Don't use strengthening exercises when rehabbing sprained ankles.

'WHAT? Have you lost the plot Ted?'

I hear you, this is what I was thinking too when Physical Therapist/Physiotherapist and Neurophysiologist expert, Dr Brian Power of the US made this claim.

But hang in there, there's method in the madness ...

This quick vlog reveals the crucial clinical signs that will help you determine the true cause of a 'weak muscle' and how you can restore its strength immediately! (Yes, this is bound to turn your belly button from an 'innie' to an 'outie'!). 

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Why do problematic ankles, despite your best efforts, never get back to being as strong, stable or confident as they used to?

Watch this blog to discover what few health practitioners know about ankle dysfunction (and how you can help more ankles today)!

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How to deliver HVLA manipulations in a controlled, safe manner.

This quick video blog that identifies the 3 Crucial Keys in assessing and treating lateral foot pains with: 

• Clear description of the kinematics that most commonly causes the cuboid to compensate.
• Cuboid positions and how to tell if they have shifted (and even IF that’s possible?)
• The big blunder that 90% of practitioners make with their Cuboid pads 

There’s also 3 case studies so you can use the ‘real world experiences’ of your colleagues to help YOUR Cuboid/Lateral Foot pain patients now!

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I guarantee you will have at least three practical ‘takeaway tips’ you can use in your clinic immediately (and what NOT to do with your next Cuboid pad!).

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Do you have patients with painful osteo-arthritis in their midtarsus?

Or patients with rigid pes cavus feet that are like lumps of concrete?

This super 6 minute vlog reveals the 3 Crucial Keys to help MTJ pains and joint restrictions.

You can apply these 3 Crucial Keys today!

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Upcoming FMT Workshops (via Zoom) coming soon.

This Vlog reveals Super Skill #2 for your MSK patients.

You'll discover:

• the clinical test that stunned a physio and his orthopods
• how patients can 'cheat' your tests (and what you need to look out for to ensure your clinical decisions are well informed)
• the three simple steps to enhance your clinical assessments of your MSK cases

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What are the top 5 clinical skills that maximise clinical outcomes for your MSK cases?

Check out this 4 minute video before you see your very next MSK patient!

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Talar Mobilisation Technique

Objectives:

• Assess RoM of Talus within the ankle mortise
• Release connective tissue restrictions affecting the ankle joint
• Stimulate synovial fluid production within the ankle joint
• Stimulate afferent inputs to the CNS for elevating proprioceptive functions

Set up:        

• Patient position - seated with heel resting on the treatment table
• Practitioner position - distal to the patient's leg
• Medial thumb - on the medial Talar neck
• Lateral thumb - on the lateral Talar neck
• Both thumbs should be adjacent to each other
• Surface Anatomy Tips - confirm contact is on the Talus and not the Tibia

Action:

• Load the Talus to the end passive limit in the horizontal plane
• Force Application - 3-5 kgs (but must be tolerable by patient)
• Direction of Mobilisation - postero > lateral rotations at 1.5 seconds per rotation
• Repetitions - 6 rotations (to take at least 8-9 seconds) 
• ...

1st MtPJ Mobilisation Technique

Objectives:

• Assess QoM of 1st MtPJ structures
• Release connective tissue restrictions affecting the 1MtPJ
• Stimulate synovial fluid production within the 1st MtPJ

Set up:        

• Patient position - seated with heel resting on the treatment table
• Practitioner position - lateral to the patient's leg
• Proximal hand - stabilise the 1st Metatarsal at the neck
• Distal hand - use 'clamp grip' on 1st proximal phalanx
• Surface Anatomy Tips - isolate 1st MtPJ (do not include 1st IPJ)

Action:

• Action - at full traction position (extend), rotate, up-down, side-to-side
• Force Application - 3-5 kgs (but must be tolerable by patient)
• Repetitions - 6 repetitions (to take ~30 seconds in total)

Ted's Tips and Rookie Mistakes to Avoid:

All are revealed in the video.

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The Cuboid Assessment Test

The Cuboid Assessment Test effectively helps you determine if the Cuboid is displaced resulting in the loss of relationship between the Cuboid and the 4^th & 5^th Metatarsal bases. The steps to perform the Cuboid Assessment Test are:

1. Position your client in a relaxed supine position with the foot resting on the examination chair or table.
2. Stabilise the rearfoot (Ankle & Subtalar Joints) in a neutral midrange position with your medial hand.
3. Apply a gentle dorsiflexion force (0.5 -1 kgs) to the plantar aspect of the 5^th Metatarsal Head
4. Ensure the dorsiflexion is isolated at the Cuboid:5^th Metatarsal articulation and is not including pronation at the MTJ.

Interpreting Test Results

• If the articular surfaces are congruent (Cuboid is in a functional position) the 5^th Metatarsal Head will dorsiflex easily from its resting position.
• If the articular surfaces are NOT congruent (Cuboid is in a dysfunctional or displaced position) the 5^th Metatarsal Head...