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Knee Injury Ligaments (Part 3)

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Filed Under (ACL Injury, Knee Injury, Knee Pain) by Rick Kaselj on 01-09-2010

Here is part 3 of my knee pain and knee injury series.

If you missed part 1, you can see it here.  If you missed part 2, you can see it here.

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Muscles

Illu lower extremity muscles 240x300 Knee Injury Ligaments (Part 3)The movements and the stabilization of the knee joint are supported by the quadriceps and the hamstrings. The quadriceps is actually composed of four individual muscles located on the anterior upper leg. These muscles are the vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius and rectus femoris. These muscles fuse, forming the quadriceps tendon. The quadriceps straightens the knee by pulling the patella up on contraction.

The hamstrings are the muscles that attach to the tibia, specifically at the back of the knee. It consists of three individual muscles: biceps femoris, semitendinosus and semimembranosus. The hamstrings functions by flexing or bending the knee joint. This muscle group also provides stability on both sides of the knee.

Ligaments

The stability of the knee largely depends on the four major knee ligaments: the medial collateral ligament, lateral collateral ligament, anterior cruciate ligament and posterior cruciate ligament. Ligaments are the tough but slightly elastic bands of connective tissues that hold two or more bones together. Excessive movements, such as hyperextension or hyperflexion, at the knee joint are restrained by these ligaments, stabilizing the knee joint and keeping the bones in their correct alignment during movements.

Medial and lateral collateral ligament

The medial collateral ligament, or MCL, resists excessive forces coming from the knee’s outer surface, or valgus forces. The lateral collateral ligament, or LCL, resists the forces coming from the inner surface of the knee, or varus forces. These ligaments are located on the outside of the knee joint and are able to heal on their own.
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Fitness Media Dominator Dustin Maher on Training Females

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Filed Under (General) by Rick Kaselj on 31-08-2010

I was lucky enough to interview Fitness Media Dominator, Dustin Maher when I was in a conference in California.

Dustin shares with you mistakes that fitness professionals make when training females.

3 Mistakes Fitness Professionals Make When Training Females

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Anatomy of Knee Pain (Part 2)

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Filed Under (ACL Injury, Knee Injury, Knee Pain) by Rick Kaselj on 31-08-2010

Here is part 2 of my knee pain and knee injury series.

If you missed part 1, you can see it here.

Anatomy of the Knee cont.

Lower Leg Bones 300x296 Anatomy of Knee Pain (Part 2)Next to the femur, the tibia is the largest bone in the body. It is the weight bearing bone of the lower leg. The upper end of the tibia joins with the femur and its lower end joins with the talus, the bone that forms the lower part of the ankle. The fibula is located on the outer side of the leg. Unlike the tibia, this bone is non-weight bearing. Instead, it functions as an ankle joint stabilizer and as an attachment site for one of the four major knee ligaments and the biceps femoris tendon. The lower end of the fibula protrudes on the lateral side of the ankle.

Patella

The patella, also known as the kneecap, protects the knee joint. It holds the quadriceps tendon on the lower end of the femur, acting as a fulcrum for the quadriceps muscles. The quadriceps is a group of four individual muscles on the anterior part of the thigh. The lower patella connects to the tibia through the patellar tendon.

Menisci

Incompletely covering the surface of the tibia that joins with the femur are the C-shaped fibrocartilages known as the medial and lateral menisci. The menisci function as shock absorbers that equally spread the weight of the body, reducing friction between the tibia and the femur during knee movements. They assist in knee rotation and play a function in stabilizing the ligaments.

Overview of Knee Pain

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Filed Under (ACL Injury, Exercise Rehabilitation, Fitness Education, Knee Pain) by Rick Kaselj on 30-08-2010

I have got a lot of great feedback from my last post on knee pain, knee injuries and ACL injuries.

If you missed it, you can check it out here.

Overview of Knee Pain

Knee Pain Exercise 225x300 Overview of Knee PainThe knee is the largest joint in the human body. In the most recent report of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the knee is also one of the most commonly injured joints. Each year, more than 5.5 million orthopaedic visits are made due to knee injuries. The joint’s high susceptibility to injuries is mainly attributed to its intrinsic anatomical structure and its function during weight-bearing. Moreover, because of the increasing problem of obesity and a sedentary lifestyle, knee injuries are one of the leading causes of disability in modern society.

