Seated flexion test
The seated flexion test is a palpation-based assessment of sacral motion at the sacroiliac (SI) joint during forward trunk flexion. The examiner tracks both posterior superior iliac spines (PSIS) as the seated patient bends forward. If one PSIS rises first or travels further, the test is positive and suggests restricted sacral motion on that side. […]
Doctor of osteopathy vs MD: Training, licensing and practice rights
The DO vs MD distinction runs through the operational stack of a multi-provider practice. It shapes hiring decisions, payer credentialing, and the questions patients ask at the front desk. According to AACOM, nearly 30% of US medical students are now enrolled in osteopathic colleges. The question lands in more hiring queues every year. Two questions […]
9 Best Osteopathy Practice Management Tools & Software
Running an osteopathy practice means treating patients all day, then working a second shift on admin after the last one leaves. Missed appointments, patient notes spread across three systems, invoices you have to chase. The right osteopathy practice management software takes each of those off your desk. We compared the nine strongest platforms on price, […]
Tinetti Balance Test Template
Fall risk remains one of the most significant safety concerns in elderly care, with one in four adults over 65 experiencing a fall each year. The Tinetti Balance Test template provides a standardised, clinically validated assessment tool that screens for balance and gait impairments linked to fall risk. This free downloadable form guides practitioners through […]