Cervical Spine Rehabilitation
Chapter Objectives • Describe the orientation and function of the anatomic structures in the cervical spine. • Explain the arthrokinematics and biomechanics of the cervical spine during active range of…
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…
Shoulder Rehabilitation
Chapter objectives • Incorporate biomechanical principles of the shoulder as they relate to prevention and postinjury or postsurgical rehabilitation for specific injuries. • Associate anatomic structures of the shoulder to…
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…
