Lower Leg, Ankle, and Foot Rehabilitation
Chapter Objectives • Explain the arthrokinematic considerations that influence motion in the joints of the foot and ankle. • Explain the concentric and eccentric action of muscles in the lower…
Knee Rehabilitation
Chapter objectives • Identify activities that may cause detrimental stress on a healing/reconstructed anterior cruciate ligament, posterior cruciate ligament, medial collateral ligament, or lateral collateral ligament. • Identify activities that…
Functional Movement Assessment
Chapter Objectives • Explain the benefits of a functional, comprehensive movement screening process versus the traditional impairment-based evaluation approach. • Differentiate between movement, testing, and assessment. • Explain how poor…
Rehabilitation of Thigh Injuries
Chapter objectives • Identify common muscular injuries involving the quadriceps, hamstring, and groin areas. • Recall typical sports-related injuries to the thigh and apply appropriate treatment and rehabilitation strategies. •…
Clinical Gait Assessment
Chapter objectives • Define gait and describe its various phases. • Discuss the various joint angular kinematics and muscle activation requirements in the various phases of gait. • Explain the…
Advanced Throwers’ Ten Program
Kevin E. Wilk, PT, DPT External Rotation at 0° Abduction . Sit on a stability ball with the elbow at the side fixed at 90° and the involved arm across the…
Proprioception and Neuromuscular Control
Chapter objectives • Define proprioception, kinesthesia, and other related aspects by using terminology consistent with the expanded classic definitions contained in this chapter. • Identify the different types and functions…
Plyometric Training and Drills
Chapter objectives • Explain the fundamental basis of plyometric training, its origins, and its applications. • Describe the mechanical and neuromuscular physiologic processes involved in the stretch-shortening cycle and how…
Application of Isokinetics in Testing and Rehabilitation
Chapter objectives • Define the terminology used with isokinetics. • Apply general guidelines regarding the application of isokinetic testing. • Explain the specific applications of isokinetic assessment of muscular power…
Temporomandibular Joint
Chapter objectives • Describe the bony anatomy, ligamentous structures, and surrounding musculature of the temporomandibular joint, including their functions. • Understand the arthrokinematics and biomechanics of the temporomandibular joint that…
