by Joel Gaines | Jan 4, 2016 | Blog
Gutierrez GM, Knight CA, Swanik CB, et al. Am J Sports Med. 2011; Sept 14 (Epub ahead of print). Clark Christianson, PT, MPT from Glencoe, Minnesota. Previous research found that those with ankle instability demonstrated reduced activation of the peroneal musculature...
by Joel Gaines | Jan 1, 2016 | Blog
Submitted by Rich Maas PT, DPT, OCS, COMT from Springfield, Missouri This case involved a 15 year old male suffering with intermittent tightness pulling and sharp pain in the right lateral hip severity 6 of 10 on VAS. The client was an all-around competitive gymnast. ...
by Joel Gaines | Dec 15, 2015 | Blog
Submitted by Rich Maas PT, DPT, OCS, COMT from Springfield, Missouri The concept of frequent gentle motion promotes healing was initially described by Hippocrates over 2400 years ago, and a plethora of scientific evidence continues to strongly support this phenomena....
by Joel Gaines | Nov 4, 2015 | Blog
Loubert PV, Zippe JT, Klobucher MJ, Marquardt ED, Opolka MJ. J Ortho Sports Phys Ther. 2013;43:534-540. Abstract by John Hoops PT, COMT. Saint Paul, Minnesota. The authors defined the primary objective of joint mobilization as restoring the necessary accessory...
