“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 comorbidities. Although there is evidence to support interventions…
Here’s a nice paper documenting that patients with Knee OA pain had global decrease in deep tissue pressure sensitivity and had significantly lower resting pain after treatment of the joint tissues (joint Mobilization). Treatment of just the skin alone (manual cutaneous input) did not provide this same effect. Read the original abstract here Abstract Study Design An experimental…
I have to say that there is some pretty cool research coming out about this amazing muscle! Here’s the full research paper! Enjoy! Abstract The diaphragm is the primary muscle involved in breathing and other non-primarily respiratory functions such as the maintenance of correct posture and lumbar and sacroiliac movement. It intervenes to facilitate…
Sign up for the Free Videos after the Research! We all have had patients with torn ACL’s and PCL, and Patients that have undergone surgery for partial or total knee replacement. Many of my patients complain of a “give way” sensation or comment on how their leg doesn’t feel like it’s theirs any longer despite…
Full Paper here Abstract Background In a previous trial of massage for osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee, we demonstrated feasibility, safety and possible efficacy, with benefits that persisted at least 8 weeks beyond treatment termination. Methods We performed a RCT to identify the optimal dose of massage within an 8-week treatment regimen and to further…
Neural Plasticity Volume 2016 (2016), Article ID 3704964, 9 pages http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/3704964 “The prefrontal cortex is known to be a key structure responsible for the performance of what is known as “executive functions”. Executive function is the mechanism by which the brain integrates and coordinates the operations of multiple neural systems to solve problems and achieve goals based on…
Full Article This issue of Pain: Clinical Updates examines whether low back pain (LBP) should be considered a straightforward consequence of injury/dysfunction in the spine, or the result of more complex processes involving nervous system processing of sensory information. The focus is on axial LBP rather than radiculopathy, and on chronic LBP rather than on…
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 references can be read…
Abstract INTRODUCTION: Although the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is considered to contain not only proprioceptive but also nociceptive sensory fibers, there is a lack of information about nociceptive sensory innervation of the PCL. We hypothesized that the PCL has constant nociceptive sensoryinnervation, suggesting the possible source of osteoarthritic (OA) knee pain. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Innervation of the PCL was examined by immunohistochemistry with particular reference…
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…