R-Phase

Rehabilitation
& Re-education

Better Movement.
Less Pain.
World-class Performance.

Fundamentals of applied functional pain and performance neurology that you will use in every client session for the rest of your career.

Brain-based assessments for laser-focused client programming.

Sensorimotor integration principles for high-speed pain and performance changes.

How to transition clients and your business from a biomechanical model to a brain-based model.

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Video 1.1
Introduction and R-Phase Philosophy
Goals of the Course
Course Roadmap
What Is Z-Health?
The 3 Jobs of the Nervous System
The Nervous System Is Orderly
Ascending & Descending Tracts of the Spinal Cord
Input Systems to the Nervous System
Every Input System Matters
Brain Anatomy – The Lobes, Cerebellum & Brainstem
Job #1 of the Brain – Survival
Survival Via Prediction
Outputs – Survival vs. Performance
Job #2 of the Brain – Movement
Video 1.2
The Z-Health 8 Levels Model
Frontal Lobe, Cerebellum & PMRF Introduction
Mobility Training Introduction
Motor Control Initial Assessments & Demonstrations
Z-Health Performance Principles
The ABCs of Movement
Daily Application of Z-Health
What Is Neural Plasticity?
SAID Principle
Minimal Effective Dose
Fuel & Activation
Understanding Activation
Video 1.3
3 Key Questions to Answer for Every Exercise
MED Concept – Sensory Testing/Range of Motion Examples
MED Concept – Motor Control Testing/Range of Motion Examples
MED Concept – Motor Control Movement Quality Example
MED Concept – Summary
Client Re-Assessment Strategies Practical Examples
Coach Re-Assessment Strategies
Z-Health Training Rules
Video 1.4
00:00 – The 3 R’s of R-Phase
04:25 – The Proprioceptive System Introduction
06:35 – Proprioceptive System Practical Testing
14:55 – Proprioceptive System – In-Depth Neuroanatomy
30:40 – Gate Control Theory of Pain
36:20 – Proprioception in the Brain – The Rules
39:10 – Sensory & Motor Homunculi
45:00 – The Goal of Proprioceptive Training
49:05 – Consequences of Blurry Brain Maps/Phantom Limb Pain
54:02 – The Fastest Route to Proprioceptive Enhancement
56:35 – Motor Control Training for Enhanced Proprioception – Practical Examples
Video 1.5
8 Levels Model Review
Motor Control Schematic
The Cortex Rules of Sensory Input, Voluntary Movement & Reflexive Stabilization
Jobs of the Cerebellum
Jobs of the PMRF
Video 1.6
R-Phase Assessments - Introduction
The One Goal of Every Assessment
R-Phase Assessments – Romberg’s
Gait Assessment Introduction
4 Common Neurologic Presentations in Gait – Lecture & Video Examples
Video 1.7
What to Do With Gait Assessment
Bobblehead Gait Solutions – Practical Training Examples
Loss of Arm Swing – Practical Training Examples
PMRF Gait Pattern – Practical Training Examples
Cerebellar Gait Pattern – Practical Training Examples
Video 1.8
The #1 Goal of Z-Health = Increased Efficiency
The 2 Types of Efficiency
 The 5 Elements of Efficiency – Practical Examples
The Enemies of Efficiency
The Startle Reflex

