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The Prevalence of SLAP Tears Of the Shoulder in Asymptomatic Individuals
May 18
A SLAP tear is a type of shoulder injury that involves the labrum in the shoulder joint. SLAP stands for Superior Labrum Anterior to Posterior. SLAP tears can result...
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Back in the Game: A Comprehensive Guide to Returning to Play After ACL Reconstruction Surgery
Feb 14
Facing the challenge of an ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury and subsequent reconstruction surgery is a significant hurdle for any athlete. However, the journey doesn't end with surgery; the...
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One Day at A Time: Malia’s ACL Jour-KNEE
Dec 16
ACL reconstruction rehabilitation is a LONG journey. It is definitely challenging physically but the mental component takes a lot of strength to overcome as well. Having to sit on...
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Older Adults Benefit from Power Training!
Dec 3
Interesting article to share!
This systematic review and meta-analysis looked at traditional strength training vs power training for older adults. They found IMPROVED outcomes in physical function (TUG testing, stair...
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The Importance of Pre-operative Physical Therapy with ACL Tears
Aug 13
When diagnosed with an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear in the knee, surgery is often recommended. Many people think about the long road of rehabilitation after surgery, but it...
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Risk factors Involved in Re-injuring a Reconstructed ACL or Having a Contralateral Injury
May 24
ACL injury and reconstructive surgery is a tough process for anyone. And, no one wants to go through this challenging time twice. So, what can put someone at a...
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Return to Play Guidelines for the Injured Tennis Player
Feb 11
Tennis a fun sport that can be played for many years. It is also a sport that can come with injury. Below is a general guideline for tennis players...
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Volleyball Specific Exercises
Aug 12
Training like you play is important for decreasing the risk for injury but also maximizing your performance.
Below are some different exercises that address activation patterns that are required in...
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Resiliency During Rehabilitation
Jul 6
Resiliency and psychological readiness to return to sport have been identified as factors that significantly influence an athlete’s ability to return to sport after an injury. Resiliency is the...
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Injury Reduction in Volleyball Players
Jun 5
The purpose of this blog is to provide players, coaches, trainers, and sports-related providers with evidence-based injury reduction strategies for volleyball players. Both acute and overuse injuries are common...
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What Causes Muscle Cramping?
Nov 3
Many people experience muscle cramping during or after exercise which can be uncomfortable and alarming. A muscle cramp is a sudden, involuntary contraction of the muscle that can last...
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Were You Born to Run?
Dec 21
The notion that human beings were “born to run” certainly has inspired me to think deeply about running. The book that bears this notion as its title, Born To...