Motor Learning and Neuroplasticity in Rehabiliation

On August 23, 2010, in Continuing Education, Therapeutic Methods, by jcubos

Summarizing the benefits of motor-skill training in musculoskeletal rehabilitation.

Free Issue of Manual Therapy (Journal)

Thoracic outlet syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, reciprocal inhibition, manual therapy for neck pain, etc.

Dr. Stuart McGill in Toronto

A recent publication by Dr. McGill and an upcoming course hosted by MSK-Plus.

Thinking About Thoughts

Cognitive aspects of treatment of lumbopelvic pain. From the upcoming World Congress on Low Back and Pelvic Pain

Flexion Endurance Testing: V-Sit vs Plank

Comparing the V-sit flexion endurance test vs the front plank test for endurance.

Common Movement Dysfunctions

On April 14, 2010, in Clinical Testing, Injury Prevention, Sports Performance, by jcubos

What to look for when screening and assessing the moving human body.

Core Values (NY Times)

On April 2, 2010, in Exercises, Injury Prevention, Lumbar Spine / Core, by jcubos

Dr. Stu McGill demonstrates some “early” phase low back and core rehabilitation exercises.

Three Phases of Muscle Injury & Healing

On April 1, 2010, in General, by jcubos

A summary of the three phases and healing process

Optimal Shoulder Performance

The new DVD & Manual by Mike Reinold and Eric Cressey

Rotator Cuff Tears: Predictive Factors for Management

On March 25, 2010, in Continuing Education, Upper Extremity, by jcubos

This review was recently posted on ResearchReviewService.com and integrated the results of two studies that investigated the effect of pain, tear size, location and humeral head migration on the clinical outcomes and risk of progression in patients with rotator cuff tears.

Are You Sleeping on the “Sleeper” Stretch?

On March 21, 2010, in Shoulder, Therapeutic Methods, by jcubos

There are more effective ways to stretch the posterior capsule.

Have You Seen These Posts?

On February 18, 2010, in General, by jcubos

A few of the more popular posts in recent months.

Zygapophyseal Joint Pain Patterns: Part 1B (Cervical Spine)

On February 9, 2010, in Clinical Testing, Head / Neck, Therapeutic Methods, by jcubos

A study testing the reliability of their pain charts by a clinical trial

Zygapophyseal Joint Pain Patterns: Part 1A (Cervical Spine)

On February 8, 2010, in Clinical Testing, Head / Neck, Therapeutic Methods, by jcubos

This one’s for the manual therapists out there. A brief little review of 2 landmark papers pertaining to fact joint pain and referral patterns.

T/S Kyphosis

On February 2, 2010, in Injury Prevention, Therapeutic Methods, by jcubos

Interesting to see the amount of hyper-kyphosis in Taylor Swift’s upper Thoracic spine at the Grammy’s last Sunday night.

The Next Chapter Begins

On January 28, 2010, in General, by jcubos

…with privilege comes great responsibility. From the office of the College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences (Canada) Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it. ~ Proverbs 3:27, King James Bible

Core Stability: Is it all a myth?

On January 21, 2010, in Exercises, Lumbar Spine / Core, Therapeutic Methods, by jcubos

The Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies recently published an article by Eyal Lederman: The Myth of Core Stability. The following information is a summary of Lederman’s conclusions.

Scientific Foundations and Principles of Practice in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation

On January 16, 2010, in Book Reviews, by jcubos

Scientific Foundations and Principles of Practice in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation is one of a three-volume series by Magee, Zachazewski, and Quillen titled Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Series and keystoned by the 5th edition of Magee’s classic text Orthopaedic Physical Assessment. Scientific Foundations and Principles of Practice, in particular, is also part one of a follow up to the decade old Athletic Injuries and Rehabilitation, primarily edited by Zachazewski, that has acted as one of the cornerstones of contemporary sport medicine.

Do You See What I See?

Here is a 29 year old female massage therapist. Her goal is to be able to run 21K by next April. She currently runs 3 times per week of varying distances and had reached 11K earlier this week.