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David Mesnick of PT360 Releases eBook on Understanding Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

By David Mesnick | September 13, 2016 | Blogs, News | buttock pain, dry needling, Lower back pain, physical therapy, Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction, SI, SI Dysfunction Rehab, SI Joint, SI Joint Physical Therapy, SIJD, SIJD Treatment | 1 |

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David Mesnick of PT360 Releases eBook on Understanding Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

Atlanta, Georgia, September 12, 2016 – David Mesnick, PT, OCS, cMDT, and founder of PT360 physical therapy centers has just released an eBook on Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction (SI Joint or SIJD). The eBook, An Integrative Guide to Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction was written to help create a better understanding of lower back and buttock pain.

A Guide for Your Stride – Which Running Shoes are Best for You

There are thousands of different brands, models, styles, colors of running shoes to choose from these days. So how do you decide which one is best for you? The good news is that shoe developers have now created running shoes for all shapes, sizes, and strides. There are a number of factors that depict which shoe is the best fit for you.

Right hamstring pain caused by scroiliac joint dysfunction

The Referral Patterns of the Sacroiliac Joint, Facet Joints, and Myofascial System.

The referral patterns of the Sacroiliac joint, facet joints, and myofascial system.

I often tell my patients that pain can be fools gold. Where you feel pain or sensation changes might not be the source. The musculoskeletal system a complex arrangement of muscles, joints, nerves, ligaments, tendons, and blood vessels all of which can be the source of pain and refer to other areas of the body.

Piriformis Syndrome, Buttock Pain, Physical Therapy

Understanding Piriformis Syndrome and Buttock pain

By David Mesnick | April 2, 2016 | Blogs, Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction - SI | Atlanta physical therapy, core stabilization, FADIR test, manual therapy, orthopaedics, orthopedics, Pelvic pain, piriformis, piriformis sciatica, piriformis syndrome, Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction, sacrum, SI Joint, SI joint dysfunction, spinal manipulation, sports medicine | 2 |

Piriformis Syndrome is a condition caused by overactive muscle activity and/or irritation on the sciatic nerve as it passes directly under or through (~15% of the population) the muscle.

The piriformis muscle runs from the underside of the tailbone (anterior sacrum) and attaches on the inside (superior medial) of the long bone of the leg (femur).

Sacroiliac Joint Anatomy

By David Mesnick | March 17, 2016 | Blogs, Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction - SI | Anatomy, core stabilization, injuries, LBP, Low back pain, Lower back pain, manual therapy, OCS, orthopaedics, orthopedics, Pelvic pain, Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction, sacrum, SI Joint, spinal manipulation, sports medicine | Like |

Anatomy and physiology of the sacroiliac joints

The sacroiliac joint, abbreviated as “SI” joint, is a connection of two bones just below the lumbar vertebrae (your lower back). This joint is composed of the sacrum and ilium bones. Just as the keystone in a masonry arch serves to maintain the structural integrity of doorways and ceilings,

A good read for runners: Why We Get Running Injuries (and How to Prevent Them) By Gretchen Reynolds February 10, 2016 5:30 am February 10, 2016 5:30 am

Warm weather is on its way across the country — really, it is, I promise— and so are spring marathons, meaning that many people soon will begin a new or augmented running program. Many also will wind up sidelined by injury. But a new study suggests that being light on your feet could keep most runners healthy.

Understanding the Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapy Marketplace by, David Mesnick, PT, OCS, cMDT

By David Mesnick | January 6, 2016 | Blogs, Sports Health Tips | corporate Physical Therapy, dry needling, manual therapy, OCS, orthopaedics, orthopedics, out of network PT, outpatient Physical Therapy, physical therapy, physical therapy types, Private practice Physical Therapy, spinal manipulation, sports medicine | Like |

Understanding the Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapy Marketplace by, David Mesnick, PT, OCS, cMDT

As patient financial responsibility continues to rise, now more than ever consumers in the health care market are looking for the best value for their dollars spent on physical therapy.

Outpatient orthopedic physical therapy is a sub-specialty within the profession that also includes care for pediatrics,

The Best Yoga Moves for Your Back

By David Mesnick | September 4, 2015 | Blogs, Sports Health Tips, Sports Injury Prevention | back pain, manual therapy, orthopaedics, orthopedics, outpatient Physical Therapy, Private practice Physical Therapy, spinal manipulation, sports medicine, yoga, yoga moves | Like |

Overview

At any given time, more than 30 million Americans experience lower-back pain, according to the American Chiropractic Association. Back pain is also one of the most common reasons people miss work, and it’s the second most common cause for doctor’s office visits, the ACA reports. Poor posture, weak back muscles and a sedentary lifestyle are major contributors to back pain.

Excerpts from: Running with stability workshop at Taylor Brawner Park in Smyrna

By David Mesnick | September 4, 2015 | Blogs, Sports Health Tips, Sports Injury Prevention | cadence, core stability, core stabilization, orthopaedics, orthopedics, running, running shoe health, running shoes, sports injury prevention, sports medicine | Like |

It is important to Pre screen with a Physical Therapist, running coach, or Sports Medicine Doctor before running.
Saucony Triumph and Guide are good neutral shoes
Visit: www.runningwarehouse.com shoes are sorted by foot type
Always stretch before you run
Cross train with 1-2 days of core stabilization
Never run through pain
Running cadence should be ~165-180 (180 strikes per minute is optimal)
- If your cadence is less than 160 you are over striding and risk LE overuse injuries
- To calculate cadence count how many times your left foot hits the ground in 30 seconds and multiply by 2.

Best Shoes of 2016

By David Mesnick | September 4, 2015 | Blogs, Sports Health Tips, Sports Injury Prevention | best running shoes, OCS, orthopaedics, orthopedics, outpatient Physical Therapy, running, running shoes, sports injury prevention, sports medicine | 1 |

In an effort to promote wellness we have compiled a list of the best shoes of 2016. Below you will find David’s best shoe selections for 2016.

Asics – Gel Nimbus, Cumulus, Kayano

Brooks – Ghost, Glycerin

Saucony – Ride

Addidas – Boost (three models of Boost but all are good)

Nike –

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