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True and Apparent Leg Length Testing – The Lying/Sitting Test

Image via Wikipedia The lying/sitting test for evaluation of sacroiliac dysfunction was briefly discussed here in a recent post.  At that time I said we would come back and... [Read more of this post]

Motor Learning & Performance

Whilst recently reviewing some information on motor learning and performance for a workshop I was giving I was struck by the systematised approach to evaluation which the movement science... [Read more of this post]

Pelvic Asymmetry and Leg Length Difference

The clinical challenge of differentiating true and apparent leg length difference is not frequently discussed in the literature and is fraught with difficulty.  In general we can classify pelvic asymmetry... [Read more of this post]

Is this helpful?

I was caught by the article headline in January’s edition of the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies to which I subscribe and assist with editorial duties. ‘Relationship between handgrip isometric strength and Isokinetic moment data of the shoulder stabilisers’ My initial curiosity was aroused by the idea that it would be a useful exercise... [Read more of this post]

GEOFF MAITLAND – A TRUE PIONEER

It is fitting to pay tribute to Geoff Maitland who died recently in Adelaide, South Australia.  Geoff was a pioneer in manipulative physiotherapy.  He gave his name to one of the most widely used manual therapy concepts around the globe today.  Although his primary clinical interest was in musculoskeletal dysfunction, he can certainly be credited... [Read more of this post]

Do you care too much?

How far will you go for your patients? Yes, you can enjoy patient’s company.  Yes, you can desire to give them the best possible care and yes, you want to act in their best interests.  But remember it is ultimately the patient who controls the relationship.  Smothering with care can produce resentment, poor compliance and appear unprofessional... [Read more of this post]

The Patients Perspective

It is said that 106,000 patients or more die each year from adverse prescription drug reactions.  Although there are a growing number of people disillusioned with the “pill-popping” culture there is still limited awareness of the services that Physiotherapists provide. There are many reasons why people are resistant to seeking treatment and today... [Read more of this post]

The Myth of Evidence Based Practice

Today’s post is a subject close to my heart. It epitomises the eternal battle between academics and clinicians and the  realities of guidelines implementation  and clinical practice. It’s a summary of a 10 year old article but is bravely written and doesn’t pull any punches ………. How do we practice physical therapy?... [Read more of this post]

The First Consultation

The first consultation has been defined as part of the “cycle of care” with therapist and patient on two  ends of a spectrum working towards a common goal.  The patient is focused on the problem for which they are seeking help and the reasons why they have chosen to seek care at this time. These reasons include: Their understanding of the possible... [Read more of this post]

Musculoskeletal Radiology – New Developments

Two novel musculoskeletal radiology applications came to my attention at a recent conference.  The first related to MRI and the second to Ultrasound scanning using Doppler blood flow measurement. MRI and Subtle Shoulder Pathology The focus of this discussion was from the perspective of the radiologist diagnosing pathology with imaging and correlating... [Read more of this post]