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Moving Mindfully By Alison Palmer As a physical therapist who practices functional manual therapy, I am constantly helping my patients to be able to move and function more efficiently. Whether it is an elite athlete who is wanting to stay injury free, or someone who has had

The Importance of Efficient Breathing Breathing is a key function of the body that sustains life. As a physical therapist specializing in Functional Manual Therapy, how efficiently a person is able to breathe is an important part of my evaluation. I look at the whole person and

Yes, ladies this article is for you!! Since childbirth, do you suffer with urinary incontinence or leaking issues, a diastasis or separation in the middle of the abdominal muscles, low back or pelvic pain, a prolapse “down there”, stuck scar tissue from having a caesarian, a flabby

We all know that having a strong core helps us function better in our every day lives as well as in our sporting activities. Most of us know that having a strong core will also help reduce the likelihood of injuries and chronic back pain. But which

More than one third of Americans fail to get at least seven hours sleep on a regular basis which is associated with an increased risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and cancer as well as mental illness such as depression. Getting a good nights’ sleep is

The Mind Body Connection Introduction: As a Physical Therapist who practices Functional Manual Therapy and being part of a Wellness Center, I work with many patients who have chronic illnesses and chronic pain. Chronic diseases are becoming more common eg cancer, heart disease, auto immune disease, diabetes,

What is Visceral Manipulation? I recently had the good fortune to spend a week at the Esalen Institute on the spectacular Big Sur coast in California improving my Visceral Manipulation skills. Esalen is a very special place to be able to spend time learning more about the

“Tech Neck” Tech neck is a term that is being used more and more to describe symptoms which stem from looking down at phones and devices. As mobile technology becomes more important in our every day lives this problem will only get worse. I am especially concerned

Effective stretching As a functional manual therapist my goal is to optimize function and improve efficiency within the body, and help my patients avoid injury or surgery. I often recommend stretching as part of an exercise program to achieve these goals, but let me share with you

Is Sitting Really The New Smoking? Evidence suggests that the average American spends more than eight hours each day sitting. Medical research shows that prolonged sitting is detrimental to cardiovascular health independent of regular physical activity. In Telluride many of us have desk jobs and assume that