Chapter 11: Resolving Injuries to the Achilles Tendon
What Causes Injuries to the Achilles Tendon?
Kinetic Chain Structures of the Achilles Tendon
What is Achilles Tendonitis or Tendinopathy
Treating the Achilles Tendon with ART
The Need for a Specific Diagnosis
Benefits of Biomechanical Analysis in Resolving Achilles Tendonitis
Effects of Abnormal Plantar Flexion
Effects of Abnormal or Restricted Knee Flexion
Structures Involved in Plantar Flexion
A Case History – Achilles Tendon
Do’s and Don’ts for the Achilles Tendon
Exercises for Achilles Tendon Injuries
Chapter 12: Resolving Plantar Fasciitis
What Causes Plantar Fasciitis?
Do Heel Spurs Cause Plantar Fasciitis?
The Traditional Treatment Perspective
A Different Way to Treat Plantar Fasciitis
What Does a Gait Analysis Tell Us?
How Do you Resolve Plantar Fasciitis?
A Case History - Plantar Fasciitis
Exercises for Resolving Plantar Fasciitis
Chapter 13: FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
How can ART improve athletic performance?
I have had an acute injury; how long must I wait before I can begin ART treatments?
What if my doctor recommends surgery?
How can I find out if my practitioner is certified in ART?
How do I find a certified ART practitioner in my area?
What is nerve sliding or nerve flossing?
How long does an ART treatment take?
What should I do directly after a treatment?
How long before I start seeing results with ART?
What are the chances of the injury reoccurring after ART treatments?
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Impact of Soft-Tissue Injuries on your Body
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A soft tissue injury refers to damage to muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and joint capsules in the body. This type of injury is usually referred to as a sprain, strain, contusion, repetitive strain injury, tendonitis, or bursitis.
Soft-tissue injuries are a major cause of pain and disability in our society. These often poorly understood, and badly treated, injuries affect every area of your body, from the top of your head to the bottom of your feet. Injuries to soft tissues affect the function and performance of muscles, ligaments, tendons, connective tissue, the nervous system, the circulatory system, and joints.
Residual scar tissues formed as a result of soft-tissue injuries restricts tissue movement, and results in the development of abnormal motion patterns as the body tries to compensate and work around these restrictions. These compensations, in turn, often create further structural imbalances and injury. The influence