воскресенье, 17 апреля 2011 г.

Soft Tissue Manipulation and Pelvic Pain

Soft Tissue Manipulation and Pelvic Pain By Leon Chaitow, ND, DO

Bialowsky (2009) reports that the effects of soft-tissue-focused manual therapies includes:

  • Changes of blood levels of b-endorphin serotonin (Degenhardt et al 2007)
  • Endogenous cannabinoids (McPartland et al 2005)
  • Improved circulation and drainage
  • Decreased muscle spasm
  • Relaxation
  • Re-alignment of soft tissues
  • Breaking of adhesions
  • Increased range of motion
  • Removal of cellular exudates

Manual Therapy Approaches

The listing below of a selection of currently utilised manual therapy approaches that address fascial and myofascial dysfunction takes for granted that there would be simultaneous or subsequent focus on etiological features. Also, the seven modalities listed should not be regarded as definitive, as there are many other variations. However, those listed (and briefly discussed) represent a variety of validated biomechanical approaches, some of them novel and others well established.

  1. Connective tissue manipulation (ctm), as practised in relation to chronic pelvic pain, is a variation on the work of Dicke (1953) and Ebner (1975). Known in Germany where it was developed as "Bindegewebsmassage", it involves direct manual strokes, or forms of vigorous skin rolling, focused on connective tissue. Connective tissue is treated/mobilized until there is: improvement in mobility, decrease in sensitivity, and increase in warmth. Goals include: improved circulation; improved tissue integrity; decreased ischemia; reduced nocigenic chemicals in restricted connective tissue; decrease or elimination of visceral pain or dysfunction---possibly involving reflex effects; decrease in adverse neural tension on peripheral nerve branches.

  2. Fascial manipulation (FM). The key premise of FM is that fascia presents a specific organization and relationship with the underlying muscles. In particular, the fascia is seen as: coordinating element for motor units (grouped together in myofascial units); uniting element between unidirectional myofascial units (myofascial sequences); connecting element between body joints via myofascial expansions and retinacula (myofascial spirals). This model is supported by in-depth studies of fascial anatomy and physiology. Numerous dissections of unembalmed human cadavers have evidenced: muscular fibre insertions directly onto deep fascia (Stecco et al 2007); fibre distribution according to precise motor directions (Stecco et al 2008, 2009); myotendinous expansions that link adjacent segments (Stecco et al 2009). Extensive histological analysis of deep muscular fascia has also provided evidence for hypotheses concerning fascia's role in proprioception and tensional force distribution within the fascial system. (Stecco et al 2006, 2007)

  3. Muscle Energy Technique defined as "a form of osteopathic manipulative diagnosis and treatment in which the patient's muscles are actively used on request, from a precisely controlled position, in a specific direction, and against a distinctly executed physician counterforce". (ECOP 2009) Various studies have demonstrated that muscle energy techniques increase muscle extensibility (Ballantyne et al 2003) and range of motion (Burns & Wells 2006) including thoracic rotation. (Lenehan et al 2003)

  4. Myofascial release. King (2010) notes that myofascial release (MFR) is "a system of diagnosis and treatment first described by AT Still, and his early students, which involves continual palpatory feedback to achieve release of myofascial tissues."

    Direct MFR: A myofascial tissue restrictive barrier is engaged for the myofascial tissues and the tissue is loaded with constant force, until tissue release occurs.

    Indirect MFR: The dysfunctional tissues are guided along the path of least resistance, until free movement is achieved. (ECOP 2009)

  5. Scar tissue release. Kobesova et al (2007) suggest that scars may develop adhesive properties that compromise tissue tensioning, altering proprioceptive input, behaving in much the same way as active myofascial trigger points. It is suggested that faulty afferent input can result in disturbed efferent output leading to (for example): protective postural patterns, increased neurovascular activity, and pain syndromes. The term active scar is designated to describe the ongoing additional neural activity associated with adhesive scar formations.

  6. Straincounterstrain (SCS). Osteopathic system of diagnosis and indirect treatment, in which the patient's somatic dysfunction is treated, using passive positioning, resulting in spontaneous tissue release. (ECOP 2009) SCS technique involves shortening myofascial structures to reduce the nociceptive experience arising from firm palpation of a tenderpoint in the dysfunctional tissues.

