In this video, learn how to perform the Calf Stretch with PAILs and RAILs to enhance calf flexibility, increase mobility, and reduce tightness. This technique utilizes Progressive Angular Isometric Loading (PAILs) and Regressive Angular Isometric Loading (RAILs) to not only stretch the calf muscles but also strengthen them through controlled movements. By improving the range…
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In this video, learn how to perform Ankle CARs (Controlled Articular Rotations) to enhance ankle mobility, increase range of motion, and improve joint health. This exercise helps target the full range of motion in your ankle joint, reducing stiffness, and promoting better stability. By regularly practicing Ankle CARs, you can improve your balance, prevent injuries,…
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In this video, learn how to perform Closed Chain Tibial Rotations (Knee CARs) to enhance knee mobility, improve joint health, and build better movement control. This exercise targets the rotational capacity of the tibia, which is crucial for knee stability, injury prevention, and overall lower body function. Incorporating Knee CARs into your routine can help…
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Adolescent females that participate in landing, cutting and pivoting sports sustain anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries up to 10 x more than that of an adolescent male participating in the same sport. In the U.S, more than 125,000 ACL injuries occur every year. Moreover, ACL surgery and rehabilitation costs over $1 billion annually in varsity female…
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So many athletic careers have ended because of sport related concussions that the medical profession has become increasingly aware of providing evidence based guidelines to treatment, assessment and recognition of concussion. Here is a summary of the latest consensus statement on concussion in sport from the 5th international conference on concussion in sport in…
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Throughout our blog posts, The Athlete Centre will be profiling our amazing therapists to help clients/patients learn more about the therapist’s areas of expertise, interest and background. Julia is a Certified Athletic Therapist in Canada – CAT(C) and working in a rehabilitation setting has always been her ultimate dream job. Her goal is getting clients…
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