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Thanks to traditional manual therapy, most of us are taught to distract, stretch and do various arthrokinematic glides for frozen shoulders. If it is a true frozen shoulder with the severe lack of abduction and external rotation (and most other planes), it's most likely a true Slow Responder. Here is a helpful infographic I made for 5 Things to Do With Frozen Shoulders My favorite technique to start Frozen Shoulders, especially in the "capsulitis" or otherwise highly sensitized phase is below Stop Stretching Frozen Shoulders Want to Learn More? Check out our flagship seminar, fully online and worth 11.5 CEUs! Keeping it Eclectic... This article was originally posted on Modern Manual Therapy Blog Via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246245 http://www.rssmix.com/

Dad Deserves the Best Father's Day is coming up on June 16th. Contribute to Dad's health and wellness with the gift of massage therapy! Research indicates massage therapy can help: Reduce stress Manage low-back pain, headaches, arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome Contribute to a healthy heart Improve quality of life in aging adults Decrease muscle stiffness and fatigue after exercise Find a Trusted Massage Therapist Members of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) are the  most trusted massage therapists  in the United States. Massage for Health + Wellness 25 Reasons to Get a Massage 5 Painful Conditions Massage Can Help Massage Therapy for the Pain of Osteoarthritis of the Knee Via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246245 http://www.rssmix.com/

This post was first found on Tendinopathy Rehab blog Prior to launching into this podcast, I just wanted to announce I am coming to the UK for a course series. Selling really quick but some seated remaining. Check out remaining dates  HERE .   Isometric exercise for tendinopathy has exploded onto the scene over the last few years. Unfortunately, the certainty of evidence surrounding their use is far less certain and compelling than what we are told about them but some people. They may work, but the reality is we don't fully understand how and for whom. This episode delves into this uncertainty and provides lots of top tips for how to use isometrics and when they are useful. Enjoy! Want to learn in person? Attend a #manualtherapyparty! Check out our course calendar below! Learn more online! Want an approach that enhances your existing evaluation and treatment? No commercial model gives you THE answer. You need an approach that blends the modern with the old ...

AMTA continues to introduce  top-quality online ce courses  designed by massage therapists for massage therapists. Take advantage of the long holiday weekend, and try one of our  newest courses . And as always, you can feel confident knowing AMTA's  rigorously vetted, NCBTMB-approved  CE meets the highest standards. Insurance Reimbursement + Massage Therapy  3 CE Credits In this brand new course, find out what you need to know about insurance reimbursement and if it makes sense for you and your massage therapy business. Explore how to work with insurers and other healthcare payors on reimbursements.  Register Now » Pregnancy + Massage 3 CE Credits Take this popular new course by Susan Salvo, and learn how pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period affect women. Understand the problems that can occur and the appropriate techniques for each phase. Recognize contraindications and specific needs for high-risk pregnancies. R...

Ayurvedic treatment comes from traditional Indian medicine. Some people believe that it can help treat inflammatory conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis. Learn more about Ayurveda here. Via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246245 http://www.rssmix.com/

The shoulder is a complex and flexible joint, making it vulnerable to damage. Common causes of shoulder pain include injuries, general wear and tear, and inflammatory conditions. A person can often treat mild shoulder pain at home, but those with severe pain or serious injuries should see a doctor. Learn more here. Via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246245 http://www.rssmix.com/

In this episode, Erson recalls two TMD and Headache patients that just happened to have very chronic and unresolved cases of Bell's Palsy. Facial asymmetry is a big deal for well being as well as the perception of attractiveness. What was the solution? The EDGE Mobility Tool used in the podcast story is part of the all new IASTM Toolkit ! Search for Untold Physio Stories on your favorite music/podcast apps! Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by the EDGE Mobility System, featuring the EDGE Mobility Tool for IASTM, EDGE Mobility Bands, webinars, ebooks, Pain Science Education products and more! Check it out at  edgemobilitysystem.com  .  Be sure to also connect with Dr. Erson Religioso at  Modern Manual Therapy  and Andrew Rothschild at  Modern Patient  Education . Keeping it Eclectic... This article was originally posted on Modern Manual Therapy Blog Via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246245 http://www.rssmix.com/

Some patients are very sensitized, in severe pain, unable to move and/or have extremely high anxiety. These are not people who generally respond to repeated motions, mobilization/manipulation or other go to treatments. Diaphragmatic breathing is a great strategy to tune down the nervous system and desensitize it. However, fear avoidance often prevents people from taking a good deep exhale. In this video, I go over the importance of teaching exhalation. The First Breathing Strategy You Should Be Teaching Want to learn more about Breathing, Mindfulness, Modern Manual Therapy and get Certified in BFR all in one online program? Check out our Modern Rehab Mastery! Our next cohort starts end of June 2019! Sign up now! Keeping it Eclectic... This article was originally posted on Modern Manual Therapy Blog Via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246245 http://www.rssmix.com/

