Welcome to The Movement PhD!
This is Season 1, Episode 10: The Knee: Bony Anatomy, Alignment, and Arthrokinematics.

In this first part of the knee unit, Dr. Dustin Hardwick (PhD in Movement Science, Physical Therapist) reviews the anatomy and mechanics of the knee joint. You’ll learn about the tibiofemoral, patellofemoral, and proximal tibiofibular joints, normal alignment angles, and how forces act through the knee during standing and movement.

We’ll review anatomy, alignment, the screw-home mechanism, how the patella enhances quadriceps function, and the arthrokinematics.. This episode provides the mechanical foundation for understanding knee movement and injury mechanics in both clinical and functional settings.

In the next episode we will continue our discussion of the knee with a discussion of the muscles, ligaments, and how they contribute to movement.

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Explore how the sacroiliac joint and posture contribute to lumbar movement and pain syndromes.

Welcome to The Movement PhD!
This is Season 1, Episode 9: The Sacroiliac Joint and Lumbar Movement Syndromes.

In this episode, Dr. Dustin Hardwick (PhD in Movement Science, Physical Therapist) explains the role of the sacroiliac joint as the bridge between the spine and lower limbs and explores how posture and movement patterns affect lumbar function. You’ll learn about nutation and counternutation, SI joint stability, and common lumbar movement syndromes, from hyperlordosis and facet loading to flexion-based disc pathology and instability.

Whether you’re a student, clinician, or movement professional, this episode brings together the anatomy, mechanics, and common pathologies of the lower back to complete the lumbar spine unit.

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Welcome to The Movement PhD!
This is Season 1, Episode 8: The Lumbar Spine Part 2: Lower Back and Abdominal Muscles

In this episode, Dr. Dustin Hardwick (PhD in Movement Science, Physical Therapist) reviews the muscles that move and stabilize the lumbar spine and abdomen. You’ll learn how the abdominals, deep back muscles, diaphragm, and pelvic floor work together to create stability, manage load, and coordinate movement.

We’ll discuss the function of each muscle group, how they interact to produce flexion, extension, lateral flexion, and rotation, and how core timing—especially activation of the transversus abdominis and multifidus—affects spinal control. Whether you’re a student, clinician, or trainer, this episode helps you connect structure to movement and movement to performance.

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