SomaTraining - Segmental Strengthening of the Upper Limbs and Trunk

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Erik is currently finishing the SomaTraining Program at the ELDOA headquarters in Dallas, Texas.

Courses attended for SomaTraining were focused on Analytical and Segmental Muscular Strengthening of the Upper Limbs and Trunk

The large muscles (latissimus dorsi, trapezius, rhomboids, quadratus lumborum and more need to be trained with a lot of specific movements in relation to the specific quality of training that you need (strength, volume, power, speed, resistance, endurance and fitness maintenance) for each muscle group. The spinal muscles need to be trained to improve their ability to provide postural support.

There are also numerous, yet specific exercises, which can solicit the proximal, distal, medial, lateral, middle, superficial or deep portions of each muscle in the upper extremities. Students will learn over hundred different exercises that are invaluable in both performance training and rehabilitation. The function of the shoulder girdle is a major topic of this seminar.

Outline of the Program

  • Technical analysis of the movements which are the basis of muscle strengthening

  • Learning to perfect the movement (progression factors)

  • How to avoid injury with the appropriate preparation and warm-ups

  • Quality effort in terms of strength, volume, power, speed, resistance, endurance and fitness maintenance

  • Strengthening methods for all the upper extremities and trunk muscles

  • Muscular re-education programs

  • Sports preparation programs

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Erik Shimane

DR. ERIK SHIMANE, D.C.

Erik Shimane was born and raised on the island of O'ahu. Dr. Erik graduated from Kaiser High School and went on to earn a Bachelors of Science Degree in Computer Science from the University of Hawai'i Manoa. He achieved his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer West Chiropractic College in San Jose, CA and continues to obtain numerous post graduate certificates.

Dr. Erik also known as "Eazy" from elementary days has a wealth of knowledge and expertise with nutrition, dietary and herbal supplementation, neuromusculoskeletal pain, sports specific injuries and rehabilitation techniques. Dr. Erik has traveled across the world learning from a multitude of disciplines working in depth with biomechanics and rehabilitation from acute injuries and having the privilege working with the physically challenged. Dr. Erik specializes in Nutrition, Golf Fitness, Volleyball, Martial Arts and Dancing injuries.

In the past, Dr. Erik has been an on-field medical/chiropractic volunteer for the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii, Internationl Children Games, Ultimate International Karate Championships, North Face Endurance Challenge, San Francisco Full/Half Marathon, Honolulu Marathon, Santa Cruz Beach Volleyball Tournaments, Muddy Buddy, 24 Hours of Adrenaline and many more events. Dr. Erik continues to perform and compete in different competition such as breaking salsa and duo-straps aerial acts. 

Post-Graduate Certificates

Active Release Technique® (A.R.T.) - Upper, Lower, Spine, Nerve Entrapment, Biomechanics, Masters, Active Palpation, Complex Protocols, Ironman Provider Network

Titleist Performance Institute - Medical Professional Level 3, Junior Coach Level 3, Fitness Professional Level 3, Power Coach Level 2

 

Nutrition: Standard Process, Mediherb, Energetix

Morphogenic Field Technique

System Strength Analysis

OTZ Health Education Systems

Cranial Adjusting Turner Style (CATS) - Level 1, 2

Active Isolated Stretching - Mattes Method

Kinesio® Taping Technique, Rock Tape, 

HawkGrip, Graston® Technique

Anatomy Trains - Survey Course

Functional Movement Systems: SFMA Level 1, FMS Level 1

Olympic Weight Lifting Coach

Lower Quarter Biomechanics

Spine Rehabilitation

Cold Laser

Physiotherapy