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May 29 2014

Focus on those Joint Tissues to Help Your Patients Return To their Activities!

More research showing that techniques that focus on Joint tissues are important in an over all treatment plan to help return patients to their activities. Immediate Effect of Grade IV Inferior Hip Joint Mobilization on Hip Abductor Torque: A Pilot Study. Abstract Joint mobilization and manipulation stimulate mechanoreceptors, which may influence … [Read more...]

Written by Robert Libbey, RMT · Categorized: Blog

May 28 2014

Hey Runners with Cranky Knees! FYI Manual Therapy and an Appropriate Rehab Program is Great to Keep You Going!

Treatment of lateral knee pain by addressing tibiofibular hypomobility in a recreational runner. Abstract BACKGROUND: Altered joint arthrokinematics can affect structures distal and proximal to the site of dysfunction. Hypomobility of the proximal tibiofibular joint may limit ankle dorsiflexion and indirectly alter stresses about the … [Read more...]

Written by Robert Libbey, RMT · Categorized: Blog

May 20 2014

Breaking Down The Myths And Trends Of Stretching

The subject of Stretching seems to be a HOT topic these days within the various forums on Facebook. Topics of discussion range from; What are the myths and trends of stretching? What are we doing? What have we been doing? What are the benefits/detriments of stretching? What tissues are we targeting? Are we really doing anything or is a waste of … [Read more...]

Written by Robert Libbey, RMT · Categorized: Blog · Tagged: Chiropractic, Contusion, Dislocation, Fracture, Ligament Pain Referral, Ligaments, Manual Therapy, Massage, MVA, Naturopathy, Osteopathy, Pain, Physiotherapy, Prolotherapy, Registered Massage Therapy, Rehabilitation, Soft Tissue Injuries, Sports Injury, Sports Massage, Sprain, Strain, Stretching, Surgery, Tendonitis, Therapy

Apr 23 2014

Do Ligaments Contract?

The following information is just that…information and nothing more. I do not influence you to believe one way or the other, although looking at our current understanding of the body, I think that we walk away asking more questions and still looking for answers. First I want to thank the Facebook community of manual therapists of all kinds for all … [Read more...]

Written by Robert Libbey, RMT · Categorized: Blog, News

Mar 31 2014

periarticular ligaments… source of nociception.

LINK: Radiol Clin North Am. 2009 Jul;47(4):539-51. doi: 10.1016/j.rcl.2009.03.004. Insights from imaging on the epidemiology and pathophysiology of osteoarthritis. Hunter DJ. Author information Abstract This article highlights recent studies, particularly those with an emphasis on MR imaging, that are providing unique insights into the … [Read more...]

Written by Robert Libbey, RMT · Categorized: Blog

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Course Lessons

Introduction

  • Shoulder Watch Me First!

Section One

  • Shoulder Section 1 – Anatomy Discussion

Section Two

  • Shoulder Section 2 – Anatomy Discussion

Section Three

  • Shoulder Section 3 – Anatomy Discussion

Section Four

  • Shoulder Section 4 – Anatomy Discussion

Conclusion

  • Conclusion to the Shoulder Course

Bonus Material

  • Shoulder Bonus Material – Full Treatment 1 Hr

Lessons

  • Knee Introduction
    • Watch Me First!
    • Welcome to the Knee Course
    • History, Principles & Research Supporting the Theory of L.A.S.T.
    • Ligament Referral Patterns for the Knee
    • Knee Course – Neurophysiological Model for Referred Pain
    • Understanding Pain Science and Your Practice
  • Knee Section 1
    • Technique for Popliteal Fascia
    • Technique for Posterior Meniscus
    • Technique for Anterior Meniscus
  • Knee Section 2
    • Technique for Medial Collateral Ligament
    • Technique for Lateral Collateral Ligament
  • Knee Section 3
    • Technique for General Cruciate Ligaments
    • Technique for Anterior Cruciate Ligament
    • Technique for Posterior Cruciate Ligament
  • Knee Section 4
    • Technique for Articularis Genu
    • Technique for Patellar Ligament & Infra-Patellar Fat Pad
    • (Bonus Video) Technique for Proximal Tibiofibular Joint
    • (Bonus Video) Technique for the Fibula
  • Knee Section 5 – Conclusion
    • Conclusion to the Knee Course
    • Online Knee Exam
    • Knee Ligament Pain Referral Pattern Posters
  • Knee Section 6 – Treatment Section – Vanessa
    • Vanessa Interview
    • Vanessa Assessment
    • Vanessa Pre-Treatment Gait
    • Vanessa Treatment
    • Vanessa Post-Treatment Gait
    • Vanessa Post-Treatment Interview

