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Untold Physio Stories S8:E9 - When is it Really a Frozen Shoulder

#MMTTV Q&A: How to Deal with Stiff Post Op Knees?

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We've all been there, the seemingly simple evaluation on your schedule for post op total knee arthoplasty. Then see them having a hard time walking to the table with a very recognizable gait. They're missing 25 degrees of extension and have 70 degrees of flexion at best. What to do? How to Deal with Stiff  Post Op Knees? This post is really assuming it's a true "issues in the tissues" problem, and not just hypersensitivity and acute timeframe after surgery. If they had the motion prior to surgery, in the acute time frame after surgery, they still have it, but pain/CNS lockdown won't let them access it. If it's been like this for a year or more, that's the ones we have trouble with!  Check out The Knee Terminator below, a product Dr. Dennis Treubig  and I collaborated on for those who need a long load, low duration stretch! Want an approach that enhances your existing evaluation and treatment? No commercial model gives you THE answer...

Can Melatonin Help with Insomnia?

Can Melatonin Help with Insomnia? is available on imaginewellnesscentre.com Have late nights left you feeling exhausted during your normal daily routine? Insomnia is a growing problem among adults with an estimated 30 to 35 percent struggling with brief symptoms. A smaller portion of the population struggles with chronic insomnia, […] Via Dr. J's Imagine Wellness Centre - Feed http://imaginewellnesscentre.com Via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246245 http://www.rssmix.com/

Top 5 Fridays! 5 Ways to Tell If Your Patient is a Rapid Responder

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My favorite part of the initial evaluation is the history. That initial interaction, sets the stage for the subsequent visits. Many patients are nervous, especially if they received a lot of the standard gloom and doom from well meaning, but misinformed providers or loved ones. Most of the patients walking through your door will respond rapidly even with "chronic pain." Only a small percentage are centrally sensitized or have an underlying disorder which slows down or prevents your current approach from working rapidly. Just because a patient had their function limited or pain for a certain time does not mean you won't be able to hit a home run in the first few visits. We've all had that patient with knee or back back for longer than they can remember yet, still feel 80% better after the first visit. Some patients are convinced they're a mess, and they've been to so many other providers. For your own prescription and outlines of care, plus to alleviate ...

Persistent Football Injuries

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Persistent Football Injuries - first found on Specialist Pain Physio Persisting football injuries are the scourge of the dressing room. Whilst everyone accepts that injury is ‘part of the game’ and part of sport, this does not necessarily make it any easier for the player, whatever the level, or the treating clinicians. A range of pressures and expectations exist, which impact upon the experience and the outcome. Managing these in the best way is one of the key components of a successful approach.  Kieron Dyer,  in his new book, describes the suffering he endured as a result of his recurring injuries and pain, which certainly had an impact upon the longevity of his career. “Even though I knew I was injured, there was a lot going through my mind when I was celebrating with the fans…..I couldn’t cope with a career that had become a continuous cycle of hope and despair. If there were an end in sight to it, it would be different, but no one could seem to cure the problem” ~ Ki...

Untold Physio Stories (S8:E8): Cold Shoulder to a Cold Laser Salesman

What causes calf muscle pain?

Calf muscle pain is often caused by overuse or a sports injury. However, it can also indicate an underlying medical issue, including deep vein thrombosis or diabetic neuropathy. Learn more about the causes of calf muscle pain, as well as what stretches can provide relief and when you should see a doctor. Via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246245 http://www.rssmix.com/