Some of you are looking for the Peter Frampton Video, but unfortunately you'll just have to read some research...LOL! I took a course titled "Reconciling Biomechanics and Pain Science" instructed by Greg Lehman a few weeks ago and have to say it was one of the most enlightening courses I've attended in a long time. My goal with Ligamentous … [Read more...]
Do You Do These 4 SI Joint Assessment Tests?
Do you do these 4 SI Joint assessment tests? the standing flexion test, the prone knee flexion test, the supine long sitting test, and palpation of posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS) heights in a sitting position You may want to rethink your assessment techniques. Conclusion The intertester reliability of assessments … [Read more...]
Are You Sure You Can Determine IF an SI Joint is “Out?”
I remember being taught in school (as a student) and again remember my Co-Instructors instructing that the SI Joint could be measured for upslips, rotations, diagonal axis dysfunctions etc... Now I'm honestly uncomfortable using that terminology, communication and assessment of the structure. I am biased in thinking that we still have influence … [Read more...]
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...]
(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...]