  7. Trigger point deactivation methods. Montenegro et al (2009) insist that myofascial pain syndrome should always be considered as part of the differential diagnosis of chronic pelvic pain. Systematic reviews have investigated the effectiveness of soft tissue manual intervention for inactivating trigger points (TrPs) (Fernandez-de-las-Penas et al 2005, Rickards 2006, Vernon & Schneider 2009). Anderson et al (2009) have identified the most common location of TrPs related to pelvic pain: pubococcygeus (90%), external oblique (80%), rectus abdominis (75%), hip adductors (19%), gluteus medius (18%).

These themes are explored further on my blog http://chaitowschat-leon.blogspot.com/ and Web site www.leonchaitow.com/index.htm.


Massage Technique Library
$5 per month. [Good web resource] 
Orthopedic massage
PNF+AIS
Ascentric Stretching (Balistic) 

To Study

1) Active Isolated Stretching (AIS). Aaron Mattes Technique
http://www.stretchingusa.com



2) Orthopedic Massage with James Waslaski
http://www.healingartsinstitute.com/shop/category.asp?catid=370
http://www.orthomassage.net/

3)Resistance Release Training with Deane Juhan
http://www.jobsbody.com/

Combination
PNF->AIS->Orthopedic Massage

Iliotibial Band Treatment

Iliotibial Band Treatment
Greate Video

The iliotibial band is a thickening of the fascia on the lateral side of the thigh. The IT band goes from the lateral side of the ilium down to the tibia. When it is tight it can cause pain on the lateral side of the knee, proximal to the knee joint.

Some therapists work directly on the IT band, but because it is a long tendon it does not stretch. A much better way of lengthening the IT band is to stretch the muscles that attach into this long tendon, which are the tensor fascia lata and the lateral fibers of the gluteus maximus.

This 22 minute video shows a treatment of a client with a knee replacement and a tight iliotibial band. Rather than focusing only on the problem area, the therapist does an assessment and treatment of all the related structures, using techniques from a number of different modalities. Techniques used include PNF Stretching, Reciprocal Inhibition, Active Isolated Stretching, and lengthening of muscles while using eccentric contraction.

The therapist, Mike Sweet, is a graduate of Healing Arts Institute. He has taken many advanced classes, including Orthopedic Massage with James Waslaski, and Resistance Release Training with Deane Juhan.

Pain Caused By Low Back Ligaments

Pain Caused By Low Back Ligaments

 
Check Humstring by Resisted Test.
Pain in calf cause only Sac.Tub.Lig.
Do Palpation Test.
Usualy Trauma in Lateral Margin of the Sacrum.  

YouTube - Muscle energy technique for posterior sacroiliac ligamant

YouTube - Muscle energy technique for posterior sacroiliac ligamant

Интересно как он позиционирует пациента cравнить с

Right on left sacral torsion - Muscle Energy Technique (M1) by Tom Ockler

Muscle Energy Seminars and Courses

Muscle Energy Seminars and Courses

Internationally Recognized Physical Therapist, Teacher and Author Tom Ockler, P.T.

Ortho-bionomy

Ortho-bionomy DVDs $235
7 basic DVD from Arthur Lincoln Paul's


http://www.ortho-bionomy.org

Ortho-Bionomy by Jim Berns



Ortho-Bionomy was developed by a British doctor, Arthur Lincoln Pauls, in his early years as an Osteopath. Before practicing Osteopathy Dr. Pauls was a Judo instructor. Every day in Judo he practiced the principle of following someone's movement and energy in the direction they were going, and if possible exaggerating that direction. Yet when Arthur went to Osteopathy school and learned all the medical and manipulative techniques at that time, he was disturbed to find that his teachers did not understand this principle.
When I was first introduced to Ortho-Bionomy, I had been doing massage therapy for a few years and was close to being burned out. I had studied (and was quite good at) a wide variety of therapies from deep-tissue to subtle energy work. But there was a part of me that was frustrated with the chronic reoccurrence of the same problems.Clients would come in with certain muscle contractions; I would stretch them out and then they would come back a week or two later with the same patterns. I was worn out by the struggle of fighting their body: trying to move it from where it was to where I thought it should be. Inside of me somewhere, I believed there must be an easier way to help people out of their pain.

суббота, 16 апреля 2011 г.

