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- Jun 5
- 3 min
You Don’t Need Surgery for a Rotator Cuff Tear
Another study showing surgery is often not the answer for pain
- Jun 5
- 3 min
Study Claims Massage Cures Death
How to spot predatory journals and the garbage “research” they produce
- Jun 5
- 5 min
Why Are All of the Baseball Players Hurt?
How the pandemic has impacted training schedules and injury rates
- May 26
- 4 min
Children Lifting Weights is a Good Thing
No, lifting weights will not stunt their growth
- May 17
- 4 min
There Are Many Formulas to Building Muscle
There is no magical muscle-building rep zone (e.g. 8-12 reps)
- May 17
- 3 min
The Nordic Hamstring Curl is a Valuable Addition to Any Exercise Plan
As a bonus, you only need to complete 2 sets of four reps once a week
- May 10
- 3 min
How One Exercise is Saving People from Knee Surgery
This recent study challenged my bias about exercise
- May 7
- 3 min
Do You Want to be More Flexible? Use Strength Training
Why you don’t need to stretch to improve your mobility
- May 7
- 2 min
Should Athletes Get Back Surgery? It Won’t Get Them on the Field Faster
Another argument for back surgery falls short according to the research
- May 3
- 2 min
The Message of Avoiding “Bad” Posture is More Harmful than the Posture
The intention may be good but the frequent focus on posture is driving unnecessary fear
- Apr 30
- 3 min
First People, Now Animals. Stop The Kinesiotape Madness
Kinesio tape is not the answer to reducing pain and improving athletic performance
- Apr 27
- 4 min
“Oh Crap, He’s an Intern”
My internship taught me how to use communication to overcome a lack of experience and technical skills
- Apr 27
- 3 min
Exercise Builds Resilience. Can It Help Protect Against COVID?
New research shows yet another benefit of regular exercise
- Apr 11
- 4 min
Embiid is Back But His Rehab Isn't Over. What Can We Expect From Him Going Forward?
Embiid is back but the rust remains. This post explores his injury and rehab.
- Apr 11
- 6 min
What Does the LeBron James Injury Mean for the Lakers Title Run?
LeBron James loves overcoming challenges and he is setting himself up for another opportunity.
- Apr 11
- 5 min
What's Next for The Padres and Tatis Jr. After Receiving Positive MRI Results?
A physical therapists assessment of his short and long-term outlook
- Apr 11
- 3 min
The Secret to Staying Strong When You Are In a Cast or Sling
Exercise one side of the body to strengthen the other
- Apr 4
- 4 min
Why Does Surgery Not Work for Chronic Pain?
If you are using surgery to treat pain, you are likely missing the true issues.
- Mar 13
- 3 min
Become a Credible Hulk to Make Better Medical Decisions
How to determine what and who is credible in a sea of misinformation and biased opinions
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