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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
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
The femoroacetabular is one of the largest, strongest and most flexible joints in the human body. During gait our hips give us power and…
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.
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
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
From Technique Tour course Treating the TMJ It’s not uncommon to be in the final stages of a history intake when the client casually states,
What can manual and movement therapists do to treat neck cricks caused by facet jamming and nerve root impingement? In many cases, protective muscle spasm can be reduced through application of specific soft-tissue decompression and mobilization maneuvers that help restore “joint play” and facilitate…
Our brains are very much like sponges. They are malleable and constantly adapting to peripheral input by strengthening existing neural connections and networks, a process called long-term potentiation (LTP).
Both professional and recreational athletes depend on their hands, wrists and fingers for proper strength, grip and range of motion for optimal performance. Sprains commonly occur during active sports or household falls…
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.
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