In the book “Movement, Stability & Lumbopelvic Pain”, Andry Vleeming uses the term “Ligamentous Stocking” to describe the connectedness of fibrous soft-tissue structures of the lumbar vertebrae to the sacrum. I put it to you that this “Ligamentous Stocking” is organism wide, connecting not just the vertebral column to the sacrum, but also … [Read more...]
What To Do With Cranky Patients – New and old!
Recently I was asked from one of my Newsletter subscribers (Register here) to write about my experience with irritated patients who consistently come back, but complain about everything concerning the therapist and/or the clinic. So, here you go… We’ve all had them, they’re out there and they can be your next appointment… “The Cranky … [Read more...]
Got Patients who suffer from long head biceps guarding (hypertonicity) or worse… failure?
Do they have a history of previous or recurrent GH dislocation or have they had shoulder surgery that disrupted the Superior Glenohumeral Ligament? Studies have shown that fibres from the Superior Glenohumeral Ligament along with Subscapularis contribute to the stability of the intraarticular part of the long head biceps brachii. We currently … [Read more...]
Focus on those Joint Tissues to Help Your Patients Return To their Activities!
More research showing that techniques that focus on Joint tissues are important in an over all treatment plan to help return patients to their activities. Immediate Effect of Grade IV Inferior Hip Joint Mobilization on Hip Abductor Torque: A Pilot Study. Abstract Joint mobilization and manipulation stimulate mechanoreceptors, which may … [Read more...]
Hey Runners with Cranky Knees! FYI Manual Therapy and an Appropriate Rehab Program is Great to Keep You Going!
Treatment of lateral knee pain by addressing tibiofibular hypomobility in a recreational runner. Abstract BACKGROUND: Altered joint arthrokinematics can affect structures distal and proximal to the site of dysfunction. Hypomobility of the proximal tibiofibular joint may limit ankle dorsiflexion and indirectly alter stresses about the … [Read more...]
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