Understanding Ground Reaction Forces
Most people are well aware of the concept of Newton’s 3rd law; Every action has an equal and opposite reaction. To some extent, it is also known that Ground Reaction …
Isokinetic testing for strength assessment
WHAT IS ISOKINETIC TESTING? Isokinetic testing is a method to test muscle strength by keeping movement velocity constant. It is the gold standard for strength testing as it isolates muscle …
Diagnosing running injuries using a runner’s training & medical history
With the increase of running-related injuries, clinicians need to formulate running-specific assessment plans for their patients. Furthermore, we will be discussing a standardized approach that you can use to integrate …
Is altering footstrike pattern beneficial to runners?
Is altering footstrike pattern beneficial to runners? Hi, this post is following an interesting discussion with my connections on LinkedIn. The topic of the discussion focused on two aspects:Does a …
An effective posture assessment form you can use in your clinic
Postural Analysis, whether done qualitatively or quantitatively, forms the foundation of every physiotherapy treatment. A number of physiotherapists use observation to assess the patient’s posture. In addition to visual observation, …
How we increase an athlete’s performance, scientifically.
It’s amusing to notice the Sports scenario in India.We have the most talented and hardworking athletes in the global sporting arena.Be it the 24 year old artistic gymnast Deepa Karmakar …