Here we once again continue to simulate assessment and treatment choices. The central feature of this simulation is a complaint with no articular findings such that the soft tissue must be more deeply assessed.
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Same Concepts Just in a Specific Spot…
Here we invoke many of the concepts we commonly discuss (treat soft tissue perpendicular to fiber direction, relational motion, contact is control, patient positioning) with specific application to the anterior compartment of the thigh.
Continue readingSit Down a While…
Here we demonstrate and discuss options for interfacing with a patient’s knee in a seated position. The goal is to invoke many of the concepts we often discuss to demonstrate how they present themselves in this possible situation.
Don’t Believe the Hype 3
Here we present information surrounding the challenges of identifying the piriformis muscle with palpation. This fits in to a larger case for the challenges of identifying specific anatomical structures.
When the Hand is the Wrong Tool…
Here we look at different ways to contact the soft tissue around the hip when the patient is in lateral recumbent. The prime concepts are Contact is Control and Working Perpendicular to Fiber Direction with Soft Tissue.
Demonstratively Explicit…
Here we take a moment to demonstrate some concepts while working with pectoral tissue. Some of the concepts demonstrated are relational motion, contact is control, broad contact for multi-point discrimination, working perpendicular to fiber direction…
That Spot Right There…
Here we take a moment to provide some insight to guide the application of specific treatment for soft tissues.
What Do They Look Like in Action?
Here we display multiple concepts that have been previously demonstrated and discussed by using them through the arm. Some of the concepts include: contact is control, relational motion, long/short/mixed lever, working perpendicular to fiber direction, as well as working through soft tissue before moving joints.
Old School Soft Tissue…
Here we take a look at early descriptions of soft tissue work. We want to identify reproducible methodological descriptions for a greater understanding of how early practitioners likely performed their work so we may get insight in to the generation of methods utilized today. Also, these descriptions may not work for everyone who reads such that alternate descriptions and concepts might. The overarching theme utilized here that relates the suggestions for working on soft tissue is relational motion. Take a look at the video and the quotes that the video draws from will be provided below.