Jun 5, 20213 minHealth MisinformationYou Don’t Need Surgery for a Rotator Cuff TearAnother study showing surgery is often not the answer for pain
Jun 5, 20213 minHealth MisinformationStudy Claims Massage Cures DeathHow to spot predatory journals and the garbage “research” they produce
Jun 5, 20215 minSports InjuriesWhy Are All of the Baseball Players Hurt?How the pandemic has impacted training schedules and injury rates
May 26, 20214 minHealth MisinformationChildren Lifting Weights is a Good ThingNo, lifting weights will not stunt their growth
May 17, 20214 minHealth and FitnessThere Are Many Formulas to Building MuscleThere is no magical muscle-building rep zone (e.g. 8-12 reps)
May 17, 20213 minHealth and FitnessThe Nordic Hamstring Curl is a Valuable Addition to Any Exercise PlanAs a bonus, you only need to complete 2 sets of four reps once a week
May 10, 20213 minNew ResearchHow One Exercise is Saving People from Knee SurgeryThis recent study challenged my bias about exercise
May 7, 20213 minHealth and FitnessDo You Want to be More Flexible? Use Strength TrainingWhy you don’t need to stretch to improve your mobility
May 7, 20212 minNew ResearchShould Athletes Get Back Surgery? It Won’t Get Them on the Field FasterAnother argument for back surgery falls short according to the research
May 3, 20212 minHealth MisinformationThe Message of Avoiding “Bad” Posture is More Harmful than the PostureThe intention may be good but the frequent focus on posture is driving unnecessary fear
Apr 30, 20213 minHealth MisinformationFirst People, Now Animals. Stop The Kinesiotape MadnessKinesio tape is not the answer to reducing pain and improving athletic performance
Apr 27, 20214 minProfessional Growth“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, 20213 minNew ResearchExercise Builds Resilience. Can It Help Protect Against COVID?New research shows yet another benefit of regular exercise
Apr 11, 20214 minSports InjuriesEmbiid 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, 20216 minSports InjuriesWhat 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, 20215 minSports InjuriesWhat'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, 20213 minNew ResearchThe Secret to Staying Strong When You Are In a Cast or SlingExercise one side of the body to strengthen the other
Apr 4, 20214 minHealth MisinformationWhy Does Surgery Not Work for Chronic Pain?If you are using surgery to treat pain, you are likely missing the true issues.
Mar 13, 20213 minHealth MisinformationBecome a Credible Hulk to Make Better Medical DecisionsHow to determine what and who is credible in a sea of misinformation and biased opinions
Mar 2, 20217 minHealth MisinformationHealthcare is a Team SportI get the best outcomes when I partner with my patients