What happens dynamically and functionally is not a simple reflection of what happens on a treatment table. Often people say “it works fine for me” or “so and so uses it so I use it” Are these good enough justifications in the face of more scientific evidence? We would suggest no. Just because you do something currently or have been taught a clinical methodology does not mean that we should not explore other assessment methods that pertain to functionality. These results indicate that changes in passive ROM or core endurance do not automatically transfer to changes in functional movement patterns” Not only do static, passive clinical tests seem to have low correlation but also passive exercises/stretches to improve dynamic hip ROM. Both are regularly used in clinics the world over but with seemingly little effect in assessing or changing our movement. Are we “asking the right questions for the right answers?” One reason for both pieces of research showing little correlation from the static to dynamic scenarios is that they are differing motor patterns. We often look at movement as being local structure (bone and tissue) based. It is becoming more apparent that specific movements are just that, specific, and controlled by the brain rather than being limited by local tissue length or structural orientation.
Posted on: Sat, 31 May 2014 13:27:40 +0000
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