A Brief History of Strength Testing Manual Muscle Testing Manual muscle testing (MMT) is a widespread, nearly universal test used by physical therapists and other allied health professionals to determine muscle strength and weakness in…
All dance forms require mastery of alignment and stabilization during drastically different types of postures and movements. To develop effective injury prevention and treatment strategies, healthcare practitioners must understand the vocabulary, biomechanics, and combinations specific…
Chronic pain is a serious problem, affecting as many as 40 percent of Americans at some point in their lives.1 But where does pain really exist in the body? Is it in…
Do you work with athletes who participate in sports that emphasize a lean physique or have weight as a participation factor? These clients have a higher risk of energy deficiency, a condition that can develop…
You have a new patient who comes into the clinic with a three-month history of lateral elbow pain. Do you get excited… or do you secretly groan? Knowing the approach to take, the right tests…
