The Search For Normal Fascial Relationships
June 3, 2022
The following is an excerpt written by Gil Hedley from chapter #5 of Erik Dalton’s book, Dynamic Body: Exploring Form Expanding Function, which features guest
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Addressing SI Joint Syndrome
May 31, 2022
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.
Stiff Hips and Low-Back Pain
May 24, 2022
Addressing Femoroacetabular Extension Restrictions What’s the first thing that comes to mind when a client presents with low-back pain? Muscle spasm, nerve impingement, osteoarthritis, or
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
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Revisited
May 10, 2022
https://vimeo.com/220048812 From Shoulder, Arm & Hand course Adding Nerve and Joint Gliding Routines Image 1: The relationship of the median nerve and the transverse carpal
Stop Slipping and Sliding
May 3, 2022
Get a firm grip on finger and forearm techniques Have you ever noticed your fingers cramping or forearms slipping along the surface of the client’s
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
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