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Visceral Lymphatic Balancing A Combination of Osteopathic Techniques to Improve Patient Outcomes by Kerry D'Ambrogio, DOM, AP, PT, DO-MTPP
Many physical therapists consider lymphatic drainage to be a specialized set of techniques that do not factor into daily practice. Many believe these specialized lymphatic techniques only apply to patients with lymphedema and involve extensive taping or complicated draping. These common misconceptions have prevented many physical therapists from incorporating specialized lymphatic work
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Can Suboccipital Muscle Inhibition Technique Increase Hamstring Flexibility?
by Chai Rasavong, MPT, COMT, CMTPT, MBA
A female with low back pain was seen in physical therapy and was found to have decrease hamstring flexibility. A measurement of hamstring flexibility involving the 90/90 test (popliteal angle test) yielded results of 35 degrees for B hamstrings. Prior to participating in physical therapy, the patient states she had been performing hamstring stretches on her own by lying on the floor by placing her leg in a straight/extended position with heel
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