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Spinal Motions: Structure and Function [Article]

Spinal Motions: Structure and Function [Article]

In order for an effective manual therapy treatment programme to be chosen and instigated there has to be accurate clinical assessment of the patient’s condition or injury. This article discusses how the spine functions according to its structure, enabling the therapist to visualise the normal movement processes as well as how dysfunction can lead to injury. This improved understanding of the living spine allows a more accurate clinical assessment of any spine-associated impairments, permitting creation of an individually tailored treatment plan. This article has been adapted from chapter 6 ‘Spinal motions: structure and function’ from the author’s book Clinical Assessment For Massage Therapy: A Practical Guide.

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Massage for Tendon Pain [Article]

Massage for Tendon Pain [Article]

A mainstay of treatment for tendinopathy is exercise and load management but pain can make patients reluctant to thoroughly attempt their rehabilitation programmes. Although massage is not a cure for tendinopathy, it can play a... Read More

Efficacy of Manual Therapy for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain [Article]

Efficacy of Manual Therapy for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain [Article]

Chronic pain can be treated in a number of ways and each method has its proponents, making it difficult to know which method to choose. Turning to the literature to make evidence-based decisions reveals a... Read More

Are We Leading by Example? Physical Activity Guidelines and Their Role in Physical Therapy [Article]

Are We Leading by Example? Physical Activity Guidelines and Their Role in Physical Therapy [Article]

According to research, 88% of physiotherapists are aware of the current Chief Medical Officer's Physical Activity Guidelines, but only 16% answered the three specific components correctly in a study published in the Lancet in 2016.... Read More