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Manual therapy treatment: During the acute inflammatory stage of Achilles tendinitis, manual therapy treatment is oriented toward decreasing inflammation and allowing the damaged tissue to heal. RICE (rest, ice, compression, and elevation) are recommended. Any soft tissue manipulation performed should …
Manual therapy treatment: Golfer’s elbow is primarily caused by overuse and tension of the muscles of the common flexor tendon, therefore treatment should be directed to this musculature. As with tennis elbow, a good protocol for manual (massage) therapy involves …
Manual therapy treatment: Tennis elbow is primarily caused by overuse and tension of the muscles of the common extensor tendon, therefore massage and stretching treatment should be directed to this myofascial tissue. A good protocol to follow involves fascial spreading, …
Manual therapy treatment: Because overpronation, whether it is a supple or rigid flat foot, does not directly cause pain, and even its effects farther up the body will likely not cause pain for many years or decades, it is likely …
