Functional Path Training: The Core

Functional Path Training

The Functional Path is a path that had been traveled many times before but had fallen out of use in favor of smoother paved roads that promised faster and easier results. Seeking to follow and better define the functional path is a continuing journey, fortunately it is a journey that many have traveled before. Functional Path training is getting back to the basics of movement. It is learning to tune into the body and it’s inherent wisdom to produce rhythmic flowing movement.

6/21/07

The Core - Help?

Is there anyone out there that can provide a reference regarding the origin of the word core in the context it is used today referring to the body? I am preparing a presentation for a sports medicine conference next fall and I want to be accurate in my historical portrayal of the origins of the term. So far I can trace it back to a book by Gajda and Dominguez published in 1983 called Total Body Training. There is no reference to the term in Palates, Feldenkrais, dance or gymnastics. Martial arts have the term chi or ki but it is a slightly different concept. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

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At 6/21/07, 10:35 AM, Anonymous said...: Vern
Try John V. Basmajian "Muscles Alive." I believe is was published lates 70's early 80's.

Colin Cooley
At 6/21/07, 11:25 AM, Anonymous said...: Vern,

I'd also look into Ida Rolf, because her pioneering method revolves around the "core" and the "sleeve" and in all likelihood she borrowed the concept from her interests in Osteopathic medicine, Alexander Method (came before Feldenkrais/Pilates), and/or Yoga….

Todd Langer
www.balance2posture.com
At 6/21/07, 11:30 AM, Anonymous said...: I believe Yoga has been around a lot longer than any names that have been mentioned.

Raja
At 6/21/07, 3:08 PM, Ray said...: Vern,

I remember a PT in NYC coining that term in a book she wrote. I met the Gajda's in Chicago in the late 80's talking about "core" term. My background is PT, ATC, and Feldenkrais (R) Practitioner. I her the term used by Pilates more. There is a movement that got popular in the mid 90 in PT "core stabilization". I hope that helps! Rayburnscfp@gmail.com
At 6/21/07, 5:19 PM, Anonymous said...: People always ask me "you do yoga" I say yes I incorporate stretching into my exercise program, other than that it does not make sense to me. Am I missing something???
At 6/22/07, 8:31 AM, Anonymous said...: Yes...you are. Yoga isn't just stretching!!!

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Name: Vern Gambetta

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Vern is currently is the Director of Gambetta Sports Training Systems. He has been the a conditioning coach for several teams in Major League Soccer as well as the conditioning consultant to the US Men’s World Cup Soccer team. Vern is the former Director of Conditioning for the Chicago White Sox and Director of Athletic Development for the New York Mets. Vern is recognized internationally as an expert in training and conditioning for sport having worked with world class athletes and teams in a wide variety of sports. He is a popular speaker and writer on conditioning topics having lectured and conducted clinics in Canada, Japan, Australia and Europe. Vern's coaching experience spans 36 years at all levels of competition. Vern has authored six books and over one hundred articles related to coaching and sport performance in a variety of sports. He received his BA from Fresno State University and his teaching credential with a coaching minor from University of California Santa Barbara. Vern obtained his MA in Education with an emphasis in physical education from Stanford University.

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