tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618639792837880710.post3902206427284323534..comments2023-09-09T06:30:57.710-04:00Comments on Dedicated to the High School Athletic Trainer: "Functional Balance?"Joe Przytulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17872659808449420318noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618639792837880710.post-3324941380182185072010-01-24T18:25:58.299-05:002010-01-24T18:25:58.299-05:00Joe,
Thanks again. My therapist has me do variatio...Joe,<br />Thanks again. My therapist has me do variations of these to work in all planes. At my age (63) I am too aware of the time required to adjust. This is why am trying to work back from ground zero when it comes to balance and more importantly strength throughout the posterior chain. Jack MartinJack Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12659680520790931654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618639792837880710.post-71615292216910052242010-01-24T13:31:39.984-05:002010-01-24T13:31:39.984-05:00Coach Martin- If I understand you correctly you...Coach Martin- If I understand you correctly you're saying the hallux valugus has narrowed your base of support. Theoretically I guess that's possible, expecially when the COG translates medially or opposite side rotational. However, the human body is incredibly adaptable! I've worked with handicapped kids in the past who were missing part of their foot & they adapt beautifully. Be patient; we are older & it takes a little longer for the nervous system to adapt than the 6 weeks that is typically alloted to physical therapy. Never forget that in function, no one physical competancy stands alone. In balance, that means power/agility are integrated-some 3D agility ladder work as part of your warmup will go a long way with improving your balance. Doing it barefoot on a soft surface like grass or field turf once in a while is a great idea.<br /><br />I don't like to piecemeal this stuff, but an exercise specific to your issue would look like the one I described here:<br /><br />http://joestrainingroom.blogspot.com/2008/09/why-ask-why.html<br /><br />You may need to begin them with stability tweaks, like a light hand touch on a wall, or maybe placing the foot inverted on a slant board.<br /><br />Oh yeah, don't forget to have Doc Bonsall do some ART to your flexor digitorum/flexor hallicus longus, & 1st MP joint.Joe Przytulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17872659808449420318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618639792837880710.post-62853558570923865472010-01-24T08:21:41.516-05:002010-01-24T08:21:41.516-05:00Joe, Thanks for the information, I have printed th...Joe, Thanks for the information, I have printed the page and will add it to my rehab today. Another question: what effect does a bunion have on functional balance. I have no pain but sense a bit of a loss of balance as a resultof the bunion?<br />Thanks. Jack MartinJack Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12659680520790931654noreply@blogger.com