By: Wayne Henry Zemelka, DC Examination In order to verify a psoas problem you can muscle test the patient (to determine the weak muscle), keeping in mind that both sides may be affected. Place the patient supine as shown in Fig. 1. Have the patient raise the leg, turning the toes outward, and resist the
By: Wayne Henry Zemelka, DC Needless to say, the pelvis is one of the main areas that we need to be cognizant about. Throughout you will find references made by Drs. Barge, Gonstead, Logan, and others concerning the proper alignment of the pelvic girdle to restore or hold the integrity of the spinal column (Fig.
Before you read… Watch Our Video on the Q-Angle by Tim Maggs, DC. ___ This paper targets one specific knee condition (patellofemoral pain syndrome), offers a possible indicator for predicting patients at risk (Q-angle measurement) and suggests adjunctive treatment options (rehab exercises and flexible custom orthotics). Knee pain, in its most generalized definition, is experienced
By: Mark Charrette, DC When a foot is severely pronated, or flat, it means its arches have fallen. Flat feet are less shock-absorbent and make for a less stable “base” for everything above: bones, muscles, ligaments and tendons throughout the body. Feet are the body’s foundation. Learn about the different parts of the foot and
By: Terry R. Yochum, D.C., DACBR, and Michael S. Barry, D.C., DACBR Bone Marrow Edema Caused by Altered Pedal Biomechanics Download PDF Now
By: John K. Hyland, D.C., DACBR DABCO, Terry R. Yochum, D.C., DACBR, and Michael S. Barry, D.C., DACBR Bone Marrow Edema and Postural Misalignment: A Preliminary Report Download PDF Now
By: John K. Hyland, DC, DACBR, DABCO, CSCS With very few exceptions, the sports competitions held during the Winter Olympics are dependent on the function and stability of the feet. This goes for the various types of skiing (alpine, cross-country, and freestyle), skating (figure, dance, speed, hockey), and snowboarding. Participation in these events requires consistent
Orthotics for the Olympics By: John K. Hyland, DC, DACBR, DABCO, CSCS With very few exceptions, the sports competitions held during the Winter Olympics are dependent on the function and stability of the feet. This goes for the various types of skiing (alpine, cross-country, and freestyle), skating (figure, dance, speed, hockey), and snowboarding. Participation in
By: Jeffrey D. Olsen, DC Time and again, the weightbearing casting method has been shown to be the most reliable, accurate, and effective process for creating custom-made foot orthotics. The question as to which type of orthotic is the best for your patients has been settled, too: Foot Levelers’ functional orthotics work best; they have
Download PDF Now The ASR Program: Improving Foot and Ankle Alignment Pronation and supination are normal foot movements that occur during walking and running, but when they exceed normal ranges, the stability of the entire musculoskeletal complex is at risk. Excessive pronation hampers the body’s ability to stand, walk and run. Excessive supination makes the
Download PDF Now Arches and Orthotic Support Our feet are the foundation for our bodies, including the pelvis and spine: they provide balance, propel us, safely absorb heel-strike shock and adapt to walking stresses. The feet provide the necessary stability to perform daily activities and are reliant upon an arched structure comprised of 3 bony
