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Knee Injuries
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One Day at A Time: Malia’s ACL Jour-KNEE
Dec 16
ACL reconstruction rehabilitation is a LONG journey. It is definitely challenging physically but the mental component takes a lot of strength to overcome as well. Having to sit on...
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For the Love of the Game- Tatum’s ACL Jour-KNEE
Dec 16
Injuring her ACL has made Tatum realize just how much she loves and misses soccer and has forced her to simply appreciate the little things. She is tackling her...
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The Road Back to the Court: Elsa’s ACL Jour-KNEE
Dec 16
Tearing your ACL is never easy. But…tearing it right before your Senior season of high school tennis when you are one of the top singles players in the state...
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The Importance of Pre-operative Physical Therapy with ACL Tears
Aug 13
When diagnosed with an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear in the knee, surgery is often recommended. Many people think about the long road of rehabilitation after surgery, but it...
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Risk factors Involved in Re-injuring a Reconstructed ACL or Having a Contralateral Injury
May 24
ACL injury and reconstructive surgery is a tough process for anyone. And, no one wants to go through this challenging time twice. So, what can put someone at a...
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2 Hip Movements To Try While Sitting
Jan 24
Sometimes prolonged sitting can be uncomfortable for people. If you are having to sit for a long period of time like during work, on an airplane, or even at...
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Open and Closed Kinetic Chain Exercises for Strengthening in ACL Rehabilitation
Oct 11
Strength of the quadriceps and hamstring muscle groups is one of the key components in determining an athlete’s readiness to return to running after they have an ACL reconstruction...
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Injury Reduction in Volleyball Players
Jun 5
The purpose of this blog is to provide players, coaches, trainers, and sports-related providers with evidence-based injury reduction strategies for volleyball players. Both acute and overuse injuries are common...
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How to Get In and Out of A Car After Knee Surgery
Sep 24
Listed below is a step-by-step approach on how to safely and efficiently get in and out of your car following knee surgery (on the passenger side). You can modify...
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How to Step Up and Down a Curb with a Walker
May 23
Listed below are safety tips and step-by-step approach on how to carefully and properly take on the challenges of a curb while using your walker.
Tips for walker:
Walker should...
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Can Ankle Mobility Prevent Knee Injury?
Nov 1
Squatting is among the most functional of all human movements and is frequently regarded as a starting point in the movement assessments for many healthcare practitioners. Much like any...
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PEACE and LOVE for Injury!
Oct 13
Soft tissue injuries need PEACE and LOVE! What do these acronyms actually stand for? Click on the link below to find out more!
https://blogs.bmj.com/bjsm/2019/04/26/soft-tissue-injuries-simply-need-peace-love/
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