Common Injury Series
This comprehensive 5-DVD package, totaling over 5 hours of content, is designed to equip practitioners with advanced techniques for assessing and treating the five most common orthopedic injuries affecting the extremities: Tennis Elbow, Lateral Ankle Sprain, Achilles Tendonitis, Patella Tendonitis, and Subscapularis Tendonitis.
In this series, Dr. Benjamin provides detailed instruction on how to effectively assess and treat these prevalent injuries. Each program includes:
- An overview of relevant anatomy and guidance on locating and palpating the specific areas commonly affected.
- Detailed assessment tests and evaluation methods.
- A thorough theoretical understanding of the injuries, their assessment, and treatment strategies.
- Demonstrations of hands-on treatment techniques and appropriate therapeutic exercises.
Upon completion of this series, practitioners will gain a clear understanding of the structures that require examination and treatment for the covered orthopedic injuries. This program is suitable for a variety of professionals, including massage therapists, occupational and physical therapists, personal trainers and strength coaches, medical doctors, osteopaths, chiropractors, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.
Achilles Tendon Injuries DVD
This one-hour program focuses on the assessment and treatment of Achilles tendon injuries. Dr. Benjamin describes the relevant anatomy and demonstrates how to locate and palpate the commonly injured areas of the tendon. He teaches essential assessment tests and their evaluations, provides a theoretical framework for understanding the causes of the injury, and showcases hands-on treatment techniques along with therapeutic exercises. Run Time: 1 Hour. Format: DVD - Region 0, Plays Worldwide.
Lateral Ankle Sprain DVD
This one-hour program offers practitioners comprehensive training on assessing and treating the most common type of ankle sprain. As part of the 5-DVD Common Injury Series, Dr. Ben Benjamin describes the relevant anatomy and guides practitioners in locating and palpating the two primary lateral ankle ligaments. The program covers assessment tests in detail, alongside a thorough theoretical understanding of the injury, its assessment, and treatment. Hands-on treatment techniques and therapeutic exercises are demonstrated. Run Time: 1 Hour. Format: DVD - Region 0, Plays Worldwide.
Patellar Tendon Injuries DVD
In this 70-minute program, practitioners learn how to assess and treat the most common knee injuries, particularly patellar tendinitis. Dr. Benjamin explains the anatomy in detail, encouraging participants to draw the tendon and its components. He teaches how to locate and palpate five specific areas often injured in patellar tendinitis and presents thorough assessment tests and their evaluations. A comprehensive understanding of the complex mechanisms of the patellar tendon is provided, along with hands-on treatment techniques and therapeutic exercises. Run Time: 1 Hour 10 Minutes. Format: DVD - Region 0, Plays Worldwide.
Subscapularis Tendon / Shoulder Injuries DVD
This 55-minute program focuses on assessing and treating injuries to the subscapularis tendon, the most commonly injured tendon in the shoulder. Dr. Benjamin discusses the relevant anatomy and demonstrates how to locate and palpate the subscapularis tendon accurately. The program includes detailed instruction on assessment tests and their evaluation, alongside a comprehensive theoretical understanding of the injury, assessment, and treatment. Hands-on treatment techniques and therapeutic exercises are also showcased. Run Time: 55 Minutes. Format: DVD - Region 0, Plays Worldwide.
Tennis Elbow Injuries DVD
This 65-minute program teaches practitioners how to effectively assess and treat tennis elbow, the most common elbow injury. Dr. Benjamin discusses the relevant anatomy and demonstrates how to locate and palpate five specific areas commonly affected by tennis elbow. The program includes detailed assessment tests and their evaluations, providing a thorough understanding of the injury, its assessment, and treatment. Hands-on treatment techniques and appropriate therapeutic exercises are demonstrated throughout the program. Run Time: 1 Hour 15 Minutes. Format: DVD - Region 0, Plays Worldwide.
Essential Principles DVD
Drawing from over 23 years of experience, this program covers the fundamental principles and theories necessary for understanding pain and injury assessment and treatment. The Essential Principles program serves as the foundation for all of Dr. Benjamin's learning materials, designed to help viewers effectively work with individuals experiencing pain.
This program integrates theory and practical application, providing a comprehensive overview of injury assessment and treatment. It is organized into short segments that teach and demonstrate each essential principle, covering concepts such as:
- Injuries: Understanding chronic injuries, external and internal scar tissue, referred pain in orthopedic medicine, and ligament laxity.
- Assessments: Techniques for resisted, passive, and active testing.
- Treatment Modalities: Approaches including friction therapy, exercise therapy, and injection therapy.
Principles to enhance healing capacity are also discussed, addressing topics like chronic injuries, alignment issues, muscle tension, arthritis, and more. Dr. Benjamin simplifies complex concepts, making them accessible to all viewers.
This video should be viewed before the rest of the series or can stand alone, offering valuable information on pain management and effective strategies to alleviate it. Run Time: 1 Hour 15 Minutes. Format: DVD - Region 0, Plays Worldwide.
