• July 2, 2026 | 12:15 PM - 2:15 PM
• PCC,119AB

Don’t Strain About Strained Muscles: An Exploration of Novel Treatment Techniques

Reports of up to 70% of MRI clinically diagnosed hamstring injuries include no evidence of fibrous tissue damage after examination. Therefore, it may benefit clinicians to evaluate and treat muscle strain from a perspective where tissue damage is not the cause of pathology. Novel treatments such as the Mulligan Concept, Reactive Neuromuscular Stabilization, or Primal Release Reflex Technique are beneficial tools for the clinical athletic trainer in the treatment of muscle strain. The purpose of this learning lab is to present assessment/treatment manual therapy options for immediate improvements in patient and clinician outcomes when addressing muscle strains.

Learning Objectives - Evaluate the clinical efficacy of novel manual therapy techniques using current evidence and case-based analysis.
- Synthesize novel manual therapy interventions into individualized treatment plans for patients with musculoskeletal injuries.
- Compare and contrast traditional and emerging manual therapy approaches based on mechanism of action, clinical outcomes, and patient population.

Lab Objectives
- Show proper execution of at least three manual therapy techniques designed to accelerate healing in muscle strain.

Keywords: Hip Abnormalities; Reflex Release; Autonomic Nervous System