Why Is Spinal Flexibility Important?
Our spine is made up of 3 sections (Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar vertebrae) with the sacrum and coccyx forming part of the tailbone. Each area is individualized in the way it moves, for example, the Lumbar Vertebrae are biased to perform flexion and extension...
Why Is Hamstring Strength Important?
The hamstrings are a group of muscles comprising the biceps femoris (long and short heads), semitendinosus, and semimembranosus. Together, these assist in various combinations to extend the hip, and flex and rotate the knee.
They are also especially important...
Why Is Quadriceps Strength Important?
The Quadriceps has been shown to be one of the most important muscle groups in upright human function with a lack of strength in this muscle been shown to increase the risk of ACL injury, reduced running performance, and association with falls in the...
Why Is Core Strength Important?
Core strength has long been associated as an important capacity for athletes and the general population to improve performance, improve posture and potentially reduce the risk of injuries.
Having a strong core has been implicated in improving the stability of...
What Are Hop Tests?
Hop Tests are a series of tests that are done at a high intensity and are commonly used by health and fitness professionals to assess the power of their clients. Hop tests are also commonly used in the later stages of ACL rehabilitation and the test results will...
Why Is Core Strength Important?
Core strength has long been associated as an important capacity for athletes and the general population to improve performance, improve posture and potentially reduce the risk of injuries.
Having a strong core has been implicated in improving the stability of...
Why The Single-Leg Squat Test Is Important
The single-leg squat (also known as a single leg sit to stand test) is a test used to assess dynamic hip control and lower limb function and has practical relevance to any sport involving landing, cutting, or running (Stickler, Finley, & Gulgin,...
Why Is Calf Strength Important?
The calves play a significant role in daily life, as well as in many sporting endeavours including running where the Gastroc and Soleus complex are found to be the primary propulsors for forward movement (Hamner et al 2010) and research has shown that these muscles...
Why Is Hamstring Strength Important?
The hamstrings are a group of muscles comprising the biceps femoris (long and short heads), semitendinosus, and semimembranosus. Together, these assist in various combinations to extend the hip, and flex and rotate the knee.
They are also especially important...
Why Use Leg Extension Strength Testing?
Assessing the muscular strength of the lower limbs generally involves compound movements which is an excellent method to determine global lower limb strength.
However, it is often important to more finely identify deficits in individual muscle groups for...
Why Perform Strength Testing?
Muscle strength is the foundation of human movement and of vital importance regardless of age or activity level. Assessing muscle strength has often been part of any health and fitness professionals assessment process, whether to identify deficiencies or imbalances...
What Is The Upper Quarter Y-Balance Test (UQYBT)?
The Upper Quarter Y Balance Test (UQYBT) was developed as a clinical test for upper extremity function. It involves the patient setting themselves in the push-up position using a tool like The MAT or the Mega MAT and reaching as far as they...
