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This is a mini-blog with the intent of giving the user of the Motion Guidance visual feedback product insight into a researched-based approach to using the product for the diagnosis of shoulder instability. Movement joint positionsense is most likely to be impaired after shoulder injury involving post-traumatic instability when compared to the contralateral shoulder and to controls, while deficits for Active JPS and Passive JPS are more likely to be evident compared to the contralateral shoulder in participants with glenohumeral musculoskeletal disorders. This has been shown in a 2011 study by Balke. A link can be found here . Balke was able to demonstrate that angle reproduction capability was worst below shoulder level (55°) in all groups. Best results were achieved at shoulder level (90°). Healthy controls showed overall better results than patients with instability. Patients after surgical stabilization had better results in 55° and 90° abduction compared to instability...

Research Shows Massage Impacts Recovery, Training and Flexibility of Elite Para-athletes Research on the value of massage therapy for elite para-cyclists has been published for open access online by the British Medical Journal: Sport & Exercise Medicine . Funded by the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) through Team Roger C. Peace, the research followed the impact of massage therapy on para-cyclists as they trained and competed in national and international events including the 2016 Summer Paralympic games in Rio. The research indicates massage therapy helps para-cyclists recover quicker, train harder, and increases their flexibility.  And it adds to the body of existing research on the benefits of sports massage. “AMTA is proud to have funded this multi-year research, focused on a group of athletes with unique physical challenges,” says AMTA President Dolly Wallace. “And, because of our support for the research, AMTA members and massage therapy were promoted b...

Learn about iliotibial band syndrome and how it is treated. We include a list of stretches and exercises that can help treat and prevent this condition. Via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246245 http://www.rssmix.com/

After a bilateral ankle inversion sprain, we had to progress slowly with motor control to enhance single limb stance stability. Prior to single limb stance, I wanted to make sure the patient had good motor control in a lunge.  The first exercise is a Triplanar Lunge. First she lunges forward, trying to keep the laser on the straight forward line. After a few minutes, she is instructed to keep the foot forward as much as possible, lunge on the lateral line. This should emphasize lateral tibial glide and tibial IR, while gently challenging her ankle ligaments. The next instruction is to again keep the foot forward, then try to keep the laser on the medial facing line. This should emphasize medial tibial glide/ER while also lightly challenging the sprained lateral ankle ligaments. Lastly, holding the lunge, she is instructed to move the laser horizontally along the perpendicular line left to right. This should work again on tibial IR/ER and lateral/medial tibial glide. For ...

No matter your marketing tactics, overarching strategy, number of initiatives, utilized tactics, etc…. it all falls upon the 4Rs. Why? Because, the 4Rs are constants in marketing —AND— typically, the most ignored fundamentals within not just marketing, but good business practice. No matter the changes in technology, the human element behind purchasing behaviors won’t likely vary much. They may express themselves differently as marketing media continues to evolve. Nevertheless, these 4Rs are absolute  must-haves  when it comes to truly integrating platforms, technology, tactics, content, sales teams, and funnels… all into a seamless approach that is a  killer marketing strategy. The 4Rs of Every Killer Marketing Strategy 1. Reception For many companies, the obsession in marketing is lead generation and nurturing. Whether that means running ads, creating lead magnets, or fine tuning an automated email funnel… this first absolutely essential step tends to get the mark...

I spent many hours in 2017 contemplating the importance of one key element of human survival - breathing. As a physiotherapist working with patients in chronic pain and also while teaching pilates, I have continually questioned myself about: the appropriate time and way to assess breathing, the most efficient method to educate patients about normal and abnormal breathing patterns, and the timing of teaching breathing cues, variety of verbal cueing and type of therapeutic exercise to choose.  I strongly fear that breathing is unanimously recognised as a vital component of human posture and function yet braised past quickly when we are taught as clinicians and when we teach our patients.  Breathing underlies all dynamic movement and function.  So, in order to expand my personal knowledge I've been studying a well-regarded textbook;  Recognizing and Treating Breathing Disorders . It is incredibly well written and packed with information fro...

