Don’t Forget the Thorax
34 don’t forget the thorax TRACEY VINCEL, PT, MPHTY, CBBA ANDREW BARR, DPT, MSC SPT SCI, BSC (HONS) PHYSIO, CSCS Editors Note: I asked one of my favorite…
The Rectus Femoris—The “Rodney Dangerfield Muscle”
11 the rectus femoris the “rodney dangerfield muscle” I can’t get no respect. —The famous line from the monologues of comedian Rodney Dangerfield (Figure 11-1). If you…
Final Chapter—Seeing Things a Whole New Way
40 final chapter seeing things a whole new way Somewhere over the rainbow, bluebirds fly…if happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow, then why oh why can’t…
The Rectus Abdominis—Our “Cinderella Muscle”
9 the rectus abdominis our “cinderella muscle” I’m a girl who loves fashion. I’m such a Cinderella [Figure 9-1] — I love to put on a great…
So, You Want to Become a Doctor? Part One—Diagnostic Ambushes
15 so, you want to become a doctor? part one diagnostic ambushes Avoiding ambush begins with understanding what’s out there [Figure 15-1] . —Current advice provided to…
Some Concepts to Keep in Mind
6 some concepts to keep in mind Before diving into anatomical detail, let’s soar up to 30,000 feet and emphasize 7 concepts you should keep in mind…
The Final Stage of Rehab—Getting All the Way Back
33 the final stage of rehab getting all the way back ANDREW SMALL, PT, CSCS, RSCC*D, MPHTYST, BSC (HMS-EXSCI) Editor’s Note: The first parts of rehabilitation are relatively…
The Eureka Moment for the Core
3 the eureka moment for the core A COMMON SCENARIO You are lying on your couch on Sunday afternoon, watching a pro football game on TV (Figure…
The Yin and Yang of Yoga
35 the yin and yang of yoga BIZ MAGARITY, MBA, C-IAYT, 500 E-RYT Editor’s Note: At the Vincera Institute, we incorporate yoga into many core rehabilitation programs. After…
The Hip—How Far We Have Come!
22 the hip how far we have come! J. W. THOMAS BYRD, MD Editor’s Note: In the first chapter of this section, Thomas Byrd reflects on the state…
