Upcoming Classes
Many people inquire about the need to take the FMS prior to the SFMA and what exactly the differences are between the FMS and SFMA.
The FMS is a Extension-for-web-low-ressimple 7 movement screen intended to be utilized in a healthy… Continue reading
By: Ashley Campbell PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS
The skill of segmental rolling is achieved in the healthy human population by about 4-5 months of age…however most grown adults when asked to roll segmentally are unable to perform this basic task.… Continue reading
Shoulder Dislocation in Kids 10 – 16
I read with great interest in the September issue of AJSM (link to full text) about acute anterior shoulder dislocations in children 10-16. That’s a group we don’t have much information about. Yes, the literature suggests that if you are… Continue reading
The SFMA Certification Course is headed to Syracuse, NY
Attention New York healthcare providers…
Advances in Clinical Education is proud to offer the SFMA Certification course on Friday and Saturday October 16th and 17th at Crowne Plaza Syracuse, just down the road from Syracuse University. We welcome a variety… Continue reading
Why are Eccentric Exercises Effective for Achilles Tendinopathy?
I really enjoyed reading the latest edition of the International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. One article that caught my eye was…..
Why are Eccentric Exercises Effective for Achilles Tendinopathy?
Authors: O’Neill S, Watson PJ, Barry S
A couple… Continue reading
Early vs Delayed Passive Range of Motion Debate
I smiled the other day when I read the clinical commentary in the AJSM entitled Early Versus Delayed Passive Range of Motion after Rotator Cuff Repair (Kluczynski MA etal Vol 43, No. 8 2015 pages 2057-2063). I’m sure many of… Continue reading
Effects of Biofeedback for Functional Movement in TKA patients: Useful or Not?
I took a look at the latest JOSPT article that was presented on line a head of print.
Effects of Weight-Bearing Biofeedback Training on Functional Movement Patterns Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial Cory L. Christiansen, Michael J.… Continue readingIs Full Hyperextension Needed After Knee Surgery?
By: Tab Blackburn PT, ATC
When gaining full extension after ACL surgery, it was ingrained in us that the patient should get full ‘hyperextension’…equal to the other side.
I always chaffed at that recommendation because I had as many years… Continue reading
Source vs. Cause – Why do Our Patients Hurt?
How to Efficiently Evaluate Movement Dysfunction
Do you ever get frustrated with your patients who just can’t quite get to 100%? Do you cringe when you see a script for multiple diagnoses? When was the last time you felt 100%… Continue reading
Can Low-intensity Pulsed Ultrasound Improve Rotator Cuff Healing?
From Sports Medicine Research: In the Lab & In the Field
Blog Written by: Stephen Thomas
Reviewed by: Kyle Harris
Rotator Cuff Injury & Possible Treatment
Rotator cuff tears occur frequently and have a high rate of re-tears. It has… Continue reading