Where Structure and Function Meet Healing. This website has been developed as a resource to world of Manual Medicine. While clinicians have the ultimate goal of providing an effective diagnosis and treatment, there are numerous means to this end. Many patients suffer from musculoskeletal dysfunctions, yet there are inherent challenges. Will connect you to further information on Manual Medicine Associations, Educational Centers, Institutes, Journals and Other Links.

David Butler Physio, Michel Coppieters PT, PhD, Michael Shacklock DipPhysio, Dr Alf Breig. Neurdynamics is an innovative management tools involve conservative decompression of nerves, various neural mobilising techniques and patient education techniques. Neurodynamics offers a fresh understanding and management strategies for common syndromes such as plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, nerve root disorders, carpal tunnel syndromes and spinal pain.

The fascia is the point of the body from which the illnesse is propagated. According to William Garner Sutherland D. , the intra-fascial space is even more important. Manual ischemic compression, a dry puncture or an a.

William Garner Sutherland DO, John E. Between the bones of the cranium, there are involuntary movements that are independent of the muscles. The system of intra-cranial membranes, known as reciprocal tension membranes, can be subjected to tensions which limit the normal amplitude of these movements. The nature of this movement is rhythmic, and depends on the contraction and expansion of the cerebral ventricles,. Sponsored by the Cranial Academy.

By far the most common site of back pain and injury is the lumbar region-the low back. Your lumbar spine bears the brunt of bending, stooping, sitting and worst of all, lifting. Low back pain usually emanates from degenerative changes to the lumbar discs. This herniated disc can press on the adjacent nerve root. This irritation can cause pain, numbness and tingling, or painful muscle spasms.

Ottawa panel evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for therapeutic exercises and manual therapy in the management of osteoarthritis. Manual medicine guidelines for musculoskeletal injuries.

The pain of an articulation and its peri-articular muscular tissue depends on its position. Sponsored by the Jones Institute. Reliability, Validity and Effectivenessof SCS Techniques. Wong ,Schauer - 2004. Effect of Strain Counterstrain on Pain and Strength in Hip Musculature. Wong, Schauer - 2004. Use of SCS in the Treatment of Patients with Low Back Pain. Lewis, Flynn - 2001. Effect of SCS Therapy on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness.

Physical modalities in chronic pain management. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. Physical agents used in the management of chronic pain by physical therapists. Ottawa Panel Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Electrotherapy and Thermotherapy Interventions in the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis in Adults. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. Adolesc Med State Art Rev. An introduction to physical therapy modalities.