What is Mulligans technique?
The technique involves manual “repositioning” of the affected joint by the therapist in order to restore function and remove pain as the patient moves through their range of motion. How does it work? The core of the Mulligan concept is the Mobilization With Movement (MWM).
What is NAGs in physiotherapy?
NAGs stand for ‘Natural Apophyseal Glides”. NAGs are used for the cervical and upper thoracic spine. They consist of oscillatory mobilizations instead of sustained glide like SNAGs, and it can be applied to the facet joints between 2nd cervical and 3rd thoracic vertebrae.
How do Paivms work?
A PAIVM involves a small movement of one vertebrae in relation to the vertebrae above and/or below. We use this technique as an assessment and as treatment. In assessment we push on segments of your back and are feeling for the amount of movement and the feel of this movement i.e. is it stiff or loose.
Why do we do PPIVMs?
PPIVMs are used to determine a range of properties of spinal movement that will guide the use of manual therapy techniques. They can confirm any restriction of motion seen in active movement and can also identify hypermobility.
What is cyriax physiotherapy?
Deep friction massage (DFM), also known as cross friction massage, is a specific connective tissue massage that was developed by James Cyriax. The purpose of DFM is to: maintain the mobility within the soft tissue structures of ligament, tendon, and muscle, and prevent adherent scars from forming.
Is Mulligan technique effective?
Conclusion: Mulligan and Maitland end range mobilization are effective in decreasing shoulder pain and dysfunction as well as in increasing shoulder mobility in all directions. However, the Mulligan mobilization is more effective when treating patients with diabetic frozen shoulder.
What is the difference between Nags and SNAGs?
NAGs are used on the cervical spine (neck) as well as the upper thoracic spine (upper back). SNAGs are used throughout the spine, rib cage and sacroiliac joint (tail bone). They are also used to treat limb problems that have occurred as a result of spinal problems.
Who proposed 5 grades of mobilization?
Maitland Concept
The 5 Grades of Mobilization in the Maitland Concept Maitland concept involves grades of motion which is based on the range of motion which targets joint during the procedure.
Why do we perform Paivms?
Passive accessory intervertebral movements (PAIVM) refers to a spinal physical therapy assessment and treatment technique developed by Geoff Maitland. The purpose of PAIVM is to assess the amount and quality of movement at various intervertebral levels, and to treat pain and stiffness of the cervical and lumbar spine.
What is the difference between Ppivm and Paivm?
* PPIVMS: Determine the direction of a Rotational hypomobility that coincides with the direction (left or right) of the movement diagnosis. * PAIVMS: Perform Unilateral P-‐A’s on the ipsilateral side of the rotation.
What is Maitland mobilization?
Also known as the maitland technique, the maitland concept uses passive and accessory mobilisations of the spine to treat mechanical pain and stiffness. Grade 1 – Small movements of the spine performed within the spines resistance. Grade 2 – Larger movements of the spine but still performed within the spines resistance.