In this episode of The Positive Reaction, Dr. Edwin Serrano and Dr. Danielle Aguila get into the importance of baseline testing. Baseline testing is a reference point that is used as a starting point as a new athlete. The 3 big lifts; squats, deadlift, and benchpress, are a few of the markers used as a measuring point. In this episode, Dr. Edwin and Dr. Danielle dig deep into the different methods of baseline testing, the importance of instilling confidence in patients, and the grading scales used.
Timestamps:
[00:32] The importance of baseline testing
[01:16] What is baseline?
[02:50] The three big lifts
[08:57] Assessing the true baseline to obtain athlete’s goals
[11:31] Grading scales and keen eyes
[12:41] Instilling confidence in patients
[15:34] Addressing baseline testing in different parts of a season
[20:40] Asking the questions
[25:35] Outro
Useful Links:
Dr. Edwin’s practice: Positive Action PT
www.positivereaction.com
Dr. Danielle’s LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-c-aguilar-pt-dpt-cpt-a125b47a
www.reactionsportsrehab.com
