Author Profile: William J. Ruch

The mobility of a patient can be intimately tied to knee function.

A study showed that a slow, cautious gait, for any reason, is related to measurable cognitive decline.

I learned early that I needed to modify my technique to match the needs of my patients. Every body is different, but they all have a building code.

Our kindergarten students can squat without limit and our fifth graders cannot. Sitting shortens the muscles and ligaments of our hips, thighs and knees.

Knee problems can lead to major health problems for a person.

I feel I have a huge responsibility to try to change things. Women are suffering from painful pregnancy, fibroid tumors and even infertility due to a misaligned pelvis. Babies are born with birth related trauma due to stalled labors. As unbelievable as it may sound…