blog post #345

We are, each of us, a multitude

We are, each of us, a multitude. Within us is a little universe.
Carl Sagan

I came across that quote recently, and it was an obviously perfect fit for a couple old favourite articles:

Fewer injuries in barefoot runners? This article delves into a science milestone in the barefoot running fad… and finds still not nearly enough good data. Read more…
Does posture matter? This doorstopper of an article tries to explain why it matters only a little. It has been weirdly un-controversial: I must be losing my touch! Read more
Fascia-nating! A 2011 article criticizing clinical reasoning about fascia quickly “went viral”; it continues to get expanded, and remains a popular item. See what the fuss is about…
Ultrasound is underwhelming — it may be mainstream, but it’s alarmingly evidence-free. My critical review was finally updated enough to be ready for prime time in early 2013, and has had thousands of visitors since. Learn more…

Trigger point doubts. The idea of trigger points (muscle knots) is not backed by science half so well as I once hoped. In this article, I attack the premise of my own best-selling book — eep! — with some hard questions, and readers really seemed to appreciate it. It was updated again in early 2013. Read more…

There are also 247 more articles and eight big tutorials on the website, plus dozens more timely updates and “posts.” See the complete categorized index, or get some reading recommendations for patients or professionals.