The staff of Sports Physical Therapy pride themselves on
continously keeping abreast of the latest research developments in
the field of physical therapy. More than that, they take an active
role in contributing to the research within the profession.
Stretching for
Rowers
From a presentation at the 1997 US Rowing Convention, given
by:
Timothy Hosea, MD, Dean Pinciotti, PT and Jeff
Erickson, PT
Rib Stress Fractures:
Prevention Exercises
From a Boathouse Doc, first published in American Rowing magazine,
by:
Timothy Hosea, MD, Dean Pinciotti, PT and Jeff
Erickson, PT
Resistance Strength
Training in Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Rehabilitation
By: Timothy M. Hosea, M.D., Dean Pinciotti, PT, Michael F.
Harrer, MD
| Summary: To maximize the results following an
anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, strength training of the
involved extremity is essential. However, the postoperative
rehabilitation protocol must be carefully planned and progress as
motion is obtained and soft tissues mobilized. Initially the
strengthening program should use isometrics and closed chain
exercises. As the protocol progresses, submaximal and
endurance exercises are added with proprioceptive neuromuscular
facilitation and functional closed chain techniques, followed by
maximal resistance isometric and isokinetic exercises until full
reconditioning is obtained. Key Words: ACL Rehabilitation -
Strength training - Muscle strength. |
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The article is found in Sports Medicine
and Arthroscopy Review
4:31-41 Lippincott-Raven Publishers,
Philadelphia
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www.sportsmedarthro.com
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