L.A.S.T.

Ligamentous Articular Strain Technique

Research on Sternoclavicular Pain!

Click the Title below for the full report Pain referral from the sternoclavicular joint: a study in normal volunteers Objective. The sternoclavicular joint (SCJ) is commonly affected by rheumatological conditions. Case reports suggest that it may refer pain to distant areas, potentially leading to delays in diagnosis and inappropriately targeted … [Read more...]

Don’t Forget About the Costoclavicular Ligament in Your Shoulder Treatments!

Abstract INTRODUCTION: The sternoclavicular joint is of clinical importance. However, there is scant information in the literature regarding one ligament of this area, the costoclavicular ligament (CCL). MATERIAL AND METHODS: In order to further elucidate this structure, 10 adult formalin-fixed cadavers (17 sides) underwent dissection of the … [Read more...]

Illiolumbar Ligament Proprioception, Support and Pain!

Immunohistochemical demonstration of nerve endings in iliolumbar ligament. Abstract STUDY DESIGN: Immunohistochemical study on fresh cadaver specimens. OBJECTIVE: Assessment of mechanoreceptor and nociceptor levels and distribution in iliolumbar ligament. SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND DATA: The function of iliolumbar ligament and its role in … [Read more...]

Effects of thoracic kyphosis and forward head posture on cervical range of motion in older adults

Abstract It is unclear how age-related postural changes such as thoracic spine kyphosis influence cervical range-of-motion (ROM) in patients with cervical spine dysfunction. The purpose of this study was to explore the mediating effects of forward head posture (FHP) on the relationship between thoracic kyphosis and cervical mobility in older … [Read more...]

High Heeled Shoes and Your Posture – NOT SO GOOD!

Abstract OBJECTIVE: To review studies regarding effects of high-heeled shoes on body posture of adolescents. DATA SOURCES: The research was conducted in the Scopus, SciELO and PubMed databases between 1980 and 2011, searching for articles written in English and Portuguese with the following key-words: "posture", "center of gravity", and … [Read more...]