The class was so informative. I just practiced on a client and she LOVES the new technique! ...I can see this doing wonders for my practice! Thank you thank you thank you!!! - RMK, RMT Great course Robert! I've already applied a couple of the techniques this morning. I will be impatiently waiting for the lower extremity course! Thanks again for … [Read more...]
What happens behind the sternum?
Have you ever sat and wondered what happens behind that big bone in the front your chest? In a previous article, I briefly touched on the Thorax and its various articulations, common complaints in the area and some beginner assessment suggestions. This article is a brief discussion on the sternum and its interrelations/connections with the … [Read more...]
Offerings of Perspective and Guidance in Providing Treatment: The Thorax Part 2
In the previous post I had hoped to serve you by discussing my general thoughts and perspective on the Anterior Thorax. This section will be a discussion on some basic assessment techniques and perspectives I regularly utilize for the anterior thorax. When looking at treatment for the anterior thorax, the manual therapist must have a good … [Read more...]
A Day With Gil Hedley Phd.
Live, Love and Make a Difference On a glorious warm sunny day in Vancouver, the weekend before the 3rd International Fascial Congress is to begin, different forms from various movement and therapy disciplines gathered like epiploic appendices into a small, intimate environment to watch, listen, and viscerally experience all that is Gil Hedley … [Read more...]
Offerings of Perspective and Guidance in Providing Treatment: The Thorax Part 1
The Thorax Part 1 In the previous post I discussed my perspective on providing some insight into a sequence of assessment and process of treatment for patients. I touched on my thoughts about certain principles that would safeguard both the manual therapist and their patient and then we discussed the lower extremity ending at the pelvis. In … [Read more...]