Kathy Dooley

Anatomy Angel: Anconeus and Elbow Lockout

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Dooley Noted: 6/9/2014 The anconeus muscle is an oft forgotten yet clinically relevant muscle in the elbow extension family. Listed under the lateral forearm compartment, anconeus is innervated by the radial nerve, the master of upper extremity extension. This muscle attaches to the humerus, radius, and ulna, and its name signifies it’s cone-like shape. Anconeus blends in with the triceps brachii and extensor carpi ulnaris, making it a great assistant for elbow extension and ulnar … Read more

Pink and Fluffy

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Dooley Noted: 6/8/2014 I had the honor of lead instructing an NKT seminar at my distance coach’s beautiful facility yesterday. Her name is Artemis Scantalides, and she co-owns Iron Body Studios with fellow SFG, Eric Gahan. While we were at dinner, I noted to Artemis that I see her replacing fitness figures like Jillian Michaels and Tracy Anderson. Artemis mentioned female representation of fitness and that she wasn’t “pink and fluffy,” female attributes that certain … Read more

Happier in Comparison

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Dooley Noted: 6/7/14 My friend’s ex-girlfriend likes to bug him incessantly via text message. She pesters him about where he is, who he’s with, and what he’s doing. He stopped responding, which just made her reach out more. She listed the reasons she is much happier without him. She noted she was in a new relationship, and she was the happiest of her life. She shoved this in his face. He refused to respond. When … Read more

Catalyst is Born

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Dooley Noted: 6/6/2014 In 2006, I was in my final year of chiropractic school. We completed our own business plans. I had never really considered running my own show until I was assigned it to be able to graduate. I thought about the type of doctor I wanted to be for the patient population who sought my help. I didn’t want to adjust 100 people a day and cash a check. I wanted to be … Read more

The Babe in Total Control of Herself

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Dooley Noted: 6/5/2014 I am assertive. I challenge ideas. I derive some of my own. I test what is in front of me to see how it works. I am kind, but I have an edge. I will call out injustice. I will stand up for myself and those who need it. Therefore, I am called the “B” word. A phenomenal professor at Logan University, Dr. Manello, said she is often called the “B” word, … Read more

An Overwhelming Day

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Dooley Noted: 6/4/2014 Yesterday, I was completely overwhelmed. This was the day: Five hours of solid sleep. Shower. Post blog. Patients 6:45-1pm straight. Swings and push-ups in between. Studied for quiz on the train. Taught anatomy lab. Studied on the train to school. Returned patient emails. Took a quiz and three hours of class. Called someone I love on the class break. More swings when I got home. Video analysis and uploads and emails sent. … Read more

Women: The Secret Lifters

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Dooley Noted: 6/3/2014 Yesterday, I saw something typical in a brand new way. The subway made its stop, and the doors were closing. A female that I’m guessing was in her 40s stood between the closing doors, prying them apart like a superhero. This is not an easy feat. She walked onto the train, carrying a hefty handbag and two other large sacks. I’m not exactly sure where it started, but many females I counsel … Read more

Why You Need to Stop Cueing Everyone to Push Out Their Knees

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Dooley Noted: 6/2/2014 Why You Need to Stop Cueing Everyone to Push The Knees Out I’ve seen some funky knee pain coming into my office over the past year. The pain has been exacerbated by a specific cue. Several sources keep telling people to “push out the knees” on squats, lunges, or other strength feats. I’m assuming this is to prevent valgus collapse at the knee. This is where the knee excessively moves inside the … Read more

Testing the Two Cents

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Dooley Noted: 6/1/2014 I am the challenging attendee at a seminar. I will not nod my head in vigorous approval because a movement deity states something smart. I will analyze, test, experience, and scrutinize. And these features are why most people hire me as their teacher or doctor. People want to take a seminar I teach. But they may not want to attend one with me. I know one big truth. We are all still … Read more

Wanting What You Won’t Take

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Dooley Noted: 5/31/2014 On the first visit, I tend to ask a goal the person would like to achieve. I hear these common replies: “I want to feel better.” “I want to wake up without pain.” “I want to lose 20 pounds.” “I want to rid myself of anxiety.” The next hour is filled with an arduous, in-depth discussion of the person’s intake. I point out areas that may hinder the person’s goals. Sometimes, I … Read more