interact with the Core-Tex platform and user. 

Bonus:  Pay attention to the sound of the new Core-Tex....

Here is a great example of how the rotational component of the Core-Tex is superior to any other product in producing the functional movement(s) that correlate with the activity.  

Using these 3 simple moves, rotation is increased at both the hips and thoracic spine, heat is brought to the tissue and the nervous system is excited in golf related movements.

We often refer to mobility as the secret weapon of the Core-Tex®.  And if you have ever had the opportunity to go through some of the motions and principles described below.  You know exactly what we’re talking about.

A recent research article on Core-Tex in the International Journal of Research in Exercise Physiology looked at flexibility as one of the four components of fitness utilizing Core-Tex.  Improvements were clearly seen post Core-Tex intervention.

The science is there behind the amazing response you get from using the Core-Tex and reactive training for your mobility work. The concept of using subtle, oscillating motions in combination with Core-Tex achieves unique neurophysiological and vector variable, mechanical benefits.