More on the Deep Front Line

From the deep line to breathing, from testing to training.

The 6 Minute Swim Prep

A 6 minute swim prep using the Grid by Trigger Point Performance

Rotator Cuff Tears: Predictive Factors for Management

This review was recently posted on ResearchReviewService.com and integrated the results of two studies that investigated the effect of pain, tear size, location and humeral head migration on the clinical outcomes and risk of progression in patients with rotator cuff tears.

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 [...]

Jumping Rope: A triathlete’s off season secret weapon?

As I was jumping rope in between workouts yesterday (thats obviously not me in the picture by the way), I came to the revelation that this exercise may just be the secret weapon many triathletes are looking for to add to their arsenal this off season.
Let me tell you why:

POSTURE: In order to jump rope [...]

Boxer’s Elbow

Boxer’s Elbow (as defined by Zachazewski et al: Athletic Injuries and Rehabilitation)

An avulsion fracture of the olecranon process occurring as the olecranon impacts in the fossa when a forceful jab misses the target.

Boxer’s Elbow (as defined by Cubos, J: www.jeffcubos.com)

One of a multitude of injuries likely to be sustained by Miguel Cotto on November 14, [...]