This article explains how blood flow works during exercise, how the veins support this process, and why understanding circulation is useful for fitness professionals, therapists, and active individuals.
What Makes A Great Teacher?
I would like to propose that there are certain tangible factors, and perhaps a few intangible factors, that make a teacher great. I believe these factors are knowledge, clear and linear presentation, passion, entertainment, the ability to apply, and caring.
Muscle Anatomy Master Class (MAMC)
Muscle Anatomy Master Class (MAMC) is the most comprehensive and detailed muscle anatomy online video class in the world!
How Chiropractic Care Helps Relieve Chronic Back Pain
By focusing on spinal health and musculoskeletal alignment, chiropractic treatment gives you a drug-free path to managing and relieving chronic back pain, which is exactly what we will be learning more of in this article.
Exercises for Flat Feet?
In my Ask Me Anything series of Blog Posts, the following questions was asked: Question: I have flat feet and overpronation. Will Pilates exercises help me resolve the problem? Or are orthotics my only option for preventing problems …
Contralateral Effects – Train One Limb and the Other Limb Becomes Stronger
The implications for contralateral effects are tremendous. Any patient/client who has had an injury, and therefore immobilization / disuse for a period of time, should be able to preserve the strength of the musculature of the immobilized limb by performing resistance training of the healthy, non-immobilized limb.
Preparedness in Critical Care: Tools Every Medical Team Needs
Medical teams face relentless pressure; their readiness determines survival. Equip wisely, act decisively. The difference between tragedy and triumph lies in what’s prepared before the storm hits.
Manual Therapy as a Treatment for Overuse Injures
Regarding overuse injuroies, the authors suggested that if manual therapy were administered early, before pathological changes occur…
Self-Care and Medical Approaches to Slumped Spinal Posture
An excellent self-care exercise is to recommend that the client/patient lie supine on an exercise ball to help move the thoracolumbar spine into extension.
End Your “Kava Drink Near Me” Search With Drink Jubi
Get ready to discover why this brand should be your go-to for your favorite drinks without any hassle. Let’s dive in!
FREE DCOMT video – Stretching a Scoliotic Curve with a Lateral Flexion Break Table or a Bolster
In today’s video, let’s have a look at Stretching a Scoliotic Curve with a Lateral Flexion Break Table or a Bolster. Enjoy! This video plus 100s more are available on DCOMT: learnmuscles.com/product/digital-comt-subscription/
FREE LMCE video – Manual Therapy for Thoracic Dishing Postural Dysfunction
Thoracic dishing is a postural distortion pattern in which a part of the thoracic spine has a reverse curve of lordosis (extension) instead of the usual kyphosis (flexion). In this free Digital COMT video, Dr. Joe Muscolino explains this condition and how to treat it with manual therapy. Enjoy!
Why Red Horn Kratom From Trusted Vendors Supports Overall Health?
This blog post looks closer at why trusted vendors matter when purchasing this powder and how their quality may support your overall health journey.
3 Contrasting Types of Yoga and Their Benefits
Yoga has branched into different types and become favored by people of all ages and religions. In so doing, it has changed its form.
FREE LMCE video – Sacroiliac Joint Assessment Protocol
In today’s video, let’s have a look at Sacroiliac Joint Assessment Protocol. Enjoy! This video plus 100s more are available on LMCE: learnmuscles.com/product/digital-comt-subscription/
What Happens If You Don’t Treat a Dog Bite Properly?
This article will walk you through what can happen if you don’t get proper medical care after a dog bite. From hidden infections to long-term damage and even legal trouble you might not see coming.
Muscle Tightness as a Cause of Frozen Shoulder
This case series of five patients with frozen shoulder demonstrates that active muscle guarding may be a major contributing factor to frozen shoulder.
Elongation of the Spine
Elongation of the spine is often spoken of by Pilates instructors. But what exactly is elongation of the spine and how is it achieved biomechanically?
4 Careers for Those Who Want to Work with the Elderly
If you have empathy and enjoy caring for others, consider one of these rewarding careers helping older adults.
How much do you know about muscles?
Muscle Anatomy Anatomy is the key to physiology, which is the key to pathophysiology, which is the key to assessment and treatment. SO… Anatomy is so very important for manual therapists and movement professionals! [os-widget path=”/yanikphoto/how-much-do-you-know-about-muscles” of=”yanikphoto”] If you enjoyed …
The Most Important Skills for a Family Nurse Practitioner to Have
As advanced practice registered nurses with specialized training, FNPs need a broad set of clinical, interpersonal, and leadership skills to deliver high-quality care.
Carpal Bones
There are eight carpal bones of the wrist, arranged in two rows of four. proximal row (radial to ulnar) : scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, pisiform distal row (radial to ulnar) : trapezius, trapezoid, capitate, hamate The carpals articular with: the radius …
Should You Train to Be a Paramedic or a Nurse?
This article examines the training, job duties, work environment, salary, and career advancement opportunities for paramedics and nurses to help you determine which is the better fit for you.
What is spinal joint dysfunction?
Joint dysfunction literally means “bad motion.” There are two types: too little motion termed a hypomobility; and too much motion termed a hypermobility.
Extrapolating from a Research Study – Foam Rolling Increases Joint ROM
I would like to use this research study and article as a launching board for how we interpret and apply the results of a research study.
How Muscles Really Recover, What Speeds It Up, and What Doesn’t
You’ll come away with a better sense of how to train smarter, stay injury-free, and get more from the work you’re already doing.
Maintain Vim and Vigor Throughout Your Senior Years
While some of the effects of aging during our senior years are beyond our control, there are opportunities for maintaining your well-being…
Five more Do and Don’t Precautions for Massage Therapists
One precaution is that when we do need to use the thumb or fingers, it is a good guideline to always try to contact the client with the pad of the thumb or fingers, instead of the tips of the fingers. In other words, do not lead with the fingertips.
Peptides for muscle growth: What you need to know
Learn how peptides support muscle growth, joint health, faster recovery, and better performance to help you achieve your strength and fitness goals.
Shin Splints and Muscle Stiffness of the Posterior (Lower) Leg
Based on the two studies, the researchers suggested that flexor digitorum longus and tibialis posterior stiffness could be related to the development of shin splints. Therefore, these muscles should be palpated and assessed in our clients who present with shin splints.
