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Thoracic Spine Mobility-Don’t be a hunchback

Thoracic Spine Mobility-Don’t be a hunchback

The thoracic spine  is one of the most underrated, under appreciated and under treated areas of the body. It can be the cause of many of the problems and pains we encounter, and in my experience can often be a dumping ground for problems happening above and below it in the cervical and lumbar spines respectively. Before we get into any detail about the T-spine, what can go wrong, and how to fix it, lets define it. The thoracic spine is the section in the middle of your spine that is primarily located between your shoulder blades. It consist of

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Jumpers Knee – Technique is important

Jumpers Knee - Technique is important

It would be easy to assume that if you jump higher you would expect that there would be greater loads on your patellar tendon. According to Elvin et. al (2009) this is not the case. Technique is the main factor that determines load to the patellar tendon[1]. This is fantastic news for our high fliers!! Biomechanical Factors that are important in Jumpers Knee Tendon loads are the major factor in the development of tendinopathies. Therefore if we control our landing and take-off technique mechanics we can reduce the loads that are applied to the tendon. Technical / mechanical factors that

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Most Dangerous Sports – Infographic

Most Dangerous Sports - Infographic

Here is a great infographic created by “Advanced Physical Medicine in Chicago”. It’s fantastic… and educational. Please take a look at it, it’s incredibly informative. I personally learn a lot from it!! Researched and produced by Advanced Physical Medicine – Chicago Physical Therapy Specialists

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Foot Development: The Barefoot Debate

Barefoot running has gained awareness and popularity over the last few years, due in part by Christopher McDougall’s book Born to Run, Daniel Lieberman’s article in Nature magazine, and various media reports. Barefoot runners have claimed many advantages of barefoot running including lower injury rates, stronger foot and ankle muscles and better performance. How does barefoot training affect foot development? Robbins (1987) found that the performance of activities in bare feet for at least 1 hour per day (eg. running, walking, housework etc.) resulted in a shorter foot and higher arch. Robbins suggests the higher arch to have been due

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Injury Proof Campaign Upcoming Blog Posts

Here is our updated Weekly Injury Proof Campaign Blog Timeline (beginning the week of January 16th, 2012) Foot Development: The Bare Foot Debate (Lori Silver) Developing Neutral Spine Awareness – What is it (Dr. Lam) The Hip Hinge to prevent low back pain (Dr. McLaughlin) Thoracic Mobility – Stop being hunch back (Luke Wilson) Breathing – Chances are you’re doing it wrong (Chris Bingley) STOP Hip tightness – how to release your chronically tight hips – Squat (Dr. McLaughlin) Scapular Control – Stop being a Gargoyle (Luke Wilson) Single Leg Strength – Pillar Strength (Dr. Siva) Of course we’ll be

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