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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]