Chronic Tendon Injury Blog 2 – Eccentrics Versus Slow Heavy Resistance
Part 1 of this tendon rehabilitation post looked at some new research supporting the role for isometric exercises. Although isometrics can be
read moreChronic Tendon Injury and the Role of Isometric Exercises
Tendon injuries from repetitive forceful loading in sport, weight training or some occupations can be debilitating. For example high volume jumping in
read moreIT’S SCIENCE (MAYBE?) – Research on Intermittent Fasting
A blog on supporting research for Intermittent Fasting For those reading this who are unfamiliar with the concept of Intermittent Fasting (IF)
read moreRehabilitating a calf tear: when the doctor becomes the patient
Last fall I had the misfortune of tearing my calf playing squash. I felt like a gunshot went off in my calf
read moreAchilles Tendon Ruptures: Operative or Nonoperative (Case with video)
Recently I had the pleasure or working with a 44 year old former collegiate level hockey player following a complete Achilles tendon
read moreConcussions: evaluating potential prevention and management solutions
NHL star Sidney Crosby is on the verge of returning to play after a 10 month concussion hiatus. With all the attention
read moreAnkle dorsiflexion: Injury prevention for jumper’s knee?
Explosive jumping, in sports such as volleyball and basketball, expose the patellar tendon to significant strain (forces in excess of 6-8X a
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