My main goal for writing this article is to bring to your awareness to a complex that I feel has great influence on the body, is not easily understood and often either not treated at all or miss treated. I also hope to stimulate you to think outside your comfort zone of techniques, from what you are currently utilizing. Dysfunctions of this … [Read more...]
Mechanoreceptors, Ligamento-muscular Reflex and Their Impacts on Your Patient and Your Treatments!
My main goal for writing this article is to bring to your awareness the mechanoreceptors and ligamento-muscular reflex present within the body. I also hope to stimulate you to think outside your comfort zone of techniques, from what you are currently utilizing, to consider combining your techniques with other therapists working as a patient … [Read more...]
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The class was so informative. I just practiced on a client and she LOVES the new technique! ...I can see this doing wonders for my practice! Thank you thank you thank you!!! - RMK, RMT Great course Robert! I've already applied a couple of the techniques this morning. I will be impatiently waiting for the lower extremity course! Thanks again for … [Read more...]
What happens behind the sternum?
Have you ever sat and wondered what happens behind that big bone in the front your chest? In a previous article, I briefly touched on the Thorax and its various articulations, common complaints in the area and some beginner assessment suggestions. This article is a brief discussion on the sternum and its interrelations/connections with the … [Read more...]
Offerings of Perspective and Guidance in Providing Treatment: The Thorax Part 2
In the previous post I had hoped to serve you by discussing my general thoughts and perspective on the Anterior Thorax. This section will be a discussion on some basic assessment techniques and perspectives I regularly utilize for the anterior thorax. When looking at treatment for the anterior thorax, the manual therapist must have a good … [Read more...]