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This case presentation describes two areas of treating elbows that look beyond traditionally used exercises and manual therapy. The first is the freedom of combined active movements and the second is what I call the Tetris effect. Both of these components were pivotal in this patient's recovery from acute lateral epicondylalgia.
Read MoreThis week we welcome Physical Therapist, Michael McGowan (DPT) to share with Rayner and Smale a unique case study about a complex combination of orthopaedics and oncology. Michael shares his experience managing a patient who following diagnosis of an osteosarcoma, was managed with a 3-part total knee replacement, fibular ORIF and radical resection of the distal femur. A complex orthopaedic procedure indeed, but the most challenging aspect to manage was cancer-related fatigue.
Read MoreUnderstanding clinical neurodynamics and pathoneurodynamics has changed my approach to the treatment of entrapment neuropathies and my learning has been guided by Michael Shacklock. Here is a summary of our blogs looking at clinical neurodynamics and entrapment neuropathies.
Read MoreThis past weekend I took the myofascial decompression level 1 course and proudly now own my own kits of cups. I really enjoyed the didactic component of this course and this blog shares some interesting concepts that you will learn about if you too choose to take a course through www.myofascialdecompression.com
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