Range of motion and flexibility—or lack of it—can really affect athletic performance. It’s generally accepted that increasing ROM through assisted stretching and deep tissue routines
“The conventional wisdom is that herniated discs are responsible for low back pain, and that sacroiliac joints do not move significantly and do not cause
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
Q: How can manual therapies be used to help eliminate pain? Erik Dalton responds: Working in the pain-management field is a challenging, yet exceptionally rewarding,
It was a moment of epiphany, where wisdom hung heavily in the air. The legendary, feisty, 92-year-old Detroit osteopath Clarence Harvey was about to share
The Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques program was developed as a tool to help relieve our nation’s neck/ back pain epidemic. By incorporating muscle-balancing techniques with joint-mobilization
A highly debated postural issue begging for a logical explanation is the SHORT right-leg syndrome” (Fig. 1). Although an inferred awareness of right-sided limb-length shortness
Short Leg Syndrome Treatment Techniques Leg length discrepancy, or as it has been alternatively termed, the SHORT leg syndrome, is by far the most IMPORTANT
Erik Dalton Analysis and Treatment of SI Joint Pain In the early 20th century, sacroiliac joint syndrome was the most common medical diagnosis for low
Myoskeletal Muscle Manipulation Through Joint Mobilization A confounding situation arises as the therapist’s fingers attempt to pry between joint surfaces to contact the short rotators,
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