Best Practice Case Studies-Patellofemoral Arthralgia

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Brett DeGoyer, a primary care sports medicine specialist, discusses manual medicine and osteopathic manipulative treatment. He emphasizes being deliberate with patients, ensuring they understand the techniques, which are simple and quick. He demonstrates techniques like myofascial release and ligamentous articular strain. The myofascial release involves using fingertips to relieve muscle tension around the posterior knee and patella, promoting better blood and lymphatic flow. The ligamentous articular strain involves compressing ligaments at the femorotibial joint to promote relaxation. These techniques aim to relieve tension and improve nerve function.

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Concept Parent Consent

Concept Patient Communication

Concept Myofascial Release

Concept Ligamentous Articular Strain

Concept Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment

Edition 2nd Edition

Related Case 2nd Edition, CASE 25

Topic Knee

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2nd Edition, CASE 25

2nd Edition

Knee

manual medicine

osteopathic manipulative treatment

myofascial release

ligamentous articular strain

Brett DeGoyer

Parent Consent

Patient Communication