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Do Athletes Maintain A Neutral Core During Competition ?

Under high training loads (Categories 3-4) or competition the athlete won't be able to maintain a neutral core, but the stronger they are in their ability to control a neutral core under high training load, the more likely they are going to be able to effectively decelerate force and speed toward the end range (M Comerford)(M Comerford)

High Load Core Strength & Stability - Neutral Core Under Rotational Load: Categories #3

• Categories #3 is utilize in all sports• The inability to control rotation may lead to poorThe inability to control rotation may lead to poor

Performance oror Injuries Injuries, if utilizing , if utilizing Training MethodsTraining Methods that high level of rotational control is necessary that high level of rotational control is necessary especially if they there especially if they there High LoadHigh Load oror Velocity– Medicine Ball throws/Plate Circuit – Any single leg or arm strength exercise

• I.E. single leg squats/One arm dumbbell row– Chopping and lifting exercises on pulleys– Changing Direction drills and jumps– Sprinting– During training, competition or daily micro-trauma of life

Retraining High Load Stability Retraining High Load Stability Category 3Category 3 : :

Lifting Leg Lifting Arm

RetrainingRetraining of lower body control. First be able support themselves for 1 minute. Start on toes and elbows then lift a leg hold for 5-10 seconds x10. Alternate legs. Then lift an arm hold for 5-10 seconds x10. Alternate arms

Testing High Load Stability Testing High Load Stability Category 3Category 3 : :

• CORE STABILITY (Stabilize trunk with limb movement)– Prone/body supported by elbows and toes: The athlete

should be able to lift arm and the opposite leg and switch with good control. Hold each position for 5 seconds

Lifting Arm & Leg

Retraining Procedures For Extension and Flexion Retraining Procedures For Extension and Flexion Control For Low Load Global Control For Low Load Global Category 4Category 4

• Place biofeedback cuff in the lumbar lordosis (centered at L3) & pump it up to 40 mm Hg.

• Take a relaxed breath in and breathe out. Hollow the lower abdominal wall (draw up and in) in an attempt to flatten the lordosis WITHOUT A PELVIC TILT, and thereby pressurizing the cylinder. This increase is due to the swelling of lumbar fascia

• This should increase the pressure by 6-10 mm Hg (from 40 mm Hg to about 44-50 mm Hg). If they don't achieve 50 mm Hg, pump the gauge up to fifty while they are holding the contraction.

• They must maintain pressure between 42-58 • Start with 2 sets for 10 seconds, Progress to the next level

for 3-5 set for 10 seconds• Start the retraining progression at test they failed

Are Your Athletes Ready To Train & Absorb Are Your Athletes Ready To Train & Absorb Impact? Kinetic Chain Strength & ControlImpact? Kinetic Chain Strength & Control

•Explosive Propulsion Test Category 3 (Comerford)•Athletes who are incapable of doing this limit their explosive potential because of a weak link in the chain (i.e. the hip, (i.e. the hip, shoulder, glutes, & cause SI joint problems etc.)shoulder, glutes, & cause SI joint problems etc.) •This weak link will predispose them to injuries in impact This weak link will predispose them to injuries in impact sports and Jump/Plyometric training because their body will sports and Jump/Plyometric training because their body will buckle from the impactbuckle from the impact •They may also have difficulty controlling extension, flexion and rotation

•Explosive Propulsion Test Category 3 (Comerford)•Athletes who are incapable of doing this limit their explosive potential because of a weak link in the chain (i.e. the hip, (i.e. the hip, shoulder, glutes, & cause SI joint problems etc.)shoulder, glutes, & cause SI joint problems etc.) •This weak link will predispose them to injuries in impact This weak link will predispose them to injuries in impact sports and Jump/Plyometric training because their body will sports and Jump/Plyometric training because their body will buckle from the impactbuckle from the impact •They may also have difficulty controlling extension, flexion and rotation

Support leg hip level

Are Your Athletes Ready To Train?Are Your Athletes Ready To Train? Unilateral Leg StrengthUnilateral Leg Strength

The distance of the step is 4 lengths of athlete's own foot. Step into a lunge, back straight and back knee just off the surface

Hinge from hip & keep the back straight, without changing their body (purpose of stick) have them shift all their weight onto their front leg, & lift the rear leg off forming a straight line.

