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Case Study #1 – Elbow Pain

Welcome to our first case study presentation. In it, we document the initial evaluation of a patient presenting with primary complaint of elbow pain. However, we quickly learn that isn’t the full picture. Read on to see how the examination sequence went and our clinical reasoning throughout this process. When your done, be sure to add your thoughts or suggestions to the comments section!

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Do NOT manipulate these people!

In this post, I discuss some things I’ve picked up over the years to help us know when it is not a good idea to manipulate a patient. A lot of therapists are very interested in obtaining the skills of manipulation, and subsequently eager to practice those skills. However, we should always understand who NOT to manipulate in our attempts to do no harm.

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Alternative HVLAT to Thoraco-Lumbar Junction

Dr. Thomason shows a different way to manipulate the thoracolumbar junction as an alternative to traditional locking in sidelying.

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Interview with Jim Meadows BScPT, MCPA, FCAMT

For this interview, we have the pleasure of speaking with Jim Meadows BScPT, MCPA, FCAMT.  The following is a biography that can be found on his website: Jim was chair of the Canadian Orthopedic Division‘s Education and Specialization Committees for…

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Application of biomechanics to hip extension mobilization

In our latest video, Dr. Thomason explains biomechanics of the hip joint for sagittal plane motions (i.e. a pure spin).  Then he demonstrates a highly effective mobilization to regain loss of hip extension using this biomechanical knowledge.  Watch and add…

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