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Center of Pressure vs Center of Gravity in Biomechanics
When analyzing human movement, two terms that often arise—and are sometimes confused—are the Center of Gravity (CoG) and the Center of Pressure (CoP)....
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How to Use a Goniometer for Accurate ROM Assessment
At its core, using a goniometer is about aligning its central point—the fulcrum—with the joint's axis of rotation. One arm remains stationary along a ...
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How Is Muscle Strength Measured in Clinical Practice? A Guide for Professionals
You can't manage what you can't measure. This old saying is especially true in rehabilitation and performance conditioning. When we need to know how s...
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What Is Center of Pressure? A Guide to Balance and Rehabilitation
The center of pressure (COP) represents the single point on a surface where the total sum of all pressure acts. In human movement, this is the point b...
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Portable Force Plate: A Guide to Objective Clinical Assessments
A portable force plate is a device that measures the ground reaction forces produced by a patient or athlete. It transforms subjective observations of...
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A Clinician's Guide to Grip Strength Measurement
Grip strength can be considered a vital sign for the entire body, much like a blood pressure reading provides a snapshot of cardiovascular health. It ...
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A Scientific Guide to Dynamic Balancing Equipment in Physiotherapy and Sports Training
For years, a clinician’s trained eye was the gold standard for assessing balance. We would watch a patient stand, walk, or perform a specific test and...
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A Clinician's Guide to the Physical Therapy Balance Scale
When physical therapists discuss a "balance scale," they could be referring to one of two distinct approaches. One is the traditional, observational c...
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A Clinician's Guide to the 5 Times Sit to Stand Test
The 5 times sit to stand test (or 5xSTS for short) is one of the quickest, simplest, and most powerful assessments in the clinical toolkit. At its cor...
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