Visceral Manipulation: Customer Satisfaction and Outcomes by Barbara LeVan, P.T., BI-D and Jean Anne Zollars, M.A., P.T.
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Many of our patients want a holistic approach to thoroughly address all components of their symptoms, and they want results as quickly as possible. Patients also demand that we, as clinicians, explain our objective findings. They benefit when we describe how the treatment plan will address each aspect. Patients feel empowered, understood, and encouraged when they learn something new about their bodies and how they can help themselves. ..>>read more
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Physical Therapy Management of Ankylosing Spondylitis by Michelle Kornder, SPT
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Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a form of progressive arthritis due to chronic inflammation of the joints in the spine (1). This inflammation can lead to the formation of new bone on the spine which can cause the spine to fuse in an immobile position and at times resulting in a kyphotic posture (1). AS classically affects the sacroiliac joints, but in some individuals, the cervical spine, ..>>read more
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