Allen Test (or Allen’s Test or Allen Maneuver or Write Test) is a common test done during the examination of the shoulder for the presence of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS). The test is easy to carry out. Additional tests for thoracic outlet syndrome include: Roos Test Adson’s Test / Adson’s Maneuver Involved Structures Subclavian artery […]
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The Pivot Shift Test is commonly used in orthopedic examinations to test for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and posterior capsule integrity. It is one of the most well-known and accurate tests when testing the stability of the knee. To better understand the mechanics of this test and why it is effective, you may want to
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The following is a list of the many common tests used by physical therapists and other orthopedic/orthopaedic practitioners when examining the hip. The tests will eventually have links to descriptions of the tests as well as video demonstrations. Before learning about the examination of the hip it is useful to review basic hip anatomy. If you know
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Here’s an interesting infographic for those of you interested in immortality. Some of the key points: What stops us from living forever (in order of most common)? heart disease cancer stroke respiratory disease accidents You can add years to your life by: working less eating less drinking red wine in moderation eating dark chocolate Thanks
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Below is an infographic touching on some of the important facts about Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory form of arthritis and an autoimmune disease. Some of the important facts pointed out include: 1 in 10,000 people in the US have RA 90% of RA patients develop symptoms in the foot/ankle joint
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Billing software, or complete practice management software packages have become essential to running a physical therapy / physiotherapy practice efficiently. There are many options available but tracking them all down can be time-consuming and frustrating. Here you will find a comprehensive list of the main offerings in the market. This category of products is softened
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[ READ PART 1 ] Questioning the use of NSAIDs Given Inflammation is a Perfectly Healthy Response Following Acute Musculoskeletal Injuries Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are often prescribed in the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and are one of the most commonly used medications worldwide. It is estimated that more than 30 million people take NSAIDs daily for a variety of
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Heather Doree has practiced in Calgary, Alberta since 1997 after she graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy. Her ever-present thirst for learning has been quenched through several post-graduate courses. She has taken extensive additional training for hands-on manual therapy any myofascial treatment techniques and received certification with the
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When my children bumped their heads I used to reflexively put ice on their bumps for 2-3 minutes just to numb the pain a little and to make myself feel like I was being a useful and caring parent. For many years when I encountered an acute ankle sprain on the field, I would
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There are a number of apps and websites out there for tracking your fitness activities and work out routines but for many people, none come close to the fitocracy.com and the Fitocracy iPhone app. Once you’re beyond those exercises your physical therapist prescribed get Fitocracy! Both the website and the iPhone app are discussed in
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