What is the Elbow Joint?

The elbow joint is the space (i.e., joint space) where the arm bone (i.e., humerus) articulates to the forearm bones (i.e., radius and ulna). It is a hinge joint, which means...

What is the Hip Joint?

The hip joint is the space (i.e., joint space) where the thigh bone (i.e., femur) articulates to the pelvis (i.e., acetabulum). It is a ball-and-socket joint, which means: the ...

What is the Shoulder Joint?

The shoulder joint is the space (i.e., joint space) where the arm bone (i.e., humerus) articulates to the shoulder blade (i.e., scapula). It is a ball-and-socket joint, wh...

What is the Lumbar Spine?

The lumbar spine is the bottom section of your spine located between the thoracic spine (i.e., mid-back) and the tailbone. It consists of five vertebrae, labeled L1-L5, that...

What is the Thoracic Spine?

The thoracic spine is the middle section of the spine located between the cervical spine (i.e., neck) and lumbar spine (i.e., low back). It consists of 12 vertebrae, label...

What is the Cervical Spine?

The cervical spine is the portion of the spine that runs from the base of the skull down to the shoulders. It consists of seven vertebrae, labeled C1-C7, that are stacked ...

In a recent case, I had a client come in for a hip assessment.

While testing their fundamental joint range of motion (internal & external rotation) we discovered neurological tightness (NT) bilateral...

Wildland Firefighter Performance Training — Hotshots & Smokejumpers

With fire season having recently ended, I wanted to showcase an underappreciated group of individuals. A special forces team of fir...

By Brian Fox

As a manual therapist, I have to tell stories to provide context to the concepts I am trying to achieve in treatment. Client education dur...

Exercise science defines the absolute strength of a muscle as its maximum strength plus the reserve “protected” by the autonomic nervous system which cannot be voluntarily activated (i.e., generated)....