For thousands of years, Anatomy has been taught segmentally, each structure separate from the other. Each structure went from point A to point B. From the time of Hippocrates to da Vinci, the study of anatomy was hindered by legalities and religious beliefs. Today though, technology has enabled a new way of looking in and expanding our … [Read more...]
Challenge Your Fears
When I first started practicing, I used to have an aversion to treating feet. While in college part of out curriculum requirements was to provide treatment in elderly and mentally challenged extended care facilities. Unfortunately the management and care provided in these facilities was sorely lacking. As a result we as students had to double glove … [Read more...]
Ligament injury/deficiency and CNS Plasticity!
Anterior cruciate ligament deficiency causes brain plasticity: a functional MRI study. Abstract BACKGROUND: The mechanoreceptors located in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) constitute an afferent source of information toward the central nervous system. It has been proposed that ACL deficiency causes a disturbance in neuromuscular control, … [Read more...]
Shoulder Pain Referral Patterns are Reported in This Study
Nice article from the American Journal of Orthopaedics Quote: "This is the first study to describe use of shoulder pain maps. A definitive pattern of pain distribution and specific types of pain in common shoulder pathologies has been demonstrated. We advocate using pain maps as diagnostic tools in shoulder clinics. Pain maps can be further … [Read more...]
Role Of The Diaphragm In Stability & Movement Of The Shoulder
Do you include treatment of the Diaphragm in your shoulder or postural treatments? I know I do and have for my whole career. Quote: "This study provides definitive evidence that the human diaphragm is involved in the control of postural stability during sudden voluntary movement of the limbs." Read the full abstract here … [Read more...]
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