PT Volunteer 6/13/12

• Biomechanics of throwing a boxing punch
• muscles utilized - posterior leg, hip internal rotation, elevation of scapula, contraction of pectoralis min/maj and anterior serratus and latissimus dorsi, extension at shoulder, internal rotation of shoulder,
• hook - over use of shoulder? 
• hyperextension of knee normal range for general population?
• orthotics
• arch height
• heel height
• heel depth
• Premod is for muscle contraction
• interferential is for swelling/inflamation
• traction is used with gapping 
• 0-18 kg of pressure - muscle stretch
• 18-20 kg of pressure - cervical pulling apart
• helps w/ degenerative disc diseases and neurological diseases
• Lunge technique form? (most people over lunge and place excessive force on their knee)
• 3 partial squat
• combines eccentric, concentric, and isometric exercises in one
• plica - appendage of knee, normal tissue not scar
• correcting airplane form 
• hips and pelvis  forward 
• avoid external rotation of pelvis
• add stability 
• bend support knee
• use pole for support
• decrease rear leg raise height
• hold (isometric) vs higher leg raise height