Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome is a repetitive stress injury that interferes with the use of the hand. Often the dominant wrist is the injured one but in some patients both wrists can be involved. Symptoms are caused by…
Flatfeet and rotation of the leg The feet are the foundation of the lower limb. Poor biomechanics often start with the foot. If a foot is flat or has high arches there are abnormal changes that can occur to all…
What is Tendinitis? This is an inflammation of a tendon often caused by repetitive strain. Where can this happen? There are many tendons in the body that are susceptible. How can I tell if I have it? When someone has it,…
Functional Anatomical Palpation and Active Release Techniques explained! by Andrew Bouchier I am Andrew Bouchier and I have found it amazing to take different courses to aid me with patient care! That’s how I came to be an Active Release…
Success with Active Release Techniques (ART) I developed a nasty case of tennis elbow after a busy weekend of skiing and playing shinny hockey (a sport I had never played in my life but why not now)? After about three…
Iliotibial Band (IT band) Syndrome Most people think of Iliotibial Band (IT band) Syndrome as affecting the knee but it can also cause problems at its origin – the hip. The iliotibial band is a superficial thickening of tissue on…
Active Release Technique If you have ever pulled or torn a muscle or severely injured a muscle group, chances are you have muscle adhesions in that area of your body. Muscle adhesions act like your body’s natural ‘Band-Aid’, as it…
How Nerves work! Nerves are like electrical cords that carry information from the brain to the rest of the body and vice-versa. They are distributed throughout the entire body. Motor (efferent) nerves carry information from the brain out to the…
Rib issues—often overlooked! The human rib cage, also known as the thoracic cage, is a bony and cartilaginous structure which surrounds the thoracic chest and supports the pectoral (shoulder) girdle, forming a core portion of the human skeleton. A typical…
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