Bones As Levers
December 18, 2018
From Upper Body Course Tips to Treat Back Contractures and Spasms Manual therapists routinely use bones as levers to reduce tension and protective spasm in
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Superior Tib-Fib Fixation
June 2, 2020
From Essential MAT Assessments course One of the primary functions of the tib-fib synovial joint is to help dissipate lower leg torsional stresses during gait.
Massage in an Era of COVID-19
May 25, 2020
https://vimeo.com/422814963 Occasionally, I invite guest contributors to this blog. Given our current situation with the COVID-19 pandemic, I thought it would be beneficial to bring
How Do Ligaments Cause Sciatica?
April 14, 2020
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
Addressing SI Joint Syndrome
April 1, 2020
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.
Does Weak Posture Really Matter?
March 24, 2020
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
Low Back Z-joint Pain: Addressing Facet Joint Syndrome
March 2, 2020
Clients with nonspecific low back pain may be experiencing mechanical wear and tear of the zygapophyseal joints, located in the posterior aspect of the lumbar
Joint Play the Mennell Way
February 24, 2020
Everything designed to move has a built-in factor of “play” to promote efficient functional movement. For example, an automobile piston and cylinder, a wheel on
Big Toe Kink in the Kinetic Chain
December 30, 2019
A fundamental feature of the foot often missed in our assessments is first-toe mobility, specifically the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint. The first MTP joint should be
The NEW “Essential MAT Assessments” Program
December 24, 2019
We are delighted to announce the release of the “Essential MAT Assessments” program. I hope you enjoy our newest course addition to the Freedom From
2019 Recipients of the Indiana State University Scholarship
October 14, 2019
Erik Dalton has partnered with Indiana State University to create the only minor degree in massage therapy program offered by a major United States university.
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