Physical Therapist

Due to popular demand, the Myoskeletal Workshop has been moved to a bigger convention center across from the hotel. Great TAs, new material, lots of fun (always). Don't miss this one August 5-7 http://tinyurl.com/DaltonChicago

People are always asking me which is more important… Myoskeletal Alignment(R) home-study courses or "live" workshops. For the past 15 + years, my Freedom From Pain Institute(R) has provided both types of educational opportunities to a broad range of bodyworkers including massage therapists, sports therapists, structural integrators, functional movement trainers, and physical therapists. Of course, nothing replaces a live workshop for actually feeling and seeing the assessments and techniques performed firsthand.

Hamstrings typically get strained for many reasons. Erik Dalton explains the common reasons for these strains and techniques to loosen the fascial bags, find and release areas of common adhesion. Video from the new Dalton Technique Tour. http://erikdalton.com/now-available-dalton-technique-tour/

Scar adhesions require treatment because the body has no mechanism to reduce scar tissue naturally. Although the body can sometimes adapt and tolerate a certain amount of scar tissue, it will not function optimally and can cause further injury. There are many types and styles of manual therapy for treatment of scar tissue injuries and all are probably helpful to some degree. Manual therapy methods such as Myoskeletal Alignment Technique (MAT) may be effective in helping restore function to inflexible tissues, thus normalizing cellular metabolism and organ function. View article online http://erikdalton.com/bullfighting-scar-treated/

In disorders such as piriformis and thoracic outlet syndromes, nerve tissues are at particular risk for ischemic injury. Compression, nerve entrapment and eventual loss of blood supply leads to characteristic changes in the nerve itself. Follow Erik Dalton as he assesses and treats nerve entrapment problems. We are offering a youtube special offer of 15% off if you enter the code cc15 at checkout. http://erikdalton.com/products/complete-dalton-library/

Erik Dalton discusses Vladimir Janda's "Neck Flexion Test" and demos a very effective SCM maneuver to aid in clients with chronic neck pain, TOS, and forward head postures. The entire cervical treatment routine can be viewed on Erik's Level 2, Myoskeletal Alignment home-study course. Dalton's popular "Dirty Dozen" techniques also include 12 deep tissue, myofascial release, assisted stretching, and spindle-stim routines to promote length-strength balance for clients suffering dowager's humps and chronic neck/rib pain. Subscribe to Erik's YouTube channel and get lots of free massage and bodywork tips. Click this link to order the complete course and become a "Certified Myoskeletal Therapist." http://erikdalton.com/products/homestudy-ii/ Special for YouTube subscribers. Enter the code db10 at checout to save 10% on all Dalton Home Study

A "hooked" coccyx is an oft-overlooked source of pelvic pain. Erik Dalton demos a sample deep tissue routine taken from his Level 4, "Low Back, Hip & Leg Pain" dvds that helps mobilize these anteriorly fixated bones. Click this link to order the complete home-study course and become a "Certified Myoskeletal Therapist." http://erikdalton.com/products/home-study/ Enter the code db10 at checkout to save 10% on all Dalton Home Study courses. While you're there, sign up for our monthly e-Technique newsletter...thanks!

In those presenting with true iliosacral upslips, joint apposition between the ilium and sacrum is altered, i.e., "the sacroiliac grooves ain't groovin". Since these superior shears are more affected by gravity that other iliosacral dysfunctions, they have almost a zero chance of self correction. Here are some excellent treatment techniques by Erik Dalton as presented in his Level 4 Dynamic Body Home Study http://erikdalton.com/level-iv-dynamic-body-ce-homestudycourse/

Erik Dalton demonstrates a very effective mobilization maneuver for clients with localized neck pain and muscle spasm. This sidebending and translation treatment can be viewed in its entirity on Erik's Level 2 Myoskeletal Alignment dvds. Dalton's popular "Dirty Dozen" techniques also include 12 deep tissue, myofascial release, assisted stretching, and spindle-stim routines to promote length-strength balance for clients suffering neck and rib pain. Subscribe to Erik's YouTube channel and get lots of free massage and bodywork tips. Click this link to order the complete course and become a "Certified Myoskeletal Therapist." http://erikdalton.com/products/homestudy-ii/ Enter the code db10 at checout to save 10% on all Dalton Home Study View the article at http://daltonarticles.com/scalene.html

http://youtu.be/8bh5I50q5ck Plantar fasciitis is painful & sometimes difficult to treat. Tibialis posterior & the other arch elevators must eccentrically contract on heel strike. This is where most injuries occur. Overuse, underuse or abuse causes fascial calf adhesions which may lead to painful heel spurs. Add Erik Dalton's deep tissue massage & joint mobilization techniques to your current routines and get your athletes back in the game! Join Erik's YouTube channel to access free clips from his upcoming 2-DVD Myoskeletal Alignment video series. Visit http://erikdalton.com & sign up for the monthly technique e-newsletter & receive a free downloadable flexion addiction poster for your office. Here's a link for more discussion on this topic: http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/tech-talk/2010/01/24/age-old-argument-shoes-or-no-shoes/ Enter the code db10 and save 10% on all Dalton Home Study

