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Taking off for my NWATA workshop on how to evaluate and treat scapular dyskinesis related movement dysfunctions in Boise, Idaho. Hope I can get some Basque food while I am there.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basque_people


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1st row: Sancho III, Elcano, Loyola, Francis Xavier, Lope de Aguirre, Fausto Elhuyar 2nd row: Zumalacárregui, D'Abbadie, Gayarre, Sarasate, Pío Baroja, Balenciaga 3rd row: Oteiza, Cenarrusa, Chillida, Ibárruri, Garamendi, Atxaga 4th row: Eyharts, Olazábal, Pasaban, Harinordoquy, Xabi Alonso

Said this for years "this pelvic upslip/downslip is mostly just a crock of ......: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2565125/


Variation in Pelvic Morphology May Prevent the Identification of Anterior Pelvic Tilt
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Pelvic tilt is often quantified using the angle between the horizontal and a line connecting the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) and the posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS). Although this angle is determined by the balance of muscular and ligamentous forces acting between the pelvis and adjac...

"The brave may not live forever but the cautious never live at all"

Life on the road: just got back from San Francisco where I had a great meeting with Nick Chertock. Now getting ready for my next week workshop at the Northwest Athletic Training Association in Boise, Idaho on how to assess and correct scapular dyskinesis - an evidence based approach. The next day I fly out to present on Movement Variability - Dynamic Systems and Beyond at the Northwest American College of Sports Medicine. Both of these implement motor control principles - the key to success as an exercise and healthcare provider. Without the understanding of motor control principles we merely become exercise programmers or copycats. Understanding systems will put you apart from the masses.http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3017756/


Motor Control Theories and Their Applications
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We describe several influential hypotheses in the field of motor control including the equilibrium-point (referent configuration) hypothesis, the uncontrolled manifold hypothesis, and the idea of synergies based on the principle of motor abundance. The equilibrium-point hypothesis is based on the id...

Another excuse to enjoy wine: After years of debate, a new study in Science confirms that resveratrol, a compound found in the skin of grapes, can directly activate a protein that promotes health and longevity.

http://www.aaas.org/news/releases/2013/0307_science_wine.shtml


AAAS - Science: Compound in Red Wine May Help Treat Age-Related Diseases
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Read the abstract, “Evidence for a Common Mechanism of SIRT1 Regulation by Allosteric Activators,” by Basil Hubbard et al.

Studies have demonstrated that stability and motor control are altered in the presence of low back pain. Muscular responses within the trunk are rather volatile. Given these individual variations in muscle recruitment strategies, this study set out to determine whether such adaptations in muscle activation ultimately enhanced spinal stabilization; and whether individuals would adopt similar ‘signature’ patterns for tasks with different mechanical demands.

EMG recordings were obtained from various anterior and posterior trunk muscles amongst 17 healthy participants whilst performing trunk flexion and extension both in the presence and absence of experimentally induced pain. Both dependent variables increased during pain, however, no two individuals demonstrated identical muscle recruitment but utilized a similar strategy regardless of movement direction.

These results confirm that acute back pain enhances spinal stability (protection); however, the specific means by which individuals achieve this outcome is highly variable. Hodges et al.; Eur J Pain (2013).

Awesome article on upper extremity nerve entrapment sites. Perfect timing as I just did workshops on this at OSU and the UofO universities: http://radiographics.rsna.org/content/30/5/1373.full Clinicians, this should spark you to review your anatomy books, palpation skills and clinical reasonings.


Multimodality Imaging of Peripheral Neuropathies of the Upper Limb and Brachial Plexus1
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The peripheral nerves of the upper limb are affected by a number of entrapment and compression neuropathies. These discrete syndromes involve the brachial plexus as well as the musculocutaneous, axillary, suprascapular, ulnar, radial, and median nerves. Clinical examination and electrophysiologic st...

Many have asked me what it is like to be a strength coach intern at API during the combine period. This is what Juan Martinez, their current OSU intern emailed me. Do you have what it takes?

