The Right Approach to Treatment Implemented at the Right Time makes all the difference… The Triad above depicts the three essential components to optimal health: Structural, Chemical, Emotional. Structure refers to our musculoskeletal system and will be the focus of this article. A major key to corrective...
ACTIVE RELEASE TECHNIQUE Active Release Techniques® (ART) is one of the fastest growing treatment methods in sports rehab and physical medicine practices today. With the ability to treat injuries quickly and effectively, athletes all over the world have incorporated ART into their training regimens. "All Athletes and...
As Physical Therapist Gray Cook and Strength Coach Michael Boyle have said "if it's important, do it everyday". This is sound advice when it comes to implimenting corrective strategies that can help to correct bad movement patterns, improve posture, improve movement and mobility, and aid...
What to Expect, How to Treat, and How to Prevent Runner's Knee, Achilles Tendonitis and Swimmer’s Shoulder By Matt Fontaine, D.C., ART Our body is composed of a series of structural kinetic chains, whereas dysfunction or imbalance in one area can quickly lead to...
By Dr. Matt Fontaine This is another article in the series on Secrets to Resolving Muscle and Joint Pain Syndromes. This one focuses on the proper sequence for implementing rehab exercises and the rational behind it. The main premise is that rehab is often...
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),...
by Dr. Matt Fontaine With all the hype of late on barefoot running due largely from the popularity of the book Born To Run by Christopher McDougall, I thought it appropriate to weigh in on this issue. The concept of barefoot running...
In this blog article, Craig Liebenson, DC really spells out the basics for so many of the repetitive postural issues people face today. From poor strength training(choosing exercises that reinforce bad posture) to highlighting some of the top experts in the field of neurology, physical...
The Joint By Joint Approach A New Paradigm in Strength Training and Functional Rehabilitation The following is based heavily on the views of Gray Cook, Michael Boyle, Shirley Sahrmann and others. Gray Cook and Mike Boyle have certainly been instrumental in educating strength...
Gray Cook et al. have finally released a great book detailing systems and approaches that are on the cutting edge of physical medicine and rehabilitation and human performance training. A definite must read for any healthcare professional or exercise professional who deals with the musculoskeletal...
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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