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Tuck Jump & Drop Jump Landing Procedures - The Skill of Jumping drop jump landing return to sport tuck jump

 

By  Phil Plisky, PT, DSc, ATC, OCS, CSCS & Adam Devery, ATC, PTA, CSCS 

Valgus collapse gets a lot of press when it comes to discussing risk factors for ACL injury and it is certainly important.  There are a few studies that indicate we should be looking at knee...

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Return to sport testing case study research acl return to sport

Super proud of Adam Grannan, PT, DPT! As a UE DPT student, he wanted to examine current return to sport testing. Last week at APTA Combined sections meeting, he presented a case study examining physical status at clearance for return to sport after ACL reconstruction.

What did he find on a...

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Best SCS Prep Materials - Sports Certified Specialist Exam Materials exam prep scs sports

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!

There is one thing that you need to know about preparing: You have to use multiple sources in order to...

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Should our pitchers indoor rock climb in the off-season?  baseball pitching

While I am early in forming my opinion on indoor climbing during the off-season, I’m starting to come to some conclusions. There isn’t specific research on the topic, but there is some evidence to support it.  Here are some of my thoughts so far: 

1) Great scapular and upper...

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Hop Testing Protocols For Return to Sport acl hop testing normative data return to sport

By  Phil Plisky, PT, DSc, ATC, OCS, CSCS & Adam Devery, ATC, PTA, CSCS 

You’ve been working with a patient and it is now time for return to play testing. Hop Testing is a measure of power and energy-storing that can help you test neuromuscular control, strength, and...

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Does the Functional Movement Screen Predict Injury? Common Misconceptions functional movement screen injury prediction injury risk

 

 
The purpose of the Functional Movement Screen is to: 
  1. Set a movement baseline
  2. Identify major problems with basic...
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Symmio Download Instructions

Welcome to Symmio and congratulations!

You’ve just taken your first step toward being able to live your everyday life without pain or limitations.

This isn’t just another app for people who want to climb mountains and run marathons.

Symmio is for anyone and everyone who wants to...

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