When it comes to trigger point therapy and other concepts, sometimes less is more. Elite Learning instructor Jim Menz emphasizes the importance of keeping it simple. We interviewed Menz to learn more about his “fundamentals over volume of material” philosophy of teaching. Below, he…
Physical therapy foremost among suggested activities The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced the funding of five new grantees who will focus on providing Minnesotans with non-narcotic options for treating pain. The effort will also produce a digital statewide map next year of pain…
Physical therapists working with patients with chronic pain should consider use of Pain Neuroscience Education to help this population reach their goals. Pain is a normal human experience, and without the ability to experience pain, people would not survive.1 Living in pain, however, is…
Supporters claim help to thousands, detractors point to lack of evidence The idea of myofascial release isn’t anything new. In fact, we trace its origins the the inventor of osteopathy, Andrew Taylor Still. But its long history has done little to alleviate the controversy…
Should physical therapists augment their therapeutic practice with the strategic use of CBD-rich hemp oil extract? The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a master endogenous regulatory, adaptogenic set of lipid-based compounds (endocannabinoids), specialized cannabinoid receptors they bind to and enzymes responsible for synthesizing and metabolizing…