Archive for Post Rehab Exercise Protocols and Guidelines

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 [...]

3 Keys to Managing Post Rehab Bicipital Tendinitis

Tendinitis, regardless of the region affected, occurs often with athletes. Managing the bicipital tendinitis client is challenging but if following the “3 Keys” you will see a positive functional outcome. The 3 keys are:
1. Eliminate bicep activities until receiving approval from physician or therapist.
2. Strengthen the rotator [...]

3 Keys to Managing the Post Rehab LCL Sprain

We spoke about managing the MCL post rehab client and now we will discuss managing the LCL post rehab client. Some of the keys are same for the MCL but there is one important distinction. The 3 keys are:
1) Limit knee flexion to less than 90 degrees.
2) Strengthen the quadriceps and hamstrings.
3) [...]

3 Keys to Managing the Post Rehab Achilles Tendon Rupture Client

Though we often see Achilles tendon ruptures in the middle-aged population, it is seen in athletes. Once the tendon has healed from the surgical repair or via conservative treatment, this client will need a post rehab program after discharge from physical therapy. The 3 keys to managing the Achilles rupture in a post rehab [...]

3 Keys to Managing the Post Rehab Rotator Cuff Client

Rotator cuff injuries are common in sports requiring overhead activities. The tear of the rotator cuff can be both painful and functionally limiting. The exercise management of rotator cuff tears is based in 3 keys that include:
1) Strengthen the rotator cuff muscles.
2) Avoid overhead activities and increase the subacromial space.
3) Strengthen the [...]

3 Keys to Managing the Post Rehab Low Back Pain Exercise Program

Back pain affects 80% of the American population at some point in their lives. For many, this back pain becomes a constant part of their lives. The exercise management of chronic low back pain (LBP) is an important skill the post rehab professional must master. LBP is seen in both the athletic and [...]

3 Keys to Managing Post Rehab MCL Sprain

Another common injury we see with athletes is the MCL sprain in the knee. The MCL is a stabilizer of the knee and often damaged. Though MCL ruptures are seldom surgically repaired, the occurrence of 1st and 2nd degree sprains is common. The 3 keys to managing this client in a post [...]

3 Keys to Managing Post Rehab AC Joint Separations

AC joint sprains are common in contact sports. Sports such as judo have an abundance of AC joint sprains. AC joint sprains and separations are use synonymously. The danger to the AC joint is both cartilaginous and ligamentous. The damage to these structures causes inflammation, pain, instability and weakness in the shoulder. The AC [...]

3 Keys to Managing the Post Rehab Meniscal Tear Client

Meniscal tears are common in runners and other athletes. If you can manage the post rehab meniscal tear client, you will have great success as a post rehab professional. Arthroscopic surgery sometimes diminishes the importance of the rehab process afterward. This sometimes leads the client to neglect rehabilitation and start running before the meniscus has [...]

3 Keys to Managing the Post Rehab Patello-Femoral Syndrome Client

Patello-Femoral Syndrome (PFS) is another common condition seen in athletes. PFS is associated with weakness of the quadriceps and chronic effusion (swelling). PFS can curtail a post rehab training program. There are 3 keys to managing the post rehab PFS client. The 3 keys are listed below.
1) Recruit the vastus medialis.
2) Stretch the IT band.
3) [...]