Physiocare Home Therapy Network-PHTN

07/08/2022

WHAT FOAM ROLLING ACTUALLY DOES

We aren't really "releasing" anything. In fact it takes about 2000 pounds of force to stretch and deform fascia. So that little roller is not going to lengthen and loosen it.🙅 Likewise, we can't break up fascial adhesions. Not by hand, tool, or PVC pipe. We just can't generate enough force.

So foam rolling does not create physical change in your tissues. Then what does it do?😕

It works by altering the input to your nervous system. When you roll over your muscles, you send an ⚡input to your brain that then sends a signal back to give a temporary relaxation. It also dampens pain signals temporarily which is why you feel better for a little bit afterwards.

This has a few implications for us.
🔹You don't have to destroy your muscles. Provide just enough input to get an effect.
🔹You don't need to roll for an hour. 30 seconds to a minute is enough.
🔹Since we aren't making physical change, rolling isn't going to prevent injury. It just helps reduce the perception of tightness.
🔹This is all temporary. If you don't fix the underlying cause as to why you feel tight, nothing will change.

So use the roller for what it is. It can be a great tool to make you more comfortable while you work on the real issues. Tomorrow we dive into movement and start making some real long term change.
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24/07/2022

Thoracolumbar Corset perfect for Low back Pain

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22/08/2020

The psoas and glutes have a very important relationship in creating stability for the hips and pelvis. In NKT we often find them in a dysfunctional relationship, with one overworking and the other underworking. Here's a look at that relationship from another perspective.
https://www.yoganatomy.com/gluteal-psoas-relationship/

22/08/2020

22/08/2020

A physical therapist helps you recover from injury, reduce pain and stiffness; increase mobility and prevent further injury. The treatment method is by using mechanical force and movement, manual therapy, exercise therapy and electrotherapy

22/08/2020

Physical therapists are movement experts who improve quality of life through prescribed exercise, hands-on care, and patient education.

Physical therapists diagnose and treat individuals of all ages, from newborns to people at the end of life. Many patients have injuries, disabilities, or other health conditions that need treatment. But PTs also care for people who simply want to become healthier and to prevent future problems.

Physical therapists examine each person and then develops a treatment plan to improve their ability to move, reduce or manage pain, restore function, and prevent disability.

Physical therapists can have a profound effect on people’s lives. They help people achieve fitness goals, regain or maintain their independence, and lead active lives.