A great trend that I am glad is taking off is to strengthen over stretching. Many times tightness is a perception rather than an indication of length. The muscle's capacity may not be up to the tasks the patient is going through daily. Regardless, if you modulate pain/tightness with needling/repeated motions, manipulation or IASTM, the area should be re-tested for strength - often we only test-retest motion and function, but not strength. Then build that capacity with general strengthening. I love the eccentric isometric exercise because the iso hold at the end enables tissue extensibility. Are you a patient in need of my help? Contact me for a live or online consult by going to the link in my profile! Clinician? Level up with our full online seminar and learn how to easily Eval, Reset, and Stabilize most MSK conditions like a boss! Now approved in most states for PT CEUs! https://modmt.com/onlineseminar #physicaltherapy #physio #physiotherapy #chiropractic #athletictraining #massagetherapy #occupationaltherapy #manualtherapy #modernmanualtherapy #theeclecticapproach
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A great trend that I am glad is taking off is to strengthen over stretching. Many times tightness is a perception rather than an indication of length. The muscle's capacity may not be up to the tasks the patient is going through daily. Regardless, if you modulate pain/tightness with needling/repeated motions, manipulation or IASTM, the area should be re-tested for strength - often we only test-retest motion and function, but not strength. Then build that capacity with general strengthening. I love the eccentric isometric exercise because the iso hold at the end enables tissue extensibility. Are you a patient in need of my help? Contact me for a live or online consult by going to the link in my profile! Clinician? Level up with our full online seminar and learn how to easily Eval, Reset, and Stabilize most MSK conditions like a boss! Now approved in most states for PT CEUs! https://modmt.com/onlineseminar #physicaltherapy #physio #physiotherapy #chiropractic #athletictraining #massagetherapy #occupationaltherapy #manualtherapy #modernmanualtherapy #theeclecticapproach