Plantar fasciitis is defined as an inflammation of the plantar fascia and perifascial structures. There is many possible causative factors but in general it is caused by repeated trauma or overload to the plantar fascia. We will look closer at some of the factors that may predispose for this repetetive trauma to the plantar fascia […]

Tennis Elbow and Myofascial Trigger Points
by: Jeff Anliker, LMT

Pain associated with Tennis Elbow is often times the result of active Myofascial Trigger Points affecting the Supinator, Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus and the Extensor Digitorum muscles. Trigger Points, if treated properly by therapist, will reproduce the patient’s “painful symptoms”, exactly like they (Patients) would “normally” experience […]

 Muscle Imbalance and Chronic Repetitive Strain Injuries
by: Jeff P. Anliker, LMT

Injuries can occur anywhere and at anytime, but the most prevalent place of occurrence is in the workplace. The reason for such a high rate of injury is that people spend 8-18 hours a day, 5-7 days a week performing unidirectional (one-way) movement patterns, causing […]