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I am so thrilled to share the news that I have passed the NPTE and can now begin work in California. This blog outlines the timeline and preparation for the national physical therapy exam.
Read MoreRecently I listed to a two-part podcast hosted by Therapy Insiders Podcast on the discussion of concussion with guest speaker Dr. Jessica Schwartz. It was a brilliant discussion about the current updates on the topic of discussion and I thoroughly enjoyed hearing about Dr. Schwartz's personal experience with concussion, profession experience and current role in managing concussion injuries and promoting concussion awareness world wide.
Read MoreIn September I attended the lower quadrant course run by Michael Shacklock in LA. This course covered well known tests such as the slump test, straight leg raise and it’s variations. It was great to review these tests, improve my specificity of handling and then apply the results to treatment scenarios. The aim of this blog is to share a few of the many tips that I took away from the course.
Read MoreThe forth and final blog covers the rehabilitation principles for retraining cervical motor control. Aside from discussing the initial two phases of rehab (activation patterns & coordination) we also compare the final stages of training for an office working, painter and athlete based on their functional requirements.
Read MoreThis week we continue to explore the research about motor control deficits in the cervical spine. Before discussing rehabilitation principles we are going to look at some new research about the role of sitting posture and how this impacts the action and load on muscles in the neck.
Read MorePart 2 focusses on the range of clinical tests we have to measure both coordination and endurance of the deep cervical extensors and flexors. The aim of this blog is to expand our knowledge beyond the craniocervical flexion test and how they lead into rehabilitation principles.
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