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The wonders of the foot to core
The human foot is a very complex structure, which allows it to serve many diverse functions. During standing, it provides our base of support. During gait, the foot must be stable at foot-strike and push-off. However, during mid-support, the foot must become a mobile adaptor and attenuate loads. It also possesses spring-like characteristics, storing and releasing elastic energy with each ...Read More
0 COMMENT From The Mind Of My Good Friend Adam Wolf PT, LMT : Myofascial and Scar tissue work
Myofascial Restrictions & Scar Tissue In general, soft tissue should translate and glide freely over adjacent structures yet if trauma exists or has existed, a binding down of the fascia can result in abnormal pressure on nerves, muscles, bones and organs. Although still a part of the composition, scar tissue can be realigned and therefore movement of tissue can be unimpeded. Manu ...Read More
0 COMMENT What is Evidence Based Practice and how does it work along with Holistic Based Practice ?
What is Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)? The most common definition of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) is from Dr. David Sackett. EBP is “the conscientious, explicit and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of the individual patient. It means integrating individual clinical expertise with the best available external clinical evidence from systematic ...Read More
0 COMMENT Stretching ahhh So much fun
When a muscle is stretched, the sense receptors within that muscle send information to the spinal cord to indicate that the length of the muscle has changed, in this case lengthened. The spinal cord in response sends an impulse to the muscle being stretched, triggering a contraction (tightening), it also sends an impulse to the opposing muscle inhibiting a contraction. So, stretching a m ...Read More
0 COMMENT Why is it the the simplest of touch can make a change in Muscle ?
We have to remember what makes a muscle change tone. That would be the CNS ( central nervous system). Understanding the Nerves that innervate the muscle where they form and the direction they travel helps us to understand how with just the simplest or softest touch can make a change. This is why we teach this to both Reflexology Students and Massage students here at School of Holisti ...Read More
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