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Jun 30 2016

Diaphragm or Biaphragm?

2 Muscles in 1!? MORE cool research coming out about this amazing muscle! Abstract To the respiratory physiologist or anatomist the diaphragm muscle is of course the prime mover of tidal air. However, gastrointestinal physiologists are becoming increasingly aware of the value of this muscle in helping to stop gastric contents from refluxing into … [Read more...]

Jun 13 2016

(VIDEO INSIDE) Posture, The 60lb Head and Migraines

Does Posture matter? Yes? No? What do you correlate Posture with? Pain? Headaches? Tension? Degeneration? Acceleration of OA? There is a lot of Myth and Trend around Posture in our education, our biases, our beliefs, but are they substantiated? What research have these Myths and Trends been based upon? What are the connections between Posture, … [Read more...]

May 30 2016

(VIDEO INSIDE) Are you MORE than JUST a Manual Therapist?

I've never thought of myself, my professional designation, my purpose, my "WHY" as JUST a Registered Massage Therapist/Manual Therapist. There are very few medical professions that afford a patient an extended period of time (I personally schedule treatment times at 60-90 minutes) which permits the therapist the ability to really get to know the … [Read more...]

May 15 2016

(VIDEO INSIDE) The Winds of Change…Reconceptualizing LAST by removing Myth and Trend!

Since the late 1990's I've constantly challenged myself to change the old inherited narrative (the Story) of Ligamentous Articular Strain Technique. Many of the books and texts instructing the "Myth and Trend" stories of how and why results were being seen, were completely unfounded, untrue and in some cases, completely imagined. To make the … [Read more...]

May 01 2016

Relatively Unknown Yet Important Diagnostic Information to Include in Your Assessments (Ligament Pain Referral Patterns)

Ligament Pain Referral Patterns Over my 22yr career I’ve recognized a distinct, immediate and ongoing problem. My patients were complaining of pain referral patterns that didn’t seem to match up with the standard trigger points, dermatome or sclerotome patterns. For years I researched scientific journals and resources, while continually charting … [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