Ober’s test is a commonly used orthopedic examination of the hip designed to assess tightness in the iliotibial band (IT band) and tensor fascia lata (TFL) that may limit hip adduction. Despite its widespread use in clinical practice and PT education, the test has been subject to significant scrutiny regarding what it actually measures and
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September 8 is World Physical Therapy Day. The World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) has again put together a great toolkit of information and graphics for sharing and spreading the word on the web and across your social media channels. See below for a video they have put together for this year. Have a Happy Physical
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Last Post we shared an infographic that illustrated how big of a problem low back pain is. We can all do our part in improving the situation by changing our habits a little and by regularly doing some simple exercises and stretches. If you’re unsure of what the best exercises and stretches are to prevent
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Perhaps you’ve struggled with low back pain before and think that you are in the minority. Or, you think that low back pain is rare and only happens to other people. Low back pain is actually a huge problem for all of us, either directly or indirectly. This insightful infographic points out some of the
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I originally assessed Mrs. A, a 65-year-old lady in 1998 where she reported of significant global neck pain. Her x-rays showed typical degenerative changes that were blamed for her ongoing symptoms. After several weeks of physical therapy, she regained some neck mobility, but her symptoms mostly persisted. I felt that my interventions had failed. 😔
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Evidence-Based Tissue Healing Timelines for Clinical Practice Tissue healing follows predictable biological patterns but varies significantly based on several crucial factors: tissue type, injury severity, patient age, and overall health. This guide provides evidence-based healing timelines to empower physical therapists and DPT students in their clinical decision-making and patient education. Understanding tissue regeneration is fundamental
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The Trendelenburg Test is one of the most fundamental clinical assessments for evaluating hip abductor function. A positive finding indicates weakness or inhibition of the gluteus medius and minimus — muscles critical for single-leg stability and normal gait mechanics. The test is relevant across a wide range of patients, from post-surgical hip cases to athletes
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The term “subluxation” is a medical term meaning a partial dislocation. A “rib subluxation” is, therefore, a partial dislocation of a rib usually described as occurring at the costo-vertebral (CV) and or the costo-transverse (CTr) joints. A number of textbooks and health care providers have described rib subluxations in detail and proclaim it as a
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Tomorrow is September 8, World Physical Therapy Day. The World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) has again put together a great toolkit of information and graphics for sharing and spreading the word on the web and across your social media channels. See below for a gallery of mini infographics WCPT has made available this year. Right-click and
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Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy is a very common condition, especially in men over 40. This short but informative infographic outlines some useful facts and recommendations including: findings on ultrasound are often normal bursal effusion is not associated with clinical outcomes or pain the cervical spine may refer pain to the same area there is often a
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