Of the many injuries physical therapists see each year, hamstring strains are notorious for being stubborn to heal. They are frustrating for both patient and therapist, as they often reappear many times in one's sporting life, especially in those sports requiring sprinting, jumping and kicking.
Non-specific low back pain (LBP) has been researched and many have speculated correlations between physical activity and disability. Read this review by Ryan Hickey on a meta-analysis on this relationship.
Read 6 facts about forward head posture by Francis Philip Diano
Check out Joe Brence's list of the top 10 things you may not realize about painful conditions...
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For decades, physical therapists, osteopaths and chiropractors have manipulated the spine in countless patients with low back pain. Joseph Brence reviews current literature that examined the effects of manipulation.
A curious look at Active Release Techniques (ART) and their effectiveness.
Joseph Brence provides a successful, evidence-based protocol for the treatment of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.