I'm going to keep this post short and sweet and let you reflect on this quote and do some deep thinking about it. I recently came across this quote from legendary strength & conditioning coach Johnny Parker and while he was saying it with regards to training people, it couldn't be more true and applicable to physical therapists too....especially PT students and recent grads. "They won't care how much you know until they know how much you care." Read it again a few times and let it sink in. I wish I had read this quote when I was in PT school and understood the meaning/significance of it back then because it definitely would have helped me get to the point I'm at now a lot quicker . All that technical, medical mumbo-jumbo some PTs spit at their patients to show them how smart/good they are (I'm looking at you, confident recent grad), won't mean diddly-squat if patients feel their therapist doesn't have empathy and truly understand...

Emerging research on massage therapy continues to expand knowledge of its benefits for a variety of health conditions. Recent studies reinforce evidence for the efficacy of massage therapy for pain, fatigue and anxiety, which millions of Americans are experiencing. “With so many people living with chronic pain, it’s important for consumers to know how research is confirming the impact they have seen massage therapy can have on their health,” says AMTA President Christopher Deery in advance of the triannual International Massage Therapy Research Conference being held in Alexandria, Virginia on May 9-10, 2019. “AMTA is committed to advancing research-informed massage therapy practice that is in the best interests of the health of our country.” Read the full Research Roundup » Related Resources:  New Educational Tool: AMTA's Massage Therapy in Integrative Care & Pain Management   Research Roundup: Efficacy of Massage Therapy for Variety of Health Issues  Massage ...

Current research for tendinopathies and the trend for loading over passive care like modalities and manual therapy is great. Those of us originally trained in manual therapy often don't get to loading fast enough, or at all in some cases if the patient is pain free. What would you do in this recent case of elbow tendinopathy Erson recounts? Search for Untold Physio Stories on your favorite music/podcast apps! Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by the EDGE Mobility System, featuring the EDGE Mobility Tool for IASTM, EDGE Mobility Bands, webinars, ebooks, Pain Science Education products and more! Check it out at  edgemobilitysystem.com  .  Be sure to also connect with Dr. Erson Religioso at  Modern Manual Therapy  and Andrew Rothschild at  Modern Patient  Education . Keeping it Eclectic... This article was originally posted on Modern Manual Therapy Blog Via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246245 http://www.rssmix.com/

Emerging research on massage therapy continues to expand knowledge of its benefits for a variety of health conditions. Recent studies reinforce evidence for the efficacy of massage therapy for pain, fatigue and anxiety, which millions of Americans are experiencing. “With so many people living with chronic pain, it’s important for consumers to know how research is confirming the impact they have seen massage therapy can have on their health,” says AMTA President Christopher Deery in advance of the triannual International Massage Therapy Research Conference being held in Alexandria, Virginia on May 9-10, 2019. “AMTA is committed to advancing research-informed massage therapy practice that is in the best interests of the health of our country.” Read the full Research Roundup » Related Resources:  New Educational Tool: AMTA's Massage Therapy in Integrative Care & Pain Management   Research Roundup: Efficacy of Massage Therapy for Variety of Health Issues  Massage ...

When I was studying my physiotherapy degree, I could count a million times I heard "look at the anatomy..." "The anatomy of the high cervical spine is unique and, to some degree, more complicated to assess than the rest of the vertebral column. The shape of the bones and their articulations are distinctly different between the occiput and atlas, atlas and axis, and axis and C3. Such a marked change in anatomy does not occur in such close proximity anywhere else in the vertebral column" (Edwards, 1992, pp. 42-43). Due to the close proximity of this region of the spine, careful consideration must be made when understanding which level is being loaded under pressure, and what sensitising movements can be applied to differentiate between intra-articular and periarticular restrictions to movement. Each of these joints have distinguishing features which contribute to their function. THE ATLANTO-OCCIPITAL JOINT O-C1 The atlas is a ringlike kidney-shaped...

Here's a fun challenge for your clinic! Especially those of you struggling to hang onto the convenience of pathoanatomy. Start a #stopthoughtviruses jar. Anyone who uses one of these 5 words in the clinic to a patient owes $1. F word - fascia or facet A word - Adverse Neural Tension C word - core D words - degenerative or disc ($3 if said together!) S word - SIJ Then use the $$ to buy lunch or after clinic beers! The more pathoanatomy in the clinic, the better the lunch or beer! Hopefully the financial aspect of the challenge helps with changing behavior for some more positive language. Check out The Eclectic Approach to Modern Patient Education - Learn practical ways to integrate Pain Science Education into your practice. Keeping it Eclectic... This article was originally posted on Modern Manual Therapy Blog Via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246245 http://www.rssmix.com/