The most suitable disability aid is not necessarily the one with the most features. It is the one that matches the person’s physical needs, environment, activities and goals.
How do we treat De Quervain’s syndrome with manual therapy?
Once present, De Quervain’s syndrome (De Quervain’s disease) can be challenging to resolve, but manual therapy treatment can be very beneficial.
How do we treat adductor strain with manual therapy?
Once chronic, manual therapy for an adductor strain is geared toward decreasing muscle tightness, myofascial trigger points, and fascial adhesions.
Pin and Stretch Technique
Pin and stretch technique focuses the force of the stretch on the region of the muscle that is between the pinned point and the attachment that is moved.
How do we treat Tennis Elbow with manual therapy?
A good manual therapy protocol for tennis elbow is fascial spreading, longitudinal and cross fiber strokes, and pin and stretch to the posterior forearm.
ASK Dr. Joe – “Ask Me Anything”
I am creating a new blog post feature to my content called Ask Dr. Joe, or perhaps better put, Ask Me Anything*. With Ask Me Anything, you can write to me by email (joseph.e.muscolino@gmail.com) and ask me any question about: …
Mechanotransduction: How Mechanical Forces Become Cellular Signals in the Neuro-Myo-Fascio-Skeletal System
A fundamental application of the concept of mechanotransduction for manual and movement professionals is that of a bridge between the study of anatomy and of physiology or between the study of structure and of function.
The Cellular Biology of Tendon and Ligament Healing: What Manual Therapists Should Understand
Tissue repair isn’t one event with a start and finish line. Tendons and ligaments run on a different clock than the rest of the musculoskeletal system, and keeping that in view is what turns a generic treatment timeline into one that’s actually built around how the tissue in front of you is going to heal.
Managing Musculoskeletal Health Expenses with Private Cover
For those patients who need specialty care, physical rehabilitation, or manual hands-on treatment, the costs of health care can easily escalate to a major concern.
Cellular Energy and Exercise Recovery: What Movement Professionals Should Understand About Mitochondrial Function
For manual therapists and movement professionals working with clients on fatigue, slow recovery or persistent low energy, understanding this layer adds useful context to what is already being addressed at the tissue level.
Deep Pressure Massage to the Low Back – Use Stacked Joints
Stacked joints are aligned in a straight line; in other words, the joints are extended as in anatomic position. This allows for the force from your core to travel through your upper extremity and into the client with little or no loss of strength.
Selling Your Own Products as a Manual Therapist: Why Product Photos Matter More Than You Think
The moment you start selling a physical product, you run into a problem most therapists never trained for: taking a product photo good enough to actually sell something.
What Manual Therapists Should Understand About ACL Reconstruction
This article is provided as general professional information. It is not intended to be used for individual treatment of a client who has had an ACL reconstruction.
Manual Therapy Case Study for Upper Crossed Syndrome
The therapist performed a static assessment of the client’s posture and noted the typical upper crossed syndrome with a hyperkyphotic thoracic spine, a hypolordotic lower cervical spine, a hyperlordotic upper cervical spine, protracted head, protracted scapulae, and medially (internally) rotated arms.
Marjorie Brook – Proactive Ways to Prevent Postoperative Adhesion Formation
Gentle appropriate movement helps to prevent excessive scar tissue and keep scar tissue from limiting future movement.
The Physiology of Stress: Tips to Relax Deep Tissue
One of the areas of the body that is impacted by it first is muscles.If you want to prevent things from escalating then you need to get a grasp of this topic.
We Compared the Advice of Anatomy Experts and AI Researchers—One Pattern Stood Out
We went in expecting anatomy and artificial intelligence to have nothing to say to each other. What we found instead was a single, portable habit of mind…
How do we treat plantar fasciitis with manual therapy?
Manual therapy for plantar fasciitis is aimed at reducing inflammation & loosening any tautness/tightness of the plantar fascia & associated musculature.
What is the “True” Function of the Gluteus Medius?
The major function of the gluteus medius is its “reverse” closed-chain action of pelvic depression at the hip joint to stabilize the pelvis when walking.
Treatment Strategy and Treatment Techniques for the Neck
Sound Treatment Strategy: To perform effective manual therapy, frequency of care should be structured as in every other world of rehab: 2-3 x per week.
When Black Ice Meets Big Rigs: How Winter Pile-Ups Complicate Injury Documentation in Georgia
For clinicians who treat soft-tissue trauma, winter pile-ups present a documentation nightmare.
7 Common Mistakes That Slow Down Muscle and Joint Recovery
When dealing with sports injury, post-surgery stiffness, or chronic joint pain, what you do after the damage matters just as much as any treatment you receive.
Why Anatomy Knowledge Improves Physiotherapy Outcomes
The study of the Anatomy of human movement, and how structures within the body are affected by physical disorders of injury or of chronic pain, forms the core of the skills that are required by the health care provider.
How do we treat piriformis syndrome with manual therapy?
Manual therapy treatment for a tight piriformis (that can cause piriformis syndrome) involves moist heat, soft tissue manipulation, and stretching.
Common Causes of Back Pain and When to Seek Chiropractic Treatment in Newport Beach
Taking control of your spinal health allows you to get back to doing the things you love without hesitation. Whether you are dealing with a fresh sports injury or years of accumulated tension from sitting at a desk, a personalized approach to recovery makes all the difference.
Can Spinal Stenosis Cause Paralysis? The Blood Supply Problem No One Talks About
Yes — and the mechanism runs through the spinal cord’s blood supply just as much as it runs through mechanical compression.
Understanding How Repetitive Arm Movements Can Lead to Chronic Elbow Damage
Whether the strain comes from sports, physical labor, office work, or repetitive exercise routines, repeated stress on the elbow can gradually damage tendons, muscles, and joint structures over time.
Massage Therapy Continuing Education
The value of massage therapy continuing education is often dependent on learning how to apply fundamental skill sets of manual therapy.
More Frequent Massage Sessions are More Effective for Neck Pain
Multiple 60-minute massages per week were more effective than fewer or shorter sessions for individuals with chronic neck pain.
How Targeted Therapy and Gentle Chiropractic Care Improve Pain Relief and Patient Mobility
This article explores some of the current methods of treatment for chronic heel pain and highlights the benefits of a gentle chiropractic approach to managing pain and increased mobility.
