Bodywork, Hormones & Homeostasis
May 17, 2022
This contrast between PNE and manual therapy has seemingly polarized followers from each approach with one group viewing PNE as a ‘hands-off’ approach and the
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Big Toe Kink in the Kinetic Chain
April 26, 2022
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
Does Weak Posture Really Matter?
April 19, 2022
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
Crick in the Neck: From Pathology to Pain
April 12, 2022
A “crick in the neck” is a common complaint among clients seeking manual therapy. This informal umbrella term can refer to symptoms that range from general cervical stiffness to complete immobility and unrelenting pain. When assessing cricks…
Assessing Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
April 5, 2022
Double Crushed Nerve Damage The term double crush syndrome (DCS) was coined by Harvard University plastic surgeons Albert Upton and Alan McComas, who wrote, “Neural
Bones As Levers
March 22, 2022
Manual therapists routinely use bones as levers to reduce tension and protective spasm in hypertonic muscles. For example, the femur and humerus are excellent tools for stretching tight hip and shoulder girdle muscles, and we commonly rotate and sidebend a client’s head to relieve neck tension.
Freeing the Ribs
March 15, 2022
Treating Kinetic Chain Kinks Recent manual and movement therapy blogs tout the importance of thoracic spine (t-spine) mobility as if it were a new discovery.
Plantar Fasciosis: Toss the Sneakers?
March 1, 2022
Techniques as demonstrated in Technique Tour course The plantar fascia is more than just a passive band of connective tissue originating at the calcaneal lip
A Different Twist on Wrist & Hand Pain
February 22, 2022
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
When the Funny Bone Ain’t Funny
February 8, 2022
Mobilizing the Ulnar Nerve The ulnar is the most exposed of all nerves and ranks second only to the median nerve (carpal tunnel syndrome) as
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