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    You Don’t Need Surgery for a Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Jun 5, 2021
    • 3 min
    Health Misinformation

    You Don’t Need Surgery for a Rotator Cuff Tear

    Another study showing surgery is often not the answer for pain
    Study Claims Massage Cures Death
    • Jun 5, 2021
    • 3 min
    Health Misinformation

    Study Claims Massage Cures Death

    How to spot predatory journals and the garbage “research” they produce
    Why Are All of the Baseball Players Hurt?
    • Jun 5, 2021
    • 5 min
    Sports Injuries

    Why Are All of the Baseball Players Hurt?

    How the pandemic has impacted training schedules and injury rates
    Children Lifting Weights is a Good Thing
    • May 26, 2021
    • 4 min
    Health Misinformation

    Children Lifting Weights is a Good Thing

    No, lifting weights will not stunt their growth
    There Are Many Formulas to Building Muscle
    • May 17, 2021
    • 4 min
    Health and Fitness

    There Are Many Formulas to Building Muscle

    There is no magical muscle-building rep zone (e.g. 8-12 reps)
    The Nordic Hamstring Curl is a Valuable Addition to Any Exercise Plan
    • May 17, 2021
    • 3 min
    Health and Fitness

    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
    How One Exercise is Saving People from Knee Surgery
    • May 10, 2021
    • 3 min
    New Research

    How One Exercise is Saving People from Knee Surgery

    This recent study challenged my bias about exercise
    Do You Want to be More Flexible? Use Strength Training
    • May 7, 2021
    • 3 min
    Health and Fitness

    Do You Want to be More Flexible? Use Strength Training

    Why you don’t need to stretch to improve your mobility
    Should Athletes Get Back Surgery? It Won’t Get Them on the Field Faster
    • May 7, 2021
    • 2 min
    New Research

    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
    The Message of Avoiding “Bad” Posture is More Harmful than the Posture
    • May 3, 2021
    • 2 min
    Health Misinformation

    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
    First People, Now Animals. Stop The Kinesiotape Madness
    • Apr 30, 2021
    • 3 min
    Health Misinformation

    First People, Now Animals. Stop The Kinesiotape Madness

    Kinesio tape is not the answer to reducing pain and improving athletic performance
    “Oh Crap, He’s an Intern”
    • Apr 27, 2021
    • 4 min
    Professional Growth

    “Oh Crap, He’s an Intern”

    My internship taught me how to use communication to overcome a lack of experience and technical skills
    Exercise Builds Resilience. Can It Help Protect Against COVID?
    • Apr 27, 2021
    • 3 min
    New Research

    Exercise Builds Resilience. Can It Help Protect Against COVID?

    New research shows yet another benefit of regular exercise
    Embiid is Back But His Rehab Isn't Over. What Can We Expect From Him Going Forward?
    • Apr 11, 2021
    • 4 min
    Sports Injuries

    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.
    What Does the LeBron James Injury Mean for the Lakers Title Run?
    • Apr 11, 2021
    • 6 min
    Sports Injuries

    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.
    What's Next for The Padres and Tatis Jr. After Receiving Positive MRI Results?
    • Apr 11, 2021
    • 5 min
    Sports Injuries

    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
    The Secret to Staying Strong When You Are In a Cast or Sling
    • Apr 11, 2021
    • 3 min
    New Research

    The Secret to Staying Strong When You Are In a Cast or Sling

    Exercise one side of the body to strengthen the other
    Why Does Surgery Not Work for Chronic Pain?
    • Apr 4, 2021
    • 4 min
    Health Misinformation

    Why Does Surgery Not Work for Chronic Pain?

    If you are using surgery to treat pain, you are likely missing the true issues.
    Become a Credible Hulk to Make Better Medical Decisions
    • Mar 13, 2021
    • 3 min
    Health Misinformation

    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
    Healthcare is a Team Sport
    • Mar 2, 2021
    • 7 min
    Health Misinformation

    Healthcare is a Team Sport

    I get the best outcomes when I partner with my patients
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