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What Is the Best Way to Warm Up for Exercise?
Building cases for stretching, generic movement, and sport-specific tasks.
Aug 17, 20217 min read


Stop Telling People Posture Causes Pain
How much longer are we going to ignore decades of research?
Aug 10, 20216 min read


Injured or Struggling to Recover? Stress Can’t be Ignored
The silent killer makes it harder for our bodies to heal
Aug 9, 20213 min read


How to Improve Exercise Efficiency in the Gym and Clinic
A research-based guide to building exercise when time is short
Aug 2, 20216 min read


I Was Wrong About the Value of Dry Needling — Twice
If someone changes their views, do you applaud or condemn them? Are they someone who challenged their bias and viewpoint or are they a...
Jul 27, 20217 min read


What Are Your Doctor’s Beliefs About Pain?
The pain beliefs are more important than their credentials.
Jul 15, 20213 min read


Should You Use Ice After an Injury?
Research shows that ice may be more harmful than helpful for inflammation. Say goodbye RICE and hello to PEACE & LOVE.
Jul 15, 20216 min read


Leisure Time Physical Activity is a Privilege
It’s time to recognize health inequality in the health and fitness community
Jun 13, 20213 min read


You Don’t Need Surgery for a Rotator Cuff Tear
Another study showing surgery is often not the answer for pain
Jun 5, 20213 min read


Study Claims Massage Cures Death
How to spot predatory journals and the garbage “research” they produce
Jun 5, 20213 min read


Why Are All of the Baseball Players Hurt?
How the pandemic has impacted training schedules and injury rates
Jun 5, 20215 min read


Children Lifting Weights is a Good Thing
No, lifting weights will not stunt their growth
May 26, 20214 min read


There Are Many Formulas to Building Muscle
There is no magical muscle-building rep zone (e.g. 8-12 reps)
May 16, 20214 min read


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 16, 20213 min read


How One Exercise is Saving People from Knee Surgery
This recent study challenged my bias about exercise
May 10, 20213 min read


Do You Want to be More Flexible? Use Strength Training
Why you don’t need to stretch to improve your mobility
May 7, 20213 min read


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 7, 20212 min read


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
May 3, 20212 min read


First People, Now Animals. Stop The Kinesiotape Madness
Kinesio tape is not the answer to reducing pain and improving athletic performance
Apr 29, 20213 min read


“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, 20214 min read
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