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...]
Breaking Down The Myths And Trends Of Stretching
The subject of Stretching seems to be a HOT topic these days within the various forums on Facebook. Topics of discussion range from; What are the myths and trends of stretching? What are we doing? What have we been doing? What are the benefits/detriments of stretching? What tissues are we targeting? Are we really doing anything or is a waste of … [Read more...]
Joint mobilization and manipulation stimulate mechanoreceptors, which… improves strength immediately post-intervention in healthy individuals
J Man Manip Ther. 2007; 15(2): 103–110. PMCID: PMC2565609 Immediate Effect of Grade IV Inferior Hip Joint Mobilization on Hip Abductor Torque: A Pilot Study Howard Makofsky, PT, DHSc, OCS, Siji Panicker, PT, DPT, Jeanine Abbruzzese, PT, DPT, Cynthia Aridas, PT, DPT,Michael Camp, PT, DPT, Jonelle Drakes, PT, DPT, Caroline Franco, … [Read more...]
Utilizing Breathing Techniques with LAST
Utilizing breathing as a technique when performing manual techniques is greatly under-utilized by a majority of todays therapists. Therapists that utilize concepts from techniques such as CST are familiar with incorporating breath into their treatments; but why not more of us. "Evidence supports a link between breathing difficulties and back … [Read more...]
The role of research in LAST and manual therapy as I see it.
The treatment of the human body by manual therapists has been in a constant change for about a decade now, thanks in part to a renewed interest in the study of Fascia. With an infusion of new research and a revitalization/rejuvenation of old techniques, the treatment of the ligamentous Articular system is currently going through an evolution. The … [Read more...]
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