AMTA Launches Nationwide Radio Promotion of Member Massage Schools In honor of our 75th anniversary , the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) has expanded its nationwide radio advertising campaign promoting our Professional members to include ads promoting AMTA member schools and the massage therapy profession! Like the radio spots promoting members, these also are airing on a variety of radio networks, such as I-Heart Radio Countdown with Mario Lopez. Because of the nature of the radio networks targeted, and reaching 1,400 stations, virtually every part of the U.S. will be covered. AMTA is celebrating 75 years of health and wellness through massage therapy , and this is a great time to tell potential massage therapists about how they can find a massage therapy school/program that meets their needs. Listen to AMTA promoting school members on the radio »  Don't miss out on Free Advertising from AMTA Update your School's FindaMassageSchool.org profile Our radio...

The case in the video was a severe ankle inversion sprain on the left and moderate on the right. The patient is a high level gymnast who injured herself tumbling during a floor routine. The video below was taken almost a week after the sprain. She had significantly decreased mobility with pain in all planes. Normally I would try a posterior glide to the lateral malleolus and ankle inversion/plantarflexion, which has worked on her in the past with great results. This time, that was too painful as was lateral malleolus contact.  Instead, I tried slacking the irritated skin and ligaments while gradually moving the forefoot/ankle into dorsiflexion and eversion. This was pain free and after working my way to end range, her active/passive NWB range was much better and her gait was nearly pain free. This got her started with loading and was easily replicated for an hourly home exercise program to modulate pain. Videos of various motor control drills will be posted soon! A Novel...

With some of the more popular web based EMR solutions increasing their monthly fees by 50% or more, smaller business and start up practices should consider using Google's G Suite for their EMR and office needs. Over the past two years, Aaron LeBauer of lebauerconsulting.com , my go to expert on #CashPT and I have successfully taught hundreds of businesses how to use G Suite for EMR .  Over time, needs change, and questions arise. Can I use G Suite for more than just evaluations and progress notes? What about outcomes questionnaires and intake forms? As these questions came up, I came up with solutions. Here are 5 Reasons You Should Be Using G Suite for EMR and your office needs. 1) It's Secure it's Google! All of your data is stored in the cloud and can be accessed anywhere you have an internet connection, more than 3 million businesses trust their data with G Suite easy to enable 2 factor authentication also ensures your patient's information and other busi...

The Results are In! These were the top AMTA membership benefits of 2017! 1.  Massage Warehouse Discount  |   Save up to 30% Every Day + Flat Rate Shipping! Members took advantage of free shipping specials. Be on the lookout for specials in 2018! 2.  NEW Benefit in 2017! Member Exclusive ClinicSense Discount   | Save 25% on practice management software designed specifically for massage therapists. 3.  Free Profile on AMTA's Find a Massage Therapist locator service  | Thousands of AMTA members list their practice at FindaMassageTherapist.org to get FREE advertising from AMTA! 4.  Free Member Websites  | NEW Features in 2017: mobile responsive designs, unlim ited color schemes and improved Search Engine Optimization! 5.  Continuing Education Discount  | Save 40% on the highest quality online courses and in-person continuing education. Our AMTA Graduate Members also loved these benefits in 2017: 6.  AMTA Job Bank...

This year, I am completing my first  decade   of work as a Physical Therapist—wow, can’t believe it.  I believe I am now considered an oldie…the dinosaur…in our field! edit: Told the author (Dr. Harrison Vaughn) - that I have been out almost 20 years - what came before the dinosaurs 😜 - Dr. E - now back to the post I hope all of my colleagues and readers are continuing to enjoy the profession. Like you all, I continue to have the challenges, failures, and tribulations with clinical practice.  Hopefully these get fewer and fewer between but still  very  normal even with experience—its the beauty of physiotherapy…of healthcare.   I continue to aim high and hopefully the defeat gets buried away, hidden underneath the hours you spend beating on your craft.  Continue to pursue greatness to propel yourself and our field.  Always remember, have fun as we are very  fortunate  to  change  lives everyday. Over the year...