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In another post, I discussed why we would consider testing an athlete in an open-kinetic chain sport with closed-kinetic chain tests. It is important to remember that there is a hierarchy of testing and begins with ROM, strength, plank, and progresses to the Functional...
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?”
What is the goal of...
Dr. Jenna Gourlay and I discuss advising patients on when they're clear to resume activity after rehab and how to empower them to become aware of their own readiness.
By Phil Plisky, PT, DSc, ATC, OCS, CSCS & Adam Devery, ATC, PTA, CSCS
Ankle sprains are the most prevalent athletic lower extremity injury and many (75%) become recurrent.1-7 Limited ankle dorsiflexion is a common sequelae after ankle sprain. Researchers have found that limited...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
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...
