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Not only are open kinetic chain exercises after ACL reconstruction safe, they're essential for the proper development of that graft tissue. That's one of the things we talked about in the Rehab & Performance Lab podcast with Dr. Lynn Snyder-Mackler on the open kinetic chain debate. We need to change...
By Rolando (Ro) Rodriguez, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS & Phil Plisky, PT, DSc, ATC, CSCS
Overview of the Y Balance Test
The Y Balance Test Lower Quarter (YBT-LQ) is a widely studied, reliable, and quantitative assessment that is considered a gold standard for testing dynamic single-leg balance at the li...
Is there more to lateral epicondyalgia than eccentrics, IASTYM, & TPDN?
I have always felt there was more than meets the eye when it comes to lateral epicondylagia. Frequently, it is a tendinosis (degeneration of the tendon). I hypothesized that compression in the cervical spine would be a mechanis...
Cupping therapy is hot topic that's everywhere from social media to the clinic and in the athletic training room. We recently tackled this on the Rehab and Performance Lab podcast in What Is Evidence-Based in Cupping and Fascial Science? I was joined by Dr. Chris DePrato, who has spent a significant...
I had the absolute pleasure of hosting Dr. Clare Ardern on the Rehab and Performance Lab podcast. Clare is a true expert in assessing mental readiness for return to sport, and our conversation was packed with practical insights that I know you can implement right away in your practice. If you missed...
I tested a player in professional sports who had the following Y Balance Test and Functional Movement Screen scores. Here is his Move2Perform report:
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 co...
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This episode of the Rehab and Performance Lab featuring Dr. Jenna Gourlay challenges conventional methods and provides a nuanced understanding of hypermobility, moving beyond the typical Beighton score. Learn how to identify different levels of hypermobility and tailor your treatments for better, mo...
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By Rolando (Ro) Rodriguez, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS & Phil Plisky, PT, DSc, ATC, CSCS
What is the Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation (SANE)?
The Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation (SANE) score is a single-question, patient-reported outcome measure. It is a low-cost, reliable, and efficient tool ...
I sit down with Johnny Owens, MPT, a trailblazer in blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy. We discuss how BFR has reshaped rehabilitation by allowing rehab practitioners to build muscle strength and improve recovery in patients unable to tolerate heavy loads. We talk about how BFR works physiological...
