This program, drawing from Dr. Benjamin’s 23 years of expertise, covers the fundamental principles and theories essential for understanding the assessment and treatment of pain and injuries.
The Essential Principles program serves as the cornerstone of all Ben Benjamin learning materials, designed to help viewers effectively address pain in their clients. By integrating theory with practical application, this program offers a comprehensive overview of injury assessment followed by treatment strategies. The content is organized into a series of concise segments, each focused on teaching and demonstrating key concepts, including:
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Injuries: Insights into chronic injuries, the role of external and internal scar tissue, the interpretation of referred pain in orthopedic medicine, and the implications of ligament laxity.
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Assessments: Methods for conducting resisted, passive, and active tests.
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Treatment Modalities: Techniques such as friction therapy, exercise therapy, and injection therapy.
The program also explores principles to enhance an individual’s healing capacity. Topics covered include chronic injuries, scar tissue, referred pain, ligament laxity, alignment issues, chronic muscle tension, muscle spasm, arthritis, and various testing methods. Dr. Benjamin simplifies these complex concepts, making them accessible to all viewers.
This video is recommended as a prerequisite for the rest of the series or can be viewed independently, providing valuable insights into pain management and effective strategies for alleviating it.
Run Time: 1 Hour 15 Minutes. Format: DVD - Region 0, Plays Worldwide.
