Blog Archive
What is BFR?
History of BFR Initially popularized by Johnny Owens, M.P.T., BFR was initially implemented in his clinic for building muscle strength and hypertrophy, initially within a the population of military limb salvage patients. Within just a few years, the potential for BFR has become more recognized and an evolution from trauma patients to the...
Quick Tip: Does BFR help Quad after ACL Surgery? Ask Dr. Logan
Exercise with Blood Flow Restriction to Improve Quadriceps Function Long After ACL ReconstructionSource: Int J Sports Med, 40(10): 2019 Clinical Question: What is the utility of BFR long after ACLR? Bottom Line: Rectus femoris and vastus lateralis thickness and knee extensor strength in the involved leg increased by 11%, 10% and 20%, respectively (all P< .01). Points...
Dr. Logan Selected to Speak at AOSSM Annual Meeting
The first two years of clinical practice are widely regarded as the most stressful and challenging years of an orthopaedic surgeon's career. Many graduating fellows are excited to begin their own clinical practice only to find that they underestimate the unforeseen obstacles awaiting them. How to handle these early challenges...
Cartilage defects of the knee: Sports Docs Episode with Dr. Logan
Welcome to The Sports Docs Podcast with Dr. Catherine Logan and Dr. Ashley Bassett. On each episode we chat about the most recent developments in sports medicine and dissect through all the noise so you know which literature should actually impact your practice.On today’s episode we’re focusing on cartilage defects...
All Things Cartilage Defects in the Knee: Do I need surgery?
Welcome to The Sports Docs Podcast with Dr. Catherine Logan and Dr. Ashley Bassett. On each episode we chat about the most recent developments in sports medicine and dissect through all the noise so you know which literature should actually impact your practice.On today’s episode we’re focusing on cartilage defects...
What is Office Needle Arthroscopy? Is it Right for me?
The NanoScope™ operative arthroscopy imaging system is the first medical-grade, 3-in-1, single-use camera system. The chip-on-tip NanoScope system combines the latest technology in 1 mm imaging sensors, LED lighting, image management, and OR integration with an intuitive touchscreen tablet control. The NanoScope system provides an alternative to MRI imaging and second-look...
Dr. Logan Interviewed by Resilient Her Blog
YT: What inspired you to pursue a career in sports medicine? CL: My sister sustained three ACL tears, three years in a row. Each time she returned to sport, she sustained an additional rupture pretty quickly. This occurred in the early 90's when the surgical technique and rehab protocols were...
The Mental Side of Injured Athlete
Check out the latest podcast with Dr. Melissa Christino on The Mental Side of the Injured Athlete - LISTEN HERE The psychosocial benefits of participating in sports have long been appreciated. However, athletes are often faced with circumstances that make them susceptible to psychological challenges unique to the athletic population....
Dr. Logan & Cartilage Surgery: Who is the best candidate?
What is cartilage repair? Cartilage repair includes various surgical procedures such as microfracture, osteochondral autograft transfer (also known as OATS or Mosaicplasty), osteochondral allograft transplantation and autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI/Carticel). These procedures are designed to heal cartilage damage by filling the cartilage defect with repair tissue. The choice of procedure...
How to prevent ACL injury?
Preventing ACL injuries in youth athletes Prevention programs are effective at decreasing ACL injuries by focusing on: Strengthening: Core, hip and thigh strengthening Technique: Maintaining proper technique when jumping, landing and cutting to change direction Balance: Practicing one-legged balance to protect the knee Stamina: Avoiding activity when they are fatigued...
