How the “On Your Butt” Lifestyle Can Affect Your Low Back

On March 4, 2010, in Lumbar Spine / Core, by jcubos

Findings from a study recently published in The Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics.

Core Stability: Is it all a myth?

On January 21, 2010, in Exercises, Lumbar Spine / Core, Therapeutic Methods, by jcubos

The Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies recently published an article by Eyal Lederman: The Myth of Core Stability. The following information is a summary of Lederman’s conclusions.

Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization

On November 16, 2009, in Clinical Testing, Continuing Education, Therapeutic Methods, by jcubos

a manual therapeutic approach, based on developmental kinesiology and aimed at activating the “Integrated Stabilizing System” for the purpose of improving function This “method” of manual therapy originates from the Rehabilitation Prague School and can be indirectly linked to one of the pioneers of manual therapy, Vladimir Janda. Some of you may view this approach to therapeutic [...]

Hinging

On October 24, 2009, in Lumbar Spine / Core, by jcubos

Have you ever worked with an athlete that just can’t get her hips to hinge? You know, as soon as she squats down to 70-80 degrees, her neutral spine collapses? You’ve tried giving her the toilet seat analogy and you’ve embarassingly had her “spread out” on all fours but she still tucks their butt underneath? [...]