Knee injuries are complex because they typically involve more than damaged structure. The anterior cruciate ligament, the major stabilizing ligament of the knee, is frequently the cause of knee pain and injury in young, healthy adults. ACL injuries can be devastating. A significant number of patients with ACL injuries require reconstruction, prolonged rehabilitation and as a result, high health care costs. For these reasons, ACL injury prevention has been the focus of many researchers over the last few decades.

Neuromusclar training programs consisting of specialized stretching and strengthening exercises of the knee’s dynamic stabilizers, agility training and plyometrics have been found to be the most effective strategies to prevent anterior cruciate ligament injuries. These exercise programs are designed to help clients regain and maintain the functions of the knee without putting much force on the ACL. Some of these exercises are introduced in the last section of this guide.

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Exercise Rehabilitation of the Elbow and Wrist

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Filed Under (Elbow Pain, Exercise Rehabilitation, Fitness Education, Shoulder Injury, Shoulder Pain) by Rick Kaselj on 27-08-2010

Exercise Rehabilitation of the Elbow & Wrist

courseimage elbowwrist 230x300 Exercise Rehabilitation of the Elbow and WristDESCRIPTION:

The elbow and wrist are common site of repetitive injury and trauma.  With the increase in computer use there has been an increase in carpal tunnel syndrome.  As people increase their activity with racquet sports, golf and strength training there has been greater reporting of tennis and golfer’s elbow.  In this practical and hands on course you will learn the key anatomy, assessment and exercise rehabilitation programs for tennis elbow, golfers elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome and wrist fusion.

OBJECTIVES:

- The key structures involved in elbow and wrist
- Assessing the elbow and wrist to determine exercise readiness and progressions
- The four most common elbow and wrist injuries – tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome and wrist fusion
- Rehabilitation exercises and contraindications for the four most common elbow and wrist injuries will be discussed, demonstrated and practiced




Rambles – What is on Rick’s Mind?

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Filed Under (Core Stability, Exercise Rehabilitation, Fitness Education, Scapular Stabilization, Shoulder Injury, Shoulder Pain) by Rick Kaselj on 27-08-2010

Hey, it is Friday, lets ramble.

Well, let me ramble.

More Rambles about Facebook

It is very cool to get comments like this on my Facebook account:

Thank You Rick Kaselj Rambles   What is on Ricks Mind?

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Abdominal Hallowing and Hamstring Injuries

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Filed Under (Core Stability, Corrective Exercise, Exercise Rehabilitation) by Rick Kaselj on 26-08-2010

BCAK Kinnected August 2010 Abdominal Hallowing and Hamstring InjuriesI just got the latest issue of BCAK Kinnected magazine.

There were a lot of great articles in it and they also were kind enough to publish one of mine on abdominal hallowing and hamstring injuries.

I don’t know why I keep typing hallowing, it should be hollowing.

Since it has been printed in the magazine, I am now able to share it with you.

It is one of those research summaries that I have done a number of times and fitness professionals have liked them.

Lower Abdominal Hollowing During Prone Hip Extension May Prevent Hamstring Injuries

What is the Big Deal?

Hamstring injuries are all too common in athletes, especially runners. There is evidence that when the stabilizing muscles in the hips (e.g., the gluteus maximus) become tired, increased workload is placed on other muscles in the legs, including the hamstrings. This disproportionate amount of work required by the hamstrings often results in injury.

Details of the Study

A recent study published in Manual Therapy examined whether adding lower abdominal hollowing exercises during Prone Hip Extension (PHE) exercises improves the relative timing of the activation of the gluteus maximus (GM) and the Biceps Femoris (BF) in the hamstring muscle group.




Exercise Rehabilitation of the Neck

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Filed Under (Exercise Rehabilitation, Fitness Education, Neck Injury, Neck Pain) by Rick Kaselj on 26-08-2010

Exercise Rehabilitation of the Neck

courseimage neck 230x300 Exercise Rehabilitation of the NeckDESCRIPTION:

Your neck is the most used joint in your body.  It becomes most evident when it is injured.  Poor posture and awkward sleeping can lead to neck strains while motor vehicle accidents can lead to disc herniations, whiplash and cervical fusion.  In the Exercise Rehabilitation of the Neck course you will learn the key structures of the neck, assess exercise readiness and effective exercises to recover from neck injuries.

