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Tag: joint-by-joint approach

Ankle and Hip Mobility Predict Balance and Knee Valgus

November 4, 2018 Zach Cooper News

Two of the key factors that influence balance and knee valgus may be the dorsiflexion ROM of the ankle and[…]

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Hip Range of Motion and Strength Predicts Patellar Tendinopathy

September 16, 2018 Zach Cooper News

Researchers were able to create a model to predict which patients suffered from patellar tendinopathy based off of common tests[…]

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Why Joint Mobility is Essential for Injury Prevention

January 17, 2018 Zach Cooper Featured Articles

Note: The following article is heavily influenced by my training from Functional Movement Systems (FMS). For more information, I recommend[…]

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Lack of Shoulder Flexion/Rotation Increases Risk for Elbow Injury

November 24, 2017 Zach Cooper News

A lack of mobility at the shoulder joint may be a major risk factor for developing elbow pain.   81[…]

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Lack of Ankle Strength Contributes to Arthritis of the Knee

April 7, 2017 Zach Cooper News

Individuals who suffer from arthritis of the knee tend to exhibit inferior strength levels of the muscles that affect the[…]

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Pole Vaulters with Poor Hip Flexion More Likely to Develop Back Pain

February 24, 2017 Zach Cooper News

Pole vaulters may be more likely to develop low back pain if they lack hip flexion. In a new study[…]

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Improving Thoracic Mobility Decreases Symptoms of Shoulder Impingement

June 24, 2014 Zach Cooper News

A new study has found that improving thoracic mobility can help cope with the symptoms of shoulder impingement.   In[…]

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Hip Exercises More Effective at Treating Knee Pain than Knee Exercises

January 9, 2014 Zach Cooper News

When most people suffer from knee pain, they tend to assume that the problem is with the knee joint.  As[…]

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