Paul J. Fransen, P.T.
After graduating from the Washington University School of Medicine Program in Physical Therapy in 1987, my post-graduate studies have included Manual Therapy and Muscle Energy Techniques (skills used to correct muscle imbalances and joint dysfunction); treatment of Post-
Polio Syndrome; Treatment and Prevention of Sports Injuries; Balance Courses; Electro-Therapeutic Modalities and courses on Neuro-plastic Interventional Training Techniques. While working in rehabilitation hospitals with neurologically impaired patients, I consistently observed that a functional improvement could be achieved by treating muscle imbalances of strength and flexibility. Spontaneous improvements in joint function and walking were observed, as was the prompt resolution of existing pain symptoms.
Shortly thereafter, I began to specialize in the outpatient treatment of orthopedic, sports and work-related injury cases. Whether injury was due to faulty posture or physical trauma, I had observed a predictable pattern in the evolution of muscle and soft tissue pain into joint pain and dysfunction. However, when daily stretching and select postural strengthening exercises were consistently performed to optimize vertical postural alignment, even geriatric patients were able to achieve new levels of physical independence although joint pain had become chronic over several years. In many instances, the excellent clinical outcomes achieved through this conservative approach have allowed some patients to discontinue use of prescriptive analgesics and muscle relaxants and others to even cancel scheduled orthopedic surgery, because they experienced complete or near-complete resolution of their joint pain symptoms. The consistent performance of the stretching exercises resolves most pain symptoms and increases function, often in as little as three weeks.
I have just recently written a Kindle Book: PAIN-FREE AT LAST! / The Ultimate Stretching and Postural Correction Exercise Program, which is located at:
Polio Syndrome; Treatment and Prevention of Sports Injuries; Balance Courses; Electro-Therapeutic Modalities and courses on Neuro-plastic Interventional Training Techniques. While working in rehabilitation hospitals with neurologically impaired patients, I consistently observed that a functional improvement could be achieved by treating muscle imbalances of strength and flexibility. Spontaneous improvements in joint function and walking were observed, as was the prompt resolution of existing pain symptoms.
Shortly thereafter, I began to specialize in the outpatient treatment of orthopedic, sports and work-related injury cases. Whether injury was due to faulty posture or physical trauma, I had observed a predictable pattern in the evolution of muscle and soft tissue pain into joint pain and dysfunction. However, when daily stretching and select postural strengthening exercises were consistently performed to optimize vertical postural alignment, even geriatric patients were able to achieve new levels of physical independence although joint pain had become chronic over several years. In many instances, the excellent clinical outcomes achieved through this conservative approach have allowed some patients to discontinue use of prescriptive analgesics and muscle relaxants and others to even cancel scheduled orthopedic surgery, because they experienced complete or near-complete resolution of their joint pain symptoms. The consistent performance of the stretching exercises resolves most pain symptoms and increases function, often in as little as three weeks.
I have just recently written a Kindle Book: PAIN-FREE AT LAST! / The Ultimate Stretching and Postural Correction Exercise Program, which is located at:
