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Backwards Running: Is it a Simple Approach to Knee Pain Relief?
The body already has a predisposition to be spiraled in one direction, causing an asymmetry in the skeletal structure. While instituting backwards running, this asymmetry will cause the tension associated around the knee to be applied on the posterior chain without addressing why the knee joint is not efficiently absorbing impact from running forwards.
Beyond the Sagittal Plane: The Pitfalls of Sagittal Plane-Dominant Training
While weightlifting in the sagittal plane is widely acknowledged, it's essential to acknowledge the current limitations on its supposed benefits. Activities such as sprinting, boxing, kickboxing, MMA, football, and basketball go beyond the sagittal plane. In this article, we cover the importance of improving movement in all three planes of motion to stay pain free while improving strength, flexibility, and athleticism.
Chiropractic Care and the Functional Patterns Approach: A Comparative Analysis
In this article, we will address the alternatives to chiropractors, addressing the root causes, how an adjustment affects long-term health, and the Functional Patterns approach to correcting these issues, and answer the question does chiropractics help heal the body long term?
Stem Cell Injections for Knees: An Examination of Its Effectiveness and the Holistic Approach of Functional Patterns
Is getting stem cell therapy the best way to address knee pain? We explain their efficiency, possible disadvantages, and how Functional Patterns can present a holistic approach to managing knee pain.
How do I fix my hyperextended knee?
While stretching the quadriceps and performing hamstring curls are common exercises used to address symptoms of naturally hyperextended knees, they do not address the root cause of the issue. In this article you will learn how FP takes a wider look at this issue by taking a systems approach instead of a symptoms approach.