Level 1 - Full Spinal Control

Level I of Human Movement Education begins with learning Full Spinal Control, which is pivotal for proper human biomechanics in healthy and injured individuals alike. Full Spinal Control consists of three component pieces: Lumbopelvic Core Control, Scapulothoracic Control, and Cervical Spine Neutral Control. Each piece will be learned thoroughly and separately before moving to the next. Once all three pieces of spinal control are learned, they will be added back together to achieve Full Spinal Control.

Included in Level 1

The PREMIER Body Method Training Program

  • 10 Modules

    An organized and efficient system of 10 modules teaching proper human movement and mechanics for injury prevent, rehabilitation, total health, and performance

  • 40+ Videos

    Over 40 videos lessons and training sessions demonstrating proper technique, mechanics and training progressions.

  • 8 Training Sessions

    8 training sessions progressing you through level 1 of the PREMIER Body Method training system

  • Downloadable Training Sheets and Exercise Descriptions

    Downloadable training sheets and exercise descriptions for training conveniences and reference

  • Level 1 - Movement Fundamentals Quiz

    After completing level 1 test your knowledge with the movement fundamentals quiz

  • Level 1 - Completion Certificate

    Receive your level 1 certificate of completion after successfully progressing through each of the modules, training sessions and successfully passing the movement fundamentals quiz

Level 1 - Course Curriculum

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  • 01

    How to Progress Through the PREMIER Body Method Training Program

    • How To Progress Through the PREMIER Body Method Training Program

  • 02

    Level 1 Introduction - Full Spinal Control

    • Level 1 Introduction - Full Spinal Control

    • Level 1 - Downloadable Training Sheet
  • 03

    Level 1 - Training Session 1

    • Core Stability Introduction - The First Piece of Full Spinal Control

    • Pelvic Position: the Foundation

    • How To Engage Core Stability "ON"

    • Core Bracing: Stage 1

    • Motor Memory - The Check List

    • Finishing Touches and Core Bracing Review

    • Training Session #1

    • Core Bracing Review

    • Heel Lifts

    • Heel Lifts

    • Advanced Heel Lifts on the Foam Roller

    • Advanced Heel Lifts on Foam Roller

    • Level 1, Session 1 - Mini Quiz

  • 04

    Level 1 - Training Session 2

    • Training Session #2

    • Heel Drives

    • Heel Drives

    • Advanced Heel Drives on the Foam Roller

    • Advanced Heel Drives on the Foam Roller

    • Fall Outs

    • Fall Outs

    • Advanced Fall Outs on the Foam Roller

    • Ball Squeeze

    • Ball Squeeze

    • Advanced Ball Squeeze on the Foam Roller

    • Supine Scapular Setting

    • Supine Scapular Setting

    • Cervical Spine DNF Stage 1

    • Cervical Spine DNF Stage 1

    • Cervical Spine Series Review and Trouble Shooting

    • Level 1, Session 2 - Mini Quiz

  • 05

    Level 1 - Training Session 3

    • Training Session #3

    • Prone Scapular Setting - Stage 1

    • Prone Scapular Setting - Stage 1

    • Scapular Setting Series Review and Troubleshooting

    • Cervical Spine DNF - Stage 2

    • Cervical Spine DNF - Stage 2

    • Gluteal Bridge - Stage 1

    • Gluteal Bridge - Stage 1

    • Side Lying Clamshell

    • Side Lying Clamshell

    • Gluteal Bridge Series Review and Troubleshooting

    • Level 1, Session 3 - Mini Quiz
  • 06

    Level 1 - Training Session 4

    • Training Session #4

    • Prone Scapular Setting - Stage 2

    • Prone Scapular Setting - Stage 2

    • Gluteal Bridge - Stage 2

    • Gluteal Bridge - Stage 2

    • Side Lying Hip Abduction

    • Side Lying Hip Abduction

    • Level 1, Session 4 - Mini Quiz

  • 07

    Level 1 - Training Session 5

    • Training Session #5

    • Dead Bug Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3

    • Dead Bug - Stage 1

    • Dead Bug - Stage 1

    • Dead Bug Series Review and Troubleshooting

    • Bird Dog Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3

    • Bird Dog - Stage 1

    • Bird Dog - Stage 1

    • Bird Dog Series Review and Trouble Shooting

    • Level 1, Session 5 - Mini Quiz

  • 08

    Level 1 - Training Session 6

    • Training Session #6

    • Dead Bug - Stage 2

    • Dead Bug - Stage 2

    • Bird Dog - Stage 2

    • Bird Dog - Stage 2

    • Introduction to Wall Angles

    • Wall Angles - Stage 1

    • Wall Angles - Stage 1

    • Wall Angels Series Review and Troubleshooting

    • Level 1, Session 6 - Mini Quiz

  • 09

    Level 1 - Training Session 7

    • Training Session #7

    • Cervical Spine DNF - Stage 3

    • Cervical Spine DNF - Stage 3

    • Prone Scapular Setting - Stage 3

    • Prone Scapular Setting - Stage 3

    • Dead Bug - Stage 3

    • Dead Bug - Stage 3

    • Bird Dog - Stage 3

    • Bird Dog - Stage 3

    • Level 1, Session 3 - Mini Quiz
  • 10

    Level 1 - Training Session 8

    • Training Session #8

    • Gluteal Bridge - Stage 3

    • Gluteal Bridge - Stage 3

    • Wall Angel - Stage 2

    • Wall Angel - Stage 2

    • Level 1, Session 8 - Mini Quiz

  • 11

    Level 1 Quiz - Movement Fundamentals

    • Level 1 - Movement Fundamentals Quiz

  • 12

    Level 1 - Completion

    • Congratulations

Dr. Donald Richardson

Instructor Bio:

Dr. Donnie was born and raised in southern California. As both a collegiate athlete and student, his academic strengths lead him to pursue the pre-med collegiate major of human biology and biochemistry at UCSB. He then continued his graduate and post-graduate education at Southern California University of Health Sciences, receiving his doctorate in 2008. His passions for sports, science, and the human body lead him to pursue his post-graduate specialty degrees in sports medicine, biomechanics, rehabilitation, sports nutrition, strength and conditioning, and sports performance. Dr. Richardson has worked for various USA National Governing Bodies with several different sports since 2008. During this time, he has served as both a team doctor and sports performance coach, traveling both nationally and internationally all over the world with our country’s elite athletes. His true passion is in the field of human movement education and bridging the gap between rehabilitation, basic strength and conditioning, injury prevention, health and fitness, and sports performance. The culmination of Dr. Richardson's work has led him to create the PREMIER Body Method. www.PremierBodyMethod.com or email Dr. Richardson directly at [email protected]

Dr. Donald Richardson DC, DACBSP, CSCS

PBM Instructor/Creator