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Mar 17 2016

(FREE VIDEOS & RESEARCH) Ligamentous Injuries and Neural Plasticity

Sign up for the Free Videos after the Research! We all have had patients with torn ACL’s and PCL, and Patients that have undergone surgery for partial or total knee replacement. Many of my patients complain of a “give way” sensation or comment on how their leg doesn’t feel like it’s theirs any longer despite having complete stability post … [Read more...]

Nov 20 2015

Let’s help out that Calcaneus!!

This is a great technique from the late 1800's to literally get your patients walking in the right direction! It honestly took a patient of mine from non weight bearing for 8weeks to functioning fully in 90 minutes! Get into this Amazing Online Course for the Leg & Foot! … [Read more...]

May 20 2014

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...]

Dec 30 2013

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...]

Aug 16 2013

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...]

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