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Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) for Knee Surgery Recovery
Blood flow–restricted training (BFRT) has been suggested to treat lower extremity muscle weakness. The efficacy of BFRT for muscle problems related to knee pathology is unclear. Westin et al published the following article in Sports Health titled "Blood Flow–Restricted Training for Lower Extremity Muscle Weakness due to Knee Pathology:...
ACL Tears in the Warrior Athlete: Dr. Logan chats with Special Warfare Doctor Matt Provencher, MD
ACL tears in the military - let's chat returning tactical athletes to full duty. Dr. Logan and Dr. Bassett chat with Dr. Matt Provencher in part 2 of this episode of The Sports Docs Podcast. Their conversation picks back up with an article from the February issue of OJSM this...
Muscle Loss after Surgery: Implementing Nutrition Strategies
Healthy young men have a decrease of muscle size with immobilization, showing the greatest amount of atrophy in the quadriceps: *-1.7% at 2 days *-5.5% at 7 days Associated Strength Loss: *Leg extensor -19% *Leg press -21% *Calf strength -8% Xcelerated Recovery™ Nutritional Supplementation for surgical recovery. Optimize your nutrition...
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Injuries in the NFL: Return to Play and Performance Outcome
Let's chat about acromioclavicular (AC) joint injuries in the NFL. We will start with an anatomy review of the AC joint, follow it up with a discussion on mechanism of injury and treatment, then discuss what we know about performance once players return. Here the full episode here.✳️ The AC joint...
Blueberries for Muscle Recovery
What's on my mind? Blueberries. Post-workout, you’re on autopilot to grab a protein bar or shake. But protein powder or bars alone doesn’t provide enough to attack those aching muscles. Next time, add blueberries. Blueberries are loaded with antioxidants, helping prevent free radical damage to your muscles from a workout. Reducing...
Chocolate Almond Protein Balls - Post Workout Treat
NO BAKE CHOCOLATE ALMOND PROTEIN BALLS My Favorite Post Workout Treat Step 1 1 1/2 cups oats 1 cup almond butter 1/3 chia seeds 1 tbsp cocoa powder 1/4 cup pistachios 1/4 chocolate chips 1 tsp vanilla extract Step 2 Mix together all ingredients in amedium bowl until well mixed...
What is the BEAR ACL?
Curious to learn more about the BEAR Implant for ACL Repair? The Sports Docs Podcast featured Dr. Shawn Anthony, Associate Chief of Sports Medicine for the Mount Sinai Health System and Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the renowned Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Anthony is a...
What is the BEAR ACL Repair?
Curious to learn about the BEAR ACL Repair? The Sports Docs Podcast featured Dr. Shawn Anthony, Associate Chief of Sports Medicine for the Mount Sinai Health System and Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the renowned Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Anthony is a orthopedic consultant for...
Let's Chat SLAP Tears with Dr. Catherine Logan
First, what is a SLAP tear? A SLAP lesion is a tear of the superior glenoid labrum extending from anterior to posterior. There are two predominant mechanisms of injury. First is a compressive force, typically a fall onto an outstretched arm with the shoulder in abduction and slight flexion. The...
Warrior Athlete Injuries with Dr. Logan on The Sports Docs Podcast
Check out the latest episode of The Sports Docs Podcast! We chat with Dr. Matt Provencher - we’re focusing on musculoskeletal injuries or “MSKIs” in warrior athletes . We have some great articles for you that contribute well to our conversation on musculoskeletal injuries in the military population. Then, from...
