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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Janda Workshop Scheduled in California for April

January 13, 2011

Dr. Clare Frank will be providing a 2-day hands-on workshop on the Janda Approach in Arcadia California on April 2-3, 2011. It has been approved for 1.6 CEUs for California PTs. The cost is $425. Download the brochure here. For more information, email …

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Janda’s Classification of Muscle Imbalance Patterns

January 10, 2011

Free excerpt from Assessment and Treatment of Muscle Imbalance: The Janda Approach  Janda’s Classification of Muscle Imbalance Patterns Through his observations of patients with neurological disorders and chronic musculoskeletal pain, Janda found that the typical muscle response to joint dysfunction is similar to the muscle patterns found in upper motor neuron lesions, concluding that muscle […]

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Introduction to Janda Approach at APTA Combined Sections Meeting

January 9, 2011

The Sports Physical Therapy Section of the American Physical Therapy Association will be hosting a 1-day introductory workshop on the Janda Approach to Muscle Imbalance Syndromes. The 8-hour workshop is open to physical therapists and physical therapist assistants attending the APTA's annual Combined Sections Meeting held in New Orleans, Louisiana. The course will be held […]

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Thoughts on the World Congress of Low Back Pain

November 16, 2010

I’m trying to get back on my feet after a week in Los Angeles at the 7th World Congress of Low Back Pain. This was my first congress, although I have all the books from past Congresses.  It was like a ‘whos-who’ among low back pain clinicians and researchers from a variety of disciplines and […]

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