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Exploring Which Interset Strategies You Should Use and Avoid
In the most recent episode of The Clinical Gap Podcast, I discuss various interset strategies to implement in the gym and clinic....
Apr 1, 20231 min read
Could Resisted Lumbar Extension Help Patients with Lumbar Radiculopathy and Disk Herniation?
A recent study explored the use of isolated lumbar extension resistance exercises for patients with lumbar radiculopathy and disk herniation
Mar 31, 20231 min read
Which Exercise Can Help People With Chronic Low Back Pain?
A recent systematic review of systematic reviews assessed the effects of various exercise approaches on pain and disability.
Mar 30, 20231 min read
We Often Forget the Strengthening Part of the Physical Activity Guidelines
A recent qualitative study addresses the misunderstanding of the physical activity guidelines.
Mar 29, 20232 min read
How Does Extensive Sensorimotor Training Influence Pain?
a recent study that assessed whether extensive multisensory training influences pain sensitivity.
Mar 28, 20232 min read
Does Cognitive Stress Worsen Pain Perception?
A recent study investigated the influence of a purely cognitive stressor on pain perception in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain
Mar 27, 20232 min read
Using Reps in Reserve in the Gym and Clinic
In the latest episode of The Clinical Gap Podcast, I discuss implementing repetitions in reserve (RIR) and ratings of perceived exertion...
Mar 25, 20231 min read
Should You Stretch Between Sets of Exercise?
A recent study reviewed research on the effectiveness of implementing inter-set stretching in a resistance training program for hypertrophy
Mar 24, 20232 min read
Strategies to Reduce Fear of Movement
A recent study designed behavioral treatments that are informed by a person-centered assessment of fear of movement and avoidance behaviors
Mar 23, 20232 min read
What Are the Best Interset Strategies?
A recent study examined current evidence on interset interventions and their effect on acute resistance training performance
Mar 22, 20233 min read
Does More Exercise Reduce Fear of Exercise?
A recent study assessed whether adding a large resistance exercise dose to usual care using a time-contingent approach is beneficial
Mar 21, 20232 min read
Is RPE an Effective Tool for Measuring Fatigue?
A recent study examined the validity of using RPE to assess muscle fatigue
Mar 20, 20231 min read
How Accurate Are We at Predicting Failure When Resistance Training?
A recent recent study investigated the RIR prediction accuracy estimates across multiple studies of differing populations and conditions
Mar 17, 20231 min read
Does the Load Matter For Stimulating Hypertrophy?
A recent study assessed the effect of lifting until failure with low, moderate, and high loads on muscle hypertrophy and muscle strength
Mar 16, 20232 min read
Is Repetition in Reserve a Reliable Strategy for Prescribing Exercise?
A recent study investigated whether RIR can be used as a reliable tool to prescribe load for two commonly used strength exercises
Mar 15, 20232 min read
How Much Exercise is Needed for Hypertrpophy?
A recent systematic review analyzed training programs with different rep schemes and training frequencies
Mar 14, 20232 min read
Does Scapula Dyskinesia Matter?
A recent study assessed the association between changes in pain or function with changes in scapula movement
Mar 13, 20232 min read
Exercise is Vital for Glycemic Control
A recent study covers baseline recommendations and goals to help people with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes.
Mar 10, 20232 min read
How Your Gut Health May Effect Your Exercise Capacity
A recent paper highlights current evidence exploring the relationship between the gut microbiota and exercise (primarily aerobic).
Mar 9, 20232 min read
Ratings of Perceived Exertion Are Susceptible to Anchors
A recent study assessed two ways of anchoring the upper limit and how they affect perceived effort.
Mar 8, 20231 min read
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