Muscle action is also known as ‘Direction of Muscle Pull’. The direction of muscle pull is a critical part of kinesiology that is often overlooked. It has huge importance in rehab and performance as it helps us better understand the motor control aspects of movement. Direction of muscle pull defines the kinetic chain. Most people […]
Contrary to what has been preached for years, it is now known that interventions such as rest, ice, anti-inflammatory medications and electrical stimulation will not solve the problem of tendinopathy. The application of these interventions was based upon the assumption that inflammation within connective tissue or joints was created by repetitive motions and sustained postures […]
Disc herniations and bulges can heal without surgery. Expert neurosurgeons will tell you the same thing. Yet why most elect for surgery is they never find conservative treatment that solves the problem. We must identify the underlying reasons WHY the disc herniated or became sensitive. Often these reasons deal with improper movement and postures that […]
Movement gets a lot of hype these days and receives plenty of attention in the fitness industry, strength & conditioning industry, and rehabilitative fields. From movement screens to movement coaches, movement is a buzz word it seems some are simply trying to capitalize on. Movement screens don’t prevent injuries, they just give you information. What […]
There are many examples of things we just assume to be true for long periods of time that aren’t true at all. The perpetuation of this group think is a real problem. This is especially true when it comes to the industries of nutrition, health care, and fitness. Here’s some examples: Dietary cholesterol has no […]
This video highlights the hamstring rehab with Carter Henderson. Carter was a standout linebacker at Duquesne University, leading the team in tackles the last two seasons. Now he is in preparation for an NFL Pro Day. Carter came to GP for rehab of a hamstring pull 12 days out from his Pro Day. His initial […]
Movement screens or testing can offer valuable insight into why you have pain or limited function. However what tends to be more valuable is when someone help you understand your movement habits. By observing how someone moves and the postures they assume during daily activities – walking, bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, or pulling – we […]
Keeping with the concept of core stability and hip mobility, the shin box has become a popular drill for improving hip rotation, eccentric loading of the hips, as well as reinforcing ideal intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) and core stability. Ideally the shin box is performed in a progression of static to dynamic variations. Progressions are dependent […]
You’ve thought about seeing a chiropractor before, but have hesitated because you: Heard it was “BS” or “quackery” Thought that once you start going, you’ll have to go for life Were afraid of being adjusted Thought they just won’t be able to help Let’s first address the reality that all chiropractors are not the same. […]
Ideal movement and optimal strength development first begins with using the diaphragm as the primary muscle for respiration and for Intra-abdominal Pressure (IAP) or what is also known as the abdominal brace. A frequent piece of feedback we receive at GP is that much of what we coach is the opposite of what most people […]