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Mar 17 2015

Coming soon!

I have a PASSION for helping people. Positively affecting Patients lives on a larger scale is my MISSION. Improving the career longevity and treatment quality and efficiency of manual therapists has been my GOAL as an educator. The more I educate, the more patients I affect. Although to ultimately learn a new skill, having the … [Read more...]

Mar 12 2015

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...]

Feb 18 2015

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...]

Jan 24 2015

LAST is coming Victoria!

Click here to Register for this amazing course in Victoria in March, 2015! … [Read more...]

Jan 14 2015

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 Enroll in the … [Read more...]

Knee Introduction
- Watch Me First!
- Welcome to the Knee Course
- History, Principles & Research Supporting the Theory of L.A.S.T.
- Ligament Referral Patterns for the Knee
- Knee Course – Neurophysiological Model for Referred Pain
- Understanding Pain Science and Your Practice

Knee Section 1
- Technique for Popliteal Fascia
- Technique for Posterior Meniscus
- Technique for Anterior Meniscus

Knee Section 2
- Technique for Medial Collateral Ligament
- Technique for Lateral Collateral Ligament

Knee Section 3
- Technique for General Cruciate Ligaments
- Technique for Anterior Cruciate Ligament
- Technique for Posterior Cruciate Ligament

Knee Section 4
- Technique for Articularis Genu
- Technique for Patellar Ligament & Infra-Patellar Fat Pad
- (Bonus Video) Technique for Proximal Tibiofibular Joint
- (Bonus Video) Technique for the Fibula

Knee Section 5 – Conclusion
- Conclusion to the Knee Course
- Online Knee Exam
- Knee Ligament Pain Referral Pattern Posters

Knee Section 6 – Treatment Section – Vanessa
- Vanessa Interview
- Vanessa Assessment
- Vanessa Pre-Treatment Gait
- Vanessa Treatment
- Vanessa Post-Treatment Gait
- Vanessa Post-Treatment Interview

Leg & Foot Introduction
- Leg & Foot Watch Me First!
- Welcome to the Leg & Foot Course
- Leg & Foot History, Principles & Research Supporting the Theory of L.A.S.T.
- Ligament Referral Patterns for the Leg & Foot
- Leg & Foot – Neurophysiological Model for Referred Pain
- Understanding Pain Science and Your Practice

Leg & Foot Section 1
- Calcaneus (Boot Jack) Technique
- Technique for General Talocrural Joint
- Technique for Talus Anterior
- Technique for Talus Posterior

Leg & Foot Section 2
- Technique for General Tarsals & Metatarsals
- Technique for MTP/PIP/DIP

Leg & Foot Section 3
- Technique for Proximal Tibiofibular Joint
- Technique for the Fibula
- Technique for Interosseous Membrane

Leg & Foot Section 4
- Technique for Dorsiflexors of the Foot/Pretibial Fascia
- Technique for Plantar Flexors of the Foot
- Technique for Plantar Connective Tissue

Leg & Foot Section 5 – Conclusion
- Conclusion to the Leg & Foot Course
- Online Leg & Foot Exam
- Ligament Pain Referral Pattern Posters

Leg & Foot Section 6 – Treatment Section
- Michelle – Pre Treatment Interview
- Michelle – Pre Treatment Assessment
- Michelle – Full Treatment 1 Hr
- Michelle – Post Treatment Assessment
- Michelle – Post Treatment Interview

Shoulder Introduction
- Shoulder Watch Me First!
- Welcome to the Shoulder Course
- Shoulder History, Principles & Research Supporting the Theory of L.A.S.T.
- Ligament Referral Patterns for the Shoulder
- Shoulder – Neurophysiological Model for Referred Pain
- Understanding Pain Science and Your Practice

Shoulder Section 1
- Shoulder Section 1 – Anatomy Discussion
- Technique for Anterior Cervical Fascia
- Technique for SCM
- Technique for Anterior Sternoclavicular Joint Capsule/Ligament
- Technique for Posterior Sternoclavicular Capsule/Ligament
- Technique for Interclavicular Ligament

Shoulder Section 2
- Shoulder Section 2 – Anatomy Discussion
- Technique for Costoclavicular Ligament/ Upper Mediastinum
- Technique for for Rib 1
- Technique for Subclavious
- Technique for Coracoclavicular Ligaments (Conoid & Trapazoid)

Shoulder Section 3
- Shoulder Section 3 – Anatomy Discussion
- Technique for Pectoralis Minor, Coracobrachialis & Short Head Biceps
- Technique for Pectoralis Major
- Technique for Long Head Biceps
- Technique for Teres Major & Minor
- Technique for Glenohumeral Capsule Disengagement

Shoulder Section 4
- Shoulder Section 4 – Anatomy Discussion
- Technique for Restoring the Bucket-Handle Motion of the Ribs
- Technique for Respiratory Diaphragm

Shoulder Section 5 – Conclusion
- Conclusion to the Shoulder Course
- Shoulder Online Shoulder Exam
- Shoulder Ligament Pain Referral Pattern Posters

Shoulder Section 6 – Treatment Section
- Shoulder – Bonus Material – Pre-Treatment Interview
- Shoulder Bonus Material – Full Treatment 1 Hr
- Shoulder Bonus Material – Post-Treatment Interview

Shoulder Introduction
- Shoulder Watch Me First!
- Welcome to the Shoulder Course
- Shoulder History, Principles & Research Supporting the Theory of L.A.S.T.
- Ligament Referral Patterns for the Shoulder
- Shoulder – Neurophysiological Model for Referred Pain
- Understanding Pain Science and Your Practice

Shoulder Section 1
- Shoulder Section 1 – Anatomy Discussion
- Technique for Anterior Cervical Fascia
- Technique for SCM
- Technique for Anterior Sternoclavicular Joint Capsule/Ligament
- Technique for Posterior Sternoclavicular Capsule/Ligament
- Technique for Interclavicular Ligament

Shoulder Section 2
- Shoulder Section 2 – Anatomy Discussion
- Technique for Costoclavicular Ligament/ Upper Mediastinum
- Technique for for Rib 1
- Technique for Subclavious
- Technique for Coracoclavicular Ligaments (Conoid & Trapazoid)

Shoulder Section 3
- Shoulder Section 3 – Anatomy Discussion
- Technique for Pectoralis Minor, Coracobrachialis & Short Head Biceps
- Technique for Pectoralis Major
- Technique for Long Head Biceps
- Technique for Teres Major & Minor
- Technique for Glenohumeral Capsule Disengagement

Shoulder Section 4
- Shoulder Section 4 – Anatomy Discussion
- Technique for Restoring the Bucket-Handle Motion of the Ribs
- Technique for Respiratory Diaphragm

Shoulder Section 5 – Conclusion
- Conclusion to the Shoulder Course
- Shoulder Online Shoulder Exam
- Shoulder Ligament Pain Referral Pattern Posters

Shoulder Section 6 – Treatment Section
- Shoulder – Bonus Material – Pre-Treatment Interview
- Shoulder Bonus Material – Full Treatment 1 Hr
- Shoulder Bonus Material – Post-Treatment Interview