I believe that we as manual therapist should have the same goal for our patients who do not qualify as surgical candidates. One of my main goals with my patients who have ankle injuries is to to create a "Talus Neutral" position to assist in restoring function and ROM. It's a great start. From there it's important to then educate them and provide … [Read more...]
Syndesmosis Ankle Sprains
Thought about writing a piece on Syndesmosis Ankle Sprains when I discovered a well written article be a new friend of mine Whitney Lowe. Have a read, you'll be glad you did. Click here to read the article. … [Read more...]
L.A.S.T. and Joint Play/Mobilization Differences
I get asked by many therapists, what makes L.A.S.T. any different from Joint Play/Mobilization? Is one any better to use in treatment than the other? Unfortunately the answer isn’t simple, but let’s attempt to answer these questions in a way that the therapist will understand. First let’s compare and contrast both techniques. Joint … [Read more...]
Scientific research supports the theory for L.A.S.T. and manual manipulation
This is a great document clearly explaining manual manipulations effects on the various Mechanoreceptors and where they are located! I love all the references to the ligamentous system. It's wonderful to continue to find scientific research that supports the theory for the techniques we teach in our courses! Enjoy the read! … [Read more...]
L.A.S.T. – possible effects on the inflammatory response and the mediation of new collagen formation
Over the last 10yrs, I’ve used L.A.S.T. in numerous types and stages of injuries. I’ve worked on many acute injuries, with patient consent, in an effort to determine the boundaries of risk of harm for the technique. In many of the acute cases, I’ve had the opportunity to treat the patient with in the first 6-12hrs of the injury. These injuries … [Read more...]