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What is Ankle Dorsiflexion?
Ankle dorsiflexion is a fancy term that essentially means moving your foot so that your toes get closer to your knee. (Ankle plantar flexion is essentially the opposite, where you point your toes downward and away from your knee.)
SpineFit Radio – Should Your Personal Trainer Evaluate Your Back Pain?
Many people choose to work with a professional trainer now and at a time when we are becoming an obese society, I see this as a positive effort. There has never been a better time to work with instructors who
Selective Functional Movement Assessments
In a previous post, we briefly discussed selective functional movement assessments. One request I receive quite frequently is to go in-depth about what movement assessments are and how they are beneficial to patients. Movement assessment is a cornerstone of the
Benefits of Sit/Stand Desks
More and more of the patents that visit our office have been asking us about the potential benefits of using a sit/stand desk (or a standing desk). Let’s talk about why it might be a good idea to give one
Three Tips to Avoid Low Back Pain
While we are well-equipped here at Tulsa Spine and Rehab for whenever a patient experiences low back pain, it would be even better to avoid it from occurring in the first place. Here are three easy tips anybody can follow
Specializing in Functional Mobility and Patient Centric Care
Tulsa Chiropractors end up being fairly similar to each other. We go to school and learn how to mobilize joints, how to make diagnoses, and how to administer treatment. As I’ve practiced, however, I have developed a specialization in what
What Should a New Patient Expect?
Our goal at Tulsa Spine and Rehab is to make every patient as comfortable as possible. It can be rather unnerving for patients who are uncertain of what to expect, especially after having bad experiences in the past with other physicians, physical
Demystifying Manipulation
Manipulation, also referred to as adjustment, is the cornerstone of a chiropractor’s ability. It essentially means to move a joint or soft tissue. As a chiropractor, my first task is to determine the patient’s problem. Let’s say that the patient
Preventing Youth Sports Injuries Due to Overuse
Sports such as baseball are becoming increasingly popular among young people. While playing baseball is a good way to stay active, practicing year-round without downtime can be detrimental when it comes to preventing injuries due to overuse. Younger children are
