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Today we're going to be doing isometric knee strength testing using a crane scale as a cheaper alternative to a lot of those expensive handheld dynamometers and things like that. So we'll get you the links for all the products that we're using here, but we just have a strap that goes from the tab...
For the lean, lock, lift exercise with weight, you will bend the left knee up. Hug your arms around it. Bring your knee all the way up to your chest. Lean toward that right side. Straighten your knee all the way out and bring your toes up toward your nose. And then go ahead and lift the leg up, k...
I remember him vividly.
He was a cantankerous old farmer. You know the type. Rough and rugged exterior but would do anything for anyone at the drop of a hat. At 72, he was still working on the farm daily.
He’d had a total hip replacement and was resistant to physical therapy from the beginning.
...Hey, everyone. I had a reader submitted question here about ACL reconstruction.
“Hello, I'm a PT and I've been really enjoying going through your med bridge courses. They've been super insightful, particularly with ACL reconstruction."
Thank you so much. I appreciate it. I love doing them. They're...
Knee extension ROM is essential after ACL reconstruction. We know we need to restore it (including full hyperextension) but sometimes it can be tricky. Using this hold relax technique can be a game changer especially when you combine it with an external rotation bias.
If you need a MedBridge subs...
I'm often asked, "How do you get buy-in with a coach or a team in your group testing, your pre-participation physical testing?" I will tell you, this actually goes to getting buy-in in just about anything.
See, we're so excited about what we're doing, whether that's group testing or a rehabilitat...
The question is, "Why do you emphasize that you should achieve full knee hyperextension after ACL reconstruction?" And I tell you what, I am shocked at this being such a hot button issue. The amount of pushback, the number of questions, the amount of, "Wow, I didn't even know that," from everybody...
In this video, members of the Coaches Club share their thoughts on how Phil has impacted them both personally and professionally.
Coaches Club members interviewed:
Casey Schack, DPT, CSCS, Cert-MDT, founder of The Performance Schack, Director of Therapy at Sterling Care
Jose Dominguez, PT, MS, AT...
Here is a question I received in Coaches Club
"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 it refers to ...
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.
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 Evan...
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 sp...
