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Lower Extremity Hop Tests

Published by <p>This eval tool helps guide a therapist and athlete through lower extremity hop tests and discusses their interpretation. Ebert, J. R., Du Preez, L., Furzer, B., Edwards, P., & Joss, B. (2021). Which hop tests can best identify functional limb asymmetry in patients 9-12 months after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction employing a hamstrings tendon autograft? […] <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Single-Leg Vertical Hop Test Detects Greater Limb Asymmetries Than Horizontal Hop Tests After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in NCAA Division 1 Collegiate Athletes (2021)

Published by <p>A cross-sectional study was conducted to compare the limb symmetry index (LSI) of the single leg vertical jump for height (SLVH) compared to single leg horizontal jump tests in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division 1 college athletes after having a unilateral anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). A retrospective review was conducted to examine participants […] <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Functional Activities for Increasing Upper Extremity Range of Motion

Published by <p>This resource covers different functional activities that can be used to improve upper extremity range of motion. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Exercises for Postural Kyphosis

Published by <p>This handout provides exercises to improve kyphotic posture and pain related to that posture. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Addressing Sex and Intimacy

Published by <p>This resource covers strategies for addressing sex and intimacy regardless of clinical setting. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Yarn Wheel

Published by <p>This activity provides a template and instructions to use a yarn wheel to address bilateral coordination, memory, attention, and sequencing. The end result produces a braided piece that can be used as a keychain, bracelet, etc. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Essential Amino Acid Supplementation Mitigates Muscle Atrophy After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial (2018)

Published by <p>The purpose of this study was to conduct a randomized, placebo controlled trial examining the effect of essential amino acid (EAA) supplementation compared to placebo before and after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) for the purpose of mitigating muscle atrophy, preserving functional mobility, and enhancing outcomes. A single-center study was conducted where 39 male and female […] <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Incorporation of Occupational Based Intervention Into Joint Protection Education for Individuals with Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis: A Case Series (2022)

Published by <p>The purpose of this case series was to 1) investigate the perceived experience of patients attending outpatient hand therapy for symptomatic thumb CMC joint osteoarthritis (OA) when they engaged in occupation-based interventions to practice joint protection techniques and 2) examine the impact on pain and self-reported functional status when occupation-based interventions are included with common […] <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

What Is Hip Bursitis?

Published by <p>This handout outlines greater trochanteric pain syndrome which is commonly referred to as “hip bursitis.” Anatomy, expectations, and treatment options are discussed. Long, S. S., Surrey, D. E., & Nazarian, L. N. (2013). Sonography of greater trochanteric pain syndrome and the rarity of primary bursitis. American Journal of Roentgenology, 201(5), 1083-1086.Pianka, M. A., Serino, J., […] <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Trigger Finger

Published by <p>This resource details the condition of Trigger Finger, including the cause, assessment, and treatment options. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>