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“If you ain’t assessin’, you’re just guessin’!” I cannot remember who I first heard this from, but I find it absolutely true. I’ve discovered that I’m a “fixer” by nature. Sometimes so much to a fault (just ask my wife!), I’m always re-evaluating things I come across daily to find ways to make them […]
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As rehab and fitness professionals, it is crucial that we know why we do what we do. Always be able to answer if someone asks “why?”. One of the awesome things about our profession is that, in rehabilitation and strength training, there are many successful approaches to obtaining great outcomes. Throughout my career I have
Resistance Training Guidelines & Exercise Progression in Injury Rehabilitation Read More »
20 Major League Baseball pitchers have had Tommy John surgery (i.e. Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Reconstruction) since the end of the 2013 season (this was originally posted April 2014), and all are under age 30. As a healthcare professional, I find that very disturbing. What may be worse , there are likely tons more pitchers
2 Risk Factors For Tommy John Surgery: A Concerning Trend Read More »
cATalyzing ATs is excited to feature a guest blog by Ian Westermann, founder of www.EssentialTennis.com! Ian and I first crossed paths In 2011 when we made a series of injury prevention videos together. Ian’s product has gone on to become one of the top tennis online instruction sites internationally (featured in Forbes Magazine). The principles behind
Spring acclimation tips for tennis athletes – Essential Tennis Read More »
Are you quick? I’m not talking 100 meter dash time. I’m talking “5-10-5” time. That person who fears nobody 1 on 1, and who nobody wants to defend. You create separation on offense and close the gap on defense. Do you want to be that athlete (or develop that athlete)? He are 5 essential components
5 essential components for developing agility Read More »
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction rehabilitation: what’s your stance? There are tons of different protocols and guidelines out there, and I recognize and respect that there are lots of successful approaches. As part 3 of my series (in case you missed, here’s part 1 and part 2) on the ACL, I’m sharing my personal perspective and experience
ACL rehab and return to play protocol: My approach Read More »
Welcome to part two of my three-part series dedicated to understanding the recovery from ACL injury. In part one, we heard from Veronica and Melinda about their experiences and challenges (physically, mentally, and emotionally). Now, I’m going to share the experiences of two more people who both dealt with multiple ACL tear episodes, using different
The ACL: Much more than “just a ligament” Read More »
Aside from concussions, there may be no athletic injury more publicized and hated than the tear of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament, or ACL. While never personally tearing my ACL, I’ve been fortunate to have assessed and rehabilitated many who were unfortunate to suffer this injury. Through this experience, I have learned a great deal about
Developing empathy for ACL recovery Read More »
Ankle sprains are probably the most common orthopedic injury (according to the Cleveland Clinic, they account for 15% of all athletic injuries). I estimate that I have probably managed anywhere from 200-300 ankle injuries during the first 12 years of my career. On the flip-side, personally speaking, I am the poster-child for chronic ankle instability.
Ankle sprains. Yea, they suck. Unless you manage them properly! Read More »
Well, it’s that day again. A day for spending time with those you care about, and for giving thanks for whatever you are grateful for in your life. It’s also a day which may just be the highest caloric intake day of the year. I don’t blame you – it’s like the food is just
Post-Thanksgiving Workout (Turkey Blaster!) Read More »