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Why 90% limb symmetry index is not enough hop testing return to sport Jul 02, 2021

Most rehabilitation professionals use some form of hop testing, but which hop tests should we use and what should our passing criteria be?

Which hop tests should I choose?

While it is important to use double limb hopping as part of the progression in rehabilitation, it is unnecessary for...

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How do you know if someone is ready to return to work or sport after injury? research return to sport risk factors May 12, 2021

How would you respond if someone asked, “How much would you bet that your patient or client is ready to go back to sport, work, or daily activity without increased risk of injury?”  We may never be completely confident and it won’t be a sure bet.  But, how do you...

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Medbridge Promo Code medbridge coupon medbridge discount medbridge promo code May 09, 2021

What is the best Medbridge promo code?

For the best deal or cheapest price on Medbridge CEUs (Over 40% off or $150 discount) use the promo code PLISKY. For PTs, if you use promotional code PLISKY you get your MedBridge CEUs for $225 (a $150 discount). This is 40% off the normal...

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Comprehensive Guide to Online CEUs for PT ATC (Including the Best MedBridge Promo Code) ceu medbridge promo code May 01, 2021

9/7/22

The goal of this page is to provide a comprehensive guide for the best online CEUs for physical therapists, certified athletic trainers, students and all other health care professionals including the best deal and promo codes for MedBridge. I will update this page with new courses and...

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Research: Are We Missing Risk Factors in Rehabilitation and Performance? research return to sport risk factors Apr 09, 2021

How can we keep people healthy and participating in the activity they love? How do we ensure that those going back to sport or going back to work are ready, and how do we make sure they don’t reinjure?  These questions have fascinated me for much of my professional career. ...

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PT Board Specialty Exam Prep Guide – Sports (SCS) – Orthopaedic (OCS) board specialty prep ceu ocs scs Mar 14, 2021

Updated 10/1/2022

Figuring out which resources to use to prepare for the PT board specialty exam can be a daunting process. But with the right study plan and a few key resources, you can ace the test! If you are looking for a real-life description of a study process, check out Suzanne...

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How do you know if someone is ready to return to work or sport after injury? return to sport Feb 10, 2021

How would you respond if someone asked, “How much would you bet that your patient or client is ready to go back to sport, work, or daily activity without increased risk of injury?”  We may never be completely confident and it won’t be a sure bet.  But, how do you...

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Research Jan 02, 2021

Peer Reviewed Publications:

Plisky P, Schwartkopf-Phifer K, Huebner B, Garner MB, Bullock G. Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Y-Balance Test Lower Quarter: Reliability, Discriminant Validity, and Predictive Validity. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2021;16(5):1190-1209. Published 2021 Oct 1....

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How to become a great speaker : “Welcome to Hell” becoming a better speaker communication Jan 01, 2021

Recently someone commented to me “I heard you speak a few years ago and you are so much better!” I was really grateful for that compliment. I have been working hard on being a better speaker for the past several years. I frequently get asked, “how do you become a better...

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