OBJECTIVES:

- The key structures involved in neck
- Assessing the neck to determine exercise readiness and progressions
- The four most common neck injuries – cervical strain, disc herniation, whiplash and cervical fusion
- Rehabilitation exercise and contraindications for the four most common neck injuries will be discussed, demonstrated and practiced.




Exercise Rehabilitation of the Lower Back

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Filed Under (Exercise Rehabilitation, Fitness Education, Low Back Pain, Lumbar Fusion Exercises, Spinal Fusion Exercises) by Rick Kaselj on 25-08-2010

Exercise Rehabilitation of the Lower Back

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DESCRIPTION:

In a clinic or rehabilitation centre, the most common “trouble” area is the back.  In this practical and hands on course, the most common back injuries will be discussed (degenerative disc disease; mechanical low back pain, lumbar disc herniation, post disc surgery, spondylolisthesis and spinal stenosis).  This course is a must if you would like to increase your understanding, success and confidence in working with clients with low back injuries.

OBJECTIVES:

- The key structures involved in low back injuries
- Assessing the lower back to determine exercise readiness and progress
- The six most common back injuries – degenerative disc disease, mechanical low back pain, lumbar disc herniation, post disc surgery, spondylolisthesis and spinal stenosis
- Rehabilitation exercise and contraindications for the six most common back injuries.




Exercise Rehabilitation of the Shoulder

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Filed Under (Exercise Rehabilitation, Fitness Education, General, Post Rehab Fitness, Rotator Cuff Exercises, Shoulder Injury, shoulder impingement) by Rick Kaselj on 24-08-2010

Exercise Rehabilitation of the Shoulder

DESCRIPTION:

courseimage shoulder r2 Exercise Rehabilitation of the Shoulder“Nearly 6 million people a year visit their doctor for shoulder pain, strains, dislocations or other shoulder related problems”
In the Exercise Rehabilitation of the Shoulder course, functional anatomy of the shoulder joint will be reviewed. In addition, common shoulder injuries (frozen shoulder, shoulder impingement, rotator cuff tear and shoulder instability) will be discussed, and rehabilitative principles and exercises for each will be presented.

OBJECTIVES:

- Functional anatomy of the musculature and supporting structures of the shoulder joint.
- Evaluation of the shoulder joint.
- Common shoulder injuries, key points of each injury and how to rehabilitate them.
- Rehabilitative exercises using the stability ball, body weight, tubing and free weights.




Knee Pain Due to ACL Injury

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Filed Under (ACL Injury, Knee Injury, Knee Pain) by Rick Kaselj on 23-08-2010

I got a lot of great feedback from my last ACL Injury article.

I decided to do a bit of a video on knee pain and ACL injuries.

3 ACL Injury Exercise Mistakes

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Foundations of Upper Body Conditioning with Brian Justin

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Filed Under (Corrective Exercise, Exercise Rehabilitation, Fitness Education, Rotator Cuff Exercises, Scapular Stabilization, Shoulder Injury, shoulder impingement) by Rick Kaselj on 21-08-2010

Foundations of Upper Body Conditioning

DESCRIPTION:

It can be confusing on how to approach upper body conditioning with your clients.  Most times fitness professionals start with strengthening and hope for the best.  It is important that fitness professionals have a systematic approach to assessing the upper body, corrective exercises that match the assessment results and a detailed program structure in order to get maximal and rapid results for the upper body. If you are looking for an active and practical course, where you will leave with a comprehensive upper body assessment, an expansive list of corrective exercises and training techniques to increase your success training the upper body.

OBJECTIVES:

- How to perform a structural and movement assessment of the upper body
- Quick screens to identify dysfunctional joints and muscles of the upper body
- Connecting corrective exercises with dysfunctions found in the upper body assessment
- Simple and fast tubing exercises that your clients can do anywhere for upper body injury prevention
- Why to perform a dynamic warm-up prior to upper body exercises
- Effective modifications to common upper body exercises to prevent joint irritation
- How to implement the foundations of upper body conditioning into your current client programs
- Functional Anatomy of the upper body
This course is for fitness professionals looking to bridge the gap between theory learned  to application in the real world clients.  The technical level will be at a beginning to intermediate fitness professional.  This this will be an active and practical course, wear active gear.  No jeans.




