Phasic and Tonic Muscle Groups
The following was put forth by Dr. Vladimir Janda, whose work in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation(PM & R) was ahead of his time. Much of his work is very applicable today in the field of PM & R. ...
The following was put forth by Dr. Vladimir Janda, whose work in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation(PM & R) was ahead of his time. Much of his work is very applicable today in the field of PM & R. ...
Muscle Pain and Statin Drugs by Dr. Matt Fontaine Even though commercials for statins like artovastatin(Lipitor), fluvastatin(Lescol), lovastatin(Mevacor), pravastatin(Pravachol), prosuvastatin(Crestor) and simvastatin(Zocor) state that rare but serious side effects may occur including muscle damage(rhabdomyolysis) , the truth is that these drugs often cause muscle...
Carol Marleigh Kline, JACA Online editor Fascial Manipulation, Part II J Amer Chiropr Assoc 2011 April;48(3):2-5 Abstract: In Part II, Warren Hammer, DC, provides further insights into what makes fascia, the body’s most malleable tissue, a uniquely important focus...
The following is excerpted from an article in Dynamic Chiropractic by Malik Slosberg, DC, MS "A growing body of evidence indicates that injury, inflammation and pain arising from spinal joints not only affect the individual joints involved or a region of the spine, but also...
Physicians need reliable terms that describe normal and pathological conditions of lumbar discs. Terms that can be interpreted accurately, consistently, and with reliable precision are particularly important for communicating impressions gained from imaging for clinical diagnostic and therapeutic decision making. The following paper...
By Dr. Matt Fontaine This is the first in a series of articles that will detail a new paradigm in dealing with musculoskeletal injuries. The first of which will deal with assessing human movement, and highlight the Functional Movement Screen™ and the Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA),...
If your not familiar with orthopedic medicine and Birmingham Alabama, you likelly have heard of many famous professional athletes on ESPN who have been treated there by Dr. James Andrews, one of the leading experts in orthopedic sports medicine. This study out of Birmingham bears his...
The following article was written by Holly J Benjamin, MD, FACSM, FAAP and Igor Boyarsky, DO, was published on medscape on Jan 5, 2009 and is listed here as a reference detailing Little League Elbow....
Dr. Scott Mair and colleagues at the University of Kentucky conducted research into what throwing really does to young arms and shoulders. To evaluate these adaptive changes, the study followed 32 male baseball players between 13 and 21 years of age for six years to...
Dr. Matt Fontaine’s Only One Body is a stark wake-up call: We are entrusted with ‘Only One Body,’ a truth too often forgotten. Emphasizing the need to understand and cherish this singular gift, he brings his extensive training from the prestigious Texas Back Institute and credentials from the American College of Sports Medicine to the fore. With a rich history both as a collegiate baseball player and a physician, he uniquely bridges the worlds of sports and health in a highly relatable way. Dr. Fontaine’s impressive tenure includes working with two Major League Baseball Clubs. Outside the clinic, he’s a dedicated triathlete, firefighter, and EMT. Navigating a challenging healthcare system, Dr. Fontaine equips us with the guidance and permission to self-advocate. His seminal book provides the roadmap to ensure our bodies and minds perform at their best, a testament to his commitment to holistic well-being.
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