Which Treatment Method Provides Quicker Relief for Shoulder Adhesive Capsulitis: Shoulder Manipulation and Arthroscopic Arthrolysis or Intra-Articular Steroid Injections?

In 2012, Carli, et. al., Conducted the study about Shoulder adhesive capsulitis, also known as frozen shoulder. It is a condition characterized by pain and restricted range of motion in the shoulder joint. Two common treatment approaches for this condition are shoulder manipulation and arthroscopic arthrolysis, and glenohumeral steroid injections. A recent study aimed to compare the effectiveness of these two treatment methods in patients … Continue reading Which Treatment Method Provides Quicker Relief for Shoulder Adhesive Capsulitis: Shoulder Manipulation and Arthroscopic Arthrolysis or Intra-Articular Steroid Injections?

Spinal Manipulation and mobilization in the right direction: part 1

Many physiotherapists find it challenging to determine the direction in which the spine should be mobilized or manipulated in patients with painful radiculopathies. There are 2 methods to detect the correct direction, the first one is using the H-reflex method described by Mohamed Sabahhi (1-5), another one is using pre-manipulative (vascular screening and repeated movement) testing described by Robin McKenzie (6-8). Both are good clinical … Continue reading Spinal Manipulation and mobilization in the right direction: part 1