THEThe term orthodynamic was born from the merger of “vegetable garden” term which in the medical field indicates the locomotor and “dynamic” apparatus, the branch of mechanics that studies the movement in relation to its causes. This technique is therefore based on free body exerciseswithout the use of sophisticated machinery or equipment, and is inspired by the principles of Italian military dynamic gymnasticsa sports reality certified by Coni.
For those who are suitable for orthodinenamics
Orthodynamics is designed for elderly people or with motor problems, But it is adaptable to different age groups and the various training levels. Its main objective is to recover e enhance natural movementsimproving posture, coordination, balance and flexibility. An approach, therefore, accessible to everyone, or almost, and especially oriented towards prevention.
The principles of Orthodynamics
At the base of the method there are four pillars: Balance, strength, flexibility and resistance. “Balance like that between mind and body, essential to achieve an authentic state of well -being. Strength and flexibility because an activity of this type promotes muscle strength and flexibility in movements. Resistance because developing a resilient mind is equally important as to train the body”, explains Mara Uggeri, who has precisely put a specific protocol of Orthodynamics.
Which exercises are done
The basic concepts of the Orthodynamics are translated into practical exercises. These take into account both the Visible movements of the bones (osteochinematic), both micro-mopes Interior to the joints (arthrocinematic). The goal is to keep each articulation centered, avoiding that the cartilage will be damaged by incorrect pressure. “The free bodytherefore, is the starting point from which the proposed exercises develop »explains Uggeri. Of course they are exercises to a free body adapted to the elderly and people with musculoskeletal difficulties. The final goal is to improve posture, balance, coordination and muscle strength.
The benefits for the elderly
This type of training focuses on:
- Improve joint functionfavoring a better distribution of forces and reducing harmful pressure on cartilage surfaces;
- Strengthen awareness corporeal (proprioceivity), to correct movements and protect the joints;
- Prevent degenerative diseases like osteoarthritis;
- Promote correct movements, thanks to the stimulation of the right arthrocinematic;
- Use body weight In a natural way, reducing the risk of mechanical stress and making the activity safe even for those with bone or joint fragility.
To return to move naturally
“The most important goal is to restore natural movements in very adults or with motor difficulties”. Matteo Sainaghi, therapist of rehabilitation, creator of the Orthodynamic Protocol for the elderly explains. «You don’t just want to strengthen the muscles, but above all improve balance, flexibility and resistance reducing the risk of CadutEe injuries and helping to maintain normal daily mobility ». Orthodynamics is proposed as a concrete response to the needs of the third age, combining medical and sporting knowledge to offer safe physical activity, effective and adaptable to individual exisgences, but also to specific movement problems. Thanks to a holistic approach that involves mind and body, this protocol helps the elderly to maintain autonomy, but also to reduce the risk of falls and face everyday life with greater safety and serenity.
Only with ad hoc formed instructors
“All instructors are operators recognized by sport and health and are selected through a rigorous training period. It takes place at our academy of Italian military dynamic gymnastics »explains Sainaghi. The instructors acquire not only motor and muscle skills, but also on neurological degeneration. In addition, they are taught their strategies to work with older people. «With an increasingly long -lived population, initiatives such as orthodynamics represent a real need. They allow you to remain active and improve your quality of life also in the third age »concludes Matteo Sainaghi.
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