Release Your Pain: 2nd Edition - EBOOK. Dr. Brian James Abelson DC.

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       Strengthen on Alternate Days

       Chapter 11: Resolving Injuries to the Achilles Tendon

       What Causes Injuries to the Achilles Tendon?

       About the Achilles Tendon

       Kinetic Chain Structures of the Achilles Tendon

       What is Achilles Tendonitis or Tendinopathy

       Conventional Treatments

       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

       Resolving Achilles Tendonitis

       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 is 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

       What Should You Do Next?

       Chapter 13: FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

       Benefits of ART!

       Who can benefit from ART?

       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?

       ART Practitioners

       How can I find out if my practitioner is certified in ART?

       How do I find a certified ART practitioner in my area?

       About ART Treatments

       What is tissue translation?

       What is nerve sliding or nerve flossing?

       How long does an ART treatment take?

       Are ART treatments painful?

       Post-Treatment

       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?

       Glossary

       Index

       Publications from Kinetic Health

       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