Muscle testing after surgery will help identify necessary additional therapy.

I have been meaning to start a blog and am inspired to do so because a fellow yogi, Edward Modestini had surgery on his shoulder.


Like the title says, surgery is just the beginning of the healing process. After the major part of the healing from the surgery has occurred, it is 'very' important to have the associated muscles tested.
Tests
1. To assess if the muscle works
2. To assess if the muscle works after it has been stretched
3. To assess if the muscle works after a load has been placed on it
4. To assess if the muscle works after a load has been place on its' antagonist
These are the basics.
If it is found that the muscle does not work in the clear, there are methods of assessing why.
1. Test the muscle while the person is touching the muscle belly
2. Test the muscle while the person is touching the origin of the muscle
3 Test the muscle while the person is touching the insertion of the muscle
4 Test the muscle while the prson is touching the antagonist muscle
These are the basics. If none of these tests show improvement in the muscle strength, there are more tests.
1. Test the muscle while the person is touching the associated neurolymphatic.
2. Test the muscle while the person is touching the associated neurovascular.
3. Test the muscle while challenging a vertebrae that could be effecting nerves that are associated with the muscle.
4. Test the muscle for nutrition associated with the associated organ of that muscle.
It is not over yet if you don't find a strengthening of the muscle.
1. Test for cranial faults that could be effecting the muscle in question.
2. Test for hidden emotional components.
3. Test gait receptors.
4. Test for brain hemisphere imbalances.
I am certain that I left out tests that I have forgotten or that I have never learned but this is a good start. I the doctor or therapist does not know how to do these tests, find a new one or come see me.
These esoteric methods of activating muscles will help insure a complete recovery and protect against secondary injuries. For yogis this type of testing can help you understand why it is that you have pain or discomfor after doing certain asanas. It can also shed light on why you are not building the strength that other are ataining with the same practice.
Blessings
Anthony