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That nagging pain in the bum!

The piriformis muscle is a central pillar to biomechanical dysfunction; research has shown that when it’s dysfunctional, not only can the pelvis be taken out of alignment but it can also affect the functional performance of the upper and lower limbs. Understanding the piriformis muscle and all its anomalies is imperative to understanding an individual’s needs and avoiding generalization. It is therefore the individual’s function that is interesting and if dysfunctional, then a common sense approach of different arenas would command the best method to rid the problems. Research studies of anatomical observations, imaging, functional screens, manual treatment will be reviewed.

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To wedge or not to wedge?  That is the question..

For years cyclists have been looking at different ways of maximising their power output on their bike and reducing their risk of injury. Different ways they have tried includes changing their bike set up, improving their fitness levels and in more extreme cases wedging their feet on the cleats or pedals to counter any abnormal biomechanics that may be causing pain or reducing performance.

These methods can be very effective, but there are times when they are not. Take the example of the wedging of the feet in the pedal in an attempt to correct an overly flat foot in the shoe or cleat. Bearing in mind that 60% of the biomechanical problems that exist in feet are compensations for faulty biomechanics in the pelvis or hips...

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