Low Back Z-joint Pain: Addressing Facet Joint Syndrome
January 10, 2023
Clients with nonspecific low back pain may be experiencing mechanical wear and tear of the zygapophyseal joints, located in the posterior…
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Is Balance the Key to Ideal Posture?
November 1, 2022
Homolateral gait, righting reflexes, and neck strain Image 1. Cross-crawling helps organize the child’s central nervous system. Before an infant learns to crawl, he moves
Joint Play the Mennell Way
October 25, 2022
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 an axle, and even a simple hinge all have calculated play between their moving parts to allow efficiency of movement. Why not in a human joint?…
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
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 occur during active sports or household falls…
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
Football & the “Terrible Triad” Knee Injury
July 22, 2019
The thick rubbery meniscal cartilage includes medial and lateral compartments located between the tibia and femur bones. Together they are referred to as menisci. The
Changing The Brain’s Mind About Weak Posture
January 27, 2019
https://vimeo.com/383834380%20 From Essential MAT Assessments course Image 1. See how the amazing tennis star Serena Williams’ right arm has adapted to being right hand dominant
Assessment: The Art of History Taking
November 17, 2018
The art of history taking possibly is possibly the least appreciated of all therapeutic interventions. A client’s history is never taken but continually updated and expounded upon throughout each therapy session.
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