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Dalton's muscle energy and myofascial mobilization techniques offer the pain-management bodyworker, sports therapist and structural integrator "Certified Myoskeletal Therapist" credentials that set them apart in the eyes of clients and referrals.
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I'm always shocked to see how many golfers come to my office this time of year with low back pain.
Recent stats: 53 percent of male and 45 percent of female golfers suffer low back pain; 30 percent of professional…Continue
Started by Erik Dalton, Ph.D. Jun 6, 2012.
pain in the perineum 4 Replies
I have a client who, due to a twisting incident has pain in the perineum. Using Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques, I have resolved most issues EXCEPT the pain in perineum. Any ideas of what to do?
Started by Amy Quartermaine. Last reply by Jerry Hesch, MHS, PT Feb 21, 2012.
Does Erik have the grooviest hair in the whole profession? 2 Replies
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Started by Vlad. Last reply by Dawn Bellanca Feb 9, 2012.
Dynamic Body... Exploring Form, Expanding Function
Been working very hard on the new book... Amazing content from many leaders in the industry. Gil Hedley, Jerry Hesch, Judith Aston, Tom Myers, Philip Greenman, Robert Irvin, Til Luchau, Robert…Continue
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Started by Erik Dalton, Ph.D. Jan 19, 2011.
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Comment by Dan O'Clair on August 15, 2010 at 11:42pm
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When you do prone work with this client, bolster him with a pillow under ASISs. This will reduces lumbar curve and prevent further posterior compression of the lumbar discs. It would be even better to keep him sidelying for any back work.
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Comment by Jacqueline M Curan on August 15, 2010 at 8:14pm
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Don't worry his body probably wouldn't allow it, I haven't tried it and won't. Thanks for your help.
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Comment by Erik Dalton, Ph.D. on August 15, 2010 at 7:43pm
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I wouldn't place him prone in the "Figure 4" position because of the hip. Sidelying with a little bit of hip flexion with get the same results.
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Oh, is it better to "Spindle-Stim" with client prone like we did at the seminar? My client's back is a bit uncomfortable prone but he has been prone for some work.
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I attended your MAT seminar last spring in Myrtle Beach so i am familiar with "Spindle-Stim". Thanks for the advice.
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That's fine. One technique that would really help him is what we call "Spindle-Stim." It's a fast-paced fist or finger technique with the muscles, i.e., gluteals on the stretch. If he's left sidelying, bring the right hip and knee into flexion and place the pillow under the knee. Use your body weight coming from the ground to quickly, but fairly gently bounce on all the gluteals.
The goal is to kick in a mild stretch reflex and create tone in the neurologically inhibited muscles affected by the replacement.
Dig out the protective guarding first and then "Spindle-Stim" for 2 minutes on each muscle group. You can test your work prior to treatment by asking him to lift his thigh as high as comfortably possible into hip extension. Then treat him and have him repeat the test and notice improved strength and range of motion in hip extension. The glutes are big babies and need to wake up and help the hams and lumbar erectors perform hip extension.
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Thanks. He takes small steps, one leg is laterally rotated and much more hypertonic everywhere than the other. That is the most recent '08 surgery. Sits all day. Can i work hip greater trochanter attachments and glutes with him sidelying, pillow between legs? I've seen him twice. I have gone deeper each time as his body will allow in back, hip glutes, legs ant and post,etc.with neuromuscular work. Am i on the right track or do i need to shift gears?
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I'm always very careful with assisted stretching or muscle energy techniques directed at replaced hips....my wife has one. Need to know what type of hip your working with, i.e., shallow acetabulum/big ball (Mary Lou Retton Magnum 2 hip).
Bottom Line: Proceed cautiously with deep tissue and stretching work (limit hip flexion/adduction) and hook up with a good functional strength PT or trainer to attain proper balance and function in the joint.
If hip mobility is lost, hypermobility spreads down the kinetic chain to the knee or up to the SI joints and lumbar spine. Bad deal since these structures crave stability.
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Eric I'd like your input on a client. I have a 70ish, Male, L1-L4 fusion '03, R hip repl '03, L hip repl '08. Pain with walking, standing, walks bent over,legs has been seeing a personal trainer for 6 months and is progressing slowly. I've begun the task of working back, hip, leg muscles to free up some ROM. Since he is so far removed from surgery do i need to be cautious about hip movement, or the position that he is in for bodywork or stretching?
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