The ergonomics of the kneeling chair design intend to assist in maintaining proper orientation of the pelvis to support the spine. Although common designs allow for this, it is common for the seat’s orientation to permit the body to slide...
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Before our antecedents became human beings they were animals. We, of course, are still technically animals, but we have added a layer of conscious, intentional thought and action that exerts some control over how we move. Over at least our last...
Video presentation of a study using an Inertial Measurement Unit (Accelerometer) for data on gait dynamics. This is a basic proof of concept demonstration for a feedback mechanism for gait training.
Our normal perception of our surroundings, especially in developed countries, is that we move about inside a spatial cube, a box with length, breadth, and height. This perception is reinforced by the machined flat surfaces upon which we engage...
INTRODUCTION Side View of Sternum Our arms compressionally connect to the rest of our bodies at the joint between our Clavicle and Sternum (not at the shoulders). The Sternum is an assemblage of three bones, the topmost called the Manubrium...
This video is an overview of addressing Occipital/Atlano compression, which tightly correlates with the Vagus Nerve function. It is a review of a session I did with a client for their reference. Additionally, the Vagus Nerve traverses the neck...
Fascia, the connective tissue matrix that permeates the human body, exhibits a complex, crystalline nature that has significant implications for manual therapy and bodywork. This crystalline structure is integral to understanding the...
When we think of feet we usually consider them as an integrated whole – the foot, which we put in a shoe. However, this is misleading as there are multiple functions within the foot, that are perhaps underutilized when wearing footwear...
Description of Types of Pain We have more words to describe pain than an Eskimo does for snow. Describing pain accurately is essential in manual therapy, as it helps in identifying potential physiological pathologies. Here’s a list of...
Dear Vision Zero SF Team,Subject: Proposal for the Redesign of Pedestrian Walk Signage to Promote Ergonomic Posture San Francisco Crosswalk Signal I am writing to propose a redesign of San Francisco’s pedestrian walk signals. As a...