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Misunderstanding, Misinformation, and Misuse of Evidence-Based Clinical Practice by Physiotherapists: Barriers, Challenges, and Solutions.

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  Introduction Evidence-Based Clinical Practice (EBCP) has become a critical framework across healthcare disciplines, including physiotherapy. At its core, EBCP involves integrating the best available research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values to optimize health outcomes. However, despite the benefits of EBCP, many physiotherapists need help with misunderstandings, misinformation, and misuse of evidence-based principles. These obstacles impede the consistent and effective application of EBCP, affecting patient care quality. This newsletter delves into the complex issues surrounding the misunderstandings, misinformation, and misuse of EBCP among physiotherapists. We examine the factors that contribute to these challenges, discuss their impact on clinical practice, and propose strategies to overcome them. The aim is to illuminate these problems and promote a more nuanced and practical approach to evidence-based physiotherapy. 1. Defining Evidence-Based Clinical Prac...
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Combined Movement & Its Assessment - “Brain Edward”

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  Combined Movement & Its Assessment  By “Brain Edward”  INTRODUCTION The concept of the combined movement theory was developed by – “Brain Edward” who is the author of the “Manual of combined movement” DEFINITION - movement imparted on the spine as directed under the control of the therapist. • There is little use of the combined movements in the past. • Common examples are- Spurling’s maneuver and Quadrant test. • Combined movements are extremely useful in the management of musculoskeletal disorders of the spine. • Majority of an individual’s normal daily activity involves complex movement through the range of cardinal planes rather than simple movements such as flexion, extension, rotation, and side flexion. e.g.- simple activity such as looking over the shoulder to reverse the car involves a combination of movements – cervical rotation, lateral flexion, extension, lifting items into the car involves- lumber flexion, side flexion, and rotation. • So ac...
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The Strong Relationship Between Posture and Pain: Loss of Dorsiflexion and Flat Feet

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  The Strong Relationship Between Posture and Pain: Loss of Dorsiflexion and Flat Feet Research Supports: Loss of Dorsiflexion:  Studies have correlated decreased dorsiflexion, alteration in lower extremity alignment, altered muscle recruitment during functional tasks, and pain/injury of the lower extremity, sacroiliac joint and low back. Feet Flatten:  Increased pronation has been associated with injuries ranging from medial tibial stress syndrome (shin splints) to tibias posterior tendinitis, Achilles bursitis or tendinitis, patellofemoral disorders, iliotibial friction syndrome, and lower extremity stress fracture. Correlated Impairments: Overhead Squat Assessment: Feet flatten Feet turn-out Knees bow-in Knees bow-out Asymmetrical weight shift Range of Motion: Loss of dorsiflexion Fascial Dysfunction: - Thickening, histochemical changes, decrease in tensile strength, addition of disordered collagen fibers, and decrease in shear. Plantar fascia Crural fas...
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Evaluation and Treatment of Vertebral Motion Segment Dysfunction (Functional Assessment &  Treatment of Spine related dysfunction)  Impaired or altered function of related components of the somatic (body framework) system; skeletal, arthrodial, and myofascial structures; and related vascular, lymphatic, and neural elements is termed somatic dysfunction (International Classification of Diseases – Hospital Adaptation, ed. 2, 1973). Somatic dysfunction can be produced by trauma or acquired as compensation for dysfunction elsewhere in the system. Vertebral somatic dysfunction is identified through an assessment of motion quantity/quality and tissue texture at the involved vertebral segment. The quantity of motion at the dysfunctional segment can be reduced (hypomobility) or increased (hypermobility) in relation to motion at a normal vertebral segment. The end-feel during motion testing provides qualitative insight into the nature of the barrier that limits motion. ...
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