AboutDr. Bruce Forciea Expertise I can handle most questions regarding sports injuries, conditioning, jumps, spins, and basic skating.
Experience Professional skating coach for 15 years. Former PSA Senior rated coach and ice show performer. Now a chiropractor and full-time college instructor in anatomy and physiology.
Organizations Human Anatomy and Physiology Society
Wisconsin Chiropractic Association
Publications Wisconsin Technical College System course in General and Advanced anatomy and physiology.
Author of Unlocking the Healing Code, a book on healing scheduled for release in December, 2007.
Education/Credentials Doctor of Chiropractic from Parker College.
B.A. Psychology Eckerd College
Awards and Honors Midwestern Novice and Junior Pairs Champion and National competitor.
Expert: Dr. Bruce Forciea Date: 7/16/2008 Subject: how to do a biellmann off ice
Question hi im 15 yrs old and im in alpha level, i can do a split and i wanted to know how i can do a biellmann off ice like what exercises can i do to do it, i can get my foot up but not with both hands, thank you in advance and answer soon
Answer Hi Michelle:
The Biellmann position always makes me cringe when I think of the biomechanics as a healthcare practitioner. But I have coached it during my coaching years.
The key is in having enough laxity in your hip joints as well as your spine. Some people are born with this amount of flexibility and can easily do the Biellmann, others have to work at it and still others will never be able to do it.
If you have a good amount of natural flexibility then a good way to work on the move is to do so with a partner who gently stretches your leg while you slowly move into the position. I would recommend working with your coach, a personal trainer or physical therapist who knows about this position.
I always caution skaters who do this move because of the danger of injury to the spine. The risk of injury increases in those with less flexibility and can include sprains, strains disc problems and even fracture.
Good luck with learning this move...
Take care,
Bruce
Dr. Bruce Forciea
Author of "Unlocking the Healing Code"
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