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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Mon, 28 May 2012 22:14:50 GMT--><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><title>Articles</title><subtitle>Articles</subtitle><id>http://www.targettherapeutics.com/all-articles/</id><link rel="alternate" type="application/xhtml+xml" href="http://www.targettherapeutics.com/all-articles/"/><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.targettherapeutics.com/all-articles/atom.xml"/><updated>2012-03-14T04:48:27Z</updated><generator uri="http://www.squarespace.com/" version="Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)">Squarespace</generator><entry><title>The Use Of Acupressure In Massage Therapy Treatments</title><category term="Massage Therapy"/><category term="acupressure"/><category term="acupressure in massage"/><category term="chinese medicine"/><category term="massage"/><category term="massage therapy"/><id>http://www.targettherapeutics.com/all-articles/2012/3/13/the-use-of-acupressure-in-massage-therapy-treatments.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.targettherapeutics.com/all-articles/2012/3/13/the-use-of-acupressure-in-massage-therapy-treatments.html"/><author><name>Dr. Martin Dziak</name></author><published>2012-03-14T00:37:06Z</published><updated>2012-03-14T00:37:06Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Acupressure has been practiced as a healing art for at least 5,000 years through Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). This complete health system has been documented for use in treating over 3,000 conditions that is totally natural and taps your own body’s ability to heal itself.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Leg Length Inequality</title><category term="Certified Pedorthis"/><category term="arthritis"/><category term="bone diseases"/><category term="hip replacement"/><category term="leg fracture"/><category term="leg length"/><category term="leg length inequality"/><category term="spinal scoliosis"/><category term="undefined"/><id>http://www.targettherapeutics.com/all-articles/2012/3/13/leg-length-inequality.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.targettherapeutics.com/all-articles/2012/3/13/leg-length-inequality.html"/><author><name>Dr. Martin Dziak</name></author><published>2012-03-14T00:31:33Z</published><updated>2012-03-14T00:31:33Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[A leg length inequality can be a significant cause of pain. The most common causes of leg length inequality are spinal scoliosis, a surgically repaired leg fracture, hip or knee replacement, hip arthritis, Bone Diseases (Dysplasias), or a developmental Bone Infection.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Auricular Acupuncture</title><category term="Medical Acupuncture"/><category term="acupuncture"/><category term="auricular acupuncture"/><category term="what is auricular acupuncture"/><id>http://www.targettherapeutics.com/all-articles/2012/3/12/auricular-acupuncture.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.targettherapeutics.com/all-articles/2012/3/12/auricular-acupuncture.html"/><author><name>Dr. Martin Dziak</name></author><published>2012-03-12T18:13:39Z</published><updated>2012-03-12T18:13:39Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Auricular acupuncture is the stimulation of acupuncture points on the external ear surface for the treatment of many different health conditions. The ear represents a microsystem of the whole human body that is similar in concept to reflexology.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lumbar Strains, Low Back Strains</title><category term="Physiotherapy"/><category term="back pain"/><category term="back strain"/><category term="low back strains"/><category term="lumbar pain"/><category term="lumbar strains"/><id>http://www.targettherapeutics.com/all-articles/2012/3/12/lumbar-strains-low-back-strains.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.targettherapeutics.com/all-articles/2012/3/12/lumbar-strains-low-back-strains.html"/><author><name>Dr. Martin Dziak</name></author><published>2012-03-12T18:05:28Z</published><updated>2012-03-12T18:05:28Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[While back pain is common in the general populations, lumbosacral strains
and sprains do occur in specific activities and sports, with sprains of
the musculo-ligamentous complexes the most common cause of pain. Perhaps
around 10 percent of injuries in young sports people could be back
related, with muscle sprains heading the list, followed by disc injury.
