Functional Integrative Rehabilitation Education
educational investments that pay clinical dividends
Dr Ivo Waerlop
Why do we look down sometimes?
especially when things get challenging....
While working with a patient with runners dystonia the other day, I had one of those epiphanies. I thought I would share it with you here. Here is some food for thought.
We remember that we have 3 systems that keep us upright in the gravitational plane: The visual system, the vestibular system and the proprioceptive system. As . . .
Posted in: balancecleidogaitmastoidscmsternosternocleidomastoidsuboccipitalsuboccipital musclessystemtrapeziusvestibularvision
Ahh, yes... The Trapezius
We all know that needling the trapezius can be a great thing, especially with the typical "J" referral pattern working so well for headache and neck pain.
We also know there is much literature to be found regarding its efficacy for: mechanical neck pain (1,2), myofascial pain (2-4), range of motion (5), local blood flow (6), . . .
Posted in: acupuncturedry needlingdry needling instructionheadacheheadachesintramuscularintramuscular therapyneedlingrehabrehabilitationseminartherapytpdntrapeziustriggertrigger point dry needlingtrigger point dry needling seminar
One way of Needling the Trapezius
Don't forget about or neglect to use dry needling, as it is a great modality and has been shown, in sone studies, to be as effective as deep dry needling (1-3)!
Enjoy this technique video.It will be part f a growing library of clinical technique tips offered by F.I.R.E.. Check back often for new releases or subscribe to my . . .
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