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Are asymmetries in the FMS acceptable in one-sided dominant sports? baseball fms soccer softball volleyball Sep 29, 2023

"I have a question about 3/2 asymmetries on the FMS.  I understand that 3/1s and 2/1s are never accepted or acceptable. 3/2s are acceptable on shoulder mobility and pitchers because of the adaptations in the shoulder from throwing." I assume referring to the humeral torsion that occurs a...

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Why I Do What I Do career Aug 25, 2023

Recently, I had a discussion with another University of Evansville faculty member about how much information I share through articles, videos, and social media.  There's one reason I do that . . . I'm so passionate about what I do.

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A humble brag career Aug 21, 2023

I don't know how to say this without it coming off as a humble brag or even just an outright brag. But I need to tell you something because I think there are some good lessons I learned from it and I want to share them with you.

I won the Berger Faculty Scholarship Award from the University of...

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505 Agility Test agility Aug 11, 2023

By Carlos Reyes PT, DPT, SCS, MS, CSCS

Change of direction (COD) performance is a key foundation to agility as it incorporates key qualities associated with athletic performance.1 The ability to change direction effectively is considered vital for successful participation in many field and court...

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Lumbar Locked Thoracic Rotation Procedure, Reliability and Normative Data thoracic rotation Aug 07, 2023

When considering which specific tests we would perform after movement screening, both ankle dorsiflexion and thorax (or thoracic) mobility would be at the top of our list (particularly in the overhead athlete). Performing this test gives invaluable information and it has proven to be...

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Mobility Drill for Pitchers baseball hypermobility pitching Jul 25, 2023

This is a mobility drill I frequently use with my pitchers. 

If you're looking for a complete pitcher training program that focuses on readiness, recovery and development, check out the Pitcher Performance & Durability program by Athlete Development Solutions.

 

 

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Single Leg Vertical Jump return to sport Jul 17, 2023

Testing single limb vertical jump for return to sport? Here’s how I do it simply without equipment. For more in-depth information on return to sport testing, check out our MedBridge course, Return to Full Performance After ACL Reconstruction Rehabilitation.

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MLB Combine Testing Team grip strength testing importance mlb mlb combine rom y balance test Jul 12, 2023

Check out our testing team featured in this MLB Prospect Development Pipeline video, including the Y Balance Test, ROM, and grip strength.

 

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MLB Combine Tests for Performance Development baseball dorsiflexion functional movement functional movement screen mlb mlb combine rom sfma thoracic rotation y balance test Jul 09, 2023

Wondering how MLB Combine tests are used for player development? See how the Selective Functional Movement Assessment Top Tier MovementsFunctional Movement Screen, range of motion (including all shoulder, elbow and hip range of motion; thoracic rotation; and half kneeling...

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Behind The Scenes Look At MLB Combine Testing baseball functional movement mlb combine Jun 25, 2023

Ever wonder what it is like to be tested at MLB Combine? Check out this video by Dan Sarmiento. The full testing includes the Selective Functional Movement Assessment Top Tier Movements, Functional Movement Screen, range of motion (including all shoulder, elbow and hip range of motion;...

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Can you have an optimal Y Balance Test or Functional Movement Screen score and still have increased risk of injury? fms y balance test Jun 20, 2023

I tested a player in professional sports who had the following Y Balance Test and Functional Movement Screen scores.

 

 

If you will notice, his Y Balance Test Lower Quarter scores were great – symmetrical and above the risk cut point for his gender, sport, and competition level....

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Free NSCA CEUs - Courses ceu nsca strength & conditioning May 12, 2023

While I use a structured continuing education plan with a combination of live and online courses, sometimes you just need to fill in the gaps and doing that with free NSCA CEU courses can be handy. While I have not personally completed all of these courses, they are free. There are not nearly as...

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