Skill Analysis: Breakdown of a Skating Element Lauren Downes MSPT, owner of Sk8Strong, has created a series of written (not video) skill analyses for figure skaters to help them improve their skating skills.  What is a skill analysis?  Lauren will breakdown a skating move from the beginning to end of the move (either a jump, spin, or move in the field pattern), and analyze how strength and flexibility deficits can affect the performance quality of that element.  Having trouble reaching a certain position in a jump takeoff or a spin? Learn how you may be able to fix that by identifying a weak or inflexible muscle.... Choose from sit spin, camel spin, layback spin, biellman spin, pancake spin, lutz jump, flip jump, loop jump, salchow jump, toe-loop jump, senior MIF spiral pattern, junior MIF choctaw patternm, and spread eagle/ ina bauer. Click on the highlighted item to view all skill analysis choices..... $4.95
	Injury Reports There are many different injuries that affect a skaters' training and overall health. Many skaters' questions regarding proper care are left unanswered as they try to recover from injuries.  Lauren Downes MSPT has written reports about the most commong skating related injuries to skating.  They will educate you about proper anatomy, causes of the injury, prevention, common symptoms, proper treatment alternatives, and return to training recommendations.  Become proactive and learn how you can prevent such injuries, and assure that you are receiving the correct course of treatment. Current injury report topics available are: Shoulder tendonitis, Patellar tendonitis (Jumper's Knee), Spondylolisthesis, Disc Herniations, Patellofemoral Syndrome, Plantar Fascitis, Comparisons of Ankle Pains, Hip bursitis,   Rotator cuff tear, and Hip labral tear Click on the highlighted item to view list of choices.  $3.95
	Skating Skill Strength and Flexibility Analysis PDF Manual NEW!!! This manual includes analysis of strength and flexibility requirements for all jump takeoffs, common spins, and several moves in the field.  Coaches and skaters may use these analyses to recognize skaters' anatomical faults.  Simple improvements in muscle flexibility will help improve the angle of a jump takeoff, improve a spiral position, and improve the center of balance in a spin.  Strength improvements result in higher jumps, explosive takeoffs, improved duration and position of spins, and much more. READ MORE.... $19.95