Diagnosing Lower Back Pain

Diagnosing Lower Back Pain

Diagnosing Lower Back Pain Posted By: Andy Barker Often therapists treating patients with lower back pain fear doing more harm than good. You understand the importance of certain injuries in this area and worry that you might miss something more serious… …and as a...
Where To Start With A Hamstring Injury

Where To Start With A Hamstring Injury

Where To Start With A Hamstring Injury Posted By: Andy Barker Despite all the research and advances in technology and medicine, hamstring injury incidence rates in most sports is very similar to what it was 20-30 years ago. So clearly, we are getting something wrong....
Don’t Fear Rehabbing Patients With Neck Pain

Don’t Fear Rehabbing Patients With Neck Pain

Don’t Fear Rehabbing Patients With Neck Pain Posted By: Andy Barker Along with other spinal injuries, like those in the thoracic or lumbar spine , neck injuries sometimes bring an added worry and apprehension for therapists. Worry that you might miss something...
Knee Assessments Made Easy

Knee Assessments Made Easy

Knee Assessments Made Easy Posted By: Andy Barker The knee itself is a relatively simple joint. It’s a hinge joint, it flexes and extends (it also internally and externally rotates) but lets’ keep it simple. The strong muscles of the quads, hamstrings and calves...