The Latest from Anthony Close
SubscribeTactile Pain Management
Friday, 01 October 2010 08:50
Over the past few years I have really wanted a way to be more analytical and technological with monitoring my patients outcome assessment. I have tried everything from standard forms and progress reports to mailing out weekly spreadsheets which patients fill in and return. All of these are time-consuming. Ironically enough, often patients lose motivation as well and do not always complete or return forms properly. Through this I began to develop an iPhone application that would allow for reminders and a tactile surface to measure their daily outcomes. I am happy to announce that I used my concept for the first time as a prototype today and am very excited about the potential of the application.
Strengthening The Core Will Not Always Work
Tuesday, 29 June 2010 11:00
CORE MUSCLES AREN'T ALWAYS GOING TO CREATE A HEALTHY SPINE
Often it is heard that in order to bullet proof our back we need to create a strong "core." However, as strong as this information is, it may not be relevant for all individuals. Clinically, an individual that has a weak core will no doubt be benefited from strengthening the core; however, often the individual will present with a strong core and still be troubled by disabling lower back pain. Body builders are a great example of this. I see many as patients and let me be the first to say, they don't have perfect spines.
Enhancing The Lower Back
Sunday, 20 June 2010 15:29
Enhancing the Lower Back: Super Stiffness
Author: Dr. Stuart McGill Ph.D.
Stuart McGill, Professor of Spine Biomechanics
At a gymnastics or martial arts meet, or at a weightlifting competition, listen to the coaches advice to the athlete - Stay tight! This means to maintain stiffness. Being stiff ensures that there will be minimal energy losses as forces are transmitted through the linkages. Optimal performance requires stability, and stability results from stiffness. Stiffness in the body results from muscular co-contraction. Be stiff, and be compliant. Knowing the difference and when to be one or the other is a major way to improving performance.
Mike Boyle Speaks About Pain
Thursday, 03 June 2010 22:22
"Does It Hurt?"
Authored by: Mike Boyle
This is another of my previously published pieces reprinted for your reading pleasure:
I get asked rehab questions all the time. I have rehabilitated athletes in almost every major sport who were told they were "all done" by a doctor or a team trainer. Because people know my background, they often ask for advice. Most of the time they ignore the advice because the advice does not contain the answer they want. They say "it only hurts when I run", I say things like "don't run". A famous coach I know once told me "people don't call for advice, they call for agreement or consensus. If you don't tell them what they want to hear, they simply call someone else". His advice to me, don't bother wasting your time with advice. Here I go again wasting time.
Improving your Metabolic Systems
Friday, 28 May 2010 14:03
Three things you should be focusing on regarding your cardiovascular fitness:
Don't go to the gym and don't hire a trainer
Wednesday, 12 May 2010 12:30
Don't go to the gym and don't hire a trainer!
In fact, you can stay at home and save money with a customized training program designed by us. Don't want to spend the money for one on one training, don't want to spend the money on a gym membership? Not a problem. We can help you with a customized program that you can do at home or in the gym (if you are already there). The program covers the big 4:
The Fuzz Speech!
Saturday, 17 April 2010 15:01
Okay, if you are a bit freaked out by human cadavers, don't watch it. If you want to learn something really cool that will change your perception regarding mobility and movement, watch it. Simple eh?
Expect a Miracle!
Thursday, 01 April 2010 19:19
What happens when you health goes from bad to worse, what happens when you loved one commits suicide and leaves you with two infants? On the flip side, what happens when someones eyesight is restored? How about if your loved ones hearing is restored? It can happen and it does happen.
M2 Publication!
Wednesday, 24 March 2010 18:56
Wellington Allied Health and Therefore Positive! PT: Featured in M2 magazine.
This is a great read if you are doing cross fit, yoga, pilates, or any other flavour of the month.