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What is Evidence-Based in Cupping and Fascial Science?

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...

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Is Confidence the Missing Link in Athlete’s Return to Play Post Injury? podcast return to sport

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...

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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 move2perform y balance test

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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How to Get Better Results With Patients Who Have More Mobility hypermobility jenna gourlay mobility podcast

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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How to Use the Agility Resource to Upgrade Your Return-to-Sport Process agility return to sport

I’m so glad you’ve downloaded the agility resource. My hope is that it brings tremendous value to your practice by giving you a clear, systematic framework for returning athletes to full agility in sport.

Let’s walk through how to get the most out of it.

We created this framework to help you stay ...

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Tips for Implementing Agility in Your Practice agility return to sport

Hopefully by now, you’ve started using the agility resource and have already seen the impact it can make. But if you haven’t quite gotten it into your routine yet – I get it.

It often takes me a few reps, a few new ideas, before I’m ready to change what I’m currently doing. So I want to offer a few...

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Unlock MedBridge Group Discounts: Power Up Your Team's Education medbridge coupon medbridge group discount

 

Stop Paying Full Price! Get MedBridge Group Discounts for Your Clinic or Small Group

Medbridge offers great group discounts. The immediate question is "What is the promo code or coupon I can use to get the best group Medbridge subscription price?" That is the interesting thing, there is no

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The Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation (SANE) Score sane

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 ...

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Blood Flow Restriction: Is It a Game Changer for Rehab Professionals? medbridge podcast

I sat 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...

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I really feel like I did something ridiculous . . . coaches club

I really feel like I did something ridiculous with this latest version of Coaches Club. We basically have four full on continuing education classes in addition to our great community, our great monthly Q & A’s great discussions, great forums. And actually when I first talked to people about it, they...

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Are You Missing Out on the Latest Treatment for Overuse Injuries? podcast

Dr. Katie Whetstone, PT, DPT, SCS, joins host Phil Plisky to discuss the latest treatment strategies for overuse injuries in athletes. Katie and Phil explore why these injuries persist, common treatment mistakes, and evidence-based approaches that emphasize tendon loading, rest-recovery cycles, and ...

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