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Myofascial Release and Connective Tissue Basics

Question #1: What do the Muscular, Skeletal, Neurological, Cardiovascular, Immune, Digestive, Urogenital, and Respiratory Systems all have in common? Question #2: What does coursework in ankle sprains/strains, hip problems, thoracic outlet syndrome, knee pain, spinal dysfunction, animal rehabilitation, neurological disorders, … Continue reading

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Biomechanics of Respiration–Manual Therapy

One important aspect of manual therapy is the biomechanics of respiration.  Faulty respiratory mechanics is present in a large number of my patients.   Correct mechanics of breathing which is such a simple concept, is vital for the overall long term … Continue reading

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The Golf Swing–Complex Yet Precise Movement in Sports

The golf swing is without question one of the most complex, precise movements in all of sports. It demands more complex, integrated physical system coordination than any other athletic motion. The consistent precision of the movement is dictated by more … Continue reading

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A Simple Solution to Your Patient’s Complex Problems!

At my company Performance University International, we train the trainers and help athletes and exercise enthusiast around the world to optimize their workout programs using our Hybrid Strength & Conditioning approach. We’ve worked with everyone from NFL and MMA athletes … Continue reading

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Healthy Back– Roll for Control

Roll for Control is your guide to having a healthy back, good balance in standing and walking and control of bladder and bowel function through optimal function of the Pelvic Rotator Cuff muscles. Roll for Control exercises provide the stimulus … Continue reading

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Strain and Tensile Forces for Weight Bearing and Non-Weight Bearing Exercises

A guide to exercise selection: There is a growing body of evidence documenting loads applied to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) for weight bearing (WB) and non-weight bearing (NWB) exercises. ACL loading has been quantified by inverse dynamics techniques that … Continue reading

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How to Integrate Cyriax’s Physical Examination with the Mulligan Concept

Russell Woodman and Don Reordan MCTA have published a number of articles on the Mulligan concept.  These articles appeared in Physiotimes.  Two of these are titled “To Snag or Not to Snag the Cervical Spine, That is the Question” published in … Continue reading

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Advances in Treatment of Hip Pain

In the not to distant past, hip injuries were classified as strains, overuse injuries, or arthritic hip pain. The advancement of the diagnosis and treatment of hip injuries over the past ten years has lead to the development of treatments … Continue reading

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Exciting New Exercise Tool — Excellent for Breast Cancer Patients

Participants at the North East Women’s Seminar held on March 15 and March 16 were treated to a new and exciting exercise tool entitled Fletcher Towelwork®. Towelwork was developed by the late Pilates Master Ron Fletcher. Using a special red … Continue reading

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Hip Pain & FAI

Hip pain can be very debilitating for many patients.  When patients experience hip pain, they may not know that hip joint pain typically presents in the groin. The course of treatment may vary dramatically depending on the first health care … Continue reading

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