Why is so and so not as sore, fatigued, or worn down as me?
“Why is so and so not as sore, fatigued, or worn down as me?” It’s a common question in sport. Every athlete pays a unique currency to cover the cost of the game. That...
A Cautionary Approach to Adopting New Insights, Methods, and Practices
Guest post by Jarred Boyd, PT, DPT, MSAT, Director of Rehabilitation for the Memphis Grizzlies Introduction: The Hidden Cost of New Insights The acquisition of newfound knowledge or methods can be both an inspiring...
Force: Terms and