Publications by authors named "Corbin A Hedt"
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- Muscle atrophy is common after knee injuries and ACL reconstruction, and blood flow restriction therapy (BFR) might help reduce muscle loss and improve recovery.
- The study aimed to compare the effects of BFR combined with low-load exercises against standard rehabilitation on lower extremity lean mass, bone mass, and overall function in patients post-ACLR.
- Results showed that only the control group experienced significant decreases in lower extremity lean mass and bone mass at specific checkpoints, suggesting that BFR may be beneficial in preserving muscle and bone health during recovery.
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- The study aimed to explore how factors like sex, body composition, and skeletal dimensions affect mobility assessments (Y-balance test and functional movement screen) in professional soccer players.
- During pre-season evaluations, 40 athletes (24 males and 16 females) were measured for body composition and mobility, revealing significant correlations between mobility scores and various anthropometric factors.
- Results indicated that females generally performed better on lower body mobility measures, highlighting the influence of physical characteristics on athletic performance.
Hedt, CA, Pearson, JM, Lambert, BS, McCulloch, PC, and Harris, JD. Sex-related hip strength measures among professional soccer players. J Strength Cond Res 35(7): 1992-1999, 2021-Lower-extremity musculoskeletal injuries in soccer are common among sexes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInterval throwing programs (ITPs) have long been used in the physical therapy setting to aid in the safe and efficacious return to sport for an overhead athlete. However, the overall utilization and variation of ITPs are unknown in the physical therapy setting leading to potential inconsistencies in treatment paradigms. To determine if differences in practice patterns exist among active physical therapists of various experience levels with regard to years of experience and advanced certifications.
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