Reconsider... Rolling Patterns with Bill Hartman | Episode #38

The podcast explores the principles and applications of rolling exercises, challenging traditional views and emphasizing shape change and energy absorption. It highlights that rolling, like propulsion, involves absorbing and releasing energy and distributing load. The discussion covers segmental rolling, cross connection of the upper and lower half, and dynamic stability in single leg stance. Rolling helps create space for force application and promotes shape changes similar to those in upright positions. Different types of rolls—long axis, dorsal sacral, and oblique shoulder rolls—serve distinct purposes related to movement patterns and helical orientation. The hosts also explore how these rolls can be used diagnostically to identify deficits in movement and shape.