Loading Principles in Rehab and Beyond

The Sports Rehab Lab

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As a new or established clinician the concept of loading after lower or upper extremity surgery can provide a lot of confusion. It can be daunting to know that a patient your are seeing post op day one will have to sprint and or throw at high velocities. How do we acheive that? The conversation explores the importance of loading tissue after surgery and the effects of unloading on different tissues and concludes with a discussion on incorporating speed in rehabilitation and transitioning to higher velocity exercises. Let's Gooo!!!
01:03
The Importance of Loading Tissue in Rehabilitation

02:01
Effects of Unloading on Different Tissues

03:45
Loading Considerations for Ligament Repairs

04:45
Loading Considerations for Tendon Repairs

05:26
Optimal Holding Time for Isometric Contractions

06:59
Factors to Consider in Loading ACLs

09:21
Frequency and Duration of Isometric Contractions

10:26
The Importance of Proper Loading in Rehabilitation

12:11
Loading Considerations for Upper Extremity Surgeries

18:42
Loading Progression for Ligament Repairs

20:45
Loading Considerations for Shoulder Surgeries

28:12
Incorporating Speed in Rehabilitation

29:54
Transitioning to Higher Velocity Exercises

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