New Dynamic Body 32CE Home-Study

Level 4 Dynamic Body 32 CE Home-Study

I’m pleased to announce release of the “Dynamic Body” 32-CE home-study course (http://erikdalton.com). Approved by NCBTMB, BOC, New York and Florida State, this 10-piece collection premiers an exclusive free video highlighting the work of contributing book authors.

Three years ago we officially launched this adventure with the release of the 6-dvd Myoskeletal Alignment for Low Back, Hip & Leg Pain video series. At that point, none of the Freedom of Pain Institute staff (including my- almost- ex-wife) dreamed how long it would take to complete the companion Dynamic Body textbook.

But as months passed and the word spread, a host of luminary authors agreed to come aboard and, suddenly, the project exploded both with excitement and apprehension. Rich with 20 chapters from top practitioners and researchers in physical therapy, structural integration, osteopathy, functional movement, and chiropractic, the Dynamic Body book delivers its own unique and intriguing flow of ideas, techniques and research that visually stimulates even the layperson.

Dynamic Body captured the writings of influential pioneers such as Tom Myers, Serge Gracovetsky, Art Riggs, James Waslaski, Judith Aston, Gil Hedley, Robert Schleip, Jerry Hesch, Aaron Mattes, Aline Newton, Adjo Zorn, Robert Irvin, Divo Muller, Til Luchau and Craig Liebenson.  These forward-thinking clinicians and researchers have been influential figures in my work and played a substantial role in the concepts presented in the 6-DVD Myoskeletal Alignment set.

The collective vision of the Dynamic Body home-study program is to broaden the human perspective and demonstrate that there are many different ways to achieve balance.  We hope you agree.

SI Joint Stability By Erik Dalton, Ph.D., Freedom from Pain Institute

Iliosacral upslips arise when joint apposition between the ilium and sacrum is altered. That is, the tissues within the joint have upward shear, resulting in deformation, or creep. As a , the sacroiliac grooves ain’t groovin’. Since these superior ilium-on-sacrum shears are more affected by gravity than other iliosacral dysfunctions, they have almost no chance…

Erik Dalton Presenting at the American Massage Conference

April 20, 2012… A full day workshop with Erik and the Dalton Gang! We’ll be discussing “hot-off-the-press” fascial findings from the Vancouver Congress and teaching some cool routines for mobilizing the neck, stabilizing the shoulder girdle and freeing up the ribcage. In the afternoon session, we’ll perform functional assessments from the new Dynamic Body book…

Treating Cycling Injuries

Like many of America’s other popular, but functionally abnormal, athletic endeavors, such as golf, tennis, and bowling, cyclists bring with them a complex biomechanical downside that’s often hard to completely fix. If you are a massage therapist or athletic trainer who treats cyclists it’s vital to precisely identify the anatomical structure at fault, and weed…

Stilettos… A Pain In The???

by Erik Dalton, Ph.D. The biomechanical effect of heels in everything from running shoes to stilettos has puzzled researchers and fired controversy for almost a century. In a highly functioning body, the neuro-myo-skeletal system ‘hangs’ in dynamic equilibrium, each part balancing the other. But when a woman wears high heels, a new dynamic equilibrium occurs…

Is Pain-Management Recession Proof?

Look at the $$$ we’re spending. New report from the Institute of Medicine: “Healthcare providers should tailor pain care to each patient’s experience and promote self-management of chronic pain, a condition that affects more than 116 million Americans and costs the U.S. up to $635 billion annually in medical treatment and lost productivity.”

Chicago Countdown!

Due to popular demand, the Myoskeletal Workshop has been moved to a bigger convention center across from the hotel. Great TAs, new material, lots of fun (always). Don’t miss this one August 5-7 http://tinyurl.com/DaltonChicago

Home Study or Workshops for Your Bodywork Training?

People are always asking me which is more important… Myoskeletal Alignment(R) home-study courses or “live” workshops. For the past 15 + years, my Freedom From Pain Institute(R) has provided both types of educational opportunities to a broad range of bodyworkers including massage therapists, sports therapists, structural integrators, functional movement trainers, and physical therapists. Of course,…

Femoral Anteversion in Children

Recently, I was asked if I’d ever written about femoral anteversion in children under age 6. I write about this condition in adults but the etiology may be different with children. This developmental abnormality (internal femoral rotation) usually suggests that the problem developed with the affected limb(s) while in the fetus. While the exact mechanism…

Pain Management in Paradise a Great Success!

Just returned from our 9th Annual “Pain Management In Paradise” workshop in Costa Rica. Had a great bunch of therapists from 7 countries attend and many are coming back for the Thanksgiving “Descending Syndromes” workshop which includes myomechanic assessment and treatment for TMJ, Neck, Rib, Rotator Cuff, Scoliosis, Sciatica, & SI Joint Pain. It’s lovely…