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.
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).
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
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
Bodywork as an outlet for Psychological Stress Nearly a century ago, Hans Selye began his pioneering research into the human stress response by providing convincing
This yearly MAT workshop in the beautiful tropical setting of Costa Rica is a great way to end the year! Read more for workshop highlights…
It was three mind-blowing days of anatomy, biomechanics, techniques, comradery, and fun in the heart of Oklahoma City for Erik Dalton’s Leveling the Head and
Ever since Hippocrates coined the term scoliosis to describe deformity of the spinal column, structural scoliosis (the fixed type) has occupied the attention of researchers, physicians and manual therapists
Erik Dalton’s 10th annual Oklahoma City workshop is happening June 30th. This three-day workshop titled “Leveling the Head and Tail: Techniques for Tension, Trauma, &
Congratulations to the four students who have been selected to receive this year’s Erik Dalton Myoskeletal Massage Therapy Endowed Scholarship at Indiana State University.
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