The Mystery of Sphenoid Bone: Can Bodyworkers Influence the Cranial Keystone?
Known as the cranial keystone, the sphenoid bone is one of the most mysterious parts of our anatomy. Associated with many common health...
Physical Therapy for Treatment of Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction.
What is Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction? The sacroiliac joint is a joint between the sacrum and the ilium, or pelvic bone. The 2 sides of...
Why Your Psoas Is The Most Vital Muscle in Your Body and How to Keep your Psoas Happy and Healthy.
The psoas muscle (pronounced SO-as) may be the most important muscle in your body. Without this essential muscle group you wouldn’t even...
Why Core Stabilization is More Important than Core Strength
What is the Core? When you hear the term “core,” abdominal muscles may immediately come to mind. However, the core actually comprises...
Urinary Incontinence Often Accompanied by Low Back Pain
In brief: Authors used 125,645 responses from the 2011–2012 Statistics Canada Canadian Community Health Survey Study is the first to also...
Study: Only 10% of Physician Visits for LBP Resulted in Physical Therapy Referrals 1997–2010 While O
In brief: Study analyzed data from 170 million visits to a primary care physician 1997–2010 Referrals for physical therapy occurred in...
What Happens To Your Body When You Eat Avocado Every day
Native to Mexico and Central America, the avocado is classified in the same family as camphor and cinnamon. An avocado is botanically, a...
Number of Americans Reporting Arthritis-Related Activity Limitations on the Rise
In brief: CDC estimates arthritis prevalence in the US, based on more than 100,000 responses to National Health Interview Survey,...
12-Year Study Tracks Impact of Television Viewing Patterns on Strength
In brief: Australian study of 1,983 participants in a 12-year health monitoring program tracked television viewing habits over time using...
Study: Manual Therapy Works as Well, And Sometimes Better, Than Surgery for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
In brief: Study analyzed self-reported function and symptoms, pinch-tip grip, and cervical ROM among 100 women with CTS—half received...