The ligament sprains may be the result of sudden muscle contractions
pulling on a joint, sudden twisting or straightening up powerfully from a
bent position.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Acupuncture and Migraines</title><category term="Medical Acupuncture"/><category term="acupuncture"/><category term="migraine headaches"/><category term="migraines"/><category term="treatment of migraines"/><category term="what is acupuncture"/><id>http://www.targettherapeutics.com/all-articles/2011/12/28/acupuncture-and-migraines.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.targettherapeutics.com/all-articles/2011/12/28/acupuncture-and-migraines.html"/><author><name>Dr. Martin Dziak</name></author><published>2011-12-28T19:26:52Z</published><updated>2011-12-28T19:26:52Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Acupuncture is a modality that is becoming increasingly more popular in the field of manual medicine. I often find numerous patients asking me about the effectiveness of acupuncture. What does it do? What does it help? Would it work for me?]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Footwear and Orthotics can Prevent Sports Injuries </title><category term="Certified Pedorthis"/><category term="footwear"/><category term="orthotics"/><category term="prevention"/><category term="prevention of sports injuries"/><category term="sports injuries"/><id>http://www.targettherapeutics.com/all-articles/2011/12/20/footwear-and-orthotics-can-prevent-sports-injuries.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.targettherapeutics.com/all-articles/2011/12/20/footwear-and-orthotics-can-prevent-sports-injuries.html"/><author><name>Dr. Martin Dziak</name></author><published>2011-12-20T17:53:00Z</published><updated>2011-12-20T17:53:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Each year more than 1.2 million Canadians are sidelined from their favourite sports activity due to a sports-related injury that could have been prevented through proper fitting footwear and shoe selection, according to the Pedorthic Association of Canada.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>ACTIVE RELEASE TECHNIQUE (A. R. T.)® and Soft Tissue Injury</title><category term="A.R.T."/><category term="Chiropractic Care"/><category term="active release technique"/><category term="fascia injury"/><category term="muscle injury"/><category term="nerve"/><category term="soft tissue injury"/><category term="tendon injury"/><id>http://www.targettherapeutics.com/all-articles/2011/12/20/active-release-technique-a-r-t-and-soft-tissue-injury.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.targettherapeutics.com/all-articles/2011/12/20/active-release-technique-a-r-t-and-soft-tissue-injury.html"/><author><name>Dr. Martin Dziak</name></author><published>2011-12-20T17:46:50Z</published><updated>2011-12-20T17:46:50Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Active Release Techniques treatment allows a practitioner to diagnose and treat soft-tissue injuries. Soft tissue refers primarily to muscle, tendon, fascia, and nerves.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Scar Tissue</title><category term="Massage Therapy"/><category term="massage and scar tissue"/><category term="scar tissue"/><category term="treatment scar tissue"/><id>http://www.targettherapeutics.com/all-articles/2011/12/20/scar-tissue.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.targettherapeutics.com/all-articles/2011/12/20/scar-tissue.html"/><author><name>Dr. Martin Dziak</name></author><published>2011-12-20T17:40:05Z</published><updated>2011-12-20T17:40:05Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Ever had a muscle strain, sprained joint, broken bone or surgery?  
Whether damaged skin, muscle, tendon, ligament, fascia or nerve the healing process is all the same and it starts with inflammation.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>The Rotator Cuff Injury Explained</title><category term="Physiotherapy"/><category term="injury"/><category term="injury explained"/><category term="injury prevention"/><category term="rotator cuff"/><category term="signs and symptoms"/><id>http://www.targettherapeutics.com/all-articles/2011/12/20/the-rotator-cuff-injury-explained.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.targettherapeutics.com/all-articles/2011/12/20/the-rotator-cuff-injury-explained.html"/><author><name>Dr. Martin Dziak</name></author><published>2011-12-20T17:28:09Z</published><updated>2011-12-20T17:28:09Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[A Rotator Cuff injury is a common cause of shoulder pain. Injury to the Rotator Cuff will usually begin as inflammation, often referred to as Rotator Cuff tendonitis. The Rotator Cuff muscles (Subscapularis, Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus and Teres minor)are small muscles situated around the shoulder joint. Although they have individual actions, their main role is to work together to stabilise the humeral head (ball) in the shoulder socket.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Your Physio Can Design a Back Pain Exercise Programme</title><category term="Physiotherapy"/><category term="back pain"/><category term="exercise"/><category term="exercise and back pain"/><category term="how to manage back pain"/><category term="managing back pain"/><category term="pain prevention"/><category term="reducing pain"/><id>http://www.targettherapeutics.com/all-articles/2011/9/20/your-physio-can-design-a-back-pain-exercise-programme.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.targettherapeutics.com/all-articles/2011/9/20/your-physio-can-design-a-back-pain-exercise-programme.html"/><author><name>Dr. Martin Dziak</name></author><published>2011-09-20T23:44:14Z</published><updated>2011-09-20T23:44:14Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[We all know that back pain is one of the most frequent pain complaints in western societies, if not across the world. However, for most people back pain is well manageable and should not be the cause for giving up activity or feeling greatly negative about the future. Regular physical exercise is known to improve muscle strength and endurance and may protect against future episodes which are the overwhelmingly typical pattern for back pain to follow.]]></summary></entry></feed>
