tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2003705960781611123.post3184713346341226847..comments2023-07-06T06:50:19.166-04:00Comments on Modern Manual Therapy Blog - Manual Therapy, Videos, Neurodynamics, Podcasts, Research Reviews: Reciprocal Inhibition + STMErson Religioso III, DPT, FAAOMPThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06798486555271324601noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2003705960781611123.post-83049181156900818822012-05-04T10:02:03.356-04:002012-05-04T10:02:03.356-04:00I'll try and film a quick one today if I get t...I'll try and film a quick one today if I get the chance. Basically, I use my webspace on the inferior angle of the scapula with the patient's involved side up in sidelying. I tell them to meet my resistance and lightly push the inferior angle superiorly to get them to fire their lower trap. This inhibits the upper trap after 3-5 seconds, then I get to work!Dr. Erson Religioso III, DPThttp://themanualtherapist.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2003705960781611123.post-84288307012015971002012-05-04T09:58:16.670-04:002012-05-04T09:58:16.670-04:00Any chance you could post a video of resisted scap...Any chance you could post a video of resisted scapula depression? What are your cues to the patient?Chrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2003705960781611123.post-40327313726100315052012-05-03T11:01:33.402-04:002012-05-03T11:01:33.402-04:00Thanks Rob! I'll try that protocol!Thanks Rob! I'll try that protocol!Dr. Erson Religioso III, DPThttp://themanualtherapist.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2003705960781611123.post-59667337897313598832012-05-03T09:47:14.552-04:002012-05-03T09:47:14.552-04:00Hi Erson,
Great info as allows! Integrating thr ...Hi Erson,<br />Great info as allows! Integrating thr neuorological sysytem into treatment techniques is a great added tool. The next step would be to re-teach the neurological system , (via the motor learning center ), the correct pattern of movement. This is done by stretching first (STM/LASTM etx.) directly followed by strengthening of its antagonist. This needs to be repeated at last 2x per day for approx one week in order for the body to "learn the new pattren." This is a great way to integrate your system with Neurokinetic Therapy (NKT). <br /><br />All the best<br />Rob<br /><br />Robert Shapiro MA PT COMTRobsptnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2003705960781611123.post-7705010115627352722012-04-12T11:31:05.050-04:002012-04-12T11:31:05.050-04:00Thanks Eric! Tried resisted cap flexion today, and...Thanks Eric! Tried resisted cap flexion today, and of course worked better than cervical flexion for the posterior upper C spine.Dr. Erson Religioso III, DPThttp://themanualtherapist.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2003705960781611123.post-84269407146475188682012-04-12T09:09:21.542-04:002012-04-12T09:09:21.542-04:00Great post Erson. I really like using a lot of R...Great post Erson. I really like using a lot of RC (reciprocal inhibition) with my manual work, not only STM. I feel that it provides interaction as opposed to passiveness. With the c-spine I use resisted capital flexion as opposed to resisted cervical flexion. I have found that the cervical extensors and in particular the multi joint muslces (i.e. upper trap, splenius, and cervical e-spinae) can contract to stabilize the neck in a forward head position, which is the method people will try to produce if they are not cued to only do capital flexion.<br /><br />Resisted scapular depression I too use a ton for any muscular tightness of the upper trap. It shuts it off faster than anything else I do. <br /><br />Glad to see someone else finding these same results.<br /><br />Eric Kruger DPTKintegratenoreply@blogger.com