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How to reduce the likelihood of ACL injuries in sports 🦿 🏥 ACL reconstruction in sports has increased over 20% in the past 10 years (“How We Learn to Move” by Rob Gray PhD) 🧠While a lot of skill/“agility” training involves performing pre-planned movements over and over, multiple studies have shown that making it more unpredictable can help lower biomechanical factors associated with non-contact ACL injury, most likely because of the associated increased execution variability during training. 📲The SwitchedOn app can help add unpredictability to your individual training! #aclrehab #sportsscience #aclinjury

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Analyze & Improve your throw with Overhead Athletic Institute Enroll in our one of our Certified Throwing Athlete Specialist courses for Strength and Conditioning Coaches, Coaches, and Sports Medicine Professionals! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gkQwKBT3 👈 💡 What You'll Gain: ✅ In-depth understanding of throwing biomechanics ✅ Practical coaching techniques and drills ✅ Insights into injury prevention and rehabilitation ✅ Strategies to optimize performance at all levels #StrengthAndConditioningCoaches #ThrowingBiomechanics #SportsPerformance #CoachingExcellence #CertificationProgram

REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE | DOES PLYOMETRIC TRAINING IMPROVE LANDING MECHANICS THAT ARE LINKED TO ACL INJURY RISK IN COURT AND FIELD-BASED ATHLETES? Author: Abby Rickard Plyometric training has shown effectiveness as a tool for preventing anterior-cruciate ligament injury. However, there is yet to be a conclusive understanding of the biomechanical changes attributed to plyometric training linked to ACL injury risk in athletes. This literature review aims to understand how plyometric training alters landing mechanics associated with ACL injury risk in court and field-based athletes. Read the full JASC article at https://lnkd.in/gqvRJy6U

The ‘Best’ Test Is Not Always The ‘Best’ Test! I worked this out pretty early in my career when I thought I had missed an ACL injury! I was assessing a pro rugby player and I knew there was something significant going on… And I was worried he might of bust his ACL. So I did a Lachman’s test… But I just wasn’t sure. The Lachman’s test is statistically, in terms of sensitivity and specificity, the best ACL test. Yet it wasn’t for me, because I couldn’t do it that well. The shear size of the rugby players I was working with meant I found it quite hard to stabilise the upper leg… Then grip the proximal calf with my other hand and pull forward the tibia to test the ACL. In time I worked out that the anterior draw ACL test was the best test for me… As I could implement the test much better. Now some 15 years later I have done the anterior draw best many many more times than the Lachman’s test… Making it my go-to ACL test, despite the evidence telling me it’s not as good. The key takeaway here is to find out what special tests work best for you. The best test is not the best test if you cannot do it well. Hope this helps, Andy Barker The New Grad Physio Mentor PS. I cover special testing in all the modules in my NGP membership. This includes special testing at the shoulder, lower back, neck, knee, hip and ankle… So if you need a recap and want to learn more about the special tests you need to know, and how to do them well then head here… >>> https://lnkd.in/gGyB8aHF PPS. If you are wondering what happened to my player… He ended up NOT having an ACL injury but a pretty significant meniscal injury! #newgradphysio #newgradphysiomentor #newgrad #newgrads #physiotherapy #physio #physicaltherapy #students #therapy #MSK #physiotherapist #studentphysiotherapist #physiostudent #sportstherapy #studentphysio #sportsrehab #learning #cpd #sportsphysio #mentor

Performance Department Snippet - Light Implement Power Methods Here’s little bite size insight into Lachlan's latest presentation in our online education platform for all things Performance, Rehab and Sports Science, The Performance Department. In the full presentation Lachan goes though some of the key methods he applies with his athletes, in particular around medicine ball work. This snippet dives into some of Lachlan’s thoughts around the application of Olympic Lifting. If you’re keen to learn more on this particular topic or the Performance Department in general, check out the link attached. https://lnkd.in/gzyvJ6rj #athletesauthority #successisateamsport #athletesauthorityeducation 

Are you a therapist working in sport? Do you see concussions in your athletes? Do you just follow return to play guidelines and hope time solves the problem? Do you do this with other sports injuries? Or do you have a rehab plan for those ? BTW return to play protocols are not rehab plans, they are to make sure that returning to activity does not increase symptoms while waiting for time to fix the problem. If this has got you thinking, hmm actually I don’t rehab the concussion patients I just follow return to play protocols then carry on reading. Still reading? If you want to upskill in your rehab of mTBI / concussion with a full day of practical skills and case studies then keep the 5th September free. I am delivering a one day practical course all about concussion assessment and rehabilitation. The first half of the day is about assessment skills. Are you confident doing VOMS, JPET, vestibular testing? ( or did you google your remind yourself what they mean?) These are key parts of a multimodal assessment. We go through these and much more. The second half is all about clinical application. Once assessed how do you develop robust rehab plans that go beyond following a return to play protocol and hoping that time solves the problem. So if you want to manage concussions like you do every other sports injury, with a robust assessment, objective markers and a rehab plan then come along and join us on the 5th September I’ll even give you a discount if you use this link below and the code NHYBH05

Wraptor is reusable, washable and self-adjustable (after all, it's their ankle/foot in there, not ours). Plus, no adhesives from taping. It will feel different than taping and it's supposed to! Different can be good.

Great share! This article highlights the positive impact of plyometrics on landing mechanics, which can significantly reduce ACL injury risk for athletes. Very promising and I would hope that current strength and conditioning coaches are able to implement this research into their training.

Physical Therapy Guide to Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis) Medial epicondylitis is commonly called golfer's elbow or thrower's elbow. It is a condition that develops when the tendons on the inside of the forearm become irritated, inflamed, and painful. Repetitive use of the hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow causes golfer's elbow. This condition often gets diagnosed in people who repeatedly swing a golf club or other activities that require gripping, twisting, or throwing. Using a computer or performing yard work also can cause the condition. Athletes who perform overhead motions, carpenters, and plumbers are most at risk. Golfer's elbow is most common in men over the age of 35. It is less common than tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis). A physical therapist can help decrease the pain caused by medial epicondylitis and improve the affected elbow's motion, strength, and function. https://lnkd.in/g7Kve-Q9 #spectrumtherapy #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapyelpaso #elpasotexas #qualitymatters #7locations