Erik Dalton Myoskeletal Alignment

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Comment by Allen Rubin on November 25, 2009 at 5:58pm

Erik,

Are you or Geoffrey still working on a MAT brochure? THAT would be a good marketing/communication piece! Happy Thanksgiving and safe travels to CR!

Comment by Ken Nelson on November 24, 2009 at 8:57am

Hi Erik
I am very excited more each day about the future of bodywork.
I am excited about the new brochures coming out. I don't know about anyone else, but I still battle daily the marketing problem. I have eight massage schools within a five mile radius of my office, so people understand massage. I find it more difficult to achieve a communication protocol that clearly defines Myoskeletal Alignment that helps people move toward a decision for therapy. Example: Years ago, my wife and I started a bakery (healthy home farm goodness products). Our adult daughter told us that she would never come to our store to buy products. Re: I don't recognize any of your products. I can go to Mcdonalds, Starbucks etc and order a #5. It may not be the best for me or really even taste that good, but at least I recognize it and know what I am getting. I met a prospective client a few days ago wearing a foot brace because of pain. She has been in pain for the last year. Been to the doctor many times to find out that she does not have any structure or tissue damage. The Doctor gave her pain pills and told her to stay off the foot-will probably heal in about 18 months. I briefly explained what my profession was and that I could help her. She replied, maybe. I meet many people who fit the above description. I really ready for the brochure. Do you have any suggestions.
Blessings
Ken

Comment by Erik Dalton, Ph.D. on November 23, 2009 at 7:44pm

Believe me...the pleasure is mine.

Comment by D L Williams on November 23, 2009 at 7:07pm

wow Erik---since I've been back from Baltimore---working away...utilizing so many of the new techniques I've learned...Yeah. Thank you so much for your intelligence and the many hours of research you do...to pass along to all who are interested...I am truly blessed to study under you.

Comment by Erik Dalton, Ph.D. on November 23, 2009 at 2:16pm

An interesting study just released titled "Training During Pregnancy" measured the safety of resistance and cardiovascular exercise for the expectant mother. The majority of previous studies have demonstrated that moderate intensity training using appropriate exercise protocols provided numerous benefits for the health of the mother and unborn child alike. Just a few of these benefits include: improvements in cardiorespiratory fitness, improved psychological well-being, reduced maternal weight gain, reduced musculoskeletal discomfort, reduced incidence of lower back pain, reduced postural compromise, decreased incidence of vascular incompetence, and fewer complications during delivery.

However new research reports major contraindications to exercise for the expectant mother including: pregnancy-induced hypertension, an incompetent cervix, premature placental rupture, persistent bleeding, or any pre-existing cardiopulmonary diseases. There are also some general considerations that must be applied to any exercise protocol for the pregnant female. The following list outlines general recommendations for training during pregnancy.

Fundamental Pregnancy Training Recommendations:

Contact the primary health care provider prior to participating in exercise.
Avoid exercise in the supine or prone positions following the 1st trimester.
Avoid jumping or explosive activities.
Avoid training in the heat and maintain adequate hydration at all times.
Ensure adequate caloric intake.
Discontinue exercise upon fatigue.
Keep resistance training loads within the moderate range.
Beware of joint laxity during all activities.

In a study presented in the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology, researchers
pointedly demonstrated that physical activity during pregnancy can positively affect the mother and child, the health and fitness professional should be able to confidently implement training programs within defined exercise recommendations.

The fitness professional who plans to provide exercise prescription for a pregnant individual must be sure to be educated in terms of appropriate intensity, exercise selection, and other applicable training parameters. As with all special populations explicit safety measures must be maintained and particular considerations observed; but it appears clear that the risk to benefit ratio for training before or during pregnancy should encourage prudent structured exercise for the expecting mother.

Bottom line: I believe these recommendations should be implemented by all manual therapy practitioners.For those interested in this topic, please visit http://erikdalton.com/article_Miracle%20of%20Motherhood.pdf

Comment by Erik Dalton, Ph.D. on November 18, 2009 at 8:56am

Good news Myoskeletal fans:

Just received word that Robert Schleip will be contributing a chapter to my upcoming Myoskeletal Alignment book. Will be interested to hear what new neurofascial discoveries he and his cohorts at Ulm University are coming up with. Other book contributors include dignitaries such as Serge Gracovetsky, Tom Myers, Art Riggs, Jerry Hesch, Til Luchau, and Philip Greenman. Hope to get Gil Hedley to contibute a dissection chapter if time permits.

Comment by Erik Dalton, Ph.D. on November 5, 2009 at 9:13pm

Thanks to all you hard-working, passionate therapists who take time out of your busy schedules to participate in discussions that allow us all to grow...personally and as a respected community...love you all!

BTW: Only 4 slots left in next week's Myoskeletal Alignment class in Baltimore. We had a fabulous bunch of crazy therapists show up from all over the planet last year. We hold the workshops in a beautiful (and reasonable) hotel near the airport and nightlife. Visit www.daltonworkshops.com for workshop details...3-days (24 CEs) only $395.00.

Comment by Trevor Chisman on October 22, 2009 at 2:50pm

Any chance you'll come to the UK?

Comment by D L Williams on October 22, 2009 at 2:13pm

I am really excited to be a part of this group. I'm glad I went to Costa Rica this past May09, had way too much fun. I felt like I learned so much the first day of class, I'd liketo think-it paid for my trip. Yeah. James W had told me that the type of work you two do-compliments each other he is so right. I am so grateful that he pushes me to keep seeking more. I'm looking forward to Baltimore in November.

Comment by Vernon Mabry on October 22, 2009 at 12:29pm

Erik, Im looking forward to your Baltimore workshop in a few weeks. Vernon

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