HEMME APPROACH TO SOFT-TISSUE THERAPY

During the final stages of the interview, practitioners need to construct
increasingly definite preliminary theories concerning the patient's condition.
These theories will dictate the types of physical evaluation that are appropriate
in step number two (EVALUATION).
Even though objectivity and open-mindedness are important, because of
limited resources it is not practical to start a physical evaluation without
knowing what directions to follow in terms of collecting information. These
directions, of course, can always be changed during the course of therapy. If
feedback or new information show preliminary theories are incorrect, new
directions may be needed. If contradictions appear, therapy should be stopped
immediately. Unlike standard routines that tend to be fixed and constant, the
HEMME APPROACH is flexible enough to allow for changes.
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It is no coincidence that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, a medical doctor, and
Sherlock Holmes, his famous fictional detective, had many traits in common.
A good doctor or therapist is also a good detective. As far back as the 1800s,
Sherlock Holmes was using principles of logic and reasoning that are similar
to those used by medical investigators today. These principles can be used by
any scientific investigator (including a soft-tissue therapist) who is seeking to
learn the truth. The HEMME APPROACH is based on similar principles.
1. Do not draw final conclusions before the investigation is complete.
2. Collect facts that are relevant, trustworthy, and material.
3. Listen carefully to all the statements, regardless of the source.
4. Place more value on physical evidence than verbal or written statements.
5. Little things are often the most important.
6. Draw conclusions based on deductive logic and facts.
7. Be able to defend your conclusions with logic and facts.
Sherlock Holmes was famous for quoting a principle that dates back to
Aristotle called reductio ad absurdum: After eliminating the impossible,
whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.
HEMME Approach to Soft-Tissue Therapy