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Dr. Mark Percy, Specialist Radiologist with MIA Victoria, who previously guided me on the topic of VBI and pre-manipulative screening also spoke with me about Modic changes. Previously I didn't completely understand the clinical significance of this term and why as Physiotherapists we need to consider the implications of this word being written on the radiology report. Dr. Percy explains what we need to know about them.
Read MoreCervical manipulation has inherent risks. One of the the most dangerous adverse effects following cervical manipulation is vertebral artery dissection (VAD). For the past two decades, functional pre-manipulative screening tests have been used by Physiotherapists to identify patients at risk of vertebral artery insufficiency (VBI). Many experts in the field of VAD and cervical manipulation have started to question the clinical validity of these tests and currently there is great uncertainty if the tests themselves are potentially dangerous enough to cause VAD.
This blog aims to review the risk of cervical manipulation, the clinical presentation of VBI and the current assessment recommended by the Australian Physiotherapy Association. I'm also pleased to include the thoughts and recommendations of Dr. Mark Percy, Specialist Radiologist from MIA Lilydale, Victoria.
Read MoreAcademic writing subjects at university taught me about ethics in Physiotherapy and the different traits which distringuish novice from expert Physiotherapists. There wasn't a huge focus on writing skills themselves. After blogging for the past 18 months I decided to enrol in an online course through Coursera on English Composition. It has helped me so much with my writing and I want to share the tools I've learnt with you, in the hope that you too can become a better writer.
Read MoreHow often do you assess the function of the calf muscle in lower limb injuries and what strategies to you give your clients for home-based exercises? Inspired by my own experience from the past 3 months in San Francisco, walking over 10km a day, this blog explores the clinical anatomy and functional significance of the calf muscles.
Read MoreDizziness may have vestibular, cardiac, neurological, psychological, and cervicogenic origins. Physiotherapists have the ability to differentiate between cervicogenic dizziness and vertigo. This blog explores some of the causes for dizziness and vertigo which are not cervicogenic in nature.
Read MoreCervicogenic dizziness is a non-specific symptom of altered orientation in space and disequilibrium and is differentiated from specific causes of dizziness such as vertigo and vertebra-basilar artery insufficiency. It is thought be a result of altered afferent inputs which affect sensorimotor control and our sense of balance. This blog aims to introduce sensorimotor function and cervicogenic dizziness. Following blogs will explore the distinguishing features, differential diagnosis and targeting physiotherapy interventions.
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