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...
How to sustain your fitness and performance conditioning when gyms are closed It sucks to have to modify workouts, whether because of injury or because your gym is closed due to COV-19. That said, you can get a great workout with bodyweight exercises. Adding mobility with bands,...
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...
By Dr. Matt Fontaine If parents can learn about the inherent risks of trauma to the head and neck, particularly in contact sports, and preventative measures, they can decrease the likelihood of head and neck trauma. This information originated from...
by Dr. Matt Fontaine There is so much misinformation out there concerning health and fitness, especially when it comes to strength training. One must look to the experts and seek their guidance on what are the current best practices in any given field. One...
The following two articles by Christie Downing were posted on http://www.mikereinold.com/ These two articles provide a great overview of McKenzie method commonly used in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Part I- Clearing Misconceptions About MDT Part II-Syndrome Classification and Treatment...
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...
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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