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Range of Motion: 90/90 Active Knee Extension (AKE) range of motion Aug 27, 2023

Procedure:

  1. Have the client adopt a supine position lying down on a massage table or mat. Once established, have the client bring their hip up into 90 degrees of hip flexion. 
  2. Align the Measurz inclinometer with up and down next to the client’s knee and in line with their hip. This...
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Not all miles are equal: understanding training load in runners running Aug 24, 2023

 When managing runners, understanding and managing your training load is crucial for optimizing performance & avoiding injuries. Training load refers to the amount of stress placed on the body during training sessions. Measuring and monitoring this load is essential for ensuring a...

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Wellness Assessment: Sleep Quality & Quantity wellness Jul 20, 2023

Measuring sleep quality on a scale of 0-10 is a common method used to assess an individual's sleep. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Explain the 0-10 scale to the individual, with 0 being the worst possible sleep quality and 10 being the best possible sleep quality.
2. Ask the individual to rate...

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Wellness Assessment: Mood wellness Jul 19, 2023

Measuring mood levels on a scale of 0-10 is a common method used to assess an individual's mood. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Explain the 0-10 scale to the individual, with 0 being the worst possible mood and 10 being the best possible mood.
2. Ask the individual to rate their mood on the...

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Wellness Assessment: Stress wellness Jul 18, 2023

Measuring stress levels on a scale of 0-10 is a common method used to assess an individual's level of stress. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Explain the 0-10 scale to the individual, with 0 being no stress and 10 being the most severe stress they have ever experienced.
2. Ask the individual to...

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Wellness Assessment: Fatigue wellness Jul 17, 2023

Measuring fatigue on a scale of 0-10 is a common method used to assess an individual's level of fatigue. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Explain the 0-10 scale to the individual, with 0 being no fatigue and 10 being the most severe fatigue they have ever experienced.
2. Ask the individual to rate...

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Repetition Maximum Testing: Bench Press strength-repitition Jul 16, 2023

Here is a general protocol for testing 1RM bench press strength:

  1. Warm up thoroughly: Perform a general warm-up consisting of light aerobic exercise followed by specific warm-up sets of the bench press. Gradually increase the weight with each set until you reach a weight that is close to your...
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Repetition Maximum Testing: Squat strength-repitition Jul 15, 2023

The 1RM (one-repetition maximum) squat strength test is a commonly used test to measure an individual's maximal strength in the lower body. Here are the general steps to conduct the test:

  1. Warm-up: Start with a light aerobic warm-up (e.g., cycling, jogging) to increase blood flow and elevate body...
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Repetition Maximum Testing: Deadlift strength-repitition Jul 14, 2023

The 1RM (one-repetition maximum) deadlift strength test is a measure of an individual's maximal strength in the lower body and is commonly used in strength and conditioning programs. Here are the general steps to perform the 1RM deadlift strength test:

  1. Warm-up: Perform a 5-10 minute dynamic...
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Repetition Maximum Testing: Shoulder Strength Testing strength-repitition Jul 13, 2023

Abduction

To test your one-rep max (1RM) for shoulder abduction strength, you will need access to a gym or weightlifting equipment that allows for shoulder abduction exercises. Here are the steps to follow:

  1. Warm up: Before starting your testing, make sure to warm up your shoulder muscles...
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Repetition Maximum Testing: Single Leg (SL) Leg Extension strength-repitition Jul 12, 2023

Testing your one-rep max (1RM) for a single-leg leg extension is similar to testing your 1RM for a bilateral leg extension. Here are the steps to follow:

  1. Warm up: Before starting your testing, make sure to warm up your leg muscles thoroughly. You can do this by performing some light cardio...
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Repetition Maximum Testing: Single Leg (SL) Leg Curl strength-repitition Jul 11, 2023

Testing your one-rep max (1RM) for a single-leg leg curl is similar to testing your 1RM for a bilateral leg curl. Here are the steps to follow:

  1. Warm up: Before starting your testing, make sure to warm up your leg muscles thoroughly. You can do this by performing some light cardio exercises or by...
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