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Strain and load thresholds for cervical muscle recruitment in response to quasi-static tensile stretch of the caprine C5–C6 facet joint capsule
ByRobert Libbey August 27, 2015

Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate the response of cervical muscles to physiologic tensile stretch of cervical facet joint capsule (FJC) at a quasi-static displacement rate of 0.5 mm/s. In vivo caprine left C5–C6 FJC preparations were subjected to an incremental tensile displacement paradigm. EMG activity was recorded during FJC stretch from the right trapezius…

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Sensory – Motor control of ligaments and associated neuromuscular disorders
ByRobert Libbey August 27, 2015

Abstract The ligaments were considered, over several centuries, as the major restraints of the joints, keeping the associated bones in position and preventing instability, e.g. their separation from each other and/or mal-alignment. This project, conducted over 25 years, presents the following hypothesis: 1.Ligaments are also major sensory organs, capable of monitoring relevant kinesthetic and proprioceptive…

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Pain referral from the sternoclavicular joint: a study in normal volunteers
ByRobert Libbey August 11, 2015

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 volunteers. Methods: Hypertonic saline was injected into the…

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Shoulder Techniques For Your Patients!
ByRobert Libbey July 20, 2015

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 Course Now!

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Which Online Course Do You Want Next?
ByRobert Libbey July 20, 2015

Hey everyone, I know I just launched my Online Shoulder Course and your response has been amazing, but I need to hear from you what you want next! Create your own user feedback survey Here’s a sample of the techniques instructed in the Online Shoulder Course. Use them in practice and then head…

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You Wont Look At Adhesive Capsulitis the Same Ever Again Plus Major Announcement!
ByRobert Libbey July 17, 2015

Big things are about to happen. Save The Date – Thursday July 23, 2015 First thought, here is a quick video with myself and my good friend Dr. Kira Cai, ND talking about Adhesive Capsulitis. Why? Because at our last Christmas Party she blew my mind with her story of how she treated her fathers Adhesive Capsulitis….

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(VIDEO INSIDE) You Wont Look At Adhesive Capsulitis the Same Ever Again!
ByRobert Libbey July 17, 2015

Good Morning, For those of you who treat AC a lot, here’s an interesting interview I did with an AMAZING ND from our office. All I can say is that ALL of my AC Patients now see her for a consult as part of my patient manage protocol for AC! As a student I was…

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I Need Your Feedback on this…
ByRobert Libbey June 24, 2015

Hi Everyone, Since I started instructing L.A.S.T. courses, the courses have been enhanced by the students continual input. Every aspect of the course, from the layout and the content included of the course manuals, to the amount and timing of materials I deliver, have all been influenced by what the students have liked and disliked, your wants and…

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Happy 21st Graduation Day and Lessons Learned Along the Way
ByRobert Libbey June 18, 2015

Well yesterday was my 21st Anniversary being a Manual Therapist/Massage Therapist. It’s gone by extremely quick and there are many days I still feel like a new fledgling therapist. But in saying that, those of us who have been “around the block” have figured out a few things along the way. A very good friend and…

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Persistence in Practice!
ByRobert Libbey June 11, 2015

Persistence … is defined as “resolve, strong or determined endurance in a direction of achievement in spite of struggle or obstruction.” I was recently discussing with a fellow therapist, their frustration with feeling pressure or feeling the expectation to “FIX” a patient within a certain short expected period of time. Patients and therapists get frustrated…

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