The first book to comprehensively discuss the function of the psoas in posture, movement, and exercise, The Psoas Solution identifies the functional anatomy, biomechanics, and motor control of the psoas and its role in core and hip stabilization. Abundantly illustrated with full-colour images throughout, this book also provides most complete review on the relevant research on the psoas available. Integrating this research with clinical experience, Evan Osar identifies the psoas's role on the hip, pelvis, and low back and demonstrates how to incorporate the psoas into functional movement patterns including squatting, lunging, and bending. The Psoas Solution includes corrective and functional exercise progressions for integrating the psoas into daily activities such as standing and sitting. Health and fitness professionals will find this a valuable resource full of applicable strategies and exercises to incorporate into their current rehabilitation and training programs.

Table of Contents:
Chapter 1. Functional Anatomy of the Psoas Psoas Attachments Joint Motion and Centration Functional Anatomy of the Psoas Chapter 2. Three-Dimensional Breathing Anatomy of Three-Dimensional Breathing Biomechanics of Three-Dimensional Breathing Pelvic Tilt Developing Three-Dimensional Breathing Common Breathing Dysfunctions Chapter 3. Thoracopelvic Cylinder (TPC) Stabilization Anatomy of the Core Core Stabilization Motor Control Training and Corrective Exercise Happy Baby Heel Drop Pull-Over Pull-Over With Heel Drop Modified Dead Bug Modified Wall Plank Modified Wall Plank With Hip Flexion Ball-Supported Knee Pull-In Common Signs of Dysfunction in the Ball-Supported Knee Pull-In Chapter 4. Squat and Deadlifting Introduction Improving Hip Extension During Squatting and Deadlifting Patterns Improving Psoas and Gluteal Function During Squatting and Deadlifting Patterns Squat Split Squat Split Squat With Elevated Rear Leg Single Leg Squat Deadlift Chapter 5. Lunging Introduction Forward Lunge Reverse Lunge Additional Lunge Progressions Chapter 6. Bending Introduction Forward Bend Hip Hinge Roll-Up Side Bend Carrying Patterns Chapter 7. Spine and Hip Extension Introduction Prone Lengthen Backward Bend Hip Hinge Bridge Marching Bridge and Single-Leg Hip Hinge Bridge Hip Thruster Bird-Dog Side Lying Iso Hip Extension Stretching the Psoas Appendix I. Assessing the Psoas Appendix II. Neutral Alignment and Postural Assessment Appendix III. Suspension Appendix IV. The Pelvic Floor and Its Relationship to the Psoas Appendix V. Psoas’ Role in Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) and Labral Pathologies of the Hip Appendix VI. Sitting Appendix VII. Corrective Exercise