Achilles, Heel, and Plantar Fascia
In this series, Richard Ulm, DC, shares how he uses Ttool in his clinical practice, with a primary focus on how he uses it for issues below the knee.
Dr. Ulm shares information both on diagnostics and treatment techniques using Ttool for these areas, with a special emphasis on scraping for superficial fascial work, and deeper ischemic compression techniques.
Lesson 1
Benefits of using Ttool
Here Dr. Ulm describes the benefits he finds of using Ttool in his practice as one of his soft tissue tools.
Lesson 2
Achilles Pain – Evaluation & Approach
Dr. Ulm shares clinical information for figuring out which areas to treat for patients dealing with achilles pain.
Lesson 3
Achilles Pain – Treatment Techniques
Dr. Ulm teaches techniques for treating the areas and tissues that contribute to achilles pain.
Lesson 4
Heel Pain – Evaluation & Approach
Dr. Ulm discusses considerations when diagnosing heel pain and clinical pearls.
Lesson 5
Heel Pain – Treatment Techniques
Dr. Ulm demonstrates techniques he uses for treating heel pain.
Lesson 6
Plantar Fascia Pain – Evaluation & Approach
Dr. Ulm discusses common considerations when getting to the root cause of plantar fascia pain.
Lesson 7
Plantar Fascia Pain – Treatment Techniques
Dr. Ulm teaches the techniques he uses with Ttool for treating plantar fascia issues.
About the instructor
Richard Ulm, DC
Chiropractor
Dr. Richard Ulm is a chiropractic physician, former elite athlete, and international educator specializing in rehab and performance. At Columbus Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Center, he blends clinical expertise with years of coaching and athletic experience to help athletes recover, move better, and perform at their best.
A former Olympic Trials hammer thrower, Dr. Ulm began coaching before shifting to chiropractic medicine to answer deeper questions about movement and injury. He has completed extensive training, including over 500 hours of continuing education and certification in Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) and the McKenzie Method (MDT).
Through his Athlete Enhancement platform and work with Project Lift, Dr. Ulm teaches globally on biomechanics, Olympic lifting, and functional rehab. His approach bridges the gap between clinical care and athletic performance, helping coaches and clinicians optimize how athletes move, train, and recover.
Where to find Dr. Ulm: athlete-enhancement.com · Instagram @athleteenhancement
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