Whitney Lowe An explanation of labral tears, the mechanisms and complications involved, and how to decide if massage would be beneficial to incorporate in treatment. Introduction There are many instances in the clinic in which a common clinical situation requires practitioners understand an orthopedic pathology in order to determine if massage would be an appropriate treatment. Justin’s … Read more
Many of our clients come in with chronic, aching muscular pain. The natural reaction is to attempt to relieve their pain, often through deep pressure massage applications. However, there are certain conditions in which performing deeper levels of treatment is contraindicated and can actually make the condition worse. Compartment syndromes fall into this category and understanding this … Read more
A look at the hallux valgus deformity, also known as the bunion, as well as the key biomechanical causes and potential treatment strategies. What is hallux valgus? No doubt you’ve seen one, or perhaps many, clients with hallux valgus. Some may not know this common postural deformity by its technical name, but instead refer to as … Read more
A look at Cruciate Ligaments, common issues that arise, as well as treatment strategies and the role of massage. Introduction The knee is the largest joint in the human body. And it is also a common location for injury, usually due to ligament damage. The reason for this is that the lower extremity skeletal structure … Read more
A review of the Manual Resistive Test, one of the most important aspects of a physical examination, and its range of uses in identifying soft-tissue pathologies. Introduction Physical examination remains one of the most valuable aspects of assessing the integrity of soft-tissues. While high-tech diagnostic studies can be helpful for examining the structure of various … Read more
The sacroiliac (SI) joint is one of the most biomechanically complex joints in the body. It is close to the body’s center of gravity and is acted on by lever forces from three directions (spine and each lower extremity). Pain may occur in the SI joint from joint pathology, such as misalignment of the rough … Read more
One of the unique mechanical properties of our human structure is the presence of a retinaculum (plural: retinacula) around many of the joints of the body. A retinaculum is a band or membrane that holds an organ or part in its place. It may also be defined as a thickening of the deep fascia in … Read more
A great deal of emphasis is placed on maintaining flexibility in the soft tissues, such as muscle, in order to maintain optimum function and reduce injury. However, other structures or systems must also have flexibility or pliability during movement. The nervous system, which is more commonly perceived as a network of communication lines, actually needs … Read more
There are numerous causes of anterior knee pain, some more common than others. Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is not a very common condition. It is, however, something that the massage practitioner should be aware of as a possible cause for knee pain. Osteochondritis dissecans is most often seen in younger patients, generally between 13 and 21 years old … Read more
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