Functional Integrative Rehabilitation Education
3 Points for Ankle Instability..
Not EXACTLY trigger point dry needling, but a form of needling nonetheless
In this study (1) they stimulated 3 points: ST41, BL60 and GB40. Take a look at their locations (above). ST41 (2) is at the base of the long extensor tendons; gee, we never emphasize long extensor function, do we? GB 40 is at the lateral malleolus between the peroneus longus/brevis and peroneus tertius; how important are . . .
The Extensor Hallucis Brevis
A primary descender of the 1st ray
Look at this beautiful muscle in a foot that has not yet been exposed to hard planar surfaces and shoes that limit or alter motion!
The Extensor Hallicus Brevis, or EHB (beautifully pictured above causing the extension (dorsiflexion) of the my son's proximal big toe) is an important muscle for descending the . . .
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Dry Needling and Autonomic Changes
Leg Pain? Are you SURE its a disc?
Gluteus minimus dysfunction is often present in gait disorders, including stance phase mechanical problems, since it fires from initial contact through pre swing, like it better known counterpart, the gluteus medius. It is interesting that the trigger point referral pattern of the gluteus minimus . . .
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