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Hands & Knees to 3 Point Transition -- Phase 4

For the hands and knees to three point transition phase four, we're going to start by bringing the leg straight back and fully extending the knee. And then getting into that kneeling position in one smooth transition, getting up nice and tall. The important thing with this exercise is to make sure t...

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Tuck Jump Assessment
Liquid error: internal
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Tibial Internal Rotation Mobilization internal rotation

So now we're going to take a look at her internal rotation passively. We saw what it was when she was doing it actively. She was really limited in internal rotation. So we're going to show you the passive test of this. We're just going to bring her hip up to 90. I like to get in here kind of cup ...

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Lower Body Extension Rolling

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For lower body extension rolling start with both arms overhead. For this rolling pattern, you're going to keep your arms and your upper body completely still like you can't move them. You're going to begin the pattern by bringing the leg over and across your body, while keeping the upper body rel...

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Discharge Testing: Why I Didn’t Do It discharge testing medbridge return to sport

I remember him vividly.

He was a cantankerous old farmer. You know the type. Rough and rugged exterior but would do anything for anyone at the drop of a hat. At 72, he was still working on the farm daily.

He’d had a total hip replacementĀ and was resistant to physical therapy from the beginning.Ā 

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How do you manage anterior knee pain after ACL reconstruction? acl knee extension physical therapy rehabilitation

Hey, everyone. I had a reader submitted question here about ACL reconstruction.

ā€œHello, I'm a PT and I've been really enjoying going through your med bridge courses. They've been super insightful, particularly with ACL reconstruction."

Thank you so much. I appreciate it. I love doing them. They're...

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Technique to Get Knee Extension ROM After ACL Reconstruction acl extension rom

Knee extension ROM is essential after ACL reconstruction. We know we need to restore it (including full hyperextension) but sometimes it can be tricky. Using this hold relax technique can be a game changer especially when you combine it with an external rotation bias.Ā Ā 

If you need a MedBridge subs...

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How do you get buy-in from a coach or team? communication group testing

I'm often asked, "How do you get buy-in with a coach or a team in your group testing, your pre-participation physical testing?"Ā  I will tell you, this actually goes to getting buy-in in just about anything.Ā 

See, we're so excited about what we're doing, whether that's group testing or a rehabilitat...

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Why do you emphasize achieving full knee hyperextension after ACL reconstruction? acl

The question is, "Why do you emphasize that you should achieve full knee hyperextension after ACL reconstruction?"Ā  And I tell you what, I am shocked at this being such a hot button issue.Ā  The amount of pushback, theĀ number of questions, the amount of, "Wow, I didn't even know that," from everybody...

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