New research continues to show the close relationship between our muscles and bones — when one is injured, so goes the other. Along with tendons, ligaments, joints and cartilage, these…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneAugust 27, 2018
Remember Little Miss Muffet, eating her curds and whey? These are the two proteins found in milk. Whey protein is the thin liquid part of milk remaining after the curds—called…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMay 6, 2015
Your Brain Might be Telling You One Thing, but Your Body is Saying Something Different Most people think they know what aerobic means, or so they say. When asked, many associate…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMay 6, 2015
We all do it, but too much is not just associated with physical problems, but disease and longevity. For millions of years, the human body squatted rather than sat. It…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMay 1, 2015
Barefoot running is impractical in the desert mountains of southern Arizona because of all the wind-blown thorns that can puncture the bottom of the foot; but barefoot running shoes, like…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMay 1, 2015
Muscle testing is a procedure performed by health practitioners as part of a physical evaluation. helps assess the body’s muscles and their connections to the brain through the nervous system.…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMay 1, 2015
An excerpt from “The Healthy Golfer: Lower your score, play injury-free, build fitness, and improve your game from the ground up” by Dr. Philip Maffetone Perhaps one of the best…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMay 1, 2015
One of the first things we learn when studying the human body is that the brain controls virtually everything. In addition to managing the physical, chemical and mental state, the…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMay 1, 2015
Decades ago during the development of applied kinesiology Dr. George Goodheart proposed an association between specific skeletal muscles and other areas of the body. The muscle-organ relationship became an integral…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMay 1, 2015
This title has a certain ring to it – like the first line of a good song I never wrote. It’s one of those obvious statements, but also one that’s…
Ivan Rivera, MAF Product DirectorMay 1, 2015
Read Part 1 Almost everyone feels muscle fatigue. Normally, it can be noticed during a race, hard training session, or a long workout. But if pushed too much we feel…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMay 1, 2015
As both physician and coach, working with an athlete is an ongoing process of intense assessment followed by specific actions. Included are various physical, biochemical, mental, and emotional evaluations that…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 30, 2015
How Protein Can Keep You Strong and Healthy. The image many people have of protein foods is that they’re mostly for body builders, weight lifters and football players. The fact…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 30, 2015
An obvious priority for all athletes is optimal muscle function. In particular, the connection between the brain and each skeletal muscle fiber throughout the body. Our muscles continually renew themselves,…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 30, 2015
Anyone who has ever competed knows the feeling of muscle fatigue. You want to keep going at the same pace but can’t. The mind is willing but the body is…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 30, 2015
Why Every Runner is Different, and How You Can Go Faster, Be More Efficient, and Lessen the Risk of Injury The term gait has been thrown around like an old…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 30, 2015
Whenever we see or hear the word “core,” thoughts of grueling strength sessions, sweat, and six-pack abs come to mind. Many think that so-called core muscles are comprised only of anaerobic…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 30, 2015
A long history surrounds the concepts, theories, and practices that employ muscle imbalance. In brief, here are some of them: - In 1741, French physician Nicolas Andre was one of…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 29, 2015
One of the most common complaints in adults is discomfort, injury, or some other physical ailments causing aches and pains. Every day millions of Americans treat these symptoms with aspirin,…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 29, 2015
An important assessment and treatment form of biofeedback Tens of thousands of health and fitness professionals use some form of manual muscle testing in their work. The objective of muscle…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 16, 2015
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