More of Rick’s Rambles

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Filed Under (Corrective Exercise, Exercise Rehabilitation, Fitness Education, muscle imbalances, muscle imbalances revealed) by Rick Kaselj on 20-08-2010

Here is another edition of Rick’s Rambles.

This has been fun to do.

You can see one of my past ones, here.

Have a look at this one, it is my 3rd ramble but 151st blog post.

Fun on Facebook

Rick Kaselj Facebook ACL Injury More of Ricks Rambles

I am big into Facbook.

A lot of times when I am bored, I will go on Facbook to see what others are doing.

I am also adding a lot more stuff on injuries and exercises over there.

I try to put up a quote of the day and an article that I have read that day.  A lot of people are getting a lot of benefit from all the stuff I am putting up.

If you are looking for some more stuff on exercises and injuries, make sure to visit my Facebook page – http://www.facebook.com/Rick.Kaselj

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ACL Injuries in Female Athletes

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Filed Under (Exercise Rehabilitation, Fitness Education, Knee Injury, Knee Pain) by Rick Kaselj on 19-08-2010

ACL Injuries in Females

NASA knee brace ACL Injuries in Female AthletesOver the last decade, torn and ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in female athletes have increased at an alarming rate.

Consistently, it has been found that a higher prevalence of ACL injuries occurs in female athletes over their male counterparts.  Women are 2.4 to 9.7 times more likely to suffer from ACL injury when compared to men of similar competition and training levels.

Females involved in sports involving landing from a jump, abrupt changing of directions and cutting, such as basketball, soccer, gymnastics, skiing and gymnastics are especially at risk. Reports state that women basketball players are 5 to 7 times more likely to have an ACL injuries than men and that female soccer players are injured more than twice as often as men (American Council on Exercise, 2009). On average, women rupture their ACL ligaments 5 years earlier than men do. In addition, majority of females with torn ACLs are between the ages of 15 and 25.

Although the exact cause is still unclear, and the possibility of a complex interplay between different factors is likely, possible explanations of the gender difference in the rate of ACL injuries have been suggest and reviewed. The suggested reasons are anatomic differences, joint laxity, range of motion, hormonal secretion and training techniques are suggested factors that predispose women to ACL injuries.

There are two different factors that can influence an injury.  The first is intrinsic factors.  Intrinsic factors are internal factors with the body that can increase the risk of injury.


5 Intrinsic factors that Lead to ACL Injuries in Females




John Izzo Glute Exercise

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Filed Under (Fitness Education, Hip Injury, Hip Pain) by Rick Kaselj on 18-08-2010

Few days ago I talked about John Izzo’s Lunge to Improved Performance DVD.

Lunging to Improved Performance Review 1 John Izzo Glute Exercise

Today I wanted to share with you an exercise that I learned from watching the DVD.

Maybe today, I will take a break from the writing and let the video do the talking.

How to Do the Izzo Glute Exercise

==>  CLICK HERE to view a description of the Izzo Glute Exercise

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Lunging to Improved Performance DVD Review

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Filed Under (Exercise Rehabilitation, Interviews, Post Rehab Fitness, Profitable Exercise Rehabilitation Business) by Rick Kaselj on 15-08-2010

Lunging to Improved Performance Review 1 300x300 Lunging to Improved Performance DVD Review

I was contacted by a fellow fitness professional, John Izzo.

He asked me to review his new DVD on lunging.

It is always great to give a fellow fitness professional feedback on one of their products.

I know how much time goes into researching and developing them.

Since he sent me one of his DVDs, I sent him my Core Stability for the Rehab Client DVD set.

John was nice enough to review it and had some nice words to say about it:

“Rick Kaselj is a great exercise physiologist from Canada and a great presenter. His 3-disc DVD set Core Stability for the Rehab Client is a fantastic resource for trainers that work with anyone demonstrating postural deficiencies and post rehabilitative status.” – John Izzo

You can check out what else he had to say by clicking here.

