Achilles Continuum Distortion It is quite uncommon to find a distortion in the Achilles tendon. More frequently there are distortions in the structures that surround the tendon. These do not have an exact attachment point, so the position of CDs here can vary. The...
Anterior Ankle Continuum Distortion The anterior ankle CD is found between the tibia and talus in the upper ankle joint. As is the case with the hand, this CD is rarely indicated by the patient, but is quite irritating. If this CD is present, then the patient will...
Lateral Ankle Continuum Distortion In the case of a classical supination trauma, CDs are found around the lateral malleolus and should be searched along the malleolus as well as the calcaneus. (ie; If CDs are found at the calcaneus, then there may be some at the...
Medial Ankle Continuum Distortion The medial ankle is typically more affected with eversion ankle sprains, which may result in everted continuums along the inferior border of the medial malleolus. Often there are clusters of continuums that can be found along the...
Hallux Continuum Distortion The Patient will point to one spot. Palpate to find the most sensitive point. Set up contact with your thumb, press in with a lot of force, hold the continuum, and wait for it to melt away. Body Language...
Plantar Continuum Distortion Every patient who has a calcaneal spur will know how painful and persistent CDs can be. From the FDM perspective, a calcaneal spur is really nothing other than multiple overlaid CDs, often combined with a triggerband. Not only are several...
