Detailed information on ligament injuries, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.
We know that after a lower extremity injury, such as an ACL tear, joint-related symptoms often occur, such as swelling, loss of motion and instability. But as we learn more about these injuries, there also appear to be several neuromuscular consequences. In this episode, I talk to Terry Grindstaff of Creighton University about his…
Whether you are an athlete looking to improve performance or recovering from an injury or surgery, Blood Flow Restriction Therapy (BFR) can be a game-changer for your life. BFR has been one of the major breakthroughs in the physical therapy industry, allowing physical therapists to alleviate atrophy and muscle weakness and achieve strength gains while…
A few months ago, a woman who had recently torn her ACL scheduled a time on my calendar for a phone call (you can do the same here). She initially said she just wanted to know more about the program and its costs, but when I got her on the phone it was clear she…
Image by South_agency from Getty Images Signature from Canva Pro The greatest risk of anterior cruciate ligament injuries or ACL injuries is for people who participate in sports that involve a lot of changing direction, twisting and jumping.1 Females are 2-8 times more likely to injure their ACL compared to males. Read this…
For example, twelve weeks later one of our clients, a 39-year-old CrossFit athlete named Josh, scored a 75/80 on the LEFS. Comparing this result to the graph, he is almost 20% ahead of the average ACL recovery. His PT was extremely impressed with his progress and offered the following thoughts: “By combining my physical…
