Athletic Low Back Pain: Get Back to Basics
I often see sports physical therapists and athletic trainers who are in too big of a hurry to get out to observe an athlete doing their sporting skill. So, for example when an athlete complains…
Why You Should Consider Pulmonary Function and Defenses in Dysphagia Assessment
A key goal of a swallowing assessment is to estimate one’s risk for developing secondary complications from dysphagia, such as aspiration pneumonia or other aspiration related pulmonary sequelae. This is not as straightforward as was…
Posterior-Anterior Mobilization: One of the Most Useful Tools for Examination and Treatment
In the mid-1990’s, I used to attend manual therapy courses that frequently lasted a full week (minimum 5 days). The five-day courses often had a 12-15 hour day set aside to discuss the biomechanics of…
Dysgraphia: Improving Writing by Putting Pencil to Paper
Did you know there are three different types of dysgraphia – motor, spatial, and dyslexic? A child can experience challenges with one type or all three. Each kind of dysgraphia presents with unique characteristics and challenges…
Why You Should Adopt an Athlete-Centered Model
Imagine that you are a professional athlete. You have all of the skill and talent needed to have a successful career. Unfortunately, you have hurt your knee.It’s the off-season and you are at home, seeing…
Why Therapists Love MedBridge
