Forward Head Posture – Part 1
Part one: Sacrificing Complexity of Movement for Stability Many injuries in America today result from on-the-job muscle/joint strain and overuse syndromes. Working in a technologically
May 11, 2012
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Forward Head Posture – Part 1
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May 11, 2012
High Heels and Postural Problems
Summary: In a highly functioning body, the neuro-myoskeletal system hangs in dynamic equilibrium, with each part balancing the other. But when a woman chooses to
May 4, 2012
Bodywork Therapy for Bikers
Summary: Like many of our popular, but abnormal, athletic endeavors such as golf, tennis, bowling, etc., cyclists bring with them a complex biomechanical downside that
April 24, 2012
The Importance of Balance in Bodywork Practice
Summary: Many therapists don not realize the necessity of achieving and maintaining a sense of balance. In this article, Dr. Dalton expounds on techniques to
April 16, 2012
Low Backs, Glutes & Lats
The gluteus maximus was probably the muscle most responsible for pulling us up onto two legs and now look what’s happened to it. Our flexion-addicted
April 10, 2012
Myoskeletal Alignment and Avoiding the Deadbeat Diagnosis
Iliotibial band (ITB) syndrome is typically regarded as an overuse injury common in runners and cyclists. Recently, this controversial condition has gained greater attention due
April 9, 2012
The 42 Pound Head
It’s not unheard of to have clients walk into your office sporting a 12-pound head that has migrated three inches forward off their shoulders. You are aware prior to palpation that their cervical extensors (semispinalis, splenii, longissimus and upper traps) are in a losing battle, attempting to isometrically restrain 42 pounds against the unrelenting force of gravity.
March 26, 2012
Tight Muscles or Joint Dysfunction?
Tight muscles create asymmetry and weak muscles permit asymmetry in both the myofascial and skeletal systems. Deep, intrinsic muscles and the body’s bony framework are
March 21, 2012
The Miracle of Motherhood
The miracle of motherhood is eloquently expressed when observing how perfectly designed the female body is to conceive, birth, and nurture a child. Following conception,
March 20, 2012
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