Fascial unwinding (FU) is a relatively common osteopathic technique, specifically addressing fascial dysfunctions, with the aim of releasing tension, reducing symptoms, and restoring function. Despite the fact that some kinds of precursors of this approach have been around since the early years of osteopathy, the origins of FU are still uncertain, with its protocol of
Does Cupping Enhance Sports Performance? By Romy Lauche PhD When Michael Phelps won the gold medal at the Rio Olympics, the whole world psyched out – about those mysterious purple marks on his body. Purple dots or blotches, giant ‘love bites’, bruises, mysterious purple circles made the headlines, and cupping might again become a must-do.
A working experience with CORE Myofascial Therapy By Taso Lambridis, MSc CORE Myofascial Therapy was developed by George Kousaleos, a highly experienced Structural Integration Therapist based in Florida, USA who also has a major role with the Athletic Program at Florida State University. George developed the Sports Massage team for the British Olympic Association in
Recently I was alerted by the internet “fact” that 90% of the general population’s feet are over-pronated. Pronation is the motion of the foot as it roles inward after the foot makes contact with the ground. Overpronation causes the arch of the foot to flatten excessively placing stress and pressure on tissues and ligaments of
A study by Jelsing et al. (2013) examined whether the ITB moves relative to the lateral femoral epicondyle (LFE) as a function of knee flexion in both non–weight-bearing and weight-bearing positions in asymptomatic recreational runners. Evaluation using ultrasound on the ITBs of 20 male and female asymptomatic recreational runners clearly showed an anteroposterior motion of the
The Ober test is the most commonly recommended physical examination tool for assessment of ITB tightness. A study by Willet et al. (2016) questioned the validity of the Ober test. The authors evaluated the effects of progressive transection of the ITB, gluteus medius and minimus (med/min) muscles, and hip joint capsule of lightly embalmed cadavers on
ITB can only found in homo sapiens, and it has been hypothesised that ITB allows us to stand upright. A study from Harvard published in May 2015, examined how the ITB stores and releases elastic energy to make walking and running more efficient. The researchers developed a computer model to estimate how much it stretched ―
Integrating new techniques into your practice by Art Riggs I’m noticing an interesting conflict in the massage profession. On one side, continuing education credit requirements and the desire of therapists to expand and excel in their skills have greatly expanded the number and quality of advanced workshops. On the other side, the proliferation of spa
Fascial Net Plastination Project – January, 2018 by FRANCESCA PHILIP There aren’t many reasons to visit Guben, Germany. With a population of only 1800, the town boasts little in the way of tourist attractions. In winter, the temperature rarely reaches positive digits, the streets are slick with ice, and the dark settles in hours earlier
The points and clarifications made both in the original article as well as Til Luchau‘s thoughtful comments are moving the conversation on emotional response during a manual therapy session in the right direction. This sort of factual and science-informed exploration of emotional expression in the therapeutic environment needs to be encouraged within the professional dialogue
