Our brains are very much like sponges. They are malleable and constantly adapting to peripheral input by strengthening existing neural connections and networks, a process called long-term potentiation (LTP).
Manual therapists often shy away from treating scoliotic clients, and for good reason. In the absence of a basic understanding of spinal biomechanics, soft tissue work may not produce the desired results and treatments that are too “heavy-handed” may even exacerbate the client’s condition.
https://vimeo.com/208719835 From Treating Trapped Nerves course While performing the sidelying quad stretch shown in this week’s MAT video, the client reported radiating thigh pain as
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
Oklahoma City! Yee haw!! We had a rip roaring time at our 7th annual Oklahoma City workshop. This workshop sold out months ahead of time.
Lots has been happening, so instead of our usual Techniques Tuesday newsletter, we’re giving you an update on what’s been happening here at MAT Central!
A case of mistaken identity!
A 44-year-old orthopedist, who we’ll call Dr. Smith, was referred to me complaining of eight months of debilitating, self-diagnosed, IT-band friction pain. During his history intake, he admitted suffering sporadic foot, hip and low back soreness but dismissed these issues as “unrelated.”
Ideal shoulder girdle balance requires that some muscles act as stabilizers and others as mobilizers, depending on joint position and movement required for the particular
Median nerve entrapment syndrome by Erik Dalton, Ph.D. Artists, bodyworkers, computer programmers, and writers are among those who suffer from overuse syndromes such as carpal
For years, that tricky closing stretch was a great example of explicit memory, or information we have to consciously work to remember. Eventually, the maneuver
