What is a CHEK practitioner?

A CHEK practitioner (Corrective High-Performance Exercise Kinesiology) is someone who is qualified in the field of corrective exercise, e.g. exercises that will help get you out of pain and back to function. A CHEK practitioner fully embraces a holistic approach to rehabilitation, as opposed to an allopathic (isolationist) approach taken by many other therapists. This means that within a CHEK designed exercise programme you will find influence from all branches of orthopedic movement based rehabilitative therapy, including ‘core’ conditioning, therapeutic exercise (Yoga, tai-chi), massage therapy, hydrotherapy, anthropology, alternative therapies, and functional movement based training. This multi-disciplined approach allows the practitioner maximum chances of designing the best treatment programme to alleviate pain or debilitation.

What does a CHEK practitioner do?

A CHEK practitioner provides cutting edge, scientifically based corrective exercise programmes for it’s clients, built on a framework of thorough assessments and regular re-assessments. Remember that the treatment for pain and debilitation can only ever be as good as the assessment. There is no guessing. Every stretch, exercise, stress reduction technique, nutrition and lifestyle recommendation has a specific predetermined purpose to achieve a desired result. This method allows a CHEK practitioner to succeed were often other traditional methods fail.

Can a CHEK practitioner ‘treat’ my back condition?

The corrective exercise approach endorsed my CHEK practitioners is not designed to ‘treat’ your condition. Instead, the idea is to retard the disease process, and its consequent effects, by improving the orthopedic environment of the spine. Improved stabilisation of the spinal column can often lead to a significant reduction in pain and therefore a concomitant increase in functional ability.

How does it work?

1. Client History & Questionnaire Review

Before you come in for your assessment and initial evaluation you will complete a series of questionnaires. This will help us determine the best way to proceed with your conditions.

2. Evaluation

The initial evaluation usually takes approximately 1.5hrs hours depending on any findings that must be further investigated.

3. Programme Design

All the findings from the assessment, questionnaires, and client history are used to carefully design your unique corrective or high-performance programme, taking into consideration your schedule and equipment availability.

4. Programme Instruction

In the training sessions you will be personally guided trough each specific stretch and exercise. There is no guesswork. Every exercise has a specific predetermined purpose to achieve a desired result.
Since our programmes are very comprehensive and individualized your programme may be photographed for you to take home as reference if you choose to exercise at home or in your own gym.

5. Programme Progression

A re-evaluation or modification of your program is generally recommended every 2 to 6 weeks depending on your level of adaptation and progression.

An example of what the assessments and Evaluations include (not exhaustive).

History of injury

Exercise history

Posture

Muscle strength and endurance

Muscle balance

Spinal curvatures and pelvic tilt

Core function

Flexibility

Lifestyle analysis (e.g. sleep patterns)

Kinetic Chain assessment

Coordination

Mobility profiling

Nutritional habits and supplementation

How much does each session cost?

Each training session costs £30.00, and lasts approximately 1 hour.
The initial consultation costs £40.00 and lasts approximately 1.5hrs.
To make a booking phone 07764 255211 or email david@smartshaper.co.uk. Payments can be made on line via pay pal.