Turning on weak muscles When our bodies are chronically injured or declining, one way of protecting ourselves is to tighten our muscular systems. Prolonged tightening
https://vimeo.com/1026309936?share=copy Sometimes clients don’t tell us the whole story. Such was the case with Mark, a 39-year-old competitive cyclist referred by a local chiropractor. During
From Essential MAT Assessments course One of the primary functions of the tib-fib synovial joint is to help dissipate lower leg torsional stresses during
Getting to the bottom of buttock pain… The buttock has been assigned more syndromes than any other bodily region. This is due to the biomechanical
Addressing localized buttock pain Coccydynia is a term used to describe a malformed or dislocated coccyx and the accompanying growth of bony spurs at this
Year-round sports are a way of life for many and involve people across all age groups. From elite professionals and athletes with an avid interest to casual participants and folks who simply want to stay fit, all are at risk for…
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when a client presents with low-back pain? Muscle spasm, nerve impingement, osteoarthritis, or maybe a disc problem? In my experience, therapists rarely link the femoroacetabular joint to back disorders, even though several studies have found a strong correlation between fixated hips and lumbar spine pathology.
Clinical reasoning for an evidence-informed practice Each of us has a toolbox packed with assessments and techniques for treating clients with various pain complaints. Using
Get a firm grip on finger and forearm techniques Have you ever noticed your fingers cramping or forearms slipping along the surface of the client’s
Addressing Postural Plasticity by Erik Dalton In the early 1990s, I had the opportunity to study with legendary neurologist and physiotherapist Vladimir Janda, M.D. He and
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