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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.
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.
How to Improve Baseball Fastball Pitching Velocity
Fastball velocity is an important performance characteristic for a baseball pitcher.
But throwing harder is not simply a matter of creating a faster arm.
How to Improve Vertical Jump Height
Vertical jumping requires the athlete to produce a large amount of force against the ground within a short period of time.
It is particularly relevant for actions such as:
• Rebounding and shot blocking in basketball
• Spiking and blocking in volleyball
• Heading in soccer
• Jumping events in track and field
How to Improve Hip Mobility After Surgery or Injury for Return to Sport
Hip mobility is more than passive range of motion.
For sport, the athlete must be able to access, control, and produce force through the available range during tasks such as:
• Walking and running
• Squatting
• Lunging
• Single-leg support
• Acceleration and deceleration
• Cutting
• Rotation
How to Improve Ankle Reactive Stability After Ankle and Foot Injuries
Ankle reactive stability is the ability to rapidly respond when the foot or ankle is unexpectedly displaced.
A successful response requires the athlete to:
Detect the change
→ activate the appropriate muscles
→ stabilize the ankle
→ continue the movement
How to Improve Single-Leg Control and Balance for Return to Sport
How to Improve Single-Leg Control and Balance for Return to SportA Practical Progression After Lower-Extremity InjuryWhat Is Single-Leg Control, and...
How to Improve Terminal Knee Extension
How to Improve Terminal Knee ExtensionA Practical Mobility + Quadriceps Activation Rehabilitation ProgramWhat Is Terminal Knee Extension, and Why...
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.
How to Improve Baseball Fastball Pitching Velocity
Fastball velocity is an important performance characteristic for a baseball pitcher.
But throwing harder is not simply a matter of creating a faster arm.
How to Improve Vertical Jump Height
Vertical jumping requires the athlete to produce a large amount of force against the ground within a short period of time.
It is particularly relevant for actions such as:
• Rebounding and shot blocking in basketball
• Spiking and blocking in volleyball
• Heading in soccer
• Jumping events in track and field
How to Improve Hip Mobility After Surgery or Injury for Return to Sport
Hip mobility is more than passive range of motion.
For sport, the athlete must be able to access, control, and produce force through the available range during tasks such as:
• Walking and running
• Squatting
• Lunging
• Single-leg support
• Acceleration and deceleration
• Cutting
• Rotation
How to Improve Ankle Reactive Stability After Ankle and Foot Injuries
Ankle reactive stability is the ability to rapidly respond when the foot or ankle is unexpectedly displaced.
A successful response requires the athlete to:
Detect the change
→ activate the appropriate muscles
→ stabilize the ankle
→ continue the movement
How to Improve Single-Leg Control and Balance for Return to Sport
How to Improve Single-Leg Control and Balance for Return to SportA Practical Progression After Lower-Extremity InjuryWhat Is Single-Leg Control, and...
How to Improve Terminal Knee Extension
How to Improve Terminal Knee ExtensionA Practical Mobility + Quadriceps Activation Rehabilitation ProgramWhat Is Terminal Knee Extension, and Why...
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.
How to Improve Baseball Fastball Pitching Velocity
Fastball velocity is an important performance characteristic for a baseball pitcher.
But throwing harder is not simply a matter of creating a faster arm.
How to Improve Vertical Jump Height
Vertical jumping requires the athlete to produce a large amount of force against the ground within a short period of time.
It is particularly relevant for actions such as:
• Rebounding and shot blocking in basketball
• Spiking and blocking in volleyball
• Heading in soccer
• Jumping events in track and field
How to Improve Hip Mobility After Surgery or Injury for Return to Sport
Hip mobility is more than passive range of motion.
For sport, the athlete must be able to access, control, and produce force through the available range during tasks such as:
• Walking and running
• Squatting
• Lunging
• Single-leg support
• Acceleration and deceleration
• Cutting
• Rotation
How to Improve Ankle Reactive Stability After Ankle and Foot Injuries
Ankle reactive stability is the ability to rapidly respond when the foot or ankle is unexpectedly displaced.
A successful response requires the athlete to:
Detect the change
→ activate the appropriate muscles
→ stabilize the ankle
→ continue the movement
How to Improve Single-Leg Control and Balance for Return to Sport
How to Improve Single-Leg Control and Balance for Return to SportA Practical Progression After Lower-Extremity InjuryWhat Is Single-Leg Control, and...
How to Improve Terminal Knee Extension
How to Improve Terminal Knee ExtensionA Practical Mobility + Quadriceps Activation Rehabilitation ProgramWhat Is Terminal Knee Extension, and Why...
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