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When Is Rotator Cuff Surgery Recommended?
When Is Rotator Cuff Surgery Recommended? If rotator cuff surgery has been recommended as an option for a torn rotator cuff it is often secondary to: - Your pain did not improve with nonsurgical methods - Continued pain is the main indication for surgery - If you are very active and use...
Does Dry Needling Reduce Pain after ACL Reconstruction?
Background: Does Dry Needling Reduce Pain after ACL Reconstruction? Dry needling (DN) has been reported to decrease pain, however, adaptations or changes in muscle tone is less well studied. A study was published in PhysTherSport: Dry needling: Effects on activation and passive mechanical properties of the quadriceps, pain and range during late...
ACL Reconstruction: Graft Choices
Which graft should I choose for my ACL Reconstruction? Quadriceps tendon autograft. The quadriceps tendon autograft is often used for primary (initial) reconstruction as well as revision (repeat) reconstruction procedures. The surgeon uses the middle third of the patient's quadriceps tendon with or without a bone plug from the upper...
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and hyaluronic acid (HA) for Knee Osteoarthritis
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and hyaluronic acid (HA) are 2 nonoperative treatment options for knee osteoarthritis (OA) that are supposed to provide symptomatic relief and help delay surgical intervention. What was the purpose of this study? To systematically review the literature to compare the efficacy and safety of PRP and HA injections...
Muscle Recovery & Blueberries
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....
Compression Boots vs Compression Socks: How do they differ?
Compression Socks vs Compression Boots - How do they differ? Spoiler alert....Compression boot treatment may lead to more consistent jump performance following a damaging bout of exercise. Scientists analyzed the effects of a single 30 min partial lower leg external pneumatic compression (EPC) treatment compared to a static...
Do I Need a Grid (Bumpy) Foam Roller?
Foam rolling seems to be effective for enhancing lactate clearance and counteracting DOMS, but the TYPE of foam roller does NOT seem to influence the recovery rate. -- Here are the details: This study aimed to determine the effect of foam rolling on the rate of lactate removal and DOMS prevention...
Fear of Reinjury in Athletes: Implications for Rehabilitation with Dr. Catherine Logan
A sports injury has both physical and psychological consequences for the athlete. A common postinjury psychological response is elevated fear of reinjury. Fear of Reinjury in Athletes: Implications for Rehabilitation (Sports Health, Hsu, et al) What did the authors set out to achieve? To provide an overview of the implications...
Is Cupping Helpful for Calf Soreness/Gastroc Strains?
Cupping + Calf Soreness/Tightness: Study Highlight Just ONE cupping treatment significantly improved active dorsiflexion and decreased pain in this study of athletes. Methods: Single cohort design included 20 physically active, healthy participants (10 women, 10 men; age: 22.9 years ± 3.35 years) completed an exercise protocol to induce...
What is tissue flossing with Dr. Catherine Logan?
Tissue flossing: a new short-term compression therapy for reducing exercise-induced delayed-onset muscle soreness. A randomized, controlled and double-blind pilot crossover trial. What are we trying to learn? The symptomatic reduction of exercise-induced delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is of great interest. One of the most promising interventions is compression therapy....
