Rooted Rehab

Here is part of a presentation we did for Athletic Training Students from . Discussing mindset and how to navigate in these tough times.

In this video we discuss innovation. How can we still provide value and a good service while being in a situation of being stuck home?

This is why Rooted Rehab is offering online virtual assessments and developing home rehab programs for athletes. We are now able to help athletes from all over the world as opposed to just those in our area.

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Some soft tissue exercises for hip rotation

Quick hip assessment for sidelines

Here is our second to last step in developing our rehab programs. We have to work on strengthening the entire line. All the way from the foot up. We use the to stimulate the feet and the bands from to help make the hips stronger. Be sure to keep the weight centered and don’t lean to one side.
These bands are thicker and more comfortable for Athletes. ...
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We often notice a lack of hip rotation with Athletes who complain of knee pain. After addressing soft tissue, our next step is addressing mobility issues. Here is a great move using . A few keys to keep in mind
🔑 Keep the lower back pushed into the ground
🔑Push the knee into the stick
🔑Push the stick with the hands into the knee to maintain Fascial tension ...
This is our 2nd step in our system for developing rehab programs. Find out more by visit www.rootedrehab.com

Here is an area that is often ignored when it comes to knee pain. After assessing the Athlete you may find a Valgus Collapse in the knee. This could be tight Adductors, Weak Core, Drop Foot, or a host of other issues.
Here is a soft tissue move using that can help loosen up the adductors.
However, soft tissue alone is not the answer. Watch our next video for step 2.
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Here is part 3 of our 5 part system for designing rehab programs. This is our mobility/flexibility section. We also focus on being active with our stretches. Make sure the athlete does not perform this passively.
🔑Squeeze glutes
🔑Draw belly in
🔑Shift hips into the stretch, don't just lean back..
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Just because a muscle is tight does NOT mean it's strong. This seems to be the case with hamstrings. After a long trip the muscle gets stuck short. After loosening it up with the ACUMOBILITY , you want to strengthen it by using a Hip Press. This is an easy effective exercise that will engage the entire posterior Fascial Line Anatomy Trains .
Some keys to keep in mind
🔑Draw the belly in before lifting the hips
🔑Extend from the hips, not the lower back
🔑Control the eccentric phase ..
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Here is an option for AT.C's who travel all the time with their athletes. Hotel rooms, long trips and sitting around all day can set pack your rehab programs tremendously. The ACUMOBILITY ball is great to pack in your luggage to help continue your rehab program.
It's not about resources, it's about resourcefulness. Use what you can to help keep your athletes on track and moving.

Here is another great exercise we use to integrate the Shoulder and Hip Complex. Same as our last exercise, we like to teach our athletes the importance of training the whole functional line Anatomy Trains . Working shoulder alone will help but to fix the mechanics that caused the problem you will need to address the entire line.
Our certification teaches you how to Assess Movement, Manipulate Fascia, Integrate Movement using Fascial Lines and Strengthen Motor Patterns.
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Here is one of our corrective exercises for "Winging Scapular" . This is our third step in our rehab process. After we activate the area we work on integration. The hip complex and shoulder complex need to learn to move and work together. This exercise is great to coach that synchronization.
🔑Push the finger tips into the heel. Push the heel into the finger tips
🔑Extend from the hip while depressing the Scapula
🔑Draw the belly in during the whole motion
⚠️ Athletes with weak posterior chain communication will cramp doing this...
This exercise was learned at the Original Strength Certification (highly recommend taking it)..
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Here is step one we use with "Winging Scapular" issues. If it's a muscular tightness issue it's normally caused by subscap over activation and lack of external rotation. For serious cases look for nerve damage.
For mild cases you can use this soft tissue exercise to release the subscap. Here we have a golf ball taped to a 5ft PVC pipe.
🔑Be careful, this area is very sensitive. Be sure the athlete is on the right spot
🔑Gently lean into the pole
🔑Focus on depression of the scapula ..
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Rehab exercises do not have to be fancy and the equipment does not have to be expensive. We see all these super expensive "tools" at conferences yet we get the best results when we keep it simple. It's not about resources it's about resourcefulness! Here is a great way to work on shoulder mobility with your overhead athletes. The PVC pipe is 24inches Long and 1 inch diameter.
Tag a fellow ATC who can benefit from doing these with their athletes. ...
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This exercise using Stick Mobility is great to help increase external rotation of the shoulder. Many of the athletes we see lack external rotation. This leads to impingement issues and anterior shoulder pain. The lack of shoulder external rotation can also be the cause of elbow and wrist pain. This is the reason why we teach a full body movement assessment in the Rooted Rehab Cert. The site of pain may not always be where the issue is. Find the Root cause of the pain and you will be able to reduce pain with improved movement. Our next cert will be in April, DM or email rootedrehab@gmail for details

Here is a good pin & stretch exercise to help with shoulder impingement and lack of external rotation of the shoulder. Most overhead athletes we see have a upper cross issue on their dominate side. We have found a lot of success in loosening their anterior and strengthening the posterior. When the body is in balance you will have less injury. ..
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Here is another great exercise to increase range of motion at the Ankle joint. We are using the super Band from and the Naboso Barefoot Technology mat. This is just a part of our Rooted Rehab System. After increasing range of motion you will also need to integrate and strengthen the new range. To find out more about our system DM or email [email protected] ..

Here is one of many ways to loosen up the Back Line Fascia by working on the calf muscles. We are using a pin and stretch method with the ACUMOBILITY ball. This can help us to increase range of motion at the Ankle joint. This allows the body to absorb the shock from running and decreases the amount of pressure placed on the shins.

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Shin Splints can be a result of a tight Superficial Back Line Fascia. This can effect the bottom of the foot, calf, hamstring, lower and upper back. In this video we show a quick way to assess the range of motion of the Ankle which is one of the issues that can be causing your shin splints. Ice, stim and stretching alone will not provide enough to return the athlete to participation pain free. You need a full program that deals with the Root cause of the problem. In the next two videos we will show parts of our Rooted Rehab System and how we increase range of motion at the Ankle. For more information DM us or email [email protected] ..

Here is a good exercise for stability using the Naboso Barefoot Technology mat

Here is a very simple yet effective exercise from the cert.Ankle CAR's (Controlled Articular Rotations) There is a lot to work going on here and we highly suggest you take the cert. Two keys we will tell you is 🔑Move slow and controlled 🔑Focus on pushing the end ranges of motion. This is a great way to test range of motion and motor control of the Ankle. We don't just want an athlete to be "flexible" or have a passive ROM. We want control and better mobility at that joint before returning to play. To find out more about the Rooted Rehab System inbox us or email [email protected]

Here is a tip using the ACUMOBILITY to help increase range of motion at the Ankle joint.
We tend to tape and only work on stability after an athlete has injured a joint. If we rest for too long the joint will develop more scar tissue and the athlete can have trouble returning to a normal range of motion. There are obviously many factors that come into play here. What we are showing here is a simple way to release some of the tension is the Fascia by using a pin & stretch method. If an athlete can not return to a normal range they will end up hurting the ankle again. For more info inbox or email rootedrehab.com ..

Here is a stretch influenced by Original Strength and their rocking patterns.
A couple of key points here:
🔑Keep arms locked straight
🔑 Push your palms into the ground
🔑Draw your belly in as you rock back
🔑Exhale as you rock back, inhale as your rock forward. ..
We use this move with our college wrestling team . This is also great to use between innings with pitchers, on the sideline with quarterbacks, etc. ..
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