Temporomandibular Joint Disorders - Clinical Anatomy & Assessment

This blog is a review of the clinical presentation and assessment of dysfunction of the Temporomandibular joint. The aim is to discuss TMJ disorders and their connection to OR differentiation from upper cervical joint dysfunctions and headaches. This information will be applied to a recent patient in the second blog.

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MCL Rehabilitation- From Ruin to Return to Play

Medial collateral ligament injuries occur following a traumatic valgus force, often while the knee is slightly flexed.This blog aims to provide a succinct overview of the rehabilitation of MCL injuries, with the approach I use to return an individual to full function.

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Active Straight Leg Raise (ASLR)

The active straight leg raise test (ASLR) is a loading test which is used to assess pain provocation and the ability to load the pelvis through the limb. It is performed in lying and the patient is instructed to lift the leg 20cm off the bed. This blog aims to outline the standard test, the modulations of the test, and the normal/abnormal responses seen. 

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