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...]
More Evidence on Joint Dysfunction, Proprioception and Sensation
J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 1988 Oct;11(5):400-8. Effects of altered afferent articular input on sensation, proprioception, muscle tone and sympathetic reflex responses. Slosberg M Abstract The influence of afferent articular and periarticular input on muscle tone, joint mobility, proprioception and pain is of considerable interest to … [Read more...]
(VIDEO INSIDE) Include Some SC Joint Attention with Your Shoulder Patients!
"This case highlights the successful conservative treatment of an individual with an irreparable rotator cuff tear and numerous comorbidities by using a multimodal approach including SC Joint mobilizations." Full Abstract Massive irreparable rotator cuff tears can be difficult to treat conservatively, especially when the patient has multiple … [Read more...]
Pain referral from the sternoclavicular joint: a study in normal volunteers
Abstract 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 investigations. Therefore, we studied the patterns of pain referral from the SCJ of nine healthy … [Read more...]
Shoulder Techniques For Your Patients!
Hey everyone, Here's a sample of the techniques instructed in the Shoulder Online Course. Use them in practice and then head back here to let me know how they worked, results you got and how your patient felt after. Technique for Subclavious Technique for Costoclavicular Complex Enjoy! Robert Enroll in the Shoulder … [Read more...]