Best Practice Case Studies-Case 119 Asset 1 Rib Injuries

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Brent DeGoyer, a sports medicine and family medicine physician from Samaritan Health Care in Moses Lake, Washington, explains his manual medicine approach to rib complaints in athletes. He emphasizes evaluating not only the painful rib area but also the structures above and below it. For treatment, he starts with the abdominal diaphragm and then moves to the thoracic inlet, especially when the issue is in the middle of the rib cage. Because ribs are sensitive, he typically uses myofascial release techniques. He invites viewers to learn more through the link provided at the end of the case.

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Related Case 4th Edition, Case 119

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4th Edition, Case 119

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Brent DeGoyer

sports medicine

rib complaints

manual medicine

myofascial release