Manual therapy + movement for the masses

Dermal Traction Method

  • Jul302019
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    Who developed the Dermal traction Method?

    Dr. Phillip Snell and Dr. Justin Dean collaborated to develop the DTM process in their chiropractic practice in Portland, OR, USA. You…

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  • Jul302019
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    Can anyone apply the Dermal Traction Method process?

    Painful conditions should FIRST BE ASSESSED BY A DOCTOR TO RULE OUT SERIOUS PATHOLOGY!! Once that has been done, we…

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  • Jul302019
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    Will the Dermal Traction Method fix everything?

    Of course not! Pain may be an indication of serious injury or organ pathology. For that reason, we suggest that…

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  • Jul302019
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    How does “functional rehab exercise” figure in to the Dermal Traction Method Process?

    The principles of functional movement assessment in rehab, suggests that pathomechanical movements may lead to tissue overload and subsequent injury.…

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  • Jul302019
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    What exercises are included with the Dermal Traction Method?

    The prescribed exercise movements are best thought of as manually assisted neurodynamic movements. They are individual to the patient and…

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  • Jul302019
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    I still don’t understand how the Dermal traction Method works. Can you provide an example?

    When presented with a painful movement pattern, the DTM student first considers the neurology servicing that area. Those considerations include…

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  • Jul302019
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    Is there any scientific evidence to support the Dermal Traction Method?

    This work is relatively new, and research has yet to support its inclusion into practice. However, the extremely low risk,…

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