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...
Gluteal Triggerband The gluteal TB pathway starts superior to the iliac crest and runs in the caudal direction until it reaches the ischial tuberosity. Treatment of the gluteal TB is best done with the patient in a forward flexed position, or leaning on the bench....
Groin Triggerband The pelvic-groin TB starts at the ASIS, and runs distal and medial along the inguinal ligament where it terminates at the pubic symphysis. Begin at the ASIS and follow the inguinal ligament to the pubic symphysis. Be careful to avoid slipping off the...
