The False Dichotomy of Open vs Closed Kinetic Chain
Open kinetic chain (OKC) vs closed kinetic chain (CKC); we have heard it all before. There are arguments that OKC is more dangerous (it’s not) or that it puts more stress on the patellofemoral...
Category: Knee
Understanding Valgus
If you have ever attended one of my courses, you will hear me refer to valgus as “the boogeyman of the knee”. We seem to blame it for a lot of issues and see...
Injury Prevention and Variation of Movement
There is a lot of talk in the media about preventing injuries during sports. A lot of that talk revolves around “fixing faulty mechanics” and “moving the right way” in order to prevent injuries,...
Using the Force to Understand Injuries
There has been a lot of talk lately about how mechanics can play a role in injuries. This is especially true in lower extremity injuries such as patellofemoral pain and ACL tears. I’m in...