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.

Osteoarthritis of the Lower Extremity. Thermotherapy for treatment of osteoarthritis. Thermotherapy for treatment of osteoarthritis.

These damage-sensing neurons, nociceptors, respond to tissue damage and can cause a sensation of pain when they are activated. The following is a brief list of resources that may have application for clinicians practicing Manual Medicine. Anticonvulsant drugs for acute and chronic pain.

Philadelphia Panel evidence-based clinical practice guidelines on selected rehabilitation interventions for shoulder pain. Physiotherapy interventions for shoulder pain. Wednesday, September 10, 2008. The short-term effects of thoracic spine thrust manipulation on patients with shoulder impingement syndrome. David Kohns DO, PT, CSCS. Monday, July 7, 2008. David Kohns DO, PT, CSCS. Wednesday, June 18, 2008.

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.

Different functional treatment strategies for acute lateral ankle ligament injuries in adults. Ergonomic and physiotherapeutic interventions for treating work-related complaints of the arm, neck or shoulder in adults. Exercise for improving balance in older people. Exercise for treating anterior cruciate ligament injuries in combination with collateral ligament and meniscal damage of the knee in adults. Exercise therapy for patellofemoral pain syndrome.