Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is an often poorly understood condition. It’s so poorly understood, in fact, that some even question its existence!A 2014 Cochrane review begins with the statement, “Thoracic outlet syndrome is one of…
Are you a clinician who receives referrals for shoulder pain or shoulder impingement? Have any of the patients you have treated for a distal problem told you that their shoulder hurts and asked you to…
How many times have you found yourself assigning similar exercises to patients with various conditions? Think about how many times you have prescribed basic exercises, such as clamshells or bridges to strengthen the gluteal muscles…
We are always looking to provide the best, most specific treatment for our patients. With both special tests and symptom modification procedures in your toolbox, you can educate your patients on what anatomical structures are impacted…
A baseball player experiences frequent pain in his throwing arm during overhead activities. A clinician performs an evaluation but much to the player’s surprise, the clinician spends the majority of the exam evaluating the player’s…
