RFD Hamstring / quadriceps ratio (RFD H:Q ratio) One of the most debated discharged criteria for return to sports criteria after ACL reconstruction is the Hamstring to Quadriceps ratio when evaluating rehabilitation progression and making return to sport (RTS) decisions.…
Most of this blogpost is based on below study by Weakley et al. 2021. See all the references at the end of this article. Introduction Athletes perform resistance training to develop strength, power, and lean body mass. To achieve…
Muscle testing for the arm Palmaris longus and brevis Extensor indicis Extensor digitorum Flexor digitorum superficialis and profundus Flexor carpi radialis Flexor carpi ulnaris Extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis Extensor carpi ulnaris Pronator Teres Pronator Quadratus Supinator og Biceps Biceps Brachii and…
m. rectus femoris Goals and Principles As soon as tolerated after swelling/bleeding has been controlled, the athlete should do some slow circulation and range of motion exercises. This is to minimize, or if possible avoid secondary effects like muscle and…
Fiberspræning. Hvilke øvelser. Vi har alle set det: En fodboldspiller der spurter efter bolden, og med den ene hånd rækker ud efter bagsiden af låret, mens den anden hånd anden signalere til publikum at han er skadet, som tegn på en…
Blood Flow Restriction Combined with Electrical Stimulation Attenuates Thigh Muscle Disuse Atrophy DOI: 10.1249 The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of repeated application of BFR+EMS on preserving skeletal muscle mass and strength during a period of limb disuse.…
Rate Of Force Development after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Rate Of Force Development after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. The aim of this blogpost is to share some thoughts on the Rate of Force Development (RFD) following anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction…
Maximal muscle Strength This blogpost will focus on maximal muscle Strength and the role of fiber adaptations for maximal strength. Disclosure: Muscle strength is influenced by many parameters, however we this blogpost can not over it all at once. Maximal…
Muscle testing for the Lower limb Abductor hallucis Adductor hallucis Flexor hallucis brevis Flexor hallucis longus Extensor hallucis longus Ekstensor hallucis brevis (digitorum brevis) Lumbricales Plantar interossei Dorsal interossei Flexor digitorium brevis Flexor digitorium longus Quadratus plantae Extensor digitorium longus Extensor digitorium brevis…
Muscle testing for the shoulder Supraspinatus Deltoid Pectoralis Major and minor Infraspinatus Teres minor Teres Major Subscapularis Latissimus Dorsi Rhomboid muscles Levator Scapula Trapezius Serratus Anterior