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Mobilization to Improve Abduction of the AC Joint
The AC joint can be a very stubborn (and stiff) joint that wreaks havoc in patients with shoulder limitations or pain. There are many ways to mobilization or manipulate this joint to restore movement. However, I haven’t really seen any mobilizations that specifically work to improve congruency of the joint and/or abduction range of motion. This video explains my thought process and how I’ve worked to improve these two things on a patient with previous history of grade II separation.
Read MorePalpation of the Scapula
Check out this video on palpation of a key point on the scapula, often confused to be another structure in the upper quadrant.
Read MoreStanley V. Paris, PT, PhD, FAPTA, HONLLD(OTAGO)
Ladies and gentlemen, manualtherapy.blog brings you the one-and-only Stanley Paris as youve never heard him before.
Read MoreDo 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.
Read MoreMike Rogers PT, (FM)AAOMPT, (Hon.)FAAOMPT
Today, we speak with Mike Rogers! Another historic person in the manual therapy education of physical therapists in the USA. If you love history, you’re going to want to listen to this conversation.
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