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Apr 17 2016

The Role of Descending Modulation in Manual Therapy

This is a great read. You can read the full article here Abstract Manual therapy has long been a component of physical rehabilitation programs, especially to treat those in pain. The mechanisms of manual therapy, however, are not fully understood, and it has been suggested that its pain modulatory effects are of neurophysiological origin and … [Read more...]

Jan 07 2016

Massage Therapy Canada Article Spring 2016

I'm honoured to have been asked to write a 2 part series on Ligamentous Articular Strain Techniques for the Massage Therapy Canada Magazine. In this first article I review the evidence informed research supporting Ligamentous Articular Strain Techniques and manual therapy techniques that target mechanoreceptors. The Printed and version with out … [Read more...]

Nov 22 2015

(Video Inside) Proximal Tibiofibular Joint: Rendezvous With a Forgotten Articulation

Helping Incorporate Research and Manual Techniques into your Massage Therapy Practice! The proximal tibiofibular joint (PTFJ) is a plane type synovial joint. The primary function of the PTFJ is dissipation of torsional stresses applied at the ankle and the lateral tibial bending moments besides a very significant tensile, rather than compressive … [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...]

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