Graded Exposure Stretching for Pec Minor
April 1, 2025
Pectoralis minor is a major player when it comes to bad posture, subacromial impingement and neurogenic thoracic outlet. Some believe that…
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Addressing SI Joint Syndrome
March 18, 2025
In the early 20th century, sacroiliac joint syndrome (SIJ) was the most common medical diagnosis for low back pain, which resulted in that period being labeled the “Era of the SI Joint.” Any pain emanating from the low back, buttock or adjacent leg usually was branded and treated as SIJ.
Squinting Patella, MPDs & Runner’s Knee
February 25, 2025
Often, the patella is tilted and sits in the knee the way a beret rests on the side of one’s head, thus the term “squinting
Don’t Blame the Rotator Cuff
February 18, 2025
The term Arthro (joint) Kinetic (motion) Reflex was coined by University of Pittsburg researchers to describe how sensory input from joint movement reflexively activates or inhibits muscles – and no other place in the body is this concept more applicable than in the joints and connective tissues of the shoulder girdle.
Coccydynia and Pelvic Floor Spasm
February 4, 2025
Working with a sensitized nervous system Image 1. Sidebent coccyx and pelvic floor Researchers are uncertain why some people with coccyx dysfunction are symptomatic and
Tech-nology Neck…
December 3, 2024
Sacrificing complexity of movement for stability Working in a technologically driven society has caused an explosive and expensive increase in work-related costs, with injuries occurring
I’m blaming it on the AC joint!
October 29, 2024
The AC joint sits on the point of the shoulder lateral to the sternoclavicular (SC) and proximal to the glenohumeral (GH) joint. Regrettably, this oft-overlooked bony articulation receives little respect from most manual therapists. Both the AC and SC joints play vital roles in the biomechanics of throwing and other upper-limb activities.
Tib-Fib Fixation & Knee Pain
October 22, 2024
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
When the Funny Bone Ain’t Funny
October 15, 2024
Mobilizing the Ulnar Nerve The ulnar is the most exposed of all nerves and ranks second only to the median nerve (carpal tunnel syndrome) as
Sports Injury Whiplash…
September 10, 2024
A Case Study Luke was referred by his personal trainer for neck mobility issues resulting from a direct blow to his left shoulder during football
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