Sep
5
2023
Using real-time classroom video and photos, this 2-DVD set presents an unfolding firsthand voyage of discovery in the field of manual and movement therapies – a unique 21st century view of fascial anatomy in manual and movement therapy unexplored from the first dissections in the Renaissance until now.
This DVD is now available at: http://www.terrarosa.com.au/dvd/anatomy_trains.htm
Thomas Myers, author of Anatomy Trains, takes you on this journey with the help of master prosector Todd Garcia in his Laboratories of Anatomical Enlightenment. Together, they reveal a new understanding of clinically relevant myofascial links to your eye and hand. This DVD set uses video and photography to capture a firsthand discovery of the body’s myofascial meridians in the Anatomy Trains map- the whole-body fascial net that functionally links muscles in an integrative system.
Exploring and explaining new dissections of both traditional preserved and “fresh tissue” cadavers. See new video footage of the fascial tissues surrounding the brain & organs. A narrated slide show with labelled graphics is also included.
Sep
5
2023
Myofascial force transmission via extramuscular pathways occurs between antagonistic muscles
Author(s): Huijing PA (Huijing, Peter A.)1,2, Baan GC (Baan, Guus C.)1
Source: CELLS TISSUES ORGANS Volume: 188 Issue: 4 Pages: 400-414 Published: 2008
Most often muscles (as organs) are viewed as independent actuators. To test if this is true for antagonistic muscles, force was measured simultaneously at: (1) the proximal and distal tendons of the extensor digitorum muscle (EDL) to quantify any proximo-distal force differences, as an indicator of myofascial force transmission, (2) at the distal tendons of the whole antagonistic peroneal muscle group (PER) to test if effects of EDL length changes are present and (3) at the proximal end of the tibia to test if myofascially transmitted force is exerted there. EDL length was manipulated either at the proximal or distal tendons. This way equal EDL lengths are attained at two different positions of the muscle with respect to the tibia and antagonistic muscles. Despite its relatively small size, lengthening of the EDL changed forces exerted on the tibia and forces exerted by its antagonistic muscle group. Apart from its extramuscular myofascial connections, EDL has no connections to either the tibia or these antagonistic muscles. Proximal EDL lengthening increased distal muscular forces (active PER Delta F approximate to +1.7%), but decreased tibial forces (passive from 0.3 to 0N; active Delta F approximate to -5%). Therefore, it is concluded that these antagonistic muscles do not act independently, because of myofascial force transmission between them. Such a decrease in tibial force indicates release of pre-strained connections. Distal EDL lengthening had opposite effects (tripling passive force exerted on tibia; active PER force Delta F approximate to -3.6%). It is concluded that the length and relative position of the EDL is a co-determinant of passive and active force exerted at tendons of nearby antagonistic muscle groups.
These results necessitate a new view of the locomotor apparatus, which needs to take into account the high interdependence of muscles and muscle fibres as force generators, as well as proximo-distal force differences and serial and parallel distributions of sarcomere lengths that are consequences of such interaction. If this is done properly, the effects of integrating a muscle fibre, muscle or muscle group into higher levels of organisation of the body will be evident.
Sep
5
2023
Pediatric oncology nurses can help maximize patient outcomes by assessing, advocating, and coordinating massage therapy services as a supportive care intervention.
This is the conclusion of a recent literature review that assess the integrating massage as a supportive care intervention for children with cancer.
According to the data synthesis’ authors, from the Division of Pediatric Oncology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York,
The authors reviewed more than 70 citations, using PubMed®, online references, published government reports, and the bibliographies of retrieved articles, reviews and books on massage and massage and cancer.
The authors found that Massage therapy may help mitigate pain, anxiety, depression, constipation, and high blood pressure and may be beneficial during periods of profound immune suppression. Massage techniques light to medium in pressure are appropriate in the pediatric oncology setting.
The authors concluded that Massage is an applicable, noninvasive, therapeutic modality that can be integrated safely as an adjunct intervention for managing side effects and psychological conditions associated with anticancer treatment in children. Massage may support immune function during periods of immunosuppression.
Reference:
Hughes D, Ladas E, Rooney D, Kelly K. Oncol Nurs Forum. 2008 May;35(3):431-42.
Sep
5
2023
Podiatrist Emily Splichal talks about posture and stiletto.
According to Mayo Clinic these are the conditions that can be casued by wearing high heels shoes:
- Corns and calluses. Thick, hardened layers of skin develop in areas of friction between your shoe and your foot. Painful rubbing can occur from wearing a high heel that slides your foot forward in your shoe or from a too-narrow toe box that creates uncomfortable pressure points on your foot.
- Toenail problems. Constant pressure on your toes and nail beds from being forced against the front of your shoe by a high heel can lead to nail fungus and ingrown toenails.
- Hammertoe. When your toes are forced against the front of your shoe, an unnatural bending of your toes results. This can lead to hammertoe — a deformity in which the toe curls at the middle joint. Your toes may press against the top of the toe box of your shoe, causing pain and pressure.
- Bunions. Tightfitting shoes may worsen bunions — bony bumps that form on the joint at the base of your big toe. Bunions can also occur on the joint of your little toe (bunionettes). Experts disagree on whether tightfitting, pointy-toed, high-heeled shoes cause bunions or bunionettes, but such shoes can exacerbate an already existing problem.
- Tight heel cords. If you wear high heels all the time, you risk tightening and shortening your Achilles tendon — the strong, fibrous cord that connects your calf muscle to your heel bone. Your Achilles tendon helps you point your foot downward, rise on your toes and push off as you walk. Wearing high heels prevents your heel bones from regularly coming in contact with the ground, which in turn keeps your Achilles tendon from fully stretching. Over time, your Achilles tendons contract to the point that you no longer feel comfortable wearing flat shoes.
- Pump bump. Also known as Haglund’s deformity, this bony enlargement on the back of your heel can become aggravated by the rigid backs or straps of high heels. Redness, pain and inflammation of the soft tissues surrounding the pump bump result. Heredity may play a role in developing Haglund’s deformity, but wearing high heels can worsen the condition.
- Neuromas. A growth of nerve tissue — known as Morton’s neuroma or plantar neuroma — can occur in your foot, most commonly between your third and fourth toes, as a result of wearing tightfitting shoes. A neuroma causes sharp, burning pain in the ball of your foot accompanied by stinging or numbness in your toes.
- Joint pain in the ball of the foot (metatarsalgia). High heels cause you to shift more weight to the ball of your foot, rather than distributing your weight over the entire foot. This causes increased pressure, strain and pain in your forefoot. Shoes with tightfitting toe boxes can lead to similar discomfort.
- Stress fractures. Tiny cracks in one of the bones of your foot — stress fractures — may result from the pressure high heels place on your forefoot.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/foot-problems/WO00114
