So far in this series we have looked at an overview of motions in the STJ, TCJ and MTJ. We also had a more detailed look at the Front Foot Mechanics in Gait. Part 3 will look in more detail at what is going on to create the back foot motions. First thing to note is the
Foot Mechanics in Gait – Part 2: The Front Foot…Not the catchiest title I’ve ever written!! However, in a follow-up to last weeks post ‘Foot Mechanics in Gait‘ I wanted to get a bit more in depth. Partly because even though last weeks post was 1000 words it was still very much a skim over
Today is all about the ‘Foot Mechanics in Gait’, but before we go into that; I’m a big believer in some of the changes in thought process brought about by advances in neuroscience and the general trend away from seeing the body as ‘mechanical’. However, I am yet to see a reason not to use
This is a question of what is compensated movement, is one I’ve wrestled with many times. On the face of it, a fairly simple question to answer. However, it really gets me thinking! Initially, my thought was that it was an alternative movement used by the body when the movement it would normally choose is
Last Monday we talked about the first of the 3 keys to understanding movement dysfunction, ROM dysfunction. Today is the second in the little series about movement dysfunction. I’m hoping to get through Speed dysfunction and Sequencing today. Movement Speed Dysfunction This is actually the one I think about the least, I’m not sure why,
Understanding movement dysfunction is an ever illusive topic. I can see myself in my 70′s still pondering the best ways to try and understand, categories and screen for movement dysfunction (hopefully in a warm country!!). However, striving for the best framework to assess and treat is something we all have to do, otherwise we wouldn’t
I’m Starting my Masters 🙂 It’s only been about 9-10 year thinking about it!! I was just about to start applying for Masters courses when my wife and I found out we had our eldest son Andrew on the way. I guess like a lot of things, it went on hold ‘temporarily’ while we got
Hip Mobility issues are really common. If you’ve read my blog for a while then you’ll know the most important thing is to find out the root cause of any issue before you propose a solution. However, when it comes to things I most commonly see there are some quick hitters that are great for
The Mid-Tarsal Joint (MTJ is one that definitely didn’t get as much attention as the other joints, but as the foot needs to work as a unit it is just as important. In fact the MTJ often holds the key to a few injuries that many of us will have suffered from at some point…like
