Tag Archives: biomechanics

Knee Injuries in Female Athletes

Posted on September 1, 2010 by yonemoto

High school and college female soccer players are at great risk for serious knee ligamentous injuries or anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. An injury prevention and performance enhancement program can reduce ACL tears by 88% in the first year and 74% in the second year. Continue reading →

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Aerobic Fitness Class Guidelines

Posted on May 1, 2010 by yonemoto

If you exercise 30-60 minutes twice a week using the leg muscles, your heart will get stronger. Learn what else you should know about attending a safe aerobics class for people with spinal problems and other special needs. Continue reading →

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Is It Magic or Is It IMT?

Posted on March 1, 2009 by yonemoto

Integrative Manual Therapy (IMT) is a hands-on approach to healing and recovery from a variety of conditions.  One aspect of IMT is the palpation and normalization of biological rhythms in the body.  These rhythms may reflect how the body functions … Continue reading →

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Focus of Training

Posted on November 7, 2007 by yonemoto

Many sports can benefit from well-integrated approaches to performance, but part of the program should include the basic ability to move. At a seminar to help physical therapists evaluate golfers and improve their performance, I learned the “missing ingredient” might … Continue reading →

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