One of the patterns I have noticed repeatedly in clinical practice is that many people come to physiotherapy wanting to feel better. That makes complete sense. When pain is affecting your work, hobbies, sleep, or ability to care for your family, relief often feels like the most important goal.Over time, however, I have come to... Continue Reading →
Hayden et al. (Cochrane Review, 2021) Aim To evaluate the effectiveness of exercise therapy in adults with chronic non-specific low back pain, and to compare its effects with no treatment, usual care, and other conservative interventions. Methods This Cochrane review included 249 randomised controlled trials, representing more than 24,000 participants with chronic low back pain... Continue Reading →
The mechanisms of MT in the treatment of MSK pain: A comprehensive model (Bialosky, Bishop, Price, Robinson, & George, 2009) Aims: Present a comprehensive model of potential individual mechanisms of MT that the current literature suggests as pertinent and the potential interaction between these individual mechanisms. Methods: Expert Literature review. Results: The literature suggests: Biomechanical... Continue Reading →
Do spinal mobilization / manipulation techniques have a role in treatment of patients with LBP? When I first trained to graduate as a physiotherapist, I learned techniques to mobilize joints of the back. At this point of my life I had absolutely no idea of any form of critical thinking. When I began my MSc,... Continue Reading →
