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In this interview Jaime will discuss his experiences using dry needling, the research that is out there at this time, how he has implemented dry needling into his practice along with other manual and exercise therapy interventions, and also compares the courses that he took and makes recommendations for those interested in getting into dry needling....keep reading

Zac Cupples is another first timer here and will be discussing his PRI journey, eye opening moments and struggles, repositioning tricks with challenging patients, favorite manual and non-manual techniques, as well as how he has applied PRI in his practice and now with his professional basketball athletes....keep reading

In this interview Gray will discuss with beginnings of the Functional Movement Screen (FMS), how it has evolved over the years but why the principles have not changed, common misconceptions about screening, how the FMS can help you program exercise, what the future holds for the FMS, and much more......keep reading

Joe Heiler
This short "webinar" discusses the most common trigger points of the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, and teres minor, and some of the soft tissue treatment options for the clinic and the gym. Sorry for the delay, had some audio issues, but I have the final power point up now....keep reading

Eric May, DPT, CSCS A patient's subjective report of Low Back Pain- can elude to a myriad of potential diagnoses. Ruling in or out the potential for the Sacroiliac Joint(SIJ) as a component of their pain is relatively quick and quite valid and reliable. The cluster of special tests that are listed below are an excellent way to assess for SIJ dysfunction....keep reading

Dr. Howard Makofsky
The PostureJac (SomatoCentric Systems, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada) is an exercise and posture-support jacket that provides the means whereby an individual can perform myofascial stretching, self-mobilization, and muscle strengthening. In addition, it "jacks" body posture upward, as per the spinal corkscrew principle, and thus the name PostureJac. Though it is true that the PostureJac works on a biomechanical basis, perhaps its most profound effects on form and function operate on a neurological level through sensorimotor learning and improved kinesthetic awareness. Patients are trained to recognize abnormal postures and movement patterns and exchange them for static and dynamic alignment that balanced, efficient, and in a vertical relationship with gravity...keep reading

Joe Heiler PT
This is another nice way of improving ankle dorsiflexion through the use of joint distraction plus a little passive stretch. I'm finding this is an effective way for patients to manage the ankle anterior impingement as part of their home program. Foam rolling and stretching are not going to do it for these folks so an easy self mobilization technique such as this one can be quite handy....keep reading

Andy Barker PT
Whilst I only use dry needling sparingly I have found periosteal pricking to be very effective post injury. Of particular use for tendon and ligamentous issues focusing on the ligament or tendon insertional points. These techniques are also great in the presence of bony bruising type symptoms when used beyond the acute inflammatory phase....keep reading

Joe Heiler PT, CSCS
This particular movement I picked up from Gray Cook years ago, I think from the Functional Taping DVD, and it's been a staple in my programs since then. This is a great progression to work through for those patients or athletes with limitations in ankle dorsiflexion, and even tibial internal rotation, as well as a great way to improve proximal stability up the chain....keep reading

Greg Schaible DPT
I have been using cupping as a soft tissue mobilization tool more and more as patients generally find the intervention more comfortable than your IASTM variations. In this particular case presentation, the patient was experiencing radiating pain which wrapped around her R posterior/lateral shoulder....keep reading

Dr. Tom Michaud DC
Tom discusses the biomechanics of sprinting vs endurance running, what makes great runners different from good runners, is there is an optimum foot strike for all runners or does it needs to be more athlete specific, as well as looking further up the chain at the lower leg, hip, trunk, and arm swing....keep reading

The pillow press is a great corrective exercise to establish scapular stability with a reciprocal arm motion. The exercise is always done in a pain free position so pillows can be used to limit flexion until range is increased, and eventually the goal is to get the arm to the floor without compensation. Here are some things to think about first.....keep reading

I'm continuing my review of Dr. Shirley Sahrmann's book, "Movement System Impairment Syndromes of the Extremities, Cervical and Thoracic Spines". This chapter deals with the MSIS of the thoracic spine and rib cage, as well as the influences of posture, abdominal muscle length and performance, and breathing on dysfunction in this area. In part II here, I'm going to discuss the highlights of the remainder of the sydromes: Thoracic Flexion, Rotation-Extension, Rotation, and Extension....keep reading

Teleseminar Interview #8 - Eric Cressey's passions are baseball and weight lifting, and he blends the two seamlessly. This would have been sacrilege in the past, but he turns out one great player after another and they stay injury free. Learn how he pushes his athletes to the limits and the secrets behind keeping them healthy....keep reading

Had some questions on here lately related to performing the Thomas Test. I looked all over online and found a bunch of different techniques, all slightly different. Anyway, this is how I learned the modified Thomas test and it is my preferred method for what it's worth. Also included the 3 way hip flexor stretch to switch the emphasis depending on the outcome of the MTT....keep reading

The single leg RDL can often be a challenging movement for athletes or patients to learn. In most cases going directly to a loaded pattern can be difficult for a patient to perform. Here are some variations you may want to consider prior to moving the pattern into load....keep reading

Joe Heiler PT, CSCS
I just finished reviewing the Assessing Movement DVD featuring Dr. Stuart McGill and Gray Cook at Stanford University, and want to highlight some of the big take home messages from the 'debate'. I'm going to give my condensed take on the debate which will hopefully give a decent overview, and following that are the notes I took while watching the DVD. Lots of quotes and take home messages from both speakers plus a few slides and videos thrown in to help with understanding....keep reading

Sprinting, acceleration, and speed are all topics I enjoy talking about. Naturally when talking about speed, its only fitting that the name Usain Bolt is brought up. With the Rio Olympics being at the forefront of every television it only gets talked about more. There has been a lot of noise being made about how Usain Bolt comes out of the blocks during his races. A lot of criticism in fact which is astounding considering that nobody can really come close to matching his speed. The argument is made that Bolt's start is the weakest point of his race. However, one does not always take everything into context when watching his first few steps coming out of the blocks....keep reading

Favorite manual therapy techniques for shin splints...keep reading