I must say, using the SNAG technique from Mulligan has been very helpful as of late with my cervical patients.  Just today, before application, my patient has 40 degrees of L neck rotation.  I implemented a SNAG at multiple levels of the cervical spine.  After, my patient demonstrated 50 degrees of L neck rotation with [...]

I caution any and all readers who are getting back from an injury.  As soon as you feel good, you are not okay to return to full activity level the same you left off with.  I know this sounds like common sense, but I see it time and time again.
As soon as a patient feels [...]

Often times I get asked, "Why did this happen to me?"  "Why did I get hurt?"
This is tuff to answer.  Sometimes our bodies, while we are unaware, are slowly changing and making us more and more susceptable to injury.  Then all it takes is one event or excessive activity to bring on a condition that may [...]

Do you get a generalized burning like pain along the medial bottom of your foot after running or playing sports that require a lot of running? It can also progress elsewhere…
You could be battling "Jogger’s foot."
Jogger’s foot is front an entrapment of the medial plantar nerve.
Dealing with this?  Hit me up in the FORUM and I [...]

We are all guilty of it.  Whether it is the love of a shoe or a financial reason, we often don’t replace our shoes like we should. 
The average weekend-warrior type should replace thier shoes every three months.  Others can get away with up to 6 months.  This all depends on your weight, and how many [...]

In my own words…
A PT evaluates the condition, determines the impairement(s), & implements treatments.
Evaluation: Consist of a concise but detailed patient history about what happened, how it happened, past history with this type of complaint, prior level of function, and goals.
Determining Impairment(s): There are many different aspects of PT and in this section I am [...]

If you haven’t heard of it yet, your missing out.  I have been exposed to the ASTYM tool and method at my current place of employment.  I am seeing great results when adding it in with other manual therapy techinques.  The affects ASTYM has on soft tissue issues, particulary tendonitis and tendonosis, is instant.  If [...]

I was a personal trainer before  I became a physical therapist.  I am open to discussing workout routines, reps, rest time, periodization with any one at any stage of injury recovery or just someone who is in training.  Hit me up on the FORUM.
Thanks
J

I attended a local PT meeting last night titled, " There’s a new brain injury in town."  Really interesting information presented at the local university, FGCU.  The presentation was informative to what types of patients will be showing up in our outpatient clinics who are returning from the war, once they make it through the [...]

For those of you out there that do train with weights.  Here is a tip that will minimize potential injury to your rotator cuff in your shoulder…
When doing forward dumbell raises: DON’T keep the palm facing downward, especially if your going higher than shoulder height. DO keep the palm facing the midline of your body.  This is [...]