Out with the old, in with the new: A more detailed, functional grading system for muscle injuries
British athletics muscle injury classification: a new grading system ; https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/48/18/1347
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Does changing gait mechanics in the early impact phase reduce stress fractures for runners?
Research reviewed: Stress fracture injury prevention strategies with emphasis on early impact dampening among endurance runners. Nixon et al
When can you return to sports following a lateral (inversion) ankle sprain? Use this framework
Research reviewed: Return to sport decisions after an acute lateral ankle sprain injury: introducing the PAASS framework—an international multidisciplinary consensus; Smith et al, BJSM 2021
During hamstring injury rehab, does it matter if you start lengthening (eccentric) exercises earlier or later in the program?
Research reviewed: Early versus delayed lengthening exercises for acute hamstring injury in male athletes: a randomised controlled clinical trial
If you have long-term back pain, does adding back and core “control” and “stability” exercises to a strength routine help?
Research reviewed: Neuromuscular control and resistance training for people with chronic low back pain: a randomized controlled trial
Good golfers vs bad golfers: What differences do we see in their lower body muscle activation & swing duration?
Research reviewed: Electromyographic Analysis of the Lower Limb Muscles in Low- and High-Handicap Golfers
How to use music to increase your running cadence (strides per minute)
Recent research has revealed how using beat frequency can help improve running cadence
Explained: Rafa Nadal's foot RF ablation procedure
Dr. Rajpal Brar, DPT explains the technique
How did Zlatan Ibrahimovic play six months with a ruptured ACL in his knee?
Dr. Raj, DPT explains
Is Erling Haaland injury prone?
Dr. Raj, DPT examines the new Man City striker's injury history
Why are girls at more risk for ACL injuries than boys?
Research reviewed: Why do girls sustain more anterior cruciate ligament injuries than boys? :a review of the changes in estrogen and musculoskeletal structure & function. Wild et al, Sports Med. 2012
Problems with flat feet? This exercise might help
Research: Effects of plantar intrinsic foot muscle strengthening exercise on static and dynamic foot kinematics: Randomized controlled single-blind trial in individuals with pes planus. Okamura et al.
Does Isokinetic strength testing predict hamstring injuries in sports?
Research: Isokinetic strength assessment offers limited predictive validity for detecting risk of future hamstring strain in sport: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Green et al, BJSM 2017
Does stretching improve ankle dorsiflexion mobility?
Research reviewed:Chronic effect of different types of stretching on ankle dorsiflexion range of motion: Systematic review and meta-analysis. The Foot, 34, 28–35. Medeiros et al
What leads to muscle cramping in endurance athletes?
Research reviewed: Increased running speed & previous cramps rather than dehydration or serum sodium changes predict EAMC: study in 210 Ironman triathletes. Schwellnus et al. BJSM
Do footballers have altered side to side cutting mechanics following ACL reconstruction?
Research reviewed: Altered lower extremity movement variability in female soccer players during side-step cutting after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Pollard et al, AJSM. 2015
4x4 squats: An easy & effective way to improve your distance running
Maximal Strength Training Improves Running Economy in Distance Runners. Storen & Stoa. Medicine and science in sports & exercise 2008
What's the best way to assess, manage, and prevent calf muscle strains?
Research reviewed: The Assessment, Management and Prevention of Calf Muscle Strain Injuries: A Qualitative Study of the Practices and Perspectives of 20 Expert Sports Clinicians. Green et al.
Explaining Steph Curry's foot sprain injury and indefinite timeline
Dr. Raj, DPT digs into the details
Explaining Trent Alexander-Arnold's hamstring injury & timeline scenarios
Dr. Raj, DPT delves into the details