DORN METHOD SPECIALIST

Dorn Method is one of the techniques I utilize and integrate into my practice.  Described as  "a holistic, gentle, effective, non-manipulative and safe way to correct misalignments of the spinal column and other joints", I'd classify it as a form of mobilization with movement technique.  There are a few of these techniques which serve to mobilize joint or soft tissue structures as the patient adds a component of active movement.

It is quite unique in its presentation of the micro-subluxation of the femoral head as a cause of leg length discrepancy and hip joint malalignments.  I have observed immediate improvements in back pain symptoms and leg length correction problems on numerous occasions after application of this technique.

On one occasion, a basketball player on our team came to me complaining of lumbar spasms which impaired his ability to play.  He presented with hypertonus of his right paralumbar muscles, quadratus lumborum, hip flexors and hamstrings.  His right pelvis was also in anterior rotation.  Upon examination using the dorn method of assessment, his right leg was found to be longer than the left.  I applied the femoral head "repositioning" technique which is central to the Dorn method of treatment.  After doing just that, the back pain and muscular spasms, the leg length discrepancy and anterior rotation of the right pelvis all disappeared!  I was quite surprised.  It was the first time I applied Dorn to one of my players and it worked absolutely well! Player with jersey number 28 was able to play on that day.

This method, though effective and useful, is not "the answer" to all back pain conditions.  Bear in mind that the etiology of back pain is diverse and multi-factorial.  Still, it is a very useful tool in the arsenal of a capable manual therapist.

NOTE:

Beware of practitioners who 'mystify' their practice and move into the realm of energy and spiritual healing.  That is NOT manual therapy.

Psalm 142:2-4

New International Version 1984 (NIV1984)

² I pour out my complaint before him;
    before him I tell my trouble.

³ When my spirit grows faint within me,
    it is you who know my way.
In the path where I walk
    men have hidden a snare for me.
⁴ Look to my right and see;
    no one is concerned for me.
I have no refuge;
    no one cares for my life.

Psalm 51:10

New International Version 1984 (NIV1984)

¹⁰ Create in me a pure heart, O God,
    and renew a steadfast spirit within me.

Isaiah 40:30-31

New International Version 1984 (NIV1984)

³⁰ Even youths grow tired and weary,
    and young men stumble and fall;
³¹ but those who hope in the Lord
    will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
    they will run and not grow weary,
    they will walk and not be faint.

 
 If you need strength and spiritual healing, come to God first and foremost.

Where the diverse road started for me: My jump off point in manual therapy

My journey into manual therapy started way back during my college days.  But the road of learning widened when I joined the certification course offered by UST.  The primary instructors were Sir Valentin Dones and Sir Leomil Adriano.  I am truly grateful to them for opening up this road for me.

Since then, this road has opened up many avenues for me.  There are many roads to take indeed, and the journey becomes even more colorful and interesting.  But all roads should lead to just one destination: the betterment of the patient's well-being.

Give value to what you do.  Then people will see the value in you.

 

Proverbs 22:29

New International Version 1984 (NIV1984)

 Do you see a man skilled in his work? 

 He will serve before kings;
 he will not serve before obscure men.

New Living Translation (NLT)

Do you see any truly competent workers?

They will serve kings
 rather than working for ordinary people.

Certified Manual Therapist

College of Rehabilitation Sciences,

University of Sto. Tomas

Course Content

Module 1 : Introduction to Manual Therapy

                TMJ Examination and Treatment

Module 2: Manual Therapy of the Cervical Spine

Module 3: Thoracic Region Manual Therapy and

                Evaluation Techniques

Module 4: Lumbo-Pelvic Complex Manual Therapy

               Examination and Treatment

Module 5: Upper Extremity Manual Therapy Examination and

                   Treatment

Module 6: Upper Extremity Manual Therapy Examination and

    Treatment

Module 7: Integrated Neuromuscular Taping Therapy

Module 8: Neural Therapy Manual Examination and Treatment                    

Module 9: Muscle Energy/Positional Release  

               Techniques/Mulligan Technique for the Cervical   

                Spine

Module 10: Mulligan Approach to the Thoracic and Lumbar

                 Regions

1st Post: WHY and WHAT FOR?

I created this profile to serve as an online reference to my professional credentials.


Admittedly, there is a lack of awareness and information regarding us healthcare professionals.  


Who do you go to for this case? For that case? 
Who is the best professional to go to for which condition?
How qualified is that professional to address my problem?
How do I know that I can trust his judgment, approaches, methods?


All of us are or have been healthcare consumers at some point in our lives.  And I believe the discerning consumers ask good questions.  The same questions.  The right questions.


I don't have all the answers.  But for those who ask the right questions, you might actually find someone who can give the right answer.  Or at least lead you to it.


This profile aims to answer those who ask about me and what I can do.  I'll also try to give you insight into my treatment perspectives and clinical reasoning.  That way, you can make an informed decision as a healthcare consumer, if I do in fact have the right answer.  Or maybe I can lead you to it.



PROVERBS 18:15 (New Living Translation)


Intelligent people are always open to new ideas. In fact, they look for them.