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

Self treatment programs: a problem with patients non-compliance

Patient management refers to the organization, supervision, and implementation of the strategies to be applied for the successful education and treatment of patients. Our ability to communicate well with the patient is a vital component of clinical interaction. Patients wish to have both: – an understanding of the problem, and – to know what they might do to help themselves. When self-treatment programs are discussed, … Continue reading Self treatment programs: a problem with patients non-compliance