Rehabilitation for Acute Muscle Strains
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Links that may provide some insights for therapists wanting to learn more about the interconnected adaptive responses within the nervous system and soft tissue structures.
Read MoreGetting closer to understanding the link between PTSD and bacteria in the gut
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"There are several factors that influence whether or not people are more likely to develop PTSD. This includes genetics, epigenetics (factors that influence the way genes are expressed into proteins) and the environments that they are exposed to."
Read MoreMassage Therapy and Post-Surgical ACL Injuries
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There is a wide spectrum when it comes to the ACL injuries, from a minor tear to the dreaded O’Donoghue unhappy triad. Named after Dr. DH O’Donoghue the American orthopedic surgeon who first described the injury in 1950.
Read MoreMassage Therapy and Ankle Sprains
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Following an initial ankle injury there is a risk of re-injury dependent on a combination of factors including, but not limited to: sensorimotor deficits and changes in ankle biomechanics.
Read MoreMassage Therapy: Case Reports
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As a clinician it is important to add to the scholarly conversation by reporting what we do on a daily basis in the treatment room. Standard research practices often do not accurately reflect what we do in the treatment room, it is a multi-modal individualized treatment that may consist of massage, joint mobilization, IASTM, cupping, relaxation strategies, self care and patient education.
Read MoreThe scientific basis of neurofunctional acupuncture
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Electro-acupuncture stimulates a number reflex effects which may help alleviate musculoskeletal disorders associated with many persistent pain syndromes, including but not limited to:
- Back pain
- Neck pain
- Tension Headaches
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Osteoarthritis (Knee and Hip)