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Hamstring Injuries
During a sprinting motion, the hamstrings can be affected and injured. There seem to be two types of hamstring injuries that can occur...
Shon Hsu
Dec 2, 20203 min read


A Simple Look at the Step Back
(Davis, 2019) The step back has been popularized in the recent decade by some of the best basketball players in the world, namely, Steph...
Shon Hsu
Sep 23, 20203 min read
Knee passing the Toe is OKAY during a Squat?!
Much talk have been given to knee positioning and biomechanics during a squat, although there are studies that demonstrate increasing...
Shon Hsu
Sep 19, 20203 min read


Weak Gluteus Maximus a Bad Thing?
(Image taken from https://www.muscletherapyaustralia.com.au/single-post-c1w75/2016/10/30/7-reasons-to-strengthen-you-glutes-and-how-to-do...
Shon Hsu
Sep 15, 20203 min read


Article Review - Kinesiology of the Hip
Article Reviewed: Neumann, D. A. (2010). Kinesiology of the hip: A focus on muscular actions. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical...
Shon Hsu
Jul 28, 20203 min read


Detailed look at LeBron's 2014 Diet
The game of basketball played at the level of the NBA is as rigorous as it gets when it comes to game schedules, and training. One of the...
Shon Hsu
Jun 18, 20207 min read


The Neglected Spinal Region - Thoracic Spine
As clinicians, we’ve all heard of “regional interdependence” (Sueki et al., 2013), and understand the importance of viewing the body as a...
Shon Hsu
Jun 12, 20209 min read


Individualized Diet Made Right
Individualization of nutritional intervention is multifaceted, and is a field of constant research, but it generally depends on: a)...
Shon Hsu
May 21, 20206 min read


Your gut is connected to your brain, and here's an example why
There's a lot of talk about MTHFR and COMT gene these days, but another gene that is getting alot of attention is the FUT2 gene. This is...
Shon Hsu
Apr 5, 20207 min read


The Bad and the Good - Caffeine
My love for caffeinated drink (specifically coffee) started after university when I discovered its amazing effects on my cognition (it...
Shon Hsu
Mar 14, 202011 min read


Abductory Twist
Abductory twist is not a dysfunction or a condition, it is however, an observation that can be assessed during gait, which represent a...

Shon Hsu
Aug 27, 20184 min read


Yes! You need more sleep!
Sleep as we know it, is an important state of mind that I believe is slowly being neglected in the Western society. It has always been...

Shon Hsu
Aug 16, 20183 min read


What are we accomplishing with assessment?
What we find in assessment can only be relevant to that particular person if and ONLY IF pain is provoked. When pain provocation...

Shon Hsu
Jul 25, 20183 min read


Ankle Sprains
With a recent increase in ankle injury cases, I've decided to write a post about some of the key things about the injury. The ankle is...

Shon Hsu
Jul 16, 20185 min read


Stop Ignoring the Diaphragm!
I often find myself needing to educate my clients about breathing. On a good day, it may take around 2-3 minutes of education before the...

Shon Hsu
Sep 5, 20174 min read


NeuroKinetic Therapy
NeuroKinetic Therapy utilizes pattern testings to figure out the sophisticated relationship between areas of the body that are...
Shon Hsu
Aug 24, 20171 min read


Modalities
An interesting topic that I usually get into with my students and clients is the usefulness of various treatment modalities. We have to...
Shon Hsu
Aug 24, 20171 min read


Preventative Care
Convincing people the importance of health is an easy task when the damage has already been done. It shouldn't be that way. Our body is...
Shon Hsu
Aug 24, 20173 min read
Modalities
An interesting topic that I usually get into with my students and clients is the usefulness of various treatment modalities. We have to...
Shon Hsu
Feb 25, 20171 min read
Preventative Care
Convincing people the importance of health is an easy task when the damage has already been done. It shouldn't be that way. Our body is...
Shon Hsu
Sep 5, 20163 min read
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