Jony Sena

This year I have walked through some incredible National Parks including Zion, Kolob Canyon and Yosemite. Walking allows for a lot of time for reflection and something that came to mind a lot was how amazing it is that we can walk so effortlessly. I think the ease of walking is something we take for granted until our lives become so limited by not being able to walk anymore.  When I was going through Physiotherapy school I was taught a framework for conducting an assessment, which almost always began with -  observation & gait.  I was always taught that before we look at more finer details of assessment, we should begin with observation of functional movements and gait. On every assessment form I came across there was a space for it, but really what I thought we should write is "safe and independent" or "stair navigation with reciprocal gait". And generally brushed over it too quickly.  Image courtesy of  Google Images When thinking ...

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As you many know, I am a huge fan of The Motion Guidance system for rehab and motor control applications. It was one of the first products I featured on EDGE Mobility System that wasn't my own! I use it routinely, especially with athletes recovering from injuries as they may have residual joint position sense deficits despite being pain free. Here is a sample video of one of the Motion Guidance founders, Eric Dinkins going through a 5 Step Progression for ACL Rehab. 5 Motor Control Progressions for ACL Rehab Exercise List Double Leg/Single Leg Squat SL Squat Unstable Surface DL Squat Varus/Valgus Reversals SL Squat Varus/Valgus Reversals Step Up/Downs For each, take note of how the laser and thus patellar tracking deviates too far from an expected normal. Visual guidance and feedback FTW! Eric Dinkins has several webinars on MMT Premium and check out the Motion Guidance Clinician Kit on EDGE Mobility System below! On sale this week only! Save $50 until Feb 25th...

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The previous  blog  introduced why I feel breathing patterns are something we should be spending more time assessing or at least delving into more detail about. This blog looks at the different aspects of assessment - questioning and physical tests - that we can build into clinical practice.  The first question to address is - where does it fit in?  Do we start regionally or holistically? For example, a patient presents with chronic lower back pain and structural diagnostic label of a disc bulge.  Day 1  - are you going to look at lumbar active range of movement, palpation, muscle strength and length tests. Then day 2 - look at the area above and below, clear a neurological exam, check a neurodynamic exam. Then day 3 -  spend more time looking at breathing, motor control and functional positioning.  Or.... Day 1  - are you going to look more holistically at the resting posture, quiet breathing and gait. Then build out the ass...