Category: elbow
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The Week in Research Review, etc 8-5-18
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The Week in Research Review, etc 8-5-18 we discuss a wide variety of topics including: Long-term disability if weak during adolescence Using heat during rehabilitation OKC vs CKC exercises after an ACL Live look at an Achilles rupture (with sound too!) A fun look at the different types of PT’s Congrats to all of the newly…
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The Week in Research Review, etc 7-29-18
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Last week was the 1st of my research review that summarized my social media posts from the previous week. It seemed to be well received so I figured I’d continue it. My goal is to help summarize some of the research that I found interesting and package it nicely for my readers. Each photo contains…
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The Week in Research Review, etc 7-22-18
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The Week in Research Review, etc 7-22-18 I’m trying out this new concept of publishing my social media posts into a nice package for a weekly delivery to my subscribers. Knee Case Study Contralateral ACL Strengthening Shoulder Static Stabilizers Weighted Ball Research Glute Activation This kid came to me the other day with L knee…
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The Evolution of a Physical Therapist
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I’ve been a practicing Physical Therapist since 2003. I’ve observed a lot, talked to a bunch and read a lot. By all means, I am no expert! The evolution and growth of a physical therapist can take many roads. I am always learning and listening but at times I do become complacent (that’s human nature). I’d be…
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Testing the elbow for a UCL sprain in baseball players
I have assessed hundreds if not thousands of elbows for various injuries. One of the most common ailments that I see in my practice is a UCL (ulnar collateral ligament) sprain, aka ‘Tommy John ligament’, especially in a baseball player. This post discusses the typical presentation of a UCL sprain, testing the elbow for a UCL…