Does Weak Posture Really Matter?
January 16, 2024
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
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How Do Ligaments Cause Sciatica?
January 2, 2024
The primary role of the iliolumbar ligaments is to prevent excessive lumbar sidebending, but these ligaments can contribute to sciatic nerve entrapment when injured. A traumatic event such as a bending and twisting maneuver while attempting to lift a heavy object, may strain the iliolumbar ligaments and their multifidi neighbors. As the ligaments weaken, they lose the ability to
Sports Injury Whiplash…
December 12, 2023
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
Plantar Fasciosis: Toss the Sneakers?
December 5, 2023
The plantar fascia is more than just a passive band of connective tissue originating at the calcaneal lip and attaching distally to the toes…
Squinting Patella, MPDs & Runner’s Knee
November 7, 2023
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
Addressing SI Joint Syndrome
August 15, 2023
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.
I’m blaming it on the AC joint!
August 8, 2023
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.
Quad Pain and Femoral Nerve Entrapment
August 1, 2023
The femoral nerve is one of the largest neural structures in the leg. Its branches supply sensation to the upper thigh and control the quadriceps muscle, which is responsible for straightening the knee. Femoral nerve impingement can produce various symptoms. Numbness, tingling and shooting pain into the leg (and sometimes into the groin area) is common.
Is Balance the Key to Ideal Posture?
July 25, 2023
Homolateral gait, righting reflexes, and neck strain Before an infant learns to crawl, he moves using homolateral movements, which involve one side of the body,
Pec Minor Technique for TOS
July 18, 2023
Efficiency of movement, pain reduction, and improved function are the desired outcomes of most types of manual and exercise-based therapies, yet we’ve all seen how tension, trauma, and even overly aggressive bodywork can…
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