get RSSEveryday thousands of practioners and patients seek ways to manage recurrent pain — the purpose of this blog is to inform, guide and assist in applying the best, evidence-based practices for moving beyond pain. written by Brian Yee PT, MPhty, OCS.
November 20, 2008
Sciatic Nerve Causing Plantar Fascitis?
Differential diagnosis of sciatic nerve involvement necessary in patients with ‘Plantar Fascitis’
In the Journal of Orthopaedic Research – September 2006, Coppieters MW, Alshami AM, Babri AS, et al measured the strain and excursion of the sciatic, tibial and plantar nerves with a modified straight leg raise (SLR) test. By bending the ankle into dorsiflexion first before raising the leg, nerve movement... read more
AAOMPT conference a success!
AAOMPT – understanding new research on the pain sciences.
I just came back from Seattle, WA for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapist (AAOMPT). The confrence was focused on pain, primarily on the new pain sciences that reserachers are beginning to unravel the multiple factors involved in chronic pain. Thanks to all the presenters for sharing your knowledge... read more
nerves move.
Consider restricted nerve movement after nerve radiculopathies as a potential factor in recurring spine injuries and radiuculopathies.
In patient care with complaints of recurring low back pain and sciatica. Patients need to consider that even though pain subsides down the leg through rest or interventions. That the sciatic nerve can become adhered through intraneural edema. And similar to a stiff elbow after removing a cast off it... read more
Prerequisite Trigger Point Course - This October
For course information, please view this 2 page course brochure
Myopain Seminars is coming to Atlanta starting this October. The instructor is Jan Dommerholt…internationally renowned physiotherapist in regards to myofascial trigger points. October is the first course that serves as a foundational prerequisite courses for the rest of the 6 part series. For more information, feel free to email us:... read more
Travell - Myopain Course Series is Coming!
For course information, please view this 2 page course brochure
Myopain Seminars is coming to Atlanta, starting October 2008 to June 2009, proudly sponsored by Motion Stability and One-on-One Physical Therapy. Courses are taught by Jan Dommerholt, PT, MPS, FAAPM and Robert Gerwin, MD, FAAN www.myopainseminars.com Please feel free to contact us if you have further questions.read more
