Barefoot running requires more intensive use of working memory because of the extra tactile and proprioceptive demands required for precise foot placement.
Piriformis Syndrome
Piriformis syndrome is a condition in which the piriformis muscle compresses the sciatic nerve, causing symptoms of sciatica into the lower extremity.
Painful Connections: Densification Versus Fibrosis of Fascia
The authors postulated that the deep fascia could be subjected to at least two different kinds of alterations: fibrosus and densification.
Running in Highly Cushioned Shoes Does Not Decrease Injuries
The researchers attribute the greater impact loading with the highly cushioned shoes to a stiffer leg during landing than with conventional shoes.
Chronic Migraines Worsened by Temporomandibular Joint / TMJ Disorder
While people who suffer from migraine are more likely to have TMJ disorder, people with TMJ disorder will not necessarily have migraine.
Benefits of Post-Workout Massage
Having a post-workout massage will help reduce athletic injuries as it massages the deep tissue, improving your flexibility, and reducing your risk for injuries.
What is Stretching?
Stretching is essentially a mechanical manual/movement therapy that is aimed at making a soft tissue longer so that we can increase flexibility.
Foam Rolling the ITB did not Increase Hip ROM
The principle of “creep” states that a sustained force placed upon a tissue will deform that tissue to the force. In this study of foam rolling the ITB…
Bad Habits to Change for a Better You
For overall health and wellness, some habits need to be broken. Here is a list of bad habits to change so that you can look and feel your best!
Locked Short Muscles – Locked Long Muscles
Two opposing muscle groups, the “facilitated” muscles that are locked short and the “inhibited” muscles that are locked long.
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!
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.
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…
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.
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?
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 …
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 …
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.
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.
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.
How to Stretch Your Clients
There are many types of stretching techniques. Following is a guide to the many different types of stretching techniques that exist.
Are Massage Therapy Devices Effective at Reducing DOMS?
Using devices like foam rollers, massage balls and massage guns is a great way to supplement traditional massage therapy and achieve muscle recovery for athletes and non-athletes
Epimuscular Myofascial Force Transmission in Upper Limbs
Epimuscular myofascial force transmission is a concept that concerns transmission of muscular forces other than the sliding filament mechanism.
Three Helpful Tools for Managing Your Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is so much more than an occasional headache or sore muscle. It is the persistent presence of debilitating pain that can greatly affect our life.
What is in a name? – “Myofascial Release” or “Myofascial Induction”?
At the muscular level, myofascial release (MFR) is commonly believed to ease fascial gliding motion, releasing adhesions between fascia.
FREE DCOMT video – Muscle Action Series – Iliacus
This video covers the attachments, actions, and motion patterns of the iliacus, explaining the biomechanics of how the iliacus functions.