Video 2.1
Gait Part 2 – Biomechanical & Neurological Approaches
Movement Creates Structure
Wolff’s Law and Davis’ Law
Ground Forces Math
Motor Learning Basics
Back Force Transmission System
The Big X
The 8 Rules of Assessment
Video 2.2
The Big X and Sacroiliac Movement
SI Category 1 Gait – Lecture and Videos
SI Category 2 Gait – Lecture and Videos
SI Category 3 Gait – Lecture and Videos
SI Category 4 Gait – Lecture and Videos
How To Practice Gait Assessment – Demo
Video 2.3
Z-Health Pain Neurobiology
Re-conceptualizing Pain as a Threat Response
10 Key Concepts of the Threat Neuromatrix
Pain Neurotags – Brain Areas
Z-Health’s Threat Bucket
Video 2.4
The Training Speeds Introduction
Training Speeds Practical Exercise Demonstrations
Super Slow Training Demonstrations
Standard Speed Demonstrations
Coordinated Speed Demonstrations
Sports Speed Demonstrations
Video 2.5
Proprioceptive Reflexes – 3 Versions
The Arthrokinetic Reflex – Lecture
The Arthrokinetic Reflex – Demonstration
The Active vs. Passive Movements Problem
Shoes & Joint Mobility – Lecture
How Different Shoes Impact the Nervous System Demonstration
Video 2.6
Interlimb Neural Coupling – Lecture
Opposing Joint/Opposing Movement Demonstrations
Opposing Joint/Opposing Movement Demonstrations – Shoulder/Hip
Opposing Joint/Opposing Movement Demonstrations – Shoulder/Hip With Bands
How R-Phase Drills Allow Us To Target Opposing Joints
Opposing Joint/Opposing Movement Demonstrations – Hip Extension
Opposing Joint/Opposing Movement Demonstrations – Spine
Video 2.7
Oculomotor Reflexes Lecture
Oculomotor Reflexes Demonstration – Hip Extension
Practical Takeaways – Bilateral vs Unilateral
Oculomotor Reflexes Demonstration – Rotational Movements
Video 2.8
7-Step Assessment Protocol Lecture
Monday Morning Protocol
Building a Referral Network
Picking a Starting Point
Conclusion

Video 3.1
Gait Part 2 – Biomechanical & Neurological Approaches
Movement Creates Structure
Wolff’s Law and Davis’ Law
Ground Forces Math
Motor Learning Basics
Back Force Transmission System
The Big X
The 8 Rules of Assessment
Video 2.2
The Big X and Sacroiliac Movement
SI Category 1 Gait – Lecture and Videos
SI Category 2 Gait – Lecture and Videos
SI Category 3 Gait – Lecture and Videos
SI Category 4 Gait – Lecture and Videos
How To Practice Gait Assessment – Demo
Video 2.3
Z-Health Pain Neurobiology
Re-conceptualizing Pain as a Threat Response
10 Key Concepts of the Threat Neuromatrix
Pain Neurotags – Brain Areas
Z-Health’s Threat Bucket
Video 2.4
The Training Speeds Introduction
Training Speeds Practical Exercise Demonstrations
Super Slow Training Demonstrations
Standard Speed Demonstrations
Coordinated Speed Demonstrations
Sports Speed Demonstrations
Video 2.5
Proprioceptive Reflexes – 3 Versions
The Arthrokinetic Reflex – Lecture
The Arthrokinetic Reflex – Demonstration
The Active vs. Passive Movements Problem
Shoes & Joint Mobility – Lecture
How Different Shoes Impact the Nervous System Demonstration
Video 2.6
Interlimb Neural Coupling – Lecture
Opposing Joint/Opposing Movement Demonstrations
Opposing Joint/Opposing Movement Demonstrations – Shoulder/Hip
Opposing Joint/Opposing Movement Demonstrations – Shoulder/Hip With Bands
How R-Phase Drills Allow Us To Target Opposing Joints
Opposing Joint/Opposing Movement Demonstrations – Hip Extension
Opposing Joint/Opposing Movement Demonstrations – Spine
Video 2.7
Oculomotor Reflexes Lecture
Oculomotor Reflexes Demonstration – Hip Extension
Practical Takeaways – Bilateral vs Unilateral
Oculomotor Reflexes Demonstration – Rotational Movements
Video 2.8
7-Step Assessment Protocol Lecture
Monday Morning Protocol
Building a Referral Network
Picking a Starting Point
Conclusion

