Regressions and Progressions

Participants reported more confidence building regression and progression sequences for clients with mobility limits. The workshop supports bridging health-focused care and performance-focused training in one system. A central skill is progressing clients from assessment into loaded, functional activities. Removing the ball is a simple progression because the person must independently generate adductor activity to keep the outlet open. A kettlebell progression can help shift weight backward so the person can access the posterior outlet. Removing the dowel at the bottom of the squat is a harder progression that tests whether the person can hold the position without support. If the wall reach remains too challenging, a towel behind the low back or chair support can reduce the demand. The workshop teaches a framework of regressions and progressions for direct client application. The wall reach is a useful regression when the squatting bar reach variations are unsuccessful. A free squat is the final expression of the progression sequence.