Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Advice from the Experts

Tuesday, November 29, 2011 by Guest Blogger


Meet today's guest bloggers:

Dr. Timothy W. Flynn, PT, PhD

Dr. Timothy W. Flynn, PT, PhD
Dr. Flynn is board certified in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (OCS), a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT), and a frequent research presenter at state, national, and international meetings. Dr. Flynn is widely published including 5 textbooks, 6 book chapters, over 50 peer-reviewed manuscripts on orthopaedics, biomechanics, and manual therapy issues. He was the editor and author of The...

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Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow: Advice from the Experts

Friday, August 19, 2011 by Guest Blogger

Meet today's guest bloggers:

Dr. Timothy W. Flynn, PT, PhD

Dr. Timothy W. Flynn, PT, PhD
Dr. Flynn is board certified in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (OCS), a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT), and a frequent research presenter at state, national, and international meetings. Dr. Flynn is widely published including 5 textbooks, 6 book chapters, over 50 peer-reviewed manuscripts on orthopaedics, biomechanics, and manual therapy issues. He was the editor and author of The Thoracic...

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Stopping Heel Pain: Advice from the Experts on Plantar Fasciitis

Monday, August 1, 2011 by Guest Blogger

Meet today’s guest bloggers:

Dr. Timothy W. Flynn, PT, PhD
 
Dr. Timothy W. Flynn, PT, PhD

Dr. Flynn is board certified in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (OCS), a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT), and a frequent research presenter at state, national, and international meetings. Dr. Flynn is widely published including 5 textbooks, 6 book chapters, over 50 peer-reviewed manuscripts on orthopaedics, biomechanics, and manual therapy issues. He was the editor and author of The...

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Scar Tissue Associated With Breast Augmentation: ASTYM Treatment Helps Cosmetics

Friday, January 28, 2011 by Guest Blogger

Meet today's guest blogger:



Gus Gutierrez, PT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Gus is an owner of and serves as clinical director of BRPT-Lake, a multi-clinic private practice located in and around Baton Rouge, Louisiana, that specializes in the treatment of orthopedic patients and sports-related injuries. He received his Orthopedic Certified Specialization distinction in 1994 and then again in 2004. He is certified as a Level 2 Manual Therapist and is Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical...

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What is ASTYM treatment?: ASTYM Definition, Part II

Friday, September 10, 2010 by Thomas L. Sevier, MD, FACSM
ASTYM treatment is effective in resolving many soft tissue problems, including chronic tendinopathies, tendon pain, tendon injury, stiffness, restricted movement, limited function and other conditions associated with adhesions or scar tissue that can occur after trauma or surgical intervention. It is also quite effective on sprains, strains, and other acute and sub-acute soft tissue injuries. 

ASTYM treatment often works even when other approaches fail.  One of the main reasons for this is that...Read More »

Internal Scar Tissue/Adhesions limit movement and cause pain.

Saturday, August 21, 2010 by Thomas L. Sevier, MD, FACSM


Over time, internal scar tissue or adhesions can build up in your joints, muscles, tendons, and soft tissues.  It can be caused by working your body too much, injury (such as sprains, strains and trauma), surgery, disease, or just by moving and not being in absolute perfect physical condition or having perfect “form” when you move.  Stiffness and many of the aches and pains that we have after reaching a “certain age” are due to the build up of internal scar tissue and adhesions.  ASTYM...

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