Anatomic connections of the diaphragm: influence of respiration on the body system "A logical deduction is that the connection between the chest and the abdomen is an anatomic continuum, where the diaphragm plays a vital role in managing the information related to both cavities." Abstract The article explains the scientific reasons for the … [Read more...]
Diaphragm or Biaphragm?
2 Muscles in 1!? MORE cool research coming out about this amazing muscle! Abstract To the respiratory physiologist or anatomist the diaphragm muscle is of course the prime mover of tidal air. However, gastrointestinal physiologists are becoming increasingly aware of the value of this muscle in helping to stop gastric contents from refluxing into … [Read more...]
(VIDEO INSIDE) Posture, The 60lb Head and Migraines
Does Posture matter? Yes? No? What do you correlate Posture with? Pain? Headaches? Tension? Degeneration? Acceleration of OA? There is a lot of Myth and Trend around Posture in our education, our biases, our beliefs, but are they substantiated? What research have these Myths and Trends been based upon? What are the connections between Posture, … [Read more...]
(VIDEO INSIDE) Are you MORE than JUST a Manual Therapist?
I've never thought of myself, my professional designation, my purpose, my "WHY" as JUST a Registered Massage Therapist/Manual Therapist. There are very few medical professions that afford a patient an extended period of time (I personally schedule treatment times at 60-90 minutes) which permits the therapist the ability to really get to know the … [Read more...]
Do You Do These 4 SI Joint Assessment Tests?
Do you do these 4 SI Joint assessment tests? the standing flexion test, the prone knee flexion test, the supine long sitting test, and palpation of posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS) heights in a sitting position You may want to rethink your assessment techniques. Conclusion The intertester reliability of assessments … [Read more...]
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