To review. Ilio-Sacral Diagnosis and Treatment, Part Three: Gluteus Medius, Piriformis and Pubic Symphysis - Positional Release and Rehabilitation Exercises

Ilio-Sacral Diagnosis and Treatment, Part Three: Gluteus Medius, Piriformis and Pubic Symphysis - Positional Release and Rehabilitation Exercises: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"

Довольно интересная статья

Counterstrain for Gluteus Medius
Positional release: extension, abduction и если надо external rotation of the hip

 "Classic counterstrain requires you to hold this position for 90 seconds. (Yes, 90 seconds seems like forever, and some say you can shorten the time to 20 to 30 seconds by doing a brief, gentle contract-relax of the muscle involved or its antagonist.[???тут вот мне не совсем понятно надо подумать???]) When you are done, slowly let the leg back down. Don't let the patient help you; come out of the position with the patient as passive as possible. Retest with pressure on the tender point. When you are done, if the technique was correct, there will be a dramatic diminishing of the tenderness." 

В очередной раз говорится о важности укрепления gluteus medius для стабилизации pelvis, обычно ослаблены

Ногу надо поднимать прямо на 8 inch (20см ) ето немного
как я понимаю если поднимать сильнее будут включаться
transverse obliqu, quadratus lumborum
живот втянуть, стопа параллельно полу






Также рекомендуется растягивать periformis, он обычно tight & short
 "You are both pulling your leg up with your arm toward the opposite shoulder, and pushing your leg down toward the table"





Shears - это upslip downslip
Flares - это открытый закрытый полутаз  (inflare outflare)

Subluxation
Qualities
Keys
shears upslip/downslip
all landmarks are inferior or superior; stiff side resists inferior or superior motion
assess both supine and prone nonphysiological shear
flares
internal/external
ASIS stuck medial or lateral
tender medial side of ASIS
sagittal rotation
PI and AS
usually a compensation; ASIS inferior or superior
don't correct over and over
ilio-sacral separation
ilium resists medial motion; can coexist with hypermobility of same side
check gluteus medius
pubic symphysis
separation and inferior/superior
tender lateral border of tubercles

Примечательно что автор счтитает rotation in sa

THE BOOK. Positional Release Therapy



Positional Release Therapy -- Assessment and Treatment of Musculoskeletal Dysfunction

Kerry J. D'Ambrogio, PT, George B. Roth, DC, ND

Very good book about strain counterstrain. Excelent pictures. Discussion about effects & mechanic of CS.

пятница, 15 апреля 2011 г.



Low Force Methodology

By Marc Heller, DC

A 1979 cum laude graduate of National College of Chiropractic, (NUHS), Dr. Marc Heller has had a private practice in Ashland, Ore., for 31 years.
He emphasizes low-force adjustment methods including muscle energy, counterstrain, and craniosacral and visceral manipulation techniques. He uses many soft-tissue approaches, including Graston technique and Stecco fascial??? manipulation, as well as various myofascial release methods. He has studied and incorporated international rehabilitation principles, including the work of Dr. Vladimir Janda and Dr. Craig Liebenson ???, as well as physical therapists Mark Comerford ??? and Mark Bookhout???, into his practice.

The Books TO READ

Myofascial chains/meridians etc


*****1) Fascial manipulation for muscuskeletal pain By Luigi Stecco //the best book about facsia 
Fascia coordinate movements. Important role in movements. Motion unit. Control Point in Motor unit.
New approach for reabilitation. Parallel with meridians Tr.Points etc.
Good for practitioner who suffer from mf pain


2) Anatomy trains: myofascial meridians for manual and movement therapists
3) 

Trigger Points and Muscle Chains in Osteopathy

 By Philipp Richter, Eric Hebgen
*****4) Myofascial Chains by Leopold Busquet     //не знаю точно названия

понедельник, 4 апреля 2011 г.

Proprioreseptive Input. Activation exercises

It is important to note that when performing concentric contractions alone, there may be a resultant unloading of the muscle spindle and decreased facilitation from the stretch reflexes as the muscle moves into the shortened range. Therefore, concentric contractions are ineffective and even detrimental when attempting to improve proprioceptive input to an inhibited muscle. [from MAT description]
What is Proorioreceotive Input(PI).
Why Spindels have less PI in shortened position?
What is Activation Exercise?
How to do Activation Exercise?

http://www.coachr.org/ankleproprio.htm
http://www.muscleactivation.com/FAQ.html

воскресенье, 3 апреля 2011 г.

Kinesiology



Lecture Topics in Kinesiology

(from course materials developed for the Department of Rehabilitation Science, 1988-2001)

http://moon.ouhsc.edu/dthompso/namics/lecsked.htm

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Effects of chronic lengthening or shortening of muscle: "stretch weakness" and "adaptive shortening" http://moon.ouhsc.edu/dthompso/namics/immob.htm


Length-associated (mechanical) properties of muscle http://moon.ouhsc.edu/dthompso/namics/actpass.htm

tug of war - перетягивание коната.
Моя идея конкурируюших muscle gourps

Идея что изменения длинны мышц в покое ведет к изменениям в мышце и к muscle imbalance


Force-length and Force-velocity relationships

Kinesiology Taping ???


