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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
Vote hereIt's an important question that needs answered once and for all. Voting closes on March 3rd.Commenting on the MTBOK would be a good idea…Continue
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
Tags: Contining, Education, bodywork, professionals, Therapy
Started by Erik Dalton, Ph.D. Jan 19, 2011.
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Comment by Erik Dalton, Ph.D. on June 8, 2010 at 8:04am
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Attention all therapists attending the West Palm Beach Myoskeletal Alignment seminar next week. Just found out we'll be visited by Amy, a client I treated many years ago for a 45 degree scoliosis. Haven't seen her since the mid -eighties (she was 13 at the time). Since she's coming, we'll dedicate part of the workshop ...to discussing functional and structural scoliosis. See photos of her at http://erikdalton.com/articles.htm#Scoliosis: A Case Study
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We worked a long time on that 6-DVD set...glad it's over. The book will have 14 contributors and it's moving along faster.
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Comment by Jason Fella on April 22, 2010 at 7:34pm
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Great, I can't wait because the videos were awesome. Accidentally spelled your name with a "c" before. Sorry about that =)
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Thx Jason: I have 7 chapters at the editors. Hope to have the project completed in a couple months. Will let you know when everythings getting close to completion.
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Hey Eric, waiting for the home study stuff to go along with your level 4 DVD material. Hopefully it's soon! =)
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Comment by Joseph E. Muscolino on April 19, 2010 at 8:05am
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Hey folks,
just wanted to alert everyone to a myofascial conference being held at the University of Pittsburgh on May 7th and 8th. Top myofascial researchers and workshop presenters (Chaitow, Findlay, Mense, Mattes, and others) will be there.
Click the link for more information.
Go to http://www.shrs.pitt.edu/MusclePain/
Joe Muscolino
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Comment by Bruce Baltz on March 1, 2010 at 6:27pm
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Thanks Dr. Dalton I new you would be a good sounding board. All the best in your new Costa Rica-in digs. Till next time
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There are several different kinds of shoulder replacements and the biggest therapeutic problem I've encountered is clients (or therapists) overworking the tissue. If the bone looks good, the ortho may not cement the humeral head and implant. But in most cases, an all-plastic glenoid component is implanted with bone cement.
Depending on the condition of the shoulder, the ortho may only replace the ball and that's easier to work with...less cutting.
Make sure they are compliant with their home re-training exercises...sometimes 4 or 5 times a day for a month or more. Just don't overdo it.
Often, the shoulder pain was so severe before the surgery, the experience of pain-free motion may lull you and the client into thinking that you can do more than you should. Excessive stretching and deep tissue work can destabilize the appliance and possibly break loose the cement. Had that happen to a friend in PT.
Bottom line: avoid placing the client's arm in any extreme position (particularly abduction or behind the back) for the first 6 weeks after surgery. Otherwise, I focus on reducing all the protective guarding that's accumulated in the pec/lat/upper trap and cervical myofascia...good luck.
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Does anyone have experience with a client that has had a shoulder replacement?
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Massage for Haiti; We got it!!!! The Grand Hyatt NYC Confirmed Friday Feb. 12th from 12 noon- 8pm . Any massage therapists wanting to give a helping hand please contact Bruce Baltz at bruce@spiriphysical.com Lets do the right thing and help these people!!!!
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