Listen to author Clare Frank podcast

April 25, 2011

Dr. Clare Frank, co-author of Assessment and Treatment of Muscle Imbalance: The Janda Approach was recently interviewed for a podcast on PT Talker.com. She discusses Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization from the Prague School, as well as the influence…

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Is elastic resistance training effective for treating anterior knee pain?

April 13, 2011

Anterior knee pain, or patellofemoral pain syndrome is a common condition associated with muscle imbalances, particularly at the hip. These imbalances are thought to lead to biomechanical changes that cause excessive load on the patellofemoral joint and associated structures such as the patella tendon. Elastic resistance is often prescribed as part of a physical therapy [...]

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Dr. Craig Liebenson discusses the legacy of Dr. Janda

March 10, 2011

Dr. Craig Liebenson, who studied with Dr. Janda and his colleauges in Prague including Dr. Karel Lewit, was recently interviewed in a podcast by Dr. Perry Nickelson of www.stopchasingpain.com. In addition to discsussing Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS), Dr. Liebenson offers incredible insight and history behind Dr. Janda and Prague School. Dr. Liebenson has an excellent [...]

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Shoulder Muscle Imbalance and Subacromial Impingement Syndrome in Overhead Athletes

March 9, 2011

The new International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy published my paper on shoulder muscle imbalance in overhead athletes with impingement. The article describes the pathomechanics of subacromial impingement with glenohumeral and scapulothoracic imbalances from and provides evidence in the literature to support Janda’s approach. Page P. Shoulder Muscle Imbalance and Subacromial Impingement Syndrome in Overhead Athletes. [...]

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Rehab of Impingement

February 7, 2011

Free excerpt from Assessment and Treatment of Muscle Imbalance: The Janda Approach Rehab of Impingement Rehabilitation rather than surgery is recommended for secondary impingement (Brox and Brevik 1996; Kronberg, Németh, and Broström 1990; Michener, Walsworth, and Burnet 2004; Morrison, Frogameni, and Woodworth 1997). Patients with primary impingement (type II and III acromion), however, have only [...]

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Restoring Muscle Balance

January 31, 2011

Free excerpt from Assessment and Treatment of Muscle Imbalance: The Janda Approach Restoring Muscle Balance Oscillation Oscillation involves rapidly alternating directions of motion over very short amplitudes. Amplitude, intensity, frequency, and method of application can be modulated to deliver an engaging series of exercises for facilitating muscle activation and coordination of movement. Several oscillating tools [...]

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Shoulder Impingement Exercises for Muscle Balance

January 31, 2011

Shoulder impingement and rotator cuff injuries often respond well to physical therapy exercises. The success of the exercise program will depend on an accurate clinical assessment and an evidence-based approach to prescribing appropriate interventions. Two expert physical therapists and clinical researchers published an excellent review on the rehabilitation of shoulder impingement syndrome and rotator cuff [...]

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Hip weakness again associated with anterior knee pain

January 24, 2011

Anterior knee pain, also known as patellofemoral pain syndrome, is characterized by knee pain around the patella and patella tendon. It’s quite common in females, and has been associated with muscle imbalances at the hip. Recently, researchers found inadequate control of weight-bearing activities, reporting increased femoral adduction and internal rotation, which may affect patellar movement [...]

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Muscle Length Assessment Technique

January 24, 2011

Free excerpt from Assessment and Treatment of Muscle Imbalance: The Janda Approach Muscle Length Assessment Technique Muscle length testing involves elongating the muscle in the direction opposite of its action while assessing its resistance to passive lengthening. Precise testing requires that one of the bony attachments of the muscle (usually the origin) be in a [...]

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Causes of Muscle Weakness

January 17, 2011

Free excerpt from Assessment and Treatment of Muscle Imbalance: The Janda Approach Causes of Muscle Weakness Muscle tension can decrease as a result of a structural lesion in the CNS such as a spinal cord injury or stroke. A loss of tension leads to flaccidity or weakness. Weak muscles are also described as hypotonic or [...]

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