суббота, 2 апреля 2011 г.

CROSS FIBER FRICTION TECHNIQUES

http://www.realbodywork.com/articles/crossfiber.html [GoodWebResource] 


Developed for the treatment of soft tissue lesions by the British osteopath, Dr. James Cyriax [TOREAD]

Effect:  1) reduces crystalline roughness  tendon  sheaths 
             2)prevent or soften myofascial adhesions (2)

Developed for the treatment of soft tissue lesions by the British osteopath, Dr. James Cyriax, deep transverse friction effectively reduces fibrosis and encourages the formation of strong, pliable scar tissue at the site of healing injuries. This technique, also known as cross-fiber frictioning, reduces the crystalline roughness that forms between tendons and their sheaths that can result in painful tendonitis. It can also prevent or soften myofascial adhesions.
A deep, non-gliding, oil-less friction stroke, cross-fiber friction is administered with a braced finger or thumb moving across the grain of a muscle, tendon or ligament. The therapist's thumb and the client's skin move as one over the exact site of the lesion with sufficient sweep and duration to create a mechanical effect on the tissue treated. The stroke must be applied directly at the site of the lesion, at right angles to the fibers, and be broad enough to separate the fibers without bouncing over them. The treatment is painful, though always within tolerance, and should be initiated only with the informed consent of the client. It should never be applied during the initial inflammatory stage in an acute injury.
The first treatment should be conservative, lasting one or two minutes only, followed by a day of rest for the treated part. The treatment is resumed on alternate days until the pain abates and full usage is returned, usually within 3 to 10 sessions. Appropriate application of ice following treatment is recommended.



(1) Tendon Sheaths - tendon sheath (оболочка) is a layer of membrane around a tendon.[1] It permits the tendon to move.[2]
It has two layers: synovial sheaths; fibrous tendon sheath.


When tendons are damaged and inflamed, the condition is commonly known as tendinitis. If the problem is in the lining of the tendon's sheath, it's called tenosynovitis.

Rotator cuff tendinitis affects tennis players, swimmers, and anyone who frequently lifts their arms above the head and in a forward motion. This causes several shoulder tendons to rub together. Inflammation can set in and, if severe and untreated, may start to erode the tendons. Rotator cuff tendons hold the upper arm bone in the shoulder socket.

Causes

The most common causes of tendinitis are strain, overexertion, injury, repetitive movements, and sudden or unaccustomed movements.Tendinitis is most common in seniors and middle-aged people, since the tendons of older individuals lack the elasticity of younger people and have sustained hundreds of microscopic tears due to wear-and-tear (*) over the years.
There are certain diseases that can cause tendinitis, such as rheumatoid arthritis, gout, Reiter's syndrome, lupus, and diabetes. Sometimes, people with gout have uric acid crystals that appear in the tendon sheath that cause friction and tearing. Very high blood cholesterol levels may also be linked with this condition. Quinolone antibiotics (e.g., ciprofloxacin*, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin) may increase the risk of tendon rupture.

пятница, 1 апреля 2011 г.

Graston Technique

Trauma => Muscle Guarding & Scar Tissue
Joing Instability =>Guarding =>Tightness (Fascial & Muscle Fibrosis)
No Strengthen + Soft Tissue Mobilization => No Stability & Worsen Condition

balance mobility/stability
Shift from Dynamic Stability (muscles) to Static Stability (fibrous tissues)
Наращивание соединительной фиброзной ткани - процесс защиты и старения

Tight Fascia + muscle contracted => constrict muscle belly / unable to fully contract, ischemia, decreased circulation


Gluteus Medius Tendenitis

В моем случае даже в сидячем положении возникает натяжение в Gluteus Medius Posterior fibers =>
тут же напрягается QL тк Hip Bone goes to Abduction + Posterior-External Rotation.
Psoas тоже напрягается так как Hip Bone идет в Posterior Rotation Psoas work eccentrically чтобы удержать осанку прямое положение спины.
При этом атрофируется Pectineus тк при данном движении Hip Bone уменьшается длинна покоя те уменьшается расстояние между точками прикрепления Pectineus. В результате происходит immobilization in short range / on slack=> атрофия

После часа сидения возникла постоянная боль. По всей площади бедра отдает в пах.