Forget the old ways of passively warming up. Gone are the days where athletes gather in a group and static stretch in a circle… The most current research shows that the best way to warm-up and prepare for athletic movements is to actually move like an athlete! There are extraordinary advantages of a dynamic warm-up. …
The Benefits of a Dynamic Warm-Up to Ignite Your Performance (Part I) Read More »
Do you have pain on the inside area of the knee after taking a direct hit to the side of your leg? Does your knee feel unstable or loose when you step sideways or pivot? If you’re having pain on the “medial”, or inside area, of your knee, an injury to the Medial Collateral Ligament, …
Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disorder in the United States and may cause pain, stiffness, and limitations with day to day activities. Unfortunately, many people feel forced to give up their favorite sports or lifestyle as a result of being labeled with “osteoarthritis”. A diagnosis of “osteoarthritis” can be confusing. What does it mean? …
Osteoarthritis: Clearing Up A Confusing Diagnosis Read More »
Sam’s Story: *Name changed to protect the identity of the athlete. It was early spring of 2020 and Sam was eager to prove herself on the soccer field in an off-season scrimmage against a neighboring university. She chased after a ball and attempted to evade an opponent. She planted her right foot and initiated a …
ACL Re-injury: A College Athlete’s Journey through a Torn ACL…Not Once, But Twice Read More »
Do you know how many people are walking around on a torn meniscus without even knowing they have a tear?? 💥Approximately 5% of young people and up to 67% of older people have asymptomatic (non-painful) meniscus tears! 💥 How is that possible? Depending on the type of injury and how it is treated, the symptoms …
Meniscus Injuries: What To Know So They Don’t Hold You Back Read More »
A Need for “External Focus of Attention” in ACL Rehab Can an injury to a ligament actually affect how your brain works? And can the change in your brain actually make you more prone to injury? If you have torn the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in your knee, you understand that it affects many aspects …
ACL Injury, The Brain, and the High Re-Injury Rate Read More »
Working on the slopes at a ski resort is one of the most thrilling and satisfying jobs you can earn. If you are lucky enough to land one of these sought-after positions as an instructor, patroller, host, or operator, then you have more on the line when it comes to getting injured. Blowing out the …
7 Tips for Ski and Ride Pros To Avoid Injuries That Could Cost You Your Career Read More »
Are you tired of holding stretches for 30 seconds? Do you want to get more stretching done in less time? Do you want to get MORE OUT OF YOUR WORKOUTS overall? I’m going to show you how you can be MORE EFFICIENT with your workouts, by stringing movements together into a DYNAMIC MOBILITY routine. With …
6 Count Mobility Routine for Hips, T-Spine, and Hamstrings Read More »
Do you enjoy HIKING? Have you ever noticed if your knees do THIS??? (Watch video) It’s an incredibly common movement pattern that leads a lot of people toward pain, arthritis, and knee replacements. This quick tip will help you SAVE YOUR KNEES so you can keep hiking and living the life of your dreams! As …
The resisted side stepping exercise, also known as “monster walks,” with its many variations, is an excellent way to strengthen the hip and gluteal muscles. But which position is best, knees straight or bent? For years, there has been a debate over the best position to perform “monster walks” to target the gluteals, without isolating …
Glute Strengthening with Monster Walks: Knees Straight or Bent? Read More »
In an interview with George Thomas, from the Professional Ski Instructors Association and American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI), we discuss best strategies to physically prepare for snow-skiing and snowboarding, specifically to protect your knees. We talk about the important pillars of injury prevention training and how this specific type of training reduces the risk …
PSIA-AASI Podcast: Get Knee Smart with ACL Strong Tips Read More »
Do you ever wonder what the pinching pain is in the front of your hip? It’s probably not a “pulled hip flexor”… One possibility that you might not have heard of is hip impingement, also known as femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (or FAI). FAI is a relatively new concept in the orthopedic and rehabilitation realm, but …
Squats are a common exercise to strengthen the legs, but there are some common mistakes to watch out for when doing squats for injury prevention as a field, court, or snow athlete. We use squats to improve movement patterns and build functional strength for athletes to become stronger, safer, and more dynamic in their sport. …
3 Mistakes To Watch Out For When Doing Squats for Injury Prevention Read More »
When it comes to ACL injuries, we have a BIG problem, and it isn’t going away. It’s actually getting worse every year. And with good intentions, most people make this mistake with their approach to ACL injury prevention. As normal people, we all just want to be able to physically do what we love to …
Don’t Make This Mistake with “ACL Injury Prevention” Read More »
As an expert in ACL injury prevention, I’ve heard some interesting comments and perspectives about the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) over the years. There’s a lot of misinformation floating around, unfortunately; and with such a serious and devastating injury at stake, we need to get the facts straight so we can start protecting our athletes …
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