Manual therapy for plantar fasciitis is aimed at reducing inflammation & loosening any tautness/tightness of the plantar fascia & associated musculature.
Student Tip for Improving Memory – Memory is the residue of thought…
Two main points for improving memory: Memory is the residue of thought. A cue is needed to recall something that has been successfully committed to memory.
Best Ways to Search for Doctors Near Your Location
Yes, everyone needs a doctor and finding the right one can be a difficult process. However, there are many factors to consider when searching for a healthcare provider.
Breast Reduction Muscle Recovery Exercises: Safe Steps After Surgery
Why Have Breast Reductions? There are many physical and emotional benefits of having breast reduction surgery.
Client Communication – How is the pressure?
The most common question from a therapist to the client is: “How is the pressure?” The usual response is “Fine”, whether it is or not.
What is the “True” Function of the Gluteus Medius?
The major function of the gluteus medius is its “reverse” closed-chain action of pelvic depression at the hip joint to stabilize the pelvis when walking.
Frozen Shoulder Can Develop Without Any Injury. Here Is What the Science Shows
Those curious about shoulder-capsule healing have increasingly turned to the research literature on peptides studied for collagen and soft-tissue repair.
How Communication Failures Lead to Preventable Medical Errors
Miscommunication is one of the least recognized causes of preventable harm in healthcare today. It silently contributes to delayed or missed diagnoses, and conditions that go untreated.
Signs, Symptoms, and Assessment of Plantar Fasciitis
The most common symptom of plantar fasciitis is pain, usually worst in the morning, on the plantar side of the foot, located near the calcaneal attachment.
Massage on Stretch or Massage on Slack? Tips for Therapists & Teachers
Tip for Therapists: Massage on stretch for superficial tissues like the trapezius. Massage on slack for deeper tissues like the suboccipitals.
Why Adult Acne Is Different From Teenage Acne
Breakouts in your thirties behave nothing like the ones from high school. Learn the reasons behind skin issues and the options that address the real triggers.
How Clinical Recommendations Shape the Availability of Medical Cannabis
If you want to know why it is still not easy for all people to get UK medical plant help, you need to look at the role of clinical choices.
What is Muscle Memory?
Muscle memory describes the concept that musculature contracts in patterns for both posture and motion, and these patterns reside in the nervous system.
What is plantar fasciitis and what are its causes?
Plantar fasciitis is a condition in which the plantar fascia (plantar aponeurosis) of the foot becomes irritated and inflamed.
How Online Personal Trainers Structure Client Programming Remotely
A personal trainer workflow that fits a client’s schedule is often what finally moves the goals they have been putting off for years.
How Nurses Can Build a Stronger Career Path
More education is a good way to create a strong career path or sometimes you could take time to acquire skills before moving on to the next step.
Psoas Major Function: References
This blog post contains the cited research references for the eleven-part blog post series on Psoas Major Function that is found on Learnmuscles.com.
Psoas Major Function: Psoas Major and Fascial Pulls
The psoas major’s has extensive fascial connections. The psoas major is part of the deep front line myofascial meridian (anatomy train).
How to Choose a Social Work Path That Fits You
Whether you’re planning to work in a clinical setting or in health care, with students and in schools or in community programs, your choice of program can help you reach your goals in a variety of ways.
Aquatic Therapy and the Future of Inclusive Physical Recovery
Water rehab isn’t just a “fun” add-on at the end of a recovery program. Aquatic therapy is moving to the front lines of recovery after surgery — and studies continue to show why.
Psoas Major Function: Summary of Psoas Major Function
Looking at the psoas major from a biomechanical perspective might be the key to understanding this elusive and controversial muscle.
Psoas Major Function: Psoas Major and the Sacroiliac Joint
The psoas major crosses the hip and spinal joints. However, it is often overlooked that the psoas major also crosses the sacroiliac joint.
What Modern Minimally Invasive Vein Treatments Can Do for You
By closing off problem veins suffering from venous reflux, symptoms of swelling, pain, heavy feeling in legs and itching of skin are relieved.
Bodywork, Relaxation, and Where Botanicals Really Fit
The best bodywork calms the nervous system as much as it loosens tissue, and that shift is what keeps people coming back.
Psoas Major Function: Spinal Joint Actions – Sagittal Plane
The psoas major’s sagittal plane lumbar spine joint action is by far its most controversial function. The term “psoas paradox” describes this controversy.
Psoas Major Function: Hip Joint Actions – Sagittal Plane
Note: This is the third blog post article in a series of 11 articles on Psoas Major Function. See below for the other articles in this series on psoas major function. The hip joint is a triaxial joint that allows …
What Muscles Does a Weighted Vest Work?
A weighted vest is far more than just a leg training tool. It acts as a comprehensive, full-body resistance system that simultaneously challenges your core, posture, lower body, and cardiovascular health.
4 Best-Tasting Mushroom Coffee Brands: For Coffee Lovers Who Want More From Their Cup
Mushroom coffee promises sharper focus, smoother energy, and an exit ramp off the jitter-and-crash cycle without giving up the cup itself.
Psoas Major Function: Spinal Joint Actions – Frontal and Transverse Planes
The frontal plane spinal action of the psoas major is fairly clear; it crosses the spinal joints laterally, so it lateral flexes the spine to that side.
Psoas Major Function: Hip Joint Actions – Frontal Plane
If the psoas major frontal plane open-chain action is abduction of the thigh at the hip joint, the closed-chain action is depression of the pelvis.