Neck and headache pain often results from O-A (occipitoatlantal) fixation and resulting suboccipital muscle spasm. Add Erik Dalton's massage and mobilization Myoskeletal Alignment techniques to your cervical routines. Migraines, neck cricks, TMJ, forward head postures, and nerve impingement may all benefit from this simple myofascial maneuver. Join my YouTube network for more massage and functional movement clips from the upcoming 2-dvd Myoskeletal Alignment video series. Sign up for my monthly technique e-newsletter at http://.ErikDalton.com. Enter the code db10 and save 10% on all Dalton Home Study

Erik Dalton's Myoskeletal Alignment Technique for treating sacroiliac joint and low back pain. Are these structural or functional dysfunctions and what is causing the pain? Muscles? Ligaments? Joints? Or fascia? Quoting A.T. Still, Dr. of Osteopathy, "Lean to fix low back pain and you'll always have a full practice." http://erikdalton.com/products/home-study/ Enter the code db10 and save 10% on all Dalton Home Study

Erik Dalton's top-selling Myoskeletal Home-Study courses teach massage & bodyworkers practice-building strategies for complex back, neck, rotator cuff, hip, and leg pain conditions. Perfect for sports, orthopedic, functional movement, massage & structural integration therapists. Enhance your skills, increase referrals & modernize your practice. Earn CE certified Myoskeletal Therapist credentials upon completion of any Dalton Home Study courses. You'll receive non-expiring CEs and handsome diplomas suitable for framing. Dalton home study courses can be taken in any order. All CEs are non-expiring. You will also receive a free listing on the Certified Therapist page on our highly ranked Freedom From Pain Institute™ website...a great backlink for your business. Integrate Dalton's deep tissue, muscle energy and joint stretching techniques and watch your practice grow. http://erikdalton.com Enter the code db10 and save 10% on all Dalton Home Study http://erikdalton.com/products/

Erik Dalton's home study courses incorporate deep-tissue, joint stretching, and fascial mobilization techniques to treat complex neck, back, sacroiliac and rotator cuff pain. Earn CE certified Myoskeletal Therapist credentials that will set you apart in the eyes of clients and referral sources.

Erik Dalton's home study courses incorporate deep-tissue, joint stretching, and fascial mobilization techniques to treat complex neck, back, sacroiliac and rotator cuff pain. Earn CE certified Myoskeletal Therapist credentials that will set you apart in the eyes of clients and referral sources.

http://erikdalton.com - Erik Dalton, the founder of the Freedom From Pain Institute and leader in the Manual Therapy Industry for over a decade received the honor of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the American Massage Conference in San Diego. in 1998 Erik launched one of the first nationally approved home-study courses. Today, Erik Dalton's "Complete Myoskeletal LIbrary" of DVDs, books, and home-study programs continues to be a top-selling education program in the bodywork industry. His passion for touch therapy is beautifully summed up in a famous quote by author unknown that simply states, "The Truly Educated Never Graduate."

Erik Dalton's Myoskeletal Therapy™ home study courses incorporate deep tissue, joint stretching, and myofascial mobilization techniques for today's massage, sports, and functional movement therapists interested in the lucrative world of pain management. These popular distance-learning programs provide "Certified Myoskeletal Therapist " credentials that set you apart in the eyes of clients and referral sources.

Presentation from the American Massage Conference.

http://gilhedley.com Gil Hedley, Ph.D. live at the Vancouver Fascial Congress with a quirky take on "pleasure / pain." This part two of "Reconsidering the Fuzz." was shot on iPhone by Erik Dalton with exclusive permission from Gil Hedley. Gil authored a chapter in Erik's new Dynamic Body textbook. http://erikdalton.com/products/dynamic-body/

Enhance skills- Boost referrals- Help clients! Click: http://erikdalton.com/now-available-d... for YouTube discounts. Enter code db10 at checkout & save 10% on all Dalton Home Study Courses... Get Certified Now! Erik tests & treats a class participant suffering painful genetic scoliosis. Myoskeletal's joint stretching, muscle energy, deep tissue & fascial release techniques may help unwind aberrant strain patterns & relieve pain. Add this routine to your massage & bodywork practice. Click here to download your Free "Forward Head" poster. Sign up for our e-technique newsletter, order a home-study course, & become a "Certified Myoskeletal Therapist." http://erikdalton.com