In my last article we started talking about the importance of knee rotation, which is an absolutely critical yet often neglected fundamental motion. There we covered why knee rotation is so important, and reviewed assessment strategies to go through with your patients or clients. You can check out that article here is you missed it […]
Knee Rotation Exercises
When we think about the knee we conceptualize it as a hinge allowing large ranges of flexion and extension. But the knee does not behave like a conventional hinge you would find in a door. The knee is actually classified as a modified hinge, and this hinge allows for rotation to occur as the knee. […]
5 Simple Quad Stretches
Tight quadriceps are a common finding with knee pain, as well as lower back and pelvic pain. In this brief article I outline five simple exercises that can help improve mobility and flexibility of the quads. Note: If you are a My Rehab Connection subscriber, these stretches can be found in the My Exercise Groups […]
Advanced Bird Dog Exercises
The classic Bird Dog exercises are invaluable in the early stages of back pain rehabilitation. But there’s a problem. Many of these classic exercises are not challenging enough to be useful in the later stages of treatment. The basics are simply too basic. One solution is to use the Bird Dog only with more deconditioned […]
The Bridge Test For LPH Dysfunction
The Bridge is a great exercise for the glutes, as well as the spinal stabilizers. But it can also serve as a simple (but very effective) assessment tool for lumbo-pelvic-hip (LPH) stability. In this article I’ll discuss how to use the Bridge as a test for LPH stability, including what to look for and why. […]