-Awake at 4:30am, at the facility by 5:30am complete intern duties (laundry/fill water coolers/arrange racks)
set up for first combine movement group 9am (sleds/time gate system/music system/mini bands) plus pre workout shooters repeat for 10am movement group
-Coach lifting session 10:30,11:30
prepare post workout shakes for both groups
monitor post workout cold plunge 11:30am
participate in "miadidas" testing (running/jumping/drills) noon
-Set up for second movement session at 1:30/2:30
-Coach second lift
-Prepare shakes
-Monitor cold plunge
-Clean up any equipment used 4pm
-Work on project for nick until 6pm
-Train 6:30-8pm
-Recover, go home make dinner/lunch 9pm
-In bed by 10:30pm
Repeat

- Juan

If you have taken my KIEP Trunk workshop then you know what they are talking about here. Hip flexor/Erector spinae dysfunction in low back pain: http://www.jelectromyographykinesiology.com/article/S1050-6411%2813%2900027-8/abstract


Changes in direction-specific activity of psoas major and quadratus lumborum in people with recurrin
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Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, Volume null, Issue null, Pages null, null, Authors:Rachel J. Park; Henry Tsao; Andrew G. Cresswell; Paul W. Hodges

Been prescribing opposite leg one-legged RDL's to post-shoulder surgery clients since 1992 to affect/improve shoulder stiffness via their latisimus dorsi muscle-fascial connections. Here is some proof that you should consider this as well.http://www.jbiomech.com/article/S0021-9290%2812%2900696-3/abstract?elsca1=etoc&elsca2=email&elsca3=0021-9290_20130315_46_5&elsca4=elsevier


Myofascial force transmission between the latissimus dorsi and gluteus maximus muscles: An in vivo e
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Journal of Biomechanics, Volume 46, Issue 5, Pages 1003-1007, 15 March 2013, Authors:Viviane Otoni do Carmo Carvalhais; Juliana de Melo Ocarino; Vanessa Lara Araújo; Thales Rezende Souza; Paula Lanna Pereira Silva; Sérgio Teixeira Fonseca

I am guilty as many to sit down for extended periods of time when I do administrative work. I am going to try this, and so should you: http://ilifetouch.com/CoffeeBreak


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You know my standpoint on stretching:
Traditionally, stretching has been recommended as a means for reducing the risk of hamstring strains and as a treatment modality in rehabilitation programmes following hamstring injuries. Nevertheless, more recent evidence indicates towards possible disadvantagious effects of stretching; it may decrease hamstring concentric and eccentric strength and may thereby adversely affect H:Q ratios.

These findings support the hypothesis that static stretching affects the H:Q ratios and potentially increases the risk of hamstrings strains. Costa et al.; Scand J Med Sci Sports 23 (2013) 38-45.

Heading out to San Francisco this weekend for some R&R and a short meeting. Next week countdown to attend and present at the Northwest National Athletic Training Association convention in Boise, Idaho as well as the Northwest American College of Sports Medicine convention. Racking up those frequent flier miles. Hope I will see some of you out there!!

I love my job, but some days are more special than others. Consider this: female division I swimmer with 4 years of right shoulder pain and dysfunction. Three weeks after I see her she competes in her last PAC 12 event and this what she emailed me afterwards: "Guido, my last PAC 12 events were very successful last week, I got personal records in all of my individual events."
All I did was to restore her glenohumeral and scapulothoracic neutral and make her stiffer in that position. Do simple things salvageably well !! http://www.osubeavers.com/sports/w-swim/orst-w-swim-body.html


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So, tell me again why you can't work out...

Thanks for sharing this Nick. The world is a playground: http://www.youtube.com/embed/DFhFuuRB6yM


‫האיש שלא נפל קורבן למטריקס‬
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"Don't move until you feel it"

Awesome Spanish chill-out music while doing some administrative work. Wish I was in Spain now eating octopus with a fine glass of red wine. Enjoy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oguhFPxrypg


Most beautiful spanish chillout - Spanish Nights
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Tuesday evening: University of Oregon neurodynamic workshop and review of literature. lack of ROM is rarely associated with lack of flexibility. Think neurodynamics. Cannot attend this workshop? No problem, in the next couple of months this will all be available via http://www.medbridgeeducation.com/about/instructors


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