Lessons

  • Leg & Foot Introduction
    • Leg & Foot Watch Me First!
    • Welcome to the Leg & Foot Course
    • Leg & Foot History, Principles & Research Supporting the Theory of L.A.S.T.
    • Ligament Referral Patterns for the Leg & Foot
    • Leg & Foot – Neurophysiological Model for Referred Pain
    • Understanding Pain Science and Your Practice
  • Leg & Foot Section 1
    • Calcaneus (Boot Jack) Technique
    • Technique for General Talocrural Joint
    • Technique for Talus Anterior
    • Technique for Talus Posterior
  • Leg & Foot Section 2
    • Technique for General Tarsals & Metatarsals
    • Technique for MTP/PIP/DIP
  • Leg & Foot Section 3
    • Technique for Proximal Tibiofibular Joint
    • Technique for the Fibula
    • Technique for Interosseous Membrane
  • Leg & Foot Section 4
    • Technique for Dorsiflexors of the Foot/Pretibial Fascia
    • Technique for Plantar Flexors of the Foot
    • Technique for Plantar Connective Tissue
  • Leg & Foot Section 5 – Conclusion
    • Conclusion to the Leg & Foot Course
    • Online Leg & Foot Exam
    • Ligament Pain Referral Pattern Posters
  • Leg & Foot Section 6 – Treatment Section
    • Michelle – Pre Treatment Interview
    • Michelle – Pre Treatment Assessment
    • Michelle – Full Treatment 1 Hr
    • Michelle – Post Treatment Assessment
    • Michelle – Post Treatment Interview

Lessons

  • Shoulder Introduction
    • Shoulder Watch Me First!
    • Welcome to the Shoulder Course
    • Shoulder History, Principles & Research Supporting the Theory of L.A.S.T.
    • Ligament Referral Patterns for the Shoulder
    • Shoulder – Neurophysiological Model for Referred Pain
    • Understanding Pain Science and Your Practice
  • Shoulder Section 1
    • Shoulder Section 1 – Anatomy Discussion
    • Technique for Anterior Cervical Fascia
    • Technique for SCM
    • Technique for Anterior Sternoclavicular Joint Capsule/Ligament
    • Technique for Posterior Sternoclavicular Capsule/Ligament
    • Technique for Interclavicular Ligament
  • Shoulder Section 2
    • Shoulder Section 2 – Anatomy Discussion
    • Technique for Costoclavicular Ligament/ Upper Mediastinum
    • Technique for for Rib 1
    • Technique for Subclavious
    • Technique for Coracoclavicular Ligaments (Conoid & Trapazoid)
  • Shoulder Section 3
    • Shoulder Section 3 – Anatomy Discussion
    • Technique for Pectoralis Minor, Coracobrachialis & Short Head Biceps
    • Technique for Pectoralis Major
    • Technique for Long Head Biceps
    • Technique for Teres Major & Minor
    • Technique for Glenohumeral Capsule Disengagement
  • Shoulder Section 4
    • Shoulder Section 4 – Anatomy Discussion
    • Technique for Restoring the Bucket-Handle Motion of the Ribs
    • Technique for Respiratory Diaphragm
  • Shoulder Section 5 – Conclusion
    • Conclusion to the Shoulder Course
    • Shoulder Online Shoulder Exam
    • Shoulder Ligament Pain Referral Pattern Posters
  • Shoulder Section 6 – Treatment Section
    • Shoulder – Bonus Material – Pre-Treatment Interview
    • Shoulder Bonus Material – Full Treatment 1 Hr
    • Shoulder Bonus Material – Post-Treatment Interview

Course Lessons

  • Shoulder Introduction
    • Shoulder Watch Me First!
    • Welcome to the Shoulder Course
    • Shoulder History, Principles & Research Supporting the Theory of L.A.S.T.
    • Ligament Referral Patterns for the Shoulder
    • Shoulder – Neurophysiological Model for Referred Pain
    • Understanding Pain Science and Your Practice
  • Shoulder Section 1
    • Shoulder Section 1 – Anatomy Discussion
    • Technique for Anterior Cervical Fascia
    • Technique for SCM
    • Technique for Anterior Sternoclavicular Joint Capsule/Ligament
    • Technique for Posterior Sternoclavicular Capsule/Ligament
    • Technique for Interclavicular Ligament
  • Shoulder Section 2
    • Shoulder Section 2 – Anatomy Discussion
    • Technique for Costoclavicular Ligament/ Upper Mediastinum
    • Technique for for Rib 1
    • Technique for Subclavious
    • Technique for Coracoclavicular Ligaments (Conoid & Trapazoid)
  • Shoulder Section 3
    • Shoulder Section 3 – Anatomy Discussion
    • Technique for Pectoralis Minor, Coracobrachialis & Short Head Biceps
    • Technique for Pectoralis Major
    • Technique for Long Head Biceps
    • Technique for Teres Major & Minor
    • Technique for Glenohumeral Capsule Disengagement
  • Shoulder Section 4
    • Shoulder Section 4 – Anatomy Discussion
    • Technique for Restoring the Bucket-Handle Motion of the Ribs
    • Technique for Respiratory Diaphragm
  • Shoulder Section 5 – Conclusion
    • Conclusion to the Shoulder Course
    • Shoulder Online Shoulder Exam
    • Shoulder Ligament Pain Referral Pattern Posters
  • Shoulder Section 6 – Treatment Section
    • Shoulder – Bonus Material – Pre-Treatment Interview
    • Shoulder Bonus Material – Full Treatment 1 Hr
    • Shoulder Bonus Material – Post-Treatment Interview

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