Well it's not Maui... but it looks like it. Here's some simple HINTS we discussed in out class this weekend and also from last weekends course in Red Deer. 1. Look for dysfunctions of the SC JNT when assessing GH Complaints BEFORE YOU TREAT the SC JNT Dysfunctions 2. Assess & Treat costoclavicular ligament at the anterior 1st … [Read more...]
(VIDEO INSIDE) Coracoid Pain Test: A New Clinical Sign of Shoulder Adhesive Capsulitis
Helping Incorporate Research and Manual Techniques into your Massage Therapy Practice! So this caught my eye this morning! This is an interesting report identifying another manual test for clinicians to incorporate into their testing for Adhesive Capsulitis. Have a read through the Abstract, head on over to the Full Paper. Then "come on … [Read more...]
The Diaphragm Connects to the…. EVERYTHING!
Anatomic connections of the diaphragm: influence of respiration on the body system "A logical deduction is that the connection between the chest and the abdomen is an anatomic continuum, where the diaphragm plays a vital role in managing the information related to both cavities." Abstract The article explains the scientific reasons for the … [Read more...]
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...]
(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...]
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