- Lifting with box-side – Our first educational clip. Lifting with correct technique.
- Shoulder blade movement when shoulder moves -Have a look at how the shoulder and shoulder blade work together.
- Shoulder-Supraspinatus Tendonitis -”How did I get that shoulder tendonitis?” Have a look at one way it can happen.
- Shoulder-RC Tear -”I have a Rotator Cuff Tear! How did THAT happen?” This is a typical method of getting a tear. You don’t have to be throwing-other movements produce the same thing.
- Sit ups-Side view -”Why does my back hurt? I do Sit-ups all the time!” Look at the amount of forward bending in a spine during a sit-up in this animation. Sit-ups do not protect your spine.
- Knee- Flexion-MCL view -”What happens when my knee bends?” Have a look at a normal knee bending. You can see where the wear and tear occurs.
News and Updates
Myths regarding Spinal Decompression
If you have patients who have been talking about “Non-surgical spinal decompression”, you should have a look at this CBC Marketplace investigation on the subject. It is quite revealing and your patients should be aware!
http://www.cbc.ca/marketplace/2010/stretching_the_truth/main.html
New Lifting Technique instruction sheet!
We’ve all heard “Keep your back straight and Lift with your legs”, right? WRONG! This is a 60 year old statement that has NO basis in fact or evidence. Have a look at our lifting sheet. I think you’ll see something pretty different! THIS is how proper lifting is done. Poster-Lifting Technique
Read MoreErgonomics -A Basic Guide
Mike Poling, one of our physiotherapists and owners, is also a certified ergonomist for over 20 years. He has prepared a guide to basic ergonomics for workers, employers or health and safety professionals to use. Check it out!
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