Cold Induced Arthritis
The most common scenario that triggers a flare up is a sudden change in atmospheric pressure that results in decreased temperatures and increased moisture. Patients who have maintained active and relatively pain free over the warmer months start showing up on the schedule with complaints of knee...
Our Story
It is at the core of our values to assemble a family of therapists that we can mentor as well as learn from. Together, we can offer true revolutionary care to a meaningful number of patients.
Our Brand
The story behind the Structural Elements® logo is foundational to our approach. The full logo is a representation of a Tensegrity Model; tensional integrity or floating compression. In architecture this is seen as a balance of compression and tension elements...
To Stretch or Not to Stretch
Who doesn't have tight hamstring muscles? Why are some people constantly injured and others seem to tolerate just about anything? Many patients ask, “should I be stretching more”, and our answer is often surprising.
A Happy Father's Day
As a father my proudest moments were the births of my children. My wife did all the work, yet I still take most of the credit.
#HumanPerformanceRefined
Often we find structural imbalances that cause change to running form, cycling power and swim efficiency. It surprises most athletes where we find imbalances. We have treated hip pain by balancing the feet, and we have treated foot pain by balancing the hips.
To All of Our Mothers
Children bring love, happiness, and countless gifts to our lives. There is no deeper bond than the bond between a mother and her child. However, with the commitment to nurture another human being from infancy to adulthood comes a significant amount of stress.
Acupuncture vs. Dry Needling
The most common question we get is “What is the difference between Acupuncture and Dry Needling”? We also field frequent aversion to the idea of needles. Even our biggest fans, still often have questions about how the needles work. At Structural Elements®
A Cash Based Clinic
For many private practices, the "out of network" model couldn’t come at better time. With rising business costs, coupled with decreasing reimbursement rates and low per-visit rates; it has been harder for insurance-based practices to survive. Health care providers are drowning in paperwork, as...
Avoid Soft Tissue Injury
Viscoelasticity is the name of the game for preventing soft tissue injury. This term refers to the degree of elasticity or stretch the soft tissue can handle. If muscles, tendons and ligaments are flexible and have the ability to adapt to stress, they are far less likely to tear or inflame from...
Creating a Solid Foundation
In order for our joints to remain healthy and able to respond to the stress we place on them through our normal daily activities, we need structural integrity. If we use our homes as an example: if your foundation is sinking, it’s easy to understand that the effects could involve the roof. It’s...
Stability vs. Mobility
Our major joints alternate between stable and mobile. The metatarsal line of our foot (think where the toes attach to the foot) is stable. The ankles are mobile, and are considered loose adaptors. The knee is a stable joint. It functions best as a true hinge. The hip is a mobile joint that...