The Turkish Get up Capacity Assessment is an assessment to evaluate symmetry in pressing capacity in both horizontal and vertical presses with varying core stability demands such as sitting, kneeling, standing. Please watch the video to get a visual demonstration of how to perform the...
The single-leg wall sit endurance assessment is used to look at the muscle endurance of the lower extremity in a single-leg position. To begin this assessment, stand comfortably leaning against a wall with your feet about shoulder-width apart. Slide down the wall and assume a squatting...
This assessment will allow you to check your hips ability to actively rotate. You will start in a sitting position, if possible it’s best to have your thigh parallel to the ground and feet dangling. You will need your phone to help with the measurement....
The quadruped heel to butt assessment is a good way to test the flexion mobility in your knee joint, specifically your tolerance to compressive forces at the knee joint. Start in an all four position on your hands and knees. If on the floor, be...
The 5 rep max (RM) 3 Point Row Assessment is meant to check in on your horizontal pulling strength. You will need some weight (either dumbbells or kettlebells) and a sturdy surface to place your non-working arm on. You will stand with your feet under you...
Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:30 What does the calf muscle do? 1:00 What is a muscle strain? 1:53 Why do we see strains in the calf muscles? 2:51 What are calf strain symptoms? 3:32 Start with isometrics - why? 4:09 Isotonic exercises are next! 5:38 Onto eccentric work! 5:56 Should we stretch? Find out! Calf strains...
HOW: Begin by standing near a wall. Assume a march position to stabilize an object with the knee of the side of the thigh that is lifted. Abduct or push the thigh out into the object. Push your hips back, bend at the knees, let...
HOW: Start by lying on your back near a wall. Place both feet flat up against the wall. Find 90 degrees bend at the knees and the hips. The low back is flat against the floor. Extend your arms straight with a forward reach. Begin...
HOW: Line up the heel of one foot to the toe of the opposite foot. Take steps forward, getting heel-to-toe contact with each subsequent step. This is to challenge a more narrow base of support, dynamically. Options to move forward and backward. Repeat for...
HOW: Start by lying on your back with a band anchored behind you, about waist height. Take the band and pull it down with straight arms below chest height, right up to the line of the belly button. Take a tabletop position with knees and...
