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Research paper thumbnail of PREVENTION & REHABILITATION: CONDITIONING Conditioning the upper trapezius

The upper trapezius muscle is commonly symptomatic andclassically the “go-to” muscle when a massa... more The upper trapezius muscle is commonly symptomatic andclassically the “go-to” muscle when a massage is requestede in the casual setting and, often even, in the professionalsetting.Why the trapezius may be symptomatic is described to adeeper degree in the accompanying editorial in this Reha-bilitation and Prevention section. However, clinical expe-rience suggests that the upper trapezius, especially theclavicular fibres, is commonly found to be short and tight; itis also commonly found to be long and weak (Sahrmann,2005); it also is a common site for trigger points Ziaeifaret al. (2014); and it is frequently facilitated in its upper-fibers and inhibited in its lower and middle fibers. It isoften conditioned in the gym environment through shrug-based exercises, yet some eminent researchers (Johnsonet al., 1994) suggest that it cannot shrug the shouldersdue to the angulation of the fibers. Needless to say, it is amuscle that attracts attention, opinion and controversy.

Research paper thumbnail of Prevention & Rehabilitation: Editorial

Research paper thumbnail of PREVENTION & REHABILITATION: DYSFUNCTIONAL MODEL Don't get caught flat footed e How over- pronation may just be a dysfunctional model

For many years there has been a long-held clinical belief that a flat or over-pronat- ing foot sh... more For many years there has been a long-held clinical belief that a flat or over-pronat- ing foot should be supported; yet in every other part of the body it has long been recognised that use of support (if at all) should generally be limited to acute rehabilitation. Why should the foot be any different? To support a biological structure, in the long term, is to weaken it. Panjabi's model of joint stability offers insight into why the idea of arch support, as well-intentioned as it may have been, may be a dysfunctional model. A test (and conditioning exercise) is presented which appears to support the notion that there is no such thing as a flat foot; only a de-conditioned foot.

Research paper thumbnail of The Ghost in the Machine - a response to Thomson et al

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies

Research paper thumbnail of Biomechanical Attractors – a Paleolithic prescription for tendinopathy & glycemic control

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies

Research paper thumbnail of The neutral spine principle

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 2009

Research paper thumbnail of Before beyond the pain – Allostatic load, central sensitivity and their role in health and function

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies

Research paper thumbnail of Linking the limb girdles - Mobility & motor control

Research paper thumbnail of Applying the understanding of central sensitization in practice

Journal of bodywork and movement therapies, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of Does lumbo-pelvic dysfunction predispose to hamstring strain in professional soccer players?

Research paper thumbnail of New applications of fascial findings in high-performance human movement

Over recent decades, various mechanisms have been proposed in human movement that add to the unde... more Over recent decades, various mechanisms have been proposed in human movement that add to the understanding of fascia’s contribution in energy conservation and movement efficiency[1,2]. A revised view of dissection of the interacting laminae of the thoracolumbar fascia including both axial and appendicular musculature can provide clinical insight into rehabilitation processes and performance conditioning.

Research paper thumbnail of Physical Medicine in a Naturopathic Context

Naturopathic Physical Medicine, 2008

Research paper thumbnail of Does lumbo-pelvic dysfunction predispose to hamstring strain in professional soccer players?

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 2005

Research paper thumbnail of The neutral spine principle

Research paper thumbnail of The neutral spine principle

Research paper thumbnail of The diaphragm – More than an inspired design

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies

Research paper thumbnail of Thoracic Ring Function, Movement Efficiency and Injury Prevention

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies

Research paper thumbnail of Visceral factors in rehabilitation health

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies

Research paper thumbnail of The ghost in the machine – Is musculoskeletal medicine lacking soul?

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies

Research paper thumbnail of Working with the ghost in the machine – Practical

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies

Research paper thumbnail of PREVENTION & REHABILITATION: CONDITIONING Conditioning the upper trapezius

The upper trapezius muscle is commonly symptomatic andclassically the “go-to” muscle when a massa... more The upper trapezius muscle is commonly symptomatic andclassically the “go-to” muscle when a massage is requestede in the casual setting and, often even, in the professionalsetting.Why the trapezius may be symptomatic is described to adeeper degree in the accompanying editorial in this Reha-bilitation and Prevention section. However, clinical expe-rience suggests that the upper trapezius, especially theclavicular fibres, is commonly found to be short and tight; itis also commonly found to be long and weak (Sahrmann,2005); it also is a common site for trigger points Ziaeifaret al. (2014); and it is frequently facilitated in its upper-fibers and inhibited in its lower and middle fibers. It isoften conditioned in the gym environment through shrug-based exercises, yet some eminent researchers (Johnsonet al., 1994) suggest that it cannot shrug the shouldersdue to the angulation of the fibers. Needless to say, it is amuscle that attracts attention, opinion and controversy.

Research paper thumbnail of Prevention & Rehabilitation: Editorial

Research paper thumbnail of PREVENTION & REHABILITATION: DYSFUNCTIONAL MODEL Don't get caught flat footed e How over- pronation may just be a dysfunctional model

For many years there has been a long-held clinical belief that a flat or over-pronat- ing foot sh... more For many years there has been a long-held clinical belief that a flat or over-pronat- ing foot should be supported; yet in every other part of the body it has long been recognised that use of support (if at all) should generally be limited to acute rehabilitation. Why should the foot be any different? To support a biological structure, in the long term, is to weaken it. Panjabi's model of joint stability offers insight into why the idea of arch support, as well-intentioned as it may have been, may be a dysfunctional model. A test (and conditioning exercise) is presented which appears to support the notion that there is no such thing as a flat foot; only a de-conditioned foot.

Research paper thumbnail of The Ghost in the Machine - a response to Thomson et al

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies

Research paper thumbnail of Biomechanical Attractors – a Paleolithic prescription for tendinopathy & glycemic control

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies

Research paper thumbnail of The neutral spine principle

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 2009

Research paper thumbnail of Before beyond the pain – Allostatic load, central sensitivity and their role in health and function

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies

Research paper thumbnail of Linking the limb girdles - Mobility & motor control

Research paper thumbnail of Applying the understanding of central sensitization in practice

Journal of bodywork and movement therapies, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of Does lumbo-pelvic dysfunction predispose to hamstring strain in professional soccer players?

Research paper thumbnail of New applications of fascial findings in high-performance human movement

Over recent decades, various mechanisms have been proposed in human movement that add to the unde... more Over recent decades, various mechanisms have been proposed in human movement that add to the understanding of fascia’s contribution in energy conservation and movement efficiency[1,2]. A revised view of dissection of the interacting laminae of the thoracolumbar fascia including both axial and appendicular musculature can provide clinical insight into rehabilitation processes and performance conditioning.

Research paper thumbnail of Physical Medicine in a Naturopathic Context

Naturopathic Physical Medicine, 2008

Research paper thumbnail of Does lumbo-pelvic dysfunction predispose to hamstring strain in professional soccer players?

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 2005

Research paper thumbnail of The neutral spine principle

Research paper thumbnail of The neutral spine principle

Research paper thumbnail of The diaphragm – More than an inspired design

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies

Research paper thumbnail of Thoracic Ring Function, Movement Efficiency and Injury Prevention

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies

Research paper thumbnail of Visceral factors in rehabilitation health

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies

Research paper thumbnail of The ghost in the machine – Is musculoskeletal medicine lacking soul?

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies

Research paper thumbnail of Working with the ghost in the machine – Practical

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies

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