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Encompasses a wide range of topics including the mechanics of gait, manual therapy studies, book recommendations, exercises for self-treatment, and discussions on the psoas muscle and vagus nerve stimulation. It reflects a deep dive into bodywork, offering insights from Esty’s experience and client interactions, along with significant findings from scientific and technology-oriented publications.

Why eating less slows ageing: this molecule...

A naturally occurring compound involved in digestion lengthens lifespan in flies and makes old mice more youthful. Why eating less slows aging: this molecule is key Lithocholic acid, also known as 3α-hydroxy-5β-cholan-24-oic...

Jaw Pain

These videos discuss causes and exercises for relieving jaw pain. The graphical representations and explanations are very good and align with my experience. Dr. Joe Damiani is doing excellent work as an educator. DR JOE DAMIANI These videos are...

The Relationship Between Tensegrity Node...

Connective tissues in the human body are dynamic, continuously adapting to mechanical forces. A particularly intriguing aspect of this adaptability is how the connective tissue’s microstructure—specifically the density of nodes within the...

Summary of Study

This post discusses the preliminary results of a study I am undertaking to discover if the efficacy of Manual Therapy treatments can be evaluated by the qualia of how the client moves before and after a session. The post discussing this study...

Using Jerk/RMS Acceleration for Context-Free...

Using Jerk/RMS Acceleration for Context-Free Gait Evaluation Table of Contents Introduction Understanding Jerk in Gait Analysis Normalizing Jerk with RMS Acceleration Mathematical Example Practical Considerations Applications and Benefits...

Breaking the Earth’s Barrier: The...

The story of brain wave evolution is not just a tale of biological advancement, but potentially one of overcoming a natural, planetary constraint. This narrative intertwines the development of complex neural activity with Earth’s own...

Evaluating a Client for Manual Therapy

An Integrated Approach to Optimizing Human Potential When a client enters manual therapy, we begin a process that goes beyond mere symptom relief. Our goal is to help individuals maximize their potential by optimizing their interaction with...

The Fascinating World of Fascia

Understanding, Programming, and Manipulating Our Body’s Connective Tissue Our bodies are marvels of biological engineering, with complex systems working in harmony to keep us alive and moving. While we often focus on bones, muscles, and...

Acoustic Pressure

Air at sea level exerts a force against a vacuum of about 14 pounds per square inch. We do not feel this because our internal systems operate within this density. In addition to this constant force, there are variations in pressure which we...