Outliers…

An eye opening book reminding me that regardless of how HARD I work to become the best sport medicine professional I want to be, my ultimate destiny lies in part within the hands of “chance”.

Do You See What I See?

Here is a 29 year old female massage therapist. Her goal is to be able to run 21K by next April. She currently runs 3 times per week of varying distances and had reached 11K earlier this week.

Step Away From the Smith Machine!

A recent study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, examined the electromyographic activity (EMG) of various muscles during the squat exercise when performed using the Smith machine as well as using free weights. This was performed as a follow up to a 2005 study by Anderson and Behm that demonstrated higher EMG activity of the quadriceps muscles during the Smith Machine squat.

Standing Wall Stretches: Don’t forget the arch!

If you are a strength coach or manual therapist, I can say with 99.9% certainty that you have at one point or another recommended a Standing Wall Stretch to a client or patient. You may have done so for various reasons, including improved triceps surae length, but have you recommended this stretch with external assistance?

A Clinical Assessment Protocol for Distal Biceps Tendon Ruptures

“if the results of the imaging study could potentially change patient management, then the study is necessary. If interventions or outcomes are unlikely to be altered as a result of the imaging results, then the study is not needed.” (Magee et al)

In sports, distal biceps tendon ruptures (DBTR) have been reported in to occur [...]

Last Minute Gifts to Buy for…..Yourself: Vibram Five Fingers

With Christmas rapidly approaching and shopping days swiftly diminishing, many of you may be looking for last minute gifts to reward yourself with (no need to be ashamed, we all do it!). Therefore, over the next couple of days, I will be profiling several items that may contribute (either directly or indirectly) to sports health [...]

Last Minute Gifts to Buy for…..Yourself: Developing Sport Expertise

With Christmas rapidly approaching and shopping days swiftly diminishing, many of you may be looking for last minute gifts to reward yourself with (no need to be ashamed, we all do it!). Therefore, over the next couple of days, I will be profiling several items that may contribute (either directly or indirectly) to sports health [...]