Dr. Anthony Lombardi
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September 13-15 in Mesa, AZ
YOU treat patients in this seminar
Outline:
Fri & Sat: Learn how to treat Upper & Lower Extremity MSK & Ortho Conditions
7 Advanced protocols for the most common extremity injuries.

Sunday: You will be treat MULTIPLE CrossFit athletes
You will perform a history, EXSTORE assessment & application of treatment protocols.
Learn how to needle and pointer stim the heads of serratus anterior at rib levels 6-9 for advanced shoulder cases, hip pain, and low back pain.

This is part of a ONE OF A KIND course only for those who have taken EXSTORE (ONLINE OR IN-PERSON) and held at a CrossFit Gym in Mesa, AZ Sept 13-15.

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61 year old male with various changing musculoskeletal complaints: R neck and shoulder pain, sometimes cervical tightness causes numbness and tingling in arms. Bilateral hip pain/tightness which is intermittent, compared to the shoulder pain is more constant, but none of these are severe. Scoliosis in low back, often the L low back and flank hurt more than right.

R leg longer by 1/4”. L2-L5 or S1 very curved. R pelvis juts out compared to L. R shoulder significantly lower than L.

Currently his most acute symptom is tenderness in his L inguinal crease. There was a period of bleeding in urine and semen for 2 weeks that has stopped; he went to the doctor and they ruled out UTI, STD, and hernia. On palpation the edge of the pelvic bowl is a bit tender and the most tender spot subjectively is right over the femoral pulse.

EXSTORE:
Lower extremity: Bilateral psoas, TFL, gluteus medius, gluteus minimus.
Upper extremity: Supraspinatus, serratus

It just feels like a lot and I'm ...

December 30, 2025

Is anyone practicing in area code 23062 - Virginia, or thereabouts? Williamsburg? For a friend with scoliosis and arthritis. thanks in advance.

December 29, 2025
Hip Px and hEDS

Patient: 34-year-old female, currently 15 weeks pregnant.
Diagnosis: Ehlers–Danlos syndrome (diagnosed 2021), hypermobility type (hEDS).

Surgical history: Four right hip surgeries between 2021–2024 for a torn labrum, ultimately requiring a cadaver graft, as well as repair of a femoral head injury. All four procedures have been deemed unsuccessful. In 2022, she also underwent shoulder surgery for a labral tear.

EXSTORE findings: Weakness noted in the L gluteus maximus, R adductor magnus, R hip flexors, L serratus anterior, and supraspinatus.
Current symptoms: Significant discomfort localized to the R greater trochanter, adductors, and hamstrings, with associated low back pain.

Pain management history: Prior to pregnancy, symptoms were managed with Baclofen, which was discontinued during pregnancy and is planned to resume postpartum. She claims she has had relief from DN in the past.

My understanding is that Ehlers–Danlos syndrome is an umbrella term encompassing 13 connective tissue ...

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