Use Trigger Point Manual Therapy for Plantar Heel Pain…It Works!!!
Stretching and manual trigger point release to the gastrocnemius has been shown to have good short-term effects in reducing plantar pain.
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Physical Therpay and The Elderly: Communication Problems and Solutions
When you specialize in any physical therapy field, there are tips to maximize your client's potential. Here are some tips to remember when treating the elderly.
Who is the Kevin Bacon of Physical Therapy?
It's interesting to discover the connections between some of the most influential people in Physical Therapy. It's fascinating that despite often having similar mentors their treatment approaches can differ greatly.
Diagnostic Criteria Series: Subacromial Impingement
Joe Brence discusses diagnostic criteria for diagnosing subacromial impingement syndrme.
Rehabilitation of Achilles and Patellar Tendons: High Load is Important
Working at the tendon specialty clinic has given me a lot of insight and experience in treatment of tendinopathy: High Loads are important!
Determining the Potential for a Pulmonary Embolism
While Physical Therapy has become many people's first line of defense for injuries, it is necessary for PT's to screen for complications/co-morbidities like Pulmonary Embolisms.
Check Out Your Patients Hip IR on Side of Innominate Rotation…I Bet There’s a Deficit…
This article looks at a connection between posterior innominate rotations and hip internal rotation.
The Overlooked Best Friend of the ACL
When treating ACL injuries, I often find that many people, especially new grads and some speakers, forget to treat ALL of the issues. In your future treatments, don't forget "the core" as it plays a big part in. . .