Hold this position for 3 second and then step out.

A good test for sports that the skills are performed this position i.e. Basketball, Baseball, Football, Hockey, & Tennis

Game Application Of The Lunge And Game Application Of The Lunge And LeanLean

Rapid A SwitchRapid A Switch

Comparing Lateral change of direction time to the Comparing Lateral change of direction time to the same distance in a straight line for efficiencysame distance in a straight line for efficiency

Dynamic Stability, Strength, Stability Proprioception, and Change Direction

–Can they prevent or control the following : –Shoulder from winging–Shoulder blade from hitching up–Low back from sagging into extension–The trunk from rotating and the chin from poking –If they fail them move closer & work with in a range they can control

–Starting position: –Widen the shoulder by rotating the scapular out–Place the shoulder in mid position between full protraction & reaction–1 arms length from the wall for the first test–Then add 1 length of their foot for the second test–Keep the body in perfect alignment–Do a one arm push up, keeping the forearm vertical

Dynamic Shoulder and Torso StabilityDynamic Shoulder and Torso Stability

High Load Extensor Strength TestHigh Load Extensor Strength Test

• Supported Row

High Load Extensor Strength TestHigh Load Extensor Strength Test

The percentages is an educated guess difference between what they can lift for two reps supported & unsupported for two reps should be approximately about 30%

Unsupported, superior ASI'S at the edge of bench

Explosive Strength (Why You Pull Below Explosive Strength (Why You Pull Below The Knees)The Knees)

– Biomechanics of the pull develop the hamstring

– Hip extension similar to blocking, tackling, take downs in wrestling, jumping, initial acceleration sports, & sprinting

– Strengthen and stabilize impact position

GAME SIMULATION TIBIAL CONTROLGAME SIMULATION TIBIAL CONTROL TESTINGTESTING AndAnd RETRAININGRETRAINING

LATERAL BOUNDS

Be Careful With The Large Athlete'sBe Careful With The Large Athlete's

To standardize the test and retraining use a set distance i.e. a To standardize the test and retraining use a set distance i.e. a lane of tracklane of track

Rehabilitating Hamstring Pulls (P Emerson Rehabilitating Hamstring Pulls (P Emerson and C Francis)and C Francis)

– After 72 hours start easy mobilization of scare tissue so the collagen bonds reforms at lengthen range or the hamstring will be re injury because when the muscle fires it pulls on the existing scar tissue

– Reeducate low level neurological system adaptation• Low load hamstrings and gluts ie wall,

bridging & 1 leg reverse hypers knee flexed

HamstringsHamstrings– Glute Test: Indicates if the glutes are weak or inhibited.

– When the glutes are weak the hamstrings try to take control of the tilt of the pelvis and the piriformis control of rotation both with a tonic contraction. –Sprinting requires a phasic contraction of the hamstrings and now they’re trying to hold a tonic contraction in the background, which can contribute to hamstring injuries.– The glutes also work eccentrically when changing direction (Sharman)(Sharman) The box should be 4 to 6 inches below the table. M ComerfordM Comerford

– Glute Test: Indicates if the glutes are weak or inhibited. – When the glutes are weak the hamstrings try to take control of the tilt of the pelvis and the piriformis control of rotation both with a tonic contraction. –Sprinting requires a phasic contraction of the hamstrings and now they’re trying to hold a tonic contraction in the background, which can contribute to hamstring injuries.– The glutes also work eccentrically when changing direction (Sharman)(Sharman) The box should be 4 to 6 inches below the table. M ComerfordM Comerford

Bridge up then extended one leg

Reason For Recurring Hamstring PullsReason For Recurring Hamstring Pulls

• When you pull a hamstring it increases the sensitivity of the neurological system, now the stretch reflex becomes more sensitive and muscle fires sooner – Reeducate stretch reflex

–Leg swings and contract relax stretching

Reason For Recurring Hamstring Pulls Reason For Recurring Hamstring Pulls (P Emerson and C Francis)(P Emerson and C Francis)

– Second reason is a failure to mobilize the scar tissue and when the muscle fires it pulls on the already existing scar tissue

– Poor glute activation– Not controlling the velocity of speed in rehab– Imbalance between lateral and medial hamstring

• Lateral (biceps femoris) account for 70% of recurrence

–C. Purdham AIS