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Back Squat
The Back Squat is a multijoint resistance exercise performed with a barbell positioned across the posterior shoulder region while the athlete coordinates motion at the hips, knees, ankles, and trunk to descend and return to standing.
Dead Bug
The Dead Bug is a supine core-stability exercise in which the athlete maintains control of the trunk and pelvis while moving the extremities, typically beginning with the hips and knees near 90° and the arms directed toward the ceiling.
Infraspinatus
The infraspinatus is one of the four rotator cuff muscles and serves two major roles: it produces glenohumeral external rotation torque and helps dynamically stabilize the humeral head within the glenoid.
Fitness/Conditioning
Using science in fitness helps make workout plans safe, work well, and fit each person’s needs. It keeps things up-to-date with the latest health findings and makes sure trainers are trusted and knowledgeable, leading to better health results for everyone.
Gluteus Medius
The gluteus medius (GMed) is one of the primary hip abductors and plays a major role in controlling the pelvis and femur during single-leg weight-bearing tasks such as running, cutting, jumping, and landing.
Semitendinosus
The semitendinosus (ST) is one of the major hamstring muscles and contributes to knee flexion, hip extension, and internal rotation of the tibia.
Serratus Anterior
The serratus anterior (SA) is a major scapular stabilizer responsible for controlling scapular protraction, upward rotation, posterior tilt, and stability against the thorax during upper-extremity movement.
Transversus Abdominis
The transversus abdominis (TrA) is one of the deepest muscles of the abdominal wall and plays an important role in controlling the lumbar spine and pelvis during movement.
Dynamic Knee Valgus
Dynamic knee valgus (DKV) describes a multiplanar movement pattern in which the knee appears to collapse medially during movements such as squatting, landing, cutting, and running. Importantly, dynamic knee valgus is not a tissue injury or disease by itself.
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), often referred to simply as patellofemoral pain (PFP) in contemporary literature, is a clinical anterior-knee-pain condition characterized by peri- or retropatellar pain during activities that load the patellofemoral joint in knee flexion.
Rehabilitation/Treatment
In rehabilitation, a foundation in science ensures that treatments are safe, effective, and tailored to individual needs. This approach, grounded in proven research, aids in successful recovery, prevents further injury, and builds trust between patients and therapists, ultimately promoting faster and more effective healing.
Gluteus Medius
The gluteus medius (GMed) is one of the primary hip abductors and plays a major role in controlling the pelvis and femur during single-leg weight-bearing tasks such as running, cutting, jumping, and landing.
Semitendinosus
The semitendinosus (ST) is one of the major hamstring muscles and contributes to knee flexion, hip extension, and internal rotation of the tibia.
Serratus Anterior
The serratus anterior (SA) is a major scapular stabilizer responsible for controlling scapular protraction, upward rotation, posterior tilt, and stability against the thorax during upper-extremity movement.
Transversus Abdominis
The transversus abdominis (TrA) is one of the deepest muscles of the abdominal wall and plays an important role in controlling the lumbar spine and pelvis during movement.
Dynamic Knee Valgus
Dynamic knee valgus (DKV) describes a multiplanar movement pattern in which the knee appears to collapse medially during movements such as squatting, landing, cutting, and running. Importantly, dynamic knee valgus is not a tissue injury or disease by itself.
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), often referred to simply as patellofemoral pain (PFP) in contemporary literature, is a clinical anterior-knee-pain condition characterized by peri- or retropatellar pain during activities that load the patellofemoral joint in knee flexion.
Health & Diet
In the health and diet, using science ensures that nutrition advice is safe, works well, and suits each person’s body. It helps professionals give accurate guidance based on solid research, clear up food myths, and guide people to make healthier choices, leading to better health and prevention of diseases.
Gluteus Medius
The gluteus medius (GMed) is one of the primary hip abductors and plays a major role in controlling the pelvis and femur during single-leg weight-bearing tasks such as running, cutting, jumping, and landing.
Semitendinosus
The semitendinosus (ST) is one of the major hamstring muscles and contributes to knee flexion, hip extension, and internal rotation of the tibia.
Serratus Anterior
The serratus anterior (SA) is a major scapular stabilizer responsible for controlling scapular protraction, upward rotation, posterior tilt, and stability against the thorax during upper-extremity movement.
Transversus Abdominis
The transversus abdominis (TrA) is one of the deepest muscles of the abdominal wall and plays an important role in controlling the lumbar spine and pelvis during movement.
Dynamic Knee Valgus
Dynamic knee valgus (DKV) describes a multiplanar movement pattern in which the knee appears to collapse medially during movements such as squatting, landing, cutting, and running. Importantly, dynamic knee valgus is not a tissue injury or disease by itself.
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), often referred to simply as patellofemoral pain (PFP) in contemporary literature, is a clinical anterior-knee-pain condition characterized by peri- or retropatellar pain during activities that load the patellofemoral joint in knee flexion.
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