Part 1: What is it? Part 2: What Does Fascia Affect? Part 3: Treating Fascial Dysfunction In Part 1: What is Fascia?, we discussed the anatomy of the fascial tissue and where it can be found throughout the body. In Part 2, we are going to take a deeper look at the tissue and [...]
Part 1: What is Fascia? Part 2: What Does Fascia Affect? Part 3: Treating Fascial Dysfunction ‘Fascia’ and “myofascial release” have become hot-button topics in the fitness and healthcare world in recent years, inspiring a multitude of products, from foam rollers to using tennis or lacrosse balls in ways that do not involve nets. [...]
Age is just a number. While there’s a lot of truth to this adage, some people handle the number better than others. The truth is as we age, our risk increases for developing conditions that can take the joy out of our favorite daily activities. […]
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a widely referenced ligament, especially in sports-related knee injuries. It provides stability to the knee during fast-paced and multidirectional activities, such as running, cutting, and jumping. […]
Many people use the New Year as an opportunity to reflect on the previous year and make goals to improve their lives in the next. When it comes to actually sticking with those aspirations, the stats are not in our favor. Did you know that 45% of Americans make New [...]
Every year, many of us step onto the golf course, hoping to hit the ball further and faster (or at least get it on the fairway). Unfortunately, the latest advances in equipment cannot compensate for poor body mechanics when it comes to your golf swing. If you’re the type of [...]
Hypermobility is a generalized term to describe a congenital disorder marked by loose ligaments and connective tissues. Hypermobility may be associated with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, but it can also exist on its own. It isn’t uncommon to have extra flexible joints, but if those joints can move far beyond the normal [...]
Millions of people around the world are affected by cancer. […]
You find yourself with an ache, twinge, or pain in your low back, and you wonder what your next move is? […]
Sometimes, being injured is harder psychologically than it is physically. In order to return to the activities you love after an injury, it is crucial to consider the emotional toll being sidelined with an injury has on recovery. Many people become frustrated, angry, and depressed after an injury, which is [...]
