Downward facing dog aka Adho Mukha Svasana. Re-invigorates the person who has settled into a slouch. Enlivens the gaze. Practice for at least five minutes after 4 hours of sitting. Ok to play with it, go into Wild Thing or whatever variation makes you happy. Try getting around on all fours--feet and hands, no knees. The dog knows how. The ( Read more... )

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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Tests have poor validity, as there is a false positive rate of 53-92%. So if someone does this test on you and you have a positive result (usually a + is elicited pain/numbness/tingling or loss of a pulse), it doesn't mean anything for sure. Positive tests should be "assessed cautiously".
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1) Observe pt, posture (standing ( Read more... )

For this practical exam we may be asked to demonstrate assessments of VertebroBasilar Artery sufficiency, the Transverse Atlantal Ligament, the Alar Ligament and Lateral Flexion of the entire C-spine by segment. We are also covering strain/counterstrain of the cervical extensors, anterior and middle scalenes, SCM, upper trapezius, levator scapula ( Read more... )

Be prepared to perform grade IV - V manipulations from this list ( Read more... )

Which condition demonstrates nonuniform joint space narrowing, osteophytes, subchondral sclerosis, & subchondral cysts?
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