Now to a review of John’s lunge DVD.

Initial Thoughts on Lunging to Improved Performance

I didn’t know what to expect from this DVD.

To be honest, I was not too excited about watching a video on lunging. I wondered how much more could I learn about the lunge and will this DVD give me any more information to help my clients.

To my surprise I learned a lot!

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Rick Kaselj’s Random Rambles

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Filed Under (Fitness Education, Interviews, muscle imbalances, muscle imbalances revealed) by Rick Kaselj on 13-08-2010

Latest Article

I just got another guest article posted by a very well known fitness professional.

Kaiser Serajuddin of Super-Trainer asked me to send him an article on the growing post injury training industry.  It was an honor to submit an article.  You can check it out here:

Fitness Business Rising Star Tells All! (Enjoy This Special Guest Article From Injury Rehab Specialist Rick Kaselj)

Kaiser Serajuddin Super Trainer 300x295 Rick Kaseljs Random Rambles

Kind Words About Muscle Imbalances Revealed

I knew that Muscle Imbalances Revealed was special and would be helping so many trainers, coaches and therapists but I did not know I would be staying up late after putting my kids to bed packaging up DVDs that would be doing to Alaska, Denmark, Russia, New Zealand and China.

It has been amazing to help so many fitness professionals out there.

Here are the kind words of other happy Muscle Imbalances Revealed fitness professional:

Hey Rick,

I’ve been a strength coach and trainer for over 10 years working primarily with masters athletes, many of whom compete in endurance events such as marathons, triathlons and biking. Muscle imbalances are very common in this population so it’s a topic I’ve been researching for many years to help my clients avoid injury and improve their performance.

I’m very impressed with the quality of information presented in the MIR course and it’s given me some great tools to add to my coaching toolbox. I believe the best way to build your business is to get your clients results and I’ve built a six figure business by providing great service to my clients. This course will help you do that. Clients who get results will rave about your skills and nothing beats word of mouth marketing. This course will put you on the leading edge and separate you from the rest of the training crowd. It’s a solid investment which will pay for itself in no time.

Great job Rick!

Curb Ivanic, MS, CSCS

Vancouver, BC, Canada
Ultra Fitness – strength & conditioning for masters athletes

Muscle Imbalances Pain Revealed 150x300 Rick Kaseljs Random Rambles

Rick Kaselj, MS

Feel the Burn with Vibration Training

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Filed Under (General) by Rick Kaselj on 12-08-2010

I did a video yesterday on a piece of equipment that I just saw in the hotel fitness centre.

If you missed it, you can check it out here.

I could not resist doing another video on vibration training.

I had to feel the burn that vibration training can only give.

Feel the Burn with Vibration Training

==>  Click here to feel the burn with vibration training

Rick Kaselj, MS

New Fitness Junk

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Filed Under (Fitness Education) by Rick Kaselj on 11-08-2010

I am in Kamloops for a wedding that is happening on Thursday.

This is my first wedding in Kamloops.

This is my first wedding that I have attended that is on a Thursday.

In the hotel we are at, they have a fitness center.

You will not believe what I saw when I went in.

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The Fitness Industry and Injuries

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Filed Under (Exercise Rehabilitation, Fitness Education, Interviews) by Rick Kaselj on 08-08-2010

When I was down at the NFBA conference in Seattle, Washington.  I swung by Kirkland, Washington to visit my friend Belton Lubas and Rommel Acada.  They both attended a fitness education course that I had hosted a few years back in New Westminster, BC, Canada.

Since then I have ran into Belton in Orlando, Florida.  We did an interview there as well, you can check it out here: exercise rehabilitation interview .

I have know Belton for two years.  It seems like every time I see him, he interviews me.  While visiting his facility, we did another video interview.

In the Interview this is what Belton and I chat About:
- Which fitness trends have increased my post injury personal training business
- The percentage of people that are not ready for a fitness program
- A new trend in the fitness industry to help your clients prevent injuries
- Importance of adding an apple a day exercise to keep injuries away
- Learning never ends when you want to be the best fitness professional you can

Interview with Me by Belton Lubas of Element 5 Fitness

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