Start Here
Video 1.1
Introduction and R-Phase Philosophy
Goals of the Course
Course Roadmap
What Is Z-Health?
The 3 Jobs of the Nervous System
The Nervous System Is Orderly
Ascending & Descending Tracts of the Spinal Cord
Input Systems to the Nervous System
Every Input System Matters
Brain Anatomy – The Lobes, Cerebellum & Brainstem
Job #1 of the Brain – Survival
Survival Via Prediction
Outputs – Survival vs. Performance
Job #2 of the Brain – Movement
Video 1.2
The Z-Health 8 Levels Model
Frontal Lobe, Cerebellum & PMRF Introduction
Mobility Training Introduction
Motor Control Initial Assessments & Demonstrations
Z-Health Performance Principles
The ABCs of Movement
Daily Application of Z-Health
What Is Neural Plasticity?
SAID Principle
Minimal Effective Dose
Fuel & Activation
Understanding Activation
Video 1.3
3 Key Questions to Answer for Every Exercise
MED Concept – Sensory Testing/Range of Motion Examples
MED Concept – Motor Control Testing/Range of Motion Examples
MED Concept – Motor Control Movement Quality Example
MED Concept – Summary
Client Re-Assessment Strategies Practical Examples
Coach Re-Assessment Strategies
Z-Health Training Rules
Video 1.4
00:00 – The 3 R’s of R-Phase
04:25 – The Proprioceptive System Introduction
06:35 – Proprioceptive System Practical Testing
14:55 – Proprioceptive System – In-Depth Neuroanatomy
30:40 – Gate Control Theory of Pain
36:20 – Proprioception in the Brain – The Rules
39:10 – Sensory & Motor Homunculi
45:00 – The Goal of Proprioceptive Training
49:05 – Consequences of Blurry Brain Maps/Phantom Limb Pain
54:02 – The Fastest Route to Proprioceptive Enhancement
56:35 – Motor Control Training for Enhanced Proprioception – Practical Examples
Video 1.5
8 Levels Model Review
Motor Control Schematic
The Cortex Rules of Sensory Input, Voluntary Movement & Reflexive Stabilization
Jobs of the Cerebellum
Jobs of the PMRF
Video 1.6
R-Phase Assessments - Introduction
The One Goal of Every Assessment
R-Phase Assessments – Romberg’s
Gait Assessment Introduction
4 Common Neurologic Presentations in Gait – Lecture & Video Examples
Video 1.7
What to Do With Gait Assessment
Bobblehead Gait Solutions – Practical Training Examples
Loss of Arm Swing – Practical Training Examples
PMRF Gait Pattern – Practical Training Examples
Cerebellar Gait Pattern – Practical Training Examples
Video 1.8
The #1 Goal of Z-Health = Increased Efficiency
The 2 Types of Efficiency
 The 5 Elements of Efficiency – Practical Examples
The Enemies of Efficiency
The Startle Reflex
Video 2.1
Gait Part 2 – Biomechanical & Neurological Approaches
Movement Creates Structure
Wolff’s Law and Davis’ Law
Ground Forces Math
Motor Learning Basics
Back Force Transmission System
The Big X
The 8 Rules of Assessment
Video 2.2
The Big X and Sacroiliac Movement
SI Category 1 Gait – Lecture and Videos
SI Category 2 Gait – Lecture and Videos
SI Category 3 Gait – Lecture and Videos
SI Category 4 Gait – Lecture and Videos
How To Practice Gait Assessment – Demo
Video 2.3
Z-Health Pain Neurobiology
Re-conceptualizing Pain as a Threat Response
10 Key Concepts of the Threat Neuromatrix
Pain Neurotags – Brain Areas
Z-Health’s Threat Bucket
Video 2.4
The Training Speeds Introduction
Training Speeds Practical Exercise Demonstrations
Super Slow Training Demonstrations
Standard Speed Demonstrations
Coordinated Speed Demonstrations
Sports Speed Demonstrations
Video 2.5
Proprioceptive Reflexes – 3 Versions
The Arthrokinetic Reflex – Lecture
The Arthrokinetic Reflex – Demonstration
The Active vs. Passive Movements Problem
Shoes & Joint Mobility – Lecture
How Different Shoes Impact the Nervous System Demonstration
Video 2.6
Interlimb Neural Coupling – Lecture
Opposing Joint/Opposing Movement Demonstrations
Opposing Joint/Opposing Movement Demonstrations – Shoulder/Hip
Opposing Joint/Opposing Movement Demonstrations – Shoulder/Hip With Bands
How R-Phase Drills Allow Us To Target Opposing Joints
