An Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury is one of the most common lower extremity traumatic injuries reported in athletic populations, particularly in sports that involve pivoting and cutting, such as soccer, basketball, football, and snow-skiing. In fact, up to 250,000 ACL injuries are reported in the United States alone every
Forget the old ways of passively warming up. Gone are the days where athletes gather in a group and static stretch in a circle… The most current research shows that the best way to warm-up and prepare for athletic movements is to actually move like an athlete! There are extraordinary
If female athletes are still starting practice with “two laps and static stretches”, it’s time to amplify their warm-up routine and set them up for success, not injury. Find out how to prevent injuries and enhance performance with a step-by-step dynamic warm-up, like professional coaches and trainers are doing with
Sam’s Story: *Name changed to protect the identity of the athlete. It was early spring of 2020 and Sam was eager to prove herself on the soccer field in an off-season scrimmage against a neighboring university. She chased after a ball and attempted to evade an opponent. She planted her
A Need for “External Focus of Attention” in ACL Rehab Can an injury to a ligament actually affect how your brain works? And can the change in your brain actually make you more prone to injury? If you have torn the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in your knee, you understand
Working on the slopes at a ski resort is one of the most thrilling and satisfying jobs you can earn. If you are lucky enough to land one of these sought-after positions as an instructor, patroller, host, or operator, then you have more on the line when it comes to
A classic movement pattern in everyday life, that you don’t even realize you are doing, can be the cause of your knee problems. As a Doctor of Physical Therapy and movement expert, people often come to my clinic with pain or an injury, of which the cause or trigger is
Have you experienced a sports injury? Have you ever felt overwhelmed or discouraged because of a long recovery? Have you (or a loved one) ever had surgery for a torn ACL or total knee replacement? Were you worried about getting your life back? Have you felt nervous or anxious about
When you realize your seasonal sport is fast approaching, you might be thinking that it’s time to “get fit.” If you’re like most people, you don’t start training as early as you’d like, so you end up cramming in workouts and scaling up the intensity to get your body ready
Are you a snow-skier or boarder who spends all day on the mountain and sometimes forgets to eat or drink enough? Have you ever felt brain fatigue at the end of the day, or an afternoon energy slump? Fatigue on the slopes can be linked to deficiencies in food or
The resisted side stepping exercise, also known as “monster walks,” with its many variations, is an excellent way to strengthen the hip and gluteal muscles. But which position is best, knees straight or bent? For years, there has been a debate over the best position to perform “monster walks” to
In an interview with George Thomas, from the Professional Ski Instructors Association and American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI), we discuss best strategies to physically prepare for snow-skiing and snowboarding, specifically to protect your knees. We talk about the important pillars of injury prevention training and how this specific type
Squats are a common exercise to strengthen the legs, but there are some common mistakes to watch out for when doing squats for injury prevention as a field, court, or snow athlete. We use squats to improve movement patterns and build functional strength for athletes to become stronger, safer, and
What can we do to help our athletes succeed in their sport and in life, without getting injured along the way? What can we do to prevent injuries before they happen? What’s the deal with ACL injuries and why are they happening to young athletes, especially females? In this episode
When it comes to ACL injuries, we have a BIG problem, and it isn’t going away. It’s actually getting worse every year. And with good intentions, most people make this mistake with their approach to ACL injury prevention. As normal people, we all just want to be able to physically
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