Course Category: The Essential Eight

The Essential Eight: Brachial Bother

Brachial Bother learning objectives.

On completion of this module you will be able to do the following:

  1. Assess and differentiate between injury and dysfunction in Anterior Scalene and Biceps muscles.
  2. Identify common chronic pain conditions associated with Anterior Scalene and Biceps dysfunction
  3. Establish through assessment if Anterior Scalene or Biceps are short / tight or over-stretched / weak.
  4. Devise a treatment plan and rehab to address the specific presenting dysfunction in Anterior Scalene and Biceps.

In this presentation we will delve into neck and shoulder issues by addressing each of the two most important muscles in these areas, Anterior Scalene & Bicep Brachii. Understanding the typical dysfunctional patterns in these commonly problematic areas will enable you to quickly, safely and effectively target the cause of these dysfunctions instead of chasing symptoms. We take a detailed approach to assessment, clear and simple treatment techniques to blend with your existing practice and finish with the all important  individualised home care to provide real change and lasting results.

The Essential Eight: Locking Lumbars

Locking Lumbars learning objectives.

On completion of this module you will be able to do the following:

  1. Assess and differentiate between shortness and over-stretching in Psoas
  2. Identify portions of Multifidus that are short & tight or over-stretched and weak.
  3. Devise a treatment plan and rehab to address the specific presenting dysfunction in Psoas and Multifidus.

In this presentation we will investigate the impact of Psoas and Multifidus dysfunction on facet function, disc pathology and back pain. Understanding the typical dysfunctional patterns in these important spinal muscles, and how to treat them is the key to quickly unlocking chronic back pain. We take a thorough approach to correcting dysfunction starting with establishing the nature of the clients present dysfunction through assessment, progressing into clear and simple treatment strategies and finally covering individualised home care that is client and condition specific.

The Essential Eight: Piriformis Paradox

Piriformis Paradox learning objectives:

On completion of this module you will be able to do the following:

  1. Assess and differentiate between shortness and over-stretching in Piriformis
  2. Devise a treatment plan to address hypertonicity or hypotonicity in Piriformis and Tensor Fascia Latae
  3. Develop a home retraining plan to address the individual clients presenting dysfunction

In this presentation we will explore the misconceptions and overlooked truths about Piriformis and its antagonist, TFL. Understanding the typically dysfunction patterns in these small but influential pelvic muscles will enable you to quickly, safely and effectively target the cause of low back and hip pain and avoid chasing symptoms.

We take a detailed approach to assessment, clear and simple treatment techniques to blend with your existing practice and demonstrate a range of  individualised home care approaches based on clinical findings, to provide real change and lasting results.

The Essential Eight: Tibial Trouble

Tibial Trouble learning objectives.

On completion of this module you will be able to do the following:

  1. Assess dysfunction or injury in Posterior tibialis
  2. Assess and identify a client presenting with tibial rotation
  3. Devise a treatment plan and specific rehab to address hypertonicity in Posterior tibialis and the short head of Bicep femoris

In this presentation we will examine the role of Posterior tibialis in repetitive ankle sprains, compartment syndrome and ankle mobility and explain how dysfunction in the short head of Bicep femoris is the most likely cause of chronic knee pain. Understanding the typical dysfunctional patterns in these important lower extremity muscles, and how to treat them is the key to quickly unlocking ankle and knee pain. We take a thorough approach to correcting dysfunction starting with establishing the nature of the clients present dysfunction through detailed assessment, progressing into clear and simple treatment strategies that target these specific muscles and finish with individualised home care.