This was the biggest Massage Therapy Event in Canada this year! I’m very proud to have been asked back for a second year to be a part of this amazing conference. It’s great to rub shoulders with the likes of James Waslaski, Erik Stephens, Brad and Leslie from RockTape and Chris O’Connor to mention a few. I presented information on Ligamentous … [Read more...]
The Diaphragm Connects to the…. EVERYTHING!
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...]
Simplistic Complexity – The Human Body
The cadaver lab changed my practice. It both confirmed and disproved many treatment myths and trends, methods, and techniques. It emphasized frailty and strength, movement and stagnation and the definiteness of time. The human body is amazing and beautiful no matter what shape, size, sex, or birth place. Its simplistic complexity is an example … [Read more...]
Relatively Unknown Yet Important Diagnostic Information to Include in Your Assessments (Ligament Pain Referral Patterns)
Ligament Pain Referral Patterns Over my 22yr career I’ve recognized a distinct, immediate and ongoing problem. My patients were complaining of pain referral patterns that didn’t seem to match up with the standard trigger points, dermatome or sclerotome patterns. For years I researched scientific journals and resources, while continually charting … [Read more...]
More Evidence on Joint Dysfunction, Proprioception and Sensation
J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 1988 Oct;11(5):400-8. Effects of altered afferent articular input on sensation, proprioception, muscle tone and sympathetic reflex responses. Slosberg M Abstract The influence of afferent articular and periarticular input on muscle tone, joint mobility, proprioception and pain is of considerable interest to … [Read more...]