McKenzie Method in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy – Part A
December 2-4, 2011 Spruce Grove, Alberta . Part A: The Lumbar Spine Course Description This four day (28 hrs) course presents the theorectical aspects and concepts of the McKenzie Method in Mechanical...
View ArticleControversy or Responsibility
The internet is powerful. Sometimes good. Sometimes bad. But powerful. Earlier this week I read a blog post, that in some minds was controversial. In my mind, irresponsible. Here’s the link: Corrective...
View ArticleLow Back Pain – A Contemporary Healthcare Crisis
As a health care practitioner who “sees” back pain on a daily basis, I thought it would be important to bring this important article series to your attention. This series was written by my friend and...
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Understanding McKenzie MDT –“A”: The Lumbar Spine
Having studied under Craig Liebenson for quite some time, I have developed a better appreciation for the McKenzie Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy system. Seeing Dr. Liebenson relentlessly “audit” his...
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Looking at the Literature: MSK Myths
Title: Musculoskeletal Myths Author: C. Liebenson Journal: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies Date: December 2011 . Summary: A must read for all professionals in the health care and fitness...
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Diastasis Recti
Here’s a subtle case of “Diastasis Recti” found in a male swimmer. He presented with ongoing low back pain, aggravated mostly in the morning upon waking. Aside from pain, he reports stiffness in the...
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Corrective Exercise Solutions to Common Hip & Shoulder Dysfunction (Review)
Corrective Exercise Solutions to Common Hip and Shoulder Dysfunction Evan Osar Chichester, England / Aptos, California Lotus Publishing / On Target Publications, 2012 335 pages . Over the last several...
View ArticleScour Daily
Well perhaps not daily, but if you work very closely with athletes involved in soccer, hockey, track, and football, then I suggest you “scour” regularly. The Scour Test, typically an orthopaedic test...
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Its not about the tools…
…its about the process! . (*Note: I am reposting this as I feel this message cannot be stressed enough) What a powerful statement in the context of patient management. With the vast array of treatment...
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Dr. Stuart McGill in Toronto
Building the Ultimate back: from Rehabilitation to Performance February 23-24, 2013 in Toronto 4 hours – Building the foundation 2 hours – Interpreting patient presentation 1 Hour – Preventing Back...
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Spinal Health and Core Training
Just a little heads up that the recording of a seminar I presented at alongside Tony Gentilcore, Dean Somerset and Rick Kaselj has just been released. The seminar was titled “Spinal Health and Core...
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Diastasis Recti…again
Another case of Diastasis Recti again this morning. This time, in an athlete constantly reporting posterior shoulder tightness. I will admit that bad habits had taken the better of me recently whereby...
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ACL Prevention Protocol: Day 1
Having been schooled in Developmental Kinesiology, I’ve unintentionally learned to watch young humans move, play and interact. But as amusing as it can be, sometimes it can be equally frustrating....
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In the Early Days…
The image to the right is one from the Ontario Physiotherapy Association, recently shared on their facebook page. Along with it came a caption that read: Fun Fact #7: Oh how things have changed…. In...
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