Pes Planus
What is the Pes PlanusIt is a decreased medial logitudinal arch and a pronated hindfoot and flat foot= Hindfoot valgusPronation foot : eversion of the calcaneus, Abduction of the foot,…
Fascial and muscle imbalances – General information
Postural and Phasic Theory POSTURAL MusclesPHASIC MusclesThey act predominantly to sustain your posture in the gravity fieldAre available on demand but do not oppose gravityTend toward shortness and tightnessTend toward…
Scoliosis
What is the Scoliosis? It is a lateral rotatory deviation of the spine. In scoliosism not just the spine but also the ribs and pelvis are laterally bent, rotated and…
Myofascial Release Technique
Understanding Fascia What is the Fascia? It is a band or sheet of connective tissue, primarily collagen, beneath the skin that attaches, stabilizes, encloses, and separates muscles and other internal…
Hyperkyphosis
What is hyperkyphoisis? It is an increase in the normal thoracic kyphotic curve, with protracted scapulae and head-forward posture. Too much curve in the chest area = shoulder - crossed…
Cross-fibre Friction
The benefit of the cross-fibre frictions Break down the adhesion within muscle fibres and between structures such as ligaments and tendons The depth of pressure used is sufficient to cause…
Massage Techniques 1
When you take a OSCE, Do massage the muscle on your side.( Ex. when do massage the pectoralis minor, If you stand on the rigth side of your client, you…
Myofascial Trigger Points
About the Trigger pointdA Trigger Point (TrP) is a hyperirritable spot, a palpable nodule in the taut bands of the skeletal muscles' fascia.Dr. TravellA healthy muscle does not contain trigger points. Taut…
Massage Techniques
Supine position AFriction : Superior tendon of Pectoralis minorFascia : SubclaviusForearm Stripping : Triceps BrachiiPassive Stretch : Tibialis AnteriorG3 Oscillation : Talocrural jointSupine Position BFriction : Infrapatella ligamentThumb kneading :…
OSCE station & Discription
Station 1 Therapeutic Exercise In this station, the candidate must demonstrate knowledge of five therapeutic exercises.The list of exercises provided includes a combination of stretching, strengthening, and range of motion…