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Shoulder touches are a great way to reinforce control and stability from a foundational power position. But to get the most out of the drill, you need to coach it intentionally.
We start by helping the athlete find their power position: exploring end range, settling at midrange, then locking in wit...
With upper body return to sport testing, should you do both a Y Balance Test Upper Quarter and Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test (CKCUEST)?Â
What do they tell us? Is one a replacement for the other?Â
One of the ways I like to look at the upper extremity closed kinetic chain stab...
Why the Upper Quarter Y Balance Test is a Game Changer for Lower Body Rehab
I get this question all the time: "Phil, why are we putting an Upper Quarter Y Balance Test (UQYBT) in our lower body checklist? Is it really necessary when I’m treating a knee or an ankle?"
It seems like a stretch, righ
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I am frequently asked
“Why should I test someone in the closed kinetic chain when his sport is exclusively performed in the open kinetic chain?”
OR
“Closed kinetic chain testing is not “functional” for a baseball pitcher, why do it?”
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What is the goal of closed kinetic chain testing?
First, w...
