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Encompasses a wide range of topics including the mechanics of gait, manual therapy studies, book recommendations, exercises for self-treatment, and discussions on the psoas muscle and vagus nerve stimulation. It reflects a deep dive into bodywork, offering insights from Esty’s experience and client interactions, along with significant findings from scientific and technology-oriented publications.

Froude Number In Animal Locomotion

Animal locomotion is a fascinating field that explores how animals move efficiently across different environments and scales. One key tool in this analysis is the Froude number, a dimensionless quantity that relates inertial forces to...

Vagus Skool

Vagus Skool is all about helping people easily discover in a clear and easy way, a straight to the point method of stimulating and healing their Vagus Nerve system. We have seen some of the most incredible transformations from vagus nerve...

Instructions for Using the Still Point...

The picture is taken from the side under the neck – the tips of the “V” point towards the ears and the bottom towards the back. 1. Positioning the Device Find a flat surface that is comfortable to lie on your back. For...

Why eating less slows ageing: this molecule...

A naturally occurring compound involved in digestion lengthens lifespan in flies and makes old mice more youthful. Why eating less slows aging: this molecule is key Lithocholic acid, also known as 3α-hydroxy-5β-cholan-24-oic...

Jaw Pain

These videos discuss causes and exercises for relieving jaw pain. The graphical representations and explanations are very good and align with my experience. Dr. Joe Damiani is doing excellent work as an educator. DR JOE DAMIANI These videos are...

The Relationship Between Tensegrity Node...

Connective tissues in the human body are dynamic, continuously adapting to mechanical forces. A particularly intriguing aspect of this adaptability is how the connective tissue’s microstructure—specifically the density of nodes within the...

Summary of Study

This post discusses the preliminary results of a study I am undertaking to discover if the efficacy of Manual Therapy treatments can be evaluated by the qualia of how the client moves before and after a session. The post discussing this study...

Using Jerk/RMS Acceleration for Context-Free...

Using Jerk/RMS Acceleration for Context-Free Gait Evaluation Table of Contents Introduction Understanding Jerk in Gait Analysis Normalizing Jerk with RMS Acceleration Mathematical Example Practical Considerations Applications and Benefits...

Breaking the Earth’s Barrier: The...

The story of brain wave evolution is not just a tale of biological advancement, but potentially one of overcoming a natural, planetary constraint. This narrative intertwines the development of complex neural activity with Earth’s own...