What is it? The Vertical Jump is a test where an individual stands in place and jumps as high as they can. The “Vertical” is how high (in inches) the individual reaches compared to when they are on the ground. Why is it important? The vertical jump is one of the most tested metrics in …
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There are three overlapping phases of tendon healing: Inflammation –> Repair –> Remodeling Inflammation During the inflammation stage, swelling takes place as fluid rushes into the area. Coming with that fluid are multiple inflammatory mediators (such as neutrophils, monocytes, and macrophages) that help clean out the area of damaged tissue. *There have been speculations on whether decreasing the …
Tendon-injuries are extremely common, with the top 3 being tears of the rotator cuff, Achilles, and wrist flexor tendon. Conservative therapy has been able to produce excellent outcomes in 75% of cases, with exercise being a key component, but why? To answer that let’s first go over a few other questions: What are tendons? Tendons …
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The “bird-dog” and “deadbug” are two of the most common rehabilitation exercises out there, and for good reason. Humans are naturally prone to develop functional asymmetries, meaning that one side or one area of the body is a lot stronger, more stable, or just moves better than the other. This occurs for a variety of …
This post will cover some of the most important factors in maintaining great shoulder health. To do this, I’ll first explain what you should ask yourself when you start to feel some pain: Is it an overuse injury? As mentioned earlier, overuse is a common cause of shoulder pain. See what movements have been aggravating …
To start, let’s review the basics of muscle fibers. There are two main types: Type I “Slow twitch”: These Fibers are characterized by their high endurance ability and their low force / power / speed output. They can sustain long-term contractions (as used in posture). Type II: “Fast twitch”: These fibers are characterized by …
Let’s say you lack a specific range-of-motion. You mobilize and mobilize that area and now you feel nice and loose. Now what? Do you call it a day and relax? Do you go for a new max lift? Yea you have access to a new range, but can you properly control that range? This new …
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As touched upon in the last blog, balance training is very under-utilized. But why exactly is it so important to improve on? Below are 3 of the main benefits: Movement Re-patterning Any injury, from a minor sprain/strain to a fracture, can result in an altered movement pattern. This has been demonstrated in numerous studies1,2,3. The …
The 3 most common sports injuries are: Sprains (ligaments) / Strains (muscle) Whether it’s a sprained ankle or a pulled hamstring, these take the cake as the most common sports injury. Shin splints This pain usually comes on during periods of overuse, or when doing too much too soon (going from couch to 5k in …
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