Factors related to successful outcome of conservative treatment for rotator cuff tears
From 128 diagnosed full-thickness rotator cuff tears, correlations for successful conservative management are drawn.
Jonathan Jezequel
Jonathan Jezequel is an experienced physical therapist that enjoys rehabilitating a wide variety of patients. He works diligently one on one with each patient to ensure a prompt and comprehensive recovery and return to function. Jonathan is also deeply interested in the academic and clinical research facets related to physical therapy, which lend a progressive evidence-based approach to his assessment and treatment interventions. He grew up in Costa Rica and is an avid soccer enthusiast and runner.
Jonathan earned his doctorate of physical therapy degree from Columbia University and was the Faculty Excellence in Orthopaedics Award Laureate. He graduated magna cum laude from Wheaton College with a Bachelor of Science degree, where he studied Kinesiology and Applied Health Sciences. Jonathan is currently working toward certifications in both manual and sports therapy through the North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy and the National Strength and Conditioning Association respectively.
Jonathan is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association Sports and Orthopaedics Section. He is also a member of the Mid-Atlantic Physical Therapy Associates, an organization whose members are dedicated to the advancement of their manual therapy skills and clinical competence through the disciplines of research and continuing education.
The Continuous Passive Motion Concept
Jon's article was recently featured in PT Products Online. Here is the full article and discussion on the use of Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) machines.
Perspectives on Non-Contact Ligamentous Knee Injuries
Scientists at the University of Capetown in South Africa enjoy this because they claim to have isolated a gene that predicts ACL tears.
Lessons From Antiquity
Jane Brody, in The New York Times Health, recently reviewed the health benefits of Tai Chi, which, in like manner to yoga, describes a string of movements that accrue and form a system.
Exercise Ball Chairs
Exercise ball chairs. You know them. You know them well. In fact, you know someone who uses one; they sit right next to you at work
Recently, in the New York Times…
Learning a new sport, skill, or improving upon an existing one, is most effectively realized with small, reasonable and clear goals.
Balancing Acts
As John Hanc explains in his New York Times column, exercise can help restore balance, a particularly important constituent of overall physical well being in the elderly.
Recently, In The New York Times Part B
NY Times article on the latest research says about how age and strength interact.
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