By Stephen Woollard, Certified Athletic Therapist You have likely heard of an athlete sustaining an ACL injury in the news. Maybe an athlete sustained one and the report is that they are out for the season, or maybe even a career ending injury. But what is the ACL, how do they get injured, and what…
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In this video, learn how to perform the counterbalance-assisted Cossack squat, a great exercise for improving hip mobility, leg strength, and overall balance. By using a weight as a counterbalance, you can maintain better control while achieving a deeper lateral squat, helping to enhance flexibility and stability. This movement strengthens the lower body, improves joint…
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In this video, learn how to perform the suspension-assisted Cossack squat, a powerful exercise to improve lower-body mobility, strength, and balance. Using suspension straps for support, this movement helps increase hip flexibility, enhance knee stability, and build strength through a deep lateral squat. The suspension assistance allows for better control, making it a great progression…
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In this video, learn how to perform Tibial (Knee) Rotations to improve knee mobility, reduce stiffness, and enhance joint health. This exercise helps to increase the range of motion in the knee joint by targeting the rotational movement of the tibia. By incorporating Tibial Rotations into your routine, you can improve knee stability, reduce the…
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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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