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Lumbar Locked Thoracic Rotation Procedure, Reliability and Normative Data thoracic rotation

When considering which specific tests we would perform after movement screening, both ankle dorsiflexion and thorax (or thoracic) mobility would be at the top of our list (particularly in the overhead athlete). Performing this test gives invaluable information and it has proven to be reliable but ju...

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MLB Combine Tests for Performance Development baseball dorsiflexion functional movement functional movement screen mlb mlb combine rom sfma thoracic rotation y balance test

Wondering how MLB Combine tests are used for player development? See how the Selective Functional Movement Assessment Top Tier Movements, Functional Movement Screen, range of motion (including all shoulder, elbow and hip range of motion; thoracic rotation; and half kneeling closed chain dorsiflex...

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Scapular Stabilization with Lower Trunk Rotation scapular stability thoracic rotation

In this exercise, we are teaching the body to dissociate—to move the hips and spine while keeping the scapula solid. This is essential for anyone who needs to transfer energy from the ground up through the arm.

How to Perform It

Precision is everything here. We aren't just moving; we are stabilizi...

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