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Dr. Brian Abelson DC
- Oct 1, 2022
- 6 min
Meniscus Injuries Part 1 - Surgery "NOT Required"
Updated 05/07/2020
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Dr. Brian Abelson
- Sep 5, 2022
- 7 min
OSTEOARTHRITIS OF THE HIP AND KNEE – PART 1
Hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA) are two of the most common musculoskeletal conditions in our clinical practice. Considering its high prevalence in our society, it is not surprising that OA is the leading cause of disability in our aging population. Up to 40% of the population suffers from OA between the ages of 45-55, and by the time we reach the age of 75, over 80% of the population has OA. (1) On a personal level, OA of the hip is something I have a lot of experience with;
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Dr. Brian Abelson
- Sep 5, 2022
- 8 min
OSTEOARTHRITIS OF THE HIP AND KNEE – PART 2
MANUAL THERAPY OPTIONS FOR OA Effective manual therapy techniques can significantly reduce pain and increase function in patients suffering from hip and knee osteoarthritis. The goal of manual therapy is to increase joint motion that has been lost, reduce the stress on articular cartilage, and enhance joint kinematics (kinematics is the study of the relative motion between two consecutive segments of the human body). Although more quality research (peer review) needs to be co
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Dr. Brian Abelson DC
- Aug 1, 2022
- 8 min
Sciatica Part 1 – Many Different Causes
Updated 05/01/2020
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Dr. Brian Abelson
- Sep 20, 2021
- 26 min
Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)
Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) are a group of common disorders that affect millions of people each year. Although commonly occurring, TMD is a very complex problem. Individuals suffering from TMD may experience similar symptoms, but the affected anatomical structures and causes of this condition may vary from person to person. The good news is that this complex problem can often be treated effectively, especially if one is willing to take the time to evaluate properly, and
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Dr. Brian Abelson
- Jun 21, 2020
- 5 min
7 Effective Plantar Fasciitis Exercises
For a complete resolution of Plantar Fasciitis, it is important to use the correct combination of exercises. There are four important types of exercises you must include to address Plantar Fasciitis: stretching, myofascial release, strengthening, and balance. What exercises should be prescribed will vary depending on the needs of the individual. Factors such as kinetic chain involvement, muscle imbalances, and previous injuries should be considered. Because of this please con
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Dr. Brian Abelson DC
- May 7, 2020
- 12 min
Hamstring Injuries – Damn That Hurts!
Updated 05/07/2020
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Dr. Brian Abelson DC
- May 1, 2020
- 7 min
The Golfer's Body #1 - Soft Tissue & Joints Power Your Swing
Updated 05/01/2020
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Dr. Brian Abelson DC
- Mar 24, 2020
- 7 min
Strong Glutes Your Functional Advantage!
Did you ever think about why our gluteal muscles, especially our gluteus maximus muscle, evolved into such a large strong muscle as compared to other animals? The answer is quite simple, and it has to do with our bipedal locomotive system. We stand on two legs! Because we walk on two legs instead of four we need strong, power gluteal muscles for optimum function. Without strong activated gluteal muscles we lose a lot of our core stability and run the risk of multiple injuries
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Dr. Brian Abelson DC
- Nov 27, 2019
- 14 min
Shoulder Injuries Part 4 - Treatment Logic & Recommendations
Each case of shoulder injury should be assessed and treated as a unique dysfunction that is specific to that individual. Certain cases will only involve local structures, while other cases can involve a much larger kinetic chain. Before we get into the various aspects of treatment, let's review a few important contraindications to manual therapy. CONTRAINDICATIONS TO MANUAL THERAPY Before implementation of any manual therapy procedures, the practitioner should first make sure
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Dr. Brian Abelson DC
- Oct 20, 2019
- 7 min
Shoulder Injuries Part 3 - The Rotator Cuff + Shoulder Diagnosis
THE ROTATOR CUFF MUSCLES Rotator cuff injuries are a common problem in both the athletic and nonathletic population. Early diagnosis is essential to identify causes, implement effective treatment, and prevent further injury. In Part 3 of “Shoulder Injuries- The Big Seventeen”, we will review the very important Rotator Cuff muscles and the impact that injury or restrictions to these structures can have when dealing with shoulder problems. We will also cover some of the diagnos
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Dr. Brian Abelson DC
- Sep 26, 2019
- 4 min
Shoulder Injuries Part 2 - Seventeen Muscles Are Involved
Part 2: Scapular Attachments of the Shoulder In Part 2 of "Shoulder Injuries - We are going to take a look at the various muscles and soft tissue structures that attach to the shoulder, and their impact on the kinetic chain of a shoulder injury. The scapula (shoulder blade) is often considered to be the foundation (or base of support) for the soft-tissue structures of the upper body. Seventeen important muscles attach to the scapula, and shoulder dysfunctions can occur whenev
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Dr. Brian Abelson DC
- May 1, 2019
- 8 min
Customizing Your Fascial Procedures is Critical to Success!
You can obtain amazing results by integrating “Specific customized” fascial release procedures into any of your current techniques. To get a better understanding of why fascia is so important let us first consider the many roles of fascia. Fascia plays a critical role in communication, in maintaining a memory of our body’s history, and acting as both a tensional network and as a living matrix. 1. Communication: We all know that our nervous system is our body’s communication
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Dr. Brian Abelson DC
- Jan 21, 2019
- 7 min
Lateral Foot Pain Part 2 - Diagnosis & Treatment
In part one of "Lateral Foot Pain - Cuboid Syndrome" we discussed anatomy, biomechanics, symptoms and causes of Cuboid Syndrome. I
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Dr. Brian Abelson DC
- Jan 8, 2019
- 5 min
Lateral Foot Pain Part 1 - Cuboid Syndrome
Cuboid Syndrome is a common cause of lateral foot pain. Unfortunately, this syndrome is not well-recognized by the majority of medical practitioners. Cuboid Syndrome also goes by several other names: subluxated cuboid, dropped cuboid, cuboid fault syndrome, and lateral plantar neuritis. Approximately 7% of the population experience Cuboid Syndrome after an ankle sprain. Within the dance community (especially ballet dancers), this syndrome is much more prevalent, rising up t
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Dr. Brian Abelson DC
- May 7, 2018
- 13 min
ACHILLES TENDON INJURIES - THE BANE OF RUNNERS!
Despite its impressive strength, due to its poor blood supply, the Achilles Tendon is also extremely vulnerable to injuries.
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Dr. Brian Abelson
- Mar 12, 2018
- 5 min
JOINT MOBILITY IS ESSENTIAL
Improving joint mobility is critical if you are going to address the body's full kinetic chain. In fact, we are greatly reducing the effectiveness of any myofascial technique if we don’t address restrictions in joint mobility. The effects of joint mobilization/manipulation can be divided into two primary categories mechanical, and neurophysiological. Although each of these subjects could fill several textbooks, we will try and mention just a few key points in this discussion
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