Manual Medicine Physical Therapy

01/31/2017

Here is a good tip when performing push-ups on how to protect your spine!

https://www.t-nation.com/training/tip-the-3-point-push-up-test

Want to get the most out of push-ups? Make sure you can pass this test.

01/16/2017

Check out my new article that was recently published in the Strength and Conditioning Journal!

http://journals.lww.com/nsca-scj/Abstract/publishahead/Dynamic_Deep_Squat___Lower_Body_Kinematics_and.99518.aspx

THE DYNAMIC DEEP SQUAT IS AN IMPORTANT AND WIDELY USED EXERCISE BY STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING, REHABILITATION, AND HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS. THIS ARTICLE EXPLORES LUMBAR SPINE AND LOWER EXTREMITY KINEMATICS DURING THE DYNAMIC DEEP SQUAT AND CONSIDERS SQUAT TECHNIQUE, LOAD POSITION, AND HEEL HEIGH...

10/21/2016

Interesting Information About Abdominal Strengthening!

https://manualmedicineptblog.wordpress.com/2016/10/21/your-abdominal-exercises-may-be-setting-you-up-for-injury/

It appears that moving your spine while you exercise can contribute to delamination of the annulus around your lumbar intervertebral disc, or in layman terms, an injury to the covering of your spin…

10/03/2016

Here is some good information on avoiding a hunched posture.

https://manualmedicineptblog.wordpress.com/2016/09/30/4-ways-to-avoid-getting-a-hump/

Have you seen people that have a posture like this? Slouched forward, that looks like you have a hump. ( Believe it or not this posture is completely preventable, but this prevention process start…

09/14/2016

Good information about the spine you should know if you perform yoga!

http://www.mysantosh.com/5-facts-about-our-spine-for-yoga-part-2/

5 facts about our spine that yoga teachers should know to prevent injuries – Part 2 June 7, 2015 by wing Leave a Comment Edited, original mage from Meg Last week, we introduce you to part 1 of this series: five facts that yoga teacher should know about the spine. We touch on the cervical and thoraci...

09/09/2016

Tips to prevent Tendinitis!

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tendinitis/basics/prevention/con-20020309

Tendinitis — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment, prevention of this painful condition.

08/25/2016

Interesting Blog Post about Lower Limb Alignment and Running Injuries.

http://www.running-physio.com/static/

I spent much of my university years staring at people in their pants. It was a big part of our course and we’d spend hours picking over static alignment and deliberating over minor postural d…

08/04/2016

Great article about some less effective surgeries that are contrary to popular belief!

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/04/upshot/the-right-to-know-that-an-operation-is-next-to-useless.html?smid=tw-share&_r=0

About 400,000 middle-aged and older Americans a year have meniscus surgery. One problem: There’s no evidence that it’s worth it.

07/26/2016

Tip of the Week: When training your core muscles DO NOT move your spine! This will avoid excessive stresses on the structures inside of your spine.

06/14/2016

Great advice about training the lateral side bend!

https://www.t-nation.com/training/tip-replace-the-abdominal-side-bend

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04/27/2016

Great blog post to show that not all Disc Herniations need spine surgery.

http://www.evidenceinmotion.com/blog/2016/04/27/the-power-of-images/

I speak frequently about the continued overutilization of diagnostic imaging in the management of musculoskeletal disorders. As humans we are use to looking at wrinkles on the outside. Some of us may choose to inject the wrinkes with a poison to paralyze the surrounding musculature in order to “fl…

03/24/2016

Good ideas for keeping your core strong and healthy.

Disclaimer: If you are injured be sure to speak to a medical professional before trying these.

https://www.t-nation.com/training/total-core-training-for-lifters