Opposing Joint/Opposing Movement Demonstrations – Hip Extension
Opposing Joint/Opposing Movement Demonstrations – Spine
Video 2.7
Oculomotor Reflexes Lecture
Oculomotor Reflexes Demonstration – Hip Extension
Practical Takeaways – Bilateral vs Unilateral
Oculomotor Reflexes Demonstration – Rotational Movements
Video 2.8
7-Step Assessment Protocol Lecture
Monday Morning Protocol
Building a Referral Network
Picking a Starting Point
Conclusion
Video 3.1
Gait Part 2 – Biomechanical & Neurological Approaches
Movement Creates Structure
Wolff’s Law and Davis’ Law
Ground Forces Math
Motor Learning Basics
Back Force Transmission System
The Big X
The 8 Rules of Assessment
Video 2.2
The Big X and Sacroiliac Movement
SI Category 1 Gait – Lecture and Videos
SI Category 2 Gait – Lecture and Videos
SI Category 3 Gait – Lecture and Videos
SI Category 4 Gait – Lecture and Videos
How To Practice Gait Assessment – Demo
Video 2.3
Z-Health Pain Neurobiology
Re-conceptualizing Pain as a Threat Response
10 Key Concepts of the Threat Neuromatrix
Pain Neurotags – Brain Areas
Z-Health’s Threat Bucket
Video 2.4
The Training Speeds Introduction
Training Speeds Practical Exercise Demonstrations
Super Slow Training Demonstrations
Standard Speed Demonstrations
Coordinated Speed Demonstrations
Sports Speed Demonstrations
Video 2.5
Proprioceptive Reflexes – 3 Versions
The Arthrokinetic Reflex – Lecture
The Arthrokinetic Reflex – Demonstration
The Active vs. Passive Movements Problem
Shoes & Joint Mobility – Lecture
How Different Shoes Impact the Nervous System Demonstration
Video 2.6
Interlimb Neural Coupling – Lecture
Opposing Joint/Opposing Movement Demonstrations
Opposing Joint/Opposing Movement Demonstrations – Shoulder/Hip
Opposing Joint/Opposing Movement Demonstrations – Shoulder/Hip With Bands
How R-Phase Drills Allow Us To Target Opposing Joints
Opposing Joint/Opposing Movement Demonstrations – Hip Extension
Opposing Joint/Opposing Movement Demonstrations – Spine
Video 2.7
Oculomotor Reflexes Lecture
Oculomotor Reflexes Demonstration – Hip Extension
Practical Takeaways – Bilateral vs Unilateral
Oculomotor Reflexes Demonstration – Rotational Movements
Video 2.8
7-Step Assessment Protocol Lecture
Monday Morning Protocol
Building a Referral Network
Picking a Starting Point
Conclusion
Z-Health is the most comprehensive, intelligently designed, and effective education and training system I’ve found in over 20 years as a physical therapist. I work with a wide variety of clients from patients suffering from severe pain to elite level athletes looking for an edge. I’ve been able to make more substantial gains in pain relief, movement quality, and athleticism, with much less time and effort. Regardless of the type of clientele, I’ve been able to dramatically accelerate my client’s progress by tapping into and accessing specific areas of the brain and nervous system typically ignored by other practitioners.
Roger YamanakaPT, ATC, CSCS
The information as taught in the Z-Health curriculum has helped provide more information to make sense of the “unexplained,” more knowledge to offer a variety of options to clients, and more tools to achieve success with a multitude of issues. I personally incorporate some Z-Health drills into my daily routine…with the goal that body AND brain will stay healthy! The basics of brain-based training should be a fundamental part of any movement instructor’s education.
Carrie SmithPilates Instructor/Studio Owner
Dr. Eric Cobb is one of the most innovative, creative, talented and successful teachers, educators and coaches in the world. But his mission is bigger than just teaching – his mission is changing the way coaches, trainers, therapists and other sports and healthcare professionals look on training and therapy. Within the Z-Health Curriculum, deep neuro-knowledge becomes applicable and there will be a huge paradigm shift in training and therapy worldwide – the so called Neuro-Revolution: an input-oriented approach in training and therapy. If you are involved in sports – as a player, trainer, coach or owner – studying and working with Z-Health should be at the very top of your priorities if you want to increase your level of success and if you want to become world class.
Martin WeddemanSports Agent
In my work at LifeQuest Transitions, I counseled and trained sick and wounded soldiers who would come back from active military service and be in so much pain they couldn't pick up their children or have quality time with their families. The Z-health eye drills and joint mobility systems had my (at-first skeptical) soldiers telling me that they never felt so strong before, and that they were finally able to play with their kids. They were so emotional! This was one of the most rewarding parts of my Z-Health practice - giving these heroes a homecoming they deserve.
Danielle MackProfessional Ironman Triathlete
Z-Health has changed my entire business and clinical approach. I’ve become much more specific in my questions, assessments and corrective exercises. Also, I’ve become much better at coaching and communicating with other healthcare professionals. Since, the curriculum is so comprehensive, I am even confident in coaching professional athletes in their sport and I have the skills to effectively help clients with concussion or other kind of traumatic brain injuries. I highly recommend Z-Health for every healthcare or fitness professional who is willing to put in the work of learning neurology and wants to offer a high-quality, brain based approach.
Annika NielsenPhysiotherapist and business-owner
Professionally, Z-Health has made me the most well-rounded trainer I could ever imagine. Regardless of the issue or dysfunction a client comes in with, their age or fitness level, or even the sport they want to be better at, I know I can improve them because of what I have learned in this system. This education allowed me to more than double my rates over time. Z-Health trainers are the "Special Forces Detachment" of the Health and Fitness industry!
Pat MarquesLTC(R), Special Forces
Z-Health is the education I always wish I had at the onset of my career. Their neurocentric approach has propelled my career, allowing me to have the most options to utilize the fastest paths for performance training, injury rehabilitation, injury prevention, and pain relief solutions for my clients. I believe Z-Health Performance Solutions is the most advanced and complete curriculum currently available in the world today and I highly recommend it to any professional who is serious about being in the top 1% of their profession.
Steve MadamaBS, Exercise & Nutrition Science, ACM, APT, HFI
As a professional dancer and dancesport teacher I am in awe on what can be achieved by applying the concepts and techniques taught in the Z-Health Curriculum. Never in my whole life have I seen such tremendous change as I could witness with my athletes, may they be beginners, World Champions or Broadway stars. Z-Health always makes me humble, in realizing how beautifully complex and redundant the human nervous system is, but also in seeing in what can be achieved through smart training.
Ulla Schmid-FetzerProfessional dancer and Dancesport teacher
The biggest and most important step I made in my career as a trainer and the biggest gain especially for my athletes was to sign up for my first Z-Health Course. Dr. Cobb is not only one of the best speakers, educators and trainers on this planet, but his genius has succeeded to make this really complex topic easy to understand and applicable in the real world of training. This curriculum is absolutely outstanding worldwide. If you want the best for your athletes, you have to learn how the brain and the CNS governs human movement and performance. Z-Health will show you the way.
Lars LienhardSports Optimization Coach
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