Movement Medicine

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KNOWLEDGE BOMB ALERT . Ever torn your ACL? Not fun. Season’s over. Likely won’t be fully back to where your were for 2 seasons. An abundance of video analysis has identified that the knee valgus position (knee diving inwards) when running / cutting / landing is the most common position in which ACLs are torn. Easy fix, right? Develop the strength and control needed to keep your knees out of this position. Why then, do we continue to see ACL injury at a shockingly high rate...? Looks like we’ve been barking up the wrong tree . Emerging evidence is quickly identifying that foot position is likely more important that knee position. We know that the knee follows the foot - I’ve illustrated this in detail in my last several videos. When the heel / arch collapses, the knee dives inwards regardless of how strong your hips and core are. The recent systematic review I cited here has identified that this heel / arch flat positioning when running / cutting / landing is the common denominator in regard to ACL injury . Training implications? Learn to control your feet dynamically. Spend more time training with your heels off the ground. Develop a rotational synergy between your trunk, hips, and feet. These are the concepts I’ve been discussing in my recent posts. Let’s be clear, this is not my opinion. The literature is now factual. Research has proven flat footed positioning to be one of the root causes of ACL injury. DON’T FORGET IT . . . COMMENT . SHARE See more

Contrary to common belief, all athletes should continue their training while in-season. No, you won’t be depleted for your game. No, you won’t be overtraining. This is assuming your coaches know how to program with intent . In-season training is very much needed to maintain your strength and speed gains you acquired in the off season through the season’s entirety. Too many athletes can’t perform at the same level they entered the season at as the season progresses . In-...season training certainly prevents this if done properly. Does this mean you’re grinding as hard and as frequently as you were in the offseason? NOQuality in-season programming includes much less volume / intensity, so that you remain fresh and peaking the entire season. Don’t let your off season gains slip away . . . COMMENT . SHARE See more

Check out my clip for some insight on how to develop the proper motor patterns to prevent ACL injury! Keep in mind, these are general concepts / ideas. A much more comprehensive and individualized plan is typically needed. Stay tuned for further discussion . . . COMMENT... . SHARE See more

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The research supporting blood flow restriction training continues to pour out. It’s truly changing the rehabilitation and performance game. If you’re not on the wagon, better think about educating yourself. We use it with our athletes regularly, and they reap the benefits. Gaining muscle strength and size is just the tip of the iceberg. Check out my latest posts for more detail . . . COMMENT... . SHARE See more

Check out my clip for some insight into how we use blood flow restriction training here @mvmtmedicine . Stay tuned for more on this topic . .... . COMMENT . SHARE See more