UPCOMING EVENTS
F.R. Lower Limb - Toronto, Feb 4-5, 2012 - SOLD OUT
F.A.P. Spine - Toronto, Feb 25-26, 2012 - SOLD OUT
F.A.P. Upper Limb - Toronto, Mar 31/Apr 1, 2012 - SOLD OUT
F.R. Presentation @ the American Massage Conference, San Diego - April 20-21
F.A.P. Lower Limb (Private Seminar) - Totum Life Science, Toronto - April 28-29 - SOLD OUT
F.A.P. Upper Limb - Winnipeg, Manitoba - May 4-5 (part of the MTAM conference) - SOLD OUT
Dr. Spina lectures at the IDO PORTAL MOVEMENT Conference - Aug 14-16th, Berlin, Germany***NEW***
F.A.P. Lower Limb - Ottawa, Sept 8-9, 2012***NEW***
F.A.P. Lower Limb - Toronto, Sept 22-23, 2012
F.R. Presentation @ the Canadian Chiropractic & Massage Conference, Toronto- Oct 12-14
F.A.P. Lower Limb - Victoria, BC - Oct 20-21 (register @SomaticSenses.com)***NEW***
F.A.P./F.R Lower Limb - Amsterdam, Netherlands, Nov 15-18, 2012
F.R. Upper Limb - Toronto, Dec 1-2, 2012
F.R. Spine - Toronto, Feb 23-24, 2013
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During this speech concerning a mishmash of topics, Dr. Spina explains the importance of movement based goals with training vs. the individualized muscular focus often taken by most trainers. Topics such as ‘core training’, and ‘scapular stability’ training are used as examples to describe how current approaches fall short due to the fact that the end goal of the training is either incorrect…or poorly defined.
Also discussed is the concept of conditioning in positions of IMPROPER alignment in order to prepare the body for the imposed functional demands of ADLs and sport.
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New seminar posted
Functional Range Release (F.R.) ® Upper Limb certification seminar
December 1-2, 2012
Toronto Best Western
$899/practitioner – $799/student
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In this interview with ONE Concept Radio, host Felicia Brown discusses various topics with F.R. creator Dr. Spina promoting his lecture at the upcoming American Massage, Chiropractic, and Acupuncture Conference in San Diego, California on Friday April 20 at 2:30pm . Topics include the F.A.P. and F.R. assessment and treatment systems…as well as the new, and soon to be released FRC (Functional Range Conditioning) system. There is still time to register for this talk at AmericanMassageConference.com…
The importance of Subclavius function, and the use of P.A.I.L.’s for increasing neural drive
In this video taken from a recent F.A.P. ‘Upper Limb’ seminar, Dr. Spina discusses the importance of the Subclavius muscle in maintaining proper scapular-humeral rhythm. Further, he discusses the utilization of Progressive Angular Isometric Loading (P.A.I.L’s) in improving neural drive (or ‘muscle activation’) and thus how it can be utilized to improve joint mechanics.
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The upper trapezius…not as important as you think.
In this video taken from a recent F.A.P. ‘Spine’ seminar, Dr. Spina discusses the fallacies regarding the anatomic understanding, palpation technique, and function of the ‘upper trapezius’ muscle. The discussion is supported by the work of Johnson, Bogduk, et al (Referenced below) and is summarized by W. Hammer (click here to read summary).
Johnson G, Bogduk N, Nowitzke A, House D. Anatomy and actions of the trapezius muscle. Clin Biomech 1994:44-50
Cadaveric specimen demonstrating the thin structure of the upper trapezius
In this study, the authors bring to light the actual function of the upper trapezius utilizing cadaveric dissection noting the fibre direction, and lines of pull of the tissue. The results shed light on the glaring misconceptions regarding this structure. This is NOT to say that the portion of the muscle is un-important clinically as fibrosis often adheres it to the underlying structures…it only implies that a different understanding of it is necessary.
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DATE: Nov. 15 - Nov. 18 /2012 … 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
COST: € 995
LOCATION: Hotel De Witte Bergnen, Rijksweg 2, Eemnes 3755 MV, The Netherlands
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The ‘No empty spaces’ concept — how fascia permeates everything…and why that is important
In this video, Dr. Spina discusses the misconceptions about the living body created by the resolve of anatomists to only demonstrate the underlying ‘important’ structures. Frequently, by way of a scalpel, anatomists remove important layers including the fascia superficialis, as well as the profunda fascia overlying the muscular tissue. By profunda fascia, in this instance we are referring to the connective tissue which has no direct association to any individual underlying structure (muscle, bone, etc.), but that which ‘fills in’ the spaces between the skin and underlying structures. This connective tissue is also subject to contraction, fibrosis, adhesion, etc., which can negatively affect movement and biomechanics. Thus assessment and treatment of this tissue is vital when such fascia fibrosis/tension is present.
Another concept that has been discussed here in the past is the fact that we, as manual therapists, don’t actually treat ‘muscle’, rather the connective tissue components of muscle – epimysium, perimysium, endomysium. Add to this the fascia filling in the ‘gaps’ as noted above and keen therapists will be able to restore full, fluid, and functional movement effectively….if they have an accurate means of locating, and palpating defective/pathological tissues.
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Discussing the use of the Latissimus-Gluteus Maximus myofascial sling during bench press
In this clip taken at a recent F.A.P. ‘Spine’ seminar in Toronto, Canada, Dr. Spina discusses the concept of ‘bending the bar’ during the execution of the bench press. The benefits of this action lie in the activation of the Latissimus Dorsi-Gluteus Maximus myofascial sling in order to:
1. Reduce the angle of Glenohumeral joint abduction – as is noted, excessive abduction (to 90 degrees which is commonly seen) places unnecessary stress on the long head of the biceps leading to debilitating injuries such as bicipital tenosynovitis.
2. Engage the sling in order to stabilize the core during the lift – this helps to lock in the lumbar lordosis needed during the bench press – see figure. This sling was
described by Andry Vleeming et. Connection between the Latissimus Dorsi and the contralateral gluteus maximus is most pronounced between eh L4-S2 segments by way of the thoracolumbar fascial
3. Engage the lower body musculature in order to hold the lumbar lordosis – this helps the athlete to better utilize the principal of irradiation which states that muscular contraction can be amplified by engaging surrounding musculature. Which experienced powerlifters, their entire body is in tension during a lift such that every muscle in their body is engaged.
Not discussed in the video, but worth mentioning for completion sake, is the importance of holding an increased inter abdominal pressure (IAP) during any lift. This helps to both increase strength generation, and to solidify the spine in order to prevent injury.
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