Author Archives: Kerry Jacobs

The barefoot movement: MBT shoes

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Kerry Jacobs

Every now and then I am asked the same question: so what do you think about those “insert name of barefoot running shoe here”. MBT shoes are the original unstable or “barefoot” shoe design, named so after “Masai Barefoot Technology”. … Continue reading →

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Dynamic Warmup

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Kerry Jacobs

I’m sure many of you have heard the ongoing debate of dynamic warmup versus static stretching prior to exercise, and some of you may not be that sure of what “dynamic warmup” really involves! Dynamic warmup is essentially a series … Continue reading →

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Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) and headache

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Kerry Jacobs

An earlier post this year introduced the role of the neck in causing headache and migraine symptoms. There is also a strong correlation between the joints of the jaw (temporomandibular joints) and headache. One study by Ozkan and Ozkan (2011) … Continue reading →

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How can physiotherapy treat headaches?

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Kerry Jacobs

Headache and migraine can be severe and debilitating to everyday activities and function. Symptoms of headache are variable between sufferers, and may vary considerably within and between episodes for the individual. Headache/migraine sufferers can experience symptoms including but not limited … Continue reading →

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