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knee
Load the Knee in Knee Rehab
Just a little PSA announcement...if you have a KNEE problem...you probably need to get the knee stronger. Just saying… There is a time and a place to teach someone a hip dominant strategy with lower extremity exercises. Typically this is early in the rehab process...
Understanding Weight Distribution And How To Modify Exercises When Dealing With Hip Pain
Follow along to learn how weight distribution can influence what muscles and joints are working more with certain exercises. Also we review how you can modify weight distribution when dealing with hip pain.
Single Leg Bridge Endurance Assessment
The Single Leg Bridge Endurance Assessment is a reliable tool developed and used to evaluate proximal lower body strength, pelvis and trunk control, and muscle endurance. Please watch the video to get a visual demonstration of how to perform the test and what to be...
Curtsey Step Up
HOW: Stand in front of an elevated surface. Begin the exercise by stepping up onto the elevated surface and over and beyond the other foot (if stepping up with the left, place the left foot to the right of your right foot). Stand tall on...
Curtsey Step Down
HOW: Begin by standing on an elevated surface. While balancing on one foot, slowly lower yourself down and reach behind and past the foot that is on the elevated surface (if standing on left foot, reach behind and to the left past your left foot...
Forward March
HOW: Lift your leg and opposite arm up in a "marching" position. Squeeze your glutes and quadriceps and stand tall on one leg with your core braced. You should feel very steady, like if someone came to knock you over they couldn't do so. After...
Loaded March
HOW: Grab two dumbbells or other weights in each hand. Keeping your core braced, lift your leg and opposite arm up in a "marching" position. Squeeze your glutes and quadriceps and stand tall on one leg with your core braced. You should feel very steady,...
Clam - Feet Elevated, Band
HOW: Begin on your side with your shoulders, hips, knees, and ankles stacked over each other. Place the resistance band just slightly above your knees. In this side lying position keep both feet slightly off of the floor then open your top knee up towards...
Bretzel Stretch
HOW: Grab the top of your ankle on the side you plan to stretch with the other arm that is free with the palm facing the ceiling. Try to pull your knee back as tolerated to help increase the stretch of the hip flexors. Perform...
Supine Hamstring Stretch - Strap
HOW: Use a stretch strap, bath towel, or bed sheet. Wrap it around the arch of your foot, then lay down on your back in a relaxed and comfortable position. Keeping your leg completely relaxed, use your arms to pull the strap. FEEL: You will...