For those who asked for more research on the connections of the diaphragm to shoulder conditions/complaints from our patients, this is a great read that documents the connection. Here’s another good read from earlier: Role Of The Diaphragm In Stability & Movement Of The Shoulder Full Paper This is just one sample example from the paper. Enjoy…
In 2017 my only LIVE classes (in BC) will be taught as a complete series to a very small passionate dedicated group of therapists. One of those classes will be Techniques for the Sternum and it’s attachments. I just thought I’d share with you some information about the surrounding tissues of the sternum. This is…
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 weight bearing. Though rare,…
It’s always great to see more research being done on the one muscle we use whether we are awake or sleeping (besides the heart). I’ve always disliked certain techniques for manually treating the diaphragm. Manual Therapists must understand the location of, and know what anatomy they are attempting to have contact with to understand if…
This is a great technique from the late 1800’s to literally get your patients walking in the right direction! It honestly took a patient of mine from non weight bearing for 8weeks to functioning fully in 90 minutes! Get into this Amazing Online Course for the Leg & Foot!
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…
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…
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….
In a couple of weeks I’ll be instructing my Knee Leg & Foot course. As I was preparing and updating the course content, I was perusing the web looking for new info on MCL’s an came upon these great videos I think you will appreciate. In this 3 Part Series, Marc Schmitz, MSc outlines and discusses…
Nice article from the American Journal of Orthopaedics Quote: “This is the first study to describe use of shoulder pain maps. A definitive pattern of pain distribution and specific types of pain in common shoulder pathologies has been demonstrated. We advocate using pain maps as diagnostic tools in shoulder clinics. Pain maps can be further…