Archive for September, 2008

Do you know the post rehab scope of practice?

As post rehab fitness grows and gains acceptance by medical professionals it is important to make sure you understand the services and activities that fall within the scope of practice for the post rehab professional. The practice of all medical disciplines is closely regulated by a board of examiners usually appointed by the state or [...]

The knee meniscus – Where is it and what does it do?

The menisci of the knee are the most important structures in the knee. The cruciates are important to knee stability but the menisci are most important because at this point, the menisci cannot be repaired or regenerated. There are two menisci, the medial and lateral, found in each knee. The larger of the two [...]

ACL Graft – Hamstring or Patella Tendon?

Tiger Woods recently underwent an ACL reconstruction using a hamstring graft. But many professionals athletes have the ACL reconstructed using the patella tendon graft. Why use the hamstring tendon opposed to the patella tendon?
We know the patella tendon draft is 110% (research estimates) stronger than the original ACL but some surgeons still prefer the [...]

The ACL – Where is it and what does it do?

The recent ACL rupture in Tom Brady’s knee and the reconstructive surgery that Tiger Woods recently underwent has highlighted the ligaments of the knee. There are 4 primary ligaments of the knee. These include the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), medial collateral ligament (MCL) and lateral collateral ligament (LCL). The cruciates [...]

Quadriceps Review

The quadriceps in the most important muscle group in the lower extremity. The four heads of the quadriceps are innervated by the femoral nerve. The quadriceps acts to extend the knee. Click the link below to watch the review of quadriceps function and anatomy.
Dr Mike

Post Rehab Programming to Increase Revenue

The summer is over and schools are opening. Thoughts now shift to education and getting back into the groove of work, study and exercise. This fall is a great time to offer group based post rehab programming such as the Dynamic Back School or Women’s Fitness 101. These two programs are easily introduced in a [...]