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Breath holding is not always dysfunctional

Posted by Hans Lindgren DC on 31 March 2021 | 0 Comments
Breath holding is not dysfunctional. Having to resort to this maximum stabilisation strategy for trivial tasks is dysfunctional. Training should be aimed at increasing the ability to both breathe and stabilise simultaneously whilst performing exercises and other activities, but at the top end of loading there will always be a place for breath holding. ...read the full post

Teamwork

Posted by Hans Lindgren DC on 17 July 2020 | 0 Comments
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Over the years I have had several opportunities to work in teams with Doctors, Chiropractors and Physiotherapists, in both Sports and Company health care scenarios. I know we can complement each other well and become very efficient in providing the best possible care to people, all we need to do is start communicating with each other for the benefit of our patients. It is time for some real TEAMWORK! ...read the full post

Push-up

Posted by Hans Lindgren DC on 16 October 2014 | 0 Comments
The push-up is an exercise that probably has been around since the beginning of time. It is a very good exercise providing it is performed correctly. Many sports-coaches tell the youngsters to “Drop down and give me 10”. The problem with this is that if the stabilization of the shoulder-blades is not sufficient the benefit of the exercise is negated by the over-load put onto the shoulders. The key to this exercise is to pay close attention to form and not allow any deviations from perfect. ...read the full post

The “Short-hand”

Posted by Hans Lindgren DC on 7 March 2014 | 0 Comments
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The “short-foot” concept was introduced into rehabilitation and training by Professor Janda many years ago. The short foot can simply be described as a slight contraction of the intrinsic muscles of the foot thereby making the foot stronger and providing a better support. For the very same reasons it is important to provide a strong supporting hand in all exercises using the hand as support. Faulty loading of the hand will not only result in excessive loading of the wrist but will also severely affect the stabilization of the scapula.
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