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Breathing and movement patterns !
The pelvic floor, when not functioning well, contributes less to the proper development of intra-abdominal pressure. This reduction of...
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Movement starts at the Thorax
Did you know that movement starts at the thorax? The thorax is the first and foremost body region to assess and treat in our patients,...
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Shoulder or Hip !!!
Not everything that limits shoulder motion is necessarily in the shoulder. We have long fascial continuities throughout the body...
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Have you noticed a dropped shoulder on one side of your body ?
The postural pattern which is most often prevalent involves the left anterior interior chain (Left AIC), the right brachial chain (right...
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'Text neck' or forward head position.
Studies have shown that forward head posture affects your nervous system and autonomic functions. Cervical instability can cause a...
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Mobility versus Strength and stability.
There is a misconception that mobility training just makes you more flexible. Gaining joint mobility is of utmost importance but this...
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Chronic debilitating pain !
Chronic pain is one of the most prevalent, debilitating conditions in the world, affecting hundreds of millions of people worldwide,...
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Exercise to help with your posture !
This is a great way to increase postural awareness and strength. Don't spend too long at any one time but, little and often works well.
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Getting up from a fall !
If you are unfortunate enough to have fallen over, and you are not injured, try getting up like this. It's a really good idea to practice...
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To walk is our most basic function!
We all have a 'postural pattern' which can produce a minor to severe imbalance. It has nothing to do with our predominant side but more...
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