ACL injury prevention – Part3 (Leg Dominance )
The Authors highlighted the 3rd type of imbalance Leg Dominance. What does that mean? In tasks that normally require side-to-side symmetry of the lower extremities, women tend to be more one-leg dominance than their male counterparts. when a female tears her ACL, most if not all her weight is on a single leg when considering […]
Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS)
Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is something everyone reading this has probably experienced. Some feel their heaviest DOMS 24 hours after a workout, whereas others know they pay the most for their leg days 2 days later. Both are normal responses to exercise. What is DOMS? DOMS is perceived as a dull, aching pain in […]
Osgood Schlatter Treatment
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The healing stages of soft tissue
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury Prevention Program
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Acute Pain vs Chronic Pain
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ACL injury prevention – Part4 (Trunk Dominance )
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