The Gastrocnemius Test

How often do you find a weak gastrocnemius? If you had asked me 6 months ago, I would probably have said never. Now I would say, in about 15% of patients (until it's fixed). The reason, as usual, is that I was using the wrong test. I think you'll like this new version of the gastrocnemius test.

When this test is weak, the patient will be inherently unstable and adjustments won't hold because any time they activate their gastrocnemius, every other muscle will go weak (see muscle activation technique). They are also likely to present with knee, hip and low back problems.

Check it out and be sure to leave any comments or questions below.

Gastrocnemius

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Raving Fans

There are many ways to create raving fans in your practice.

One of my favourites is a rolled up piece of tissue .....

Bad hip joint

If this doesn't make you sign up to proprioceptive muscle testing seminars and email all your friends, I don't know what will.

So simple, yet so powerful.

After years and years of doctors and physiotherapy, this guy finally gets the answer he needs.

I hope you make muscle testing part of your practice soon.

The Diagnostic Power of Alarm Points

You're not going to believe this video.

A 15 year old boy presents with more X-rays, scans and tests than he can carry and I figure out what is wrong with him by pushing on a very diagnostic point.

The Alarm point technique is one of my most powerful strategies. I teach it on the Nutrition Metabolism and Toxicity seminar.

It works because it allows you to find the reason for any bilateral weakness (often caused by organ stress or malfunction). When you push on the primary alarm point and every weakness is abolished, you know you have found something very important for that patient's recovery.

This boy had been investigated for "restless legs syndrome" for 2 years and then for unexplained bouts of vomiting for the last 5 months.

Watch as the diagnosis is confirmed...

Gall bladder alarm point

Unnecessary pain and injury

Why should a young and fit guy suffer pain for years in his hip and shoulder? The answer is easy to find when you know how to muscle test.

Luke muscle test