I’m exploring if data on the characteristics of how we move reveals a metric of the efficacy of manual therapy treatments. Being able to use this kind of data could help move the field forward by giving us solid proof of how well therapies are doing. It also shows how using simple sensor data can be a handy way to check the effectiveness of...
Author - Brian
ABSTRACTThis study aims to assess the impact of manual therapy on shock absorption in walking, using smartphone-accelerated data to track changes pre-and post-treatment. Focusing on the Connective Tissue Matrix and tensegrity mechanics, it seeks to improve therapy practices through dynamic feedback, offering a novel, evidence-based approach to...
I recommend these books to anyone interested in extending their touch therapy skills. The conceptual framework underpinning these books, and my study of gait dynamics, supports my continuing development as a therapist.
It is common for clients to ask me for recommendations for home exercises. In addition to specific stretches or other exercises, I often recommend this book series authored by Robin McKenzie: These books are both specific to a recovery profile and general in their scope. They are efficient and succinct and just scrolling the book will offer ideas...
The Psoas muscle group is a key attribute of our stance and gait dynamics. It is embedded deeply within our lower torso, and consequently more challenging for many of my clients to cultivate a relationship with. It is common for me to attempt to describe its structure and functions. Here is a video of one of these attempts. In the video, I neglect...
This is a little web app I built 20 years ago to reference the Frank Chapman DO Neurolymphatic Rubbing Points. These points should be rubbed vigorously for 10-30 seconds. The idea with the app was to build something for the phone that could be easily referenced. Here is more information on the points:PHYSIOLOGY, CHAPMAN’S POINTS My sense of...
Fossil fuel giant Exxon (Humble/Esso) bragging about their ability to change the climate – 1962 This is not fake – a two-page spread in Life Magazine 2/2/1962.I grew up inside this corporate culture of exploitation (I am an Exxon Oil Brat) and can easily recall that colonial mindset of racist arrogance and vicious greed 60 years later...
Electrical stimulation of the vagus nerve, a treatment known as vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), has garnered significant attention for its potential benefits in managing conditions like PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) and enhancing calm. The vagus nerve, part of the parasympathetic nervous system, plays a crucial role in regulating heart rate...
Introduction “Geometric Evolution” offers a unique perspective on the intersection of evolutionary biology and geometry, delving into the profound ways life has adapted and evolved through various spatial dimensions. This exploration is not just a tale of biological progress but also a geometric narrative, revealing how life’s...
Our bodies are perpetually under the influence of acceleration due to gravity, and we maneuver by altering how this acceleration acts on our mass. By examining the acceleration data, especially the rate at which acceleration changes—known as Jerk—we can identify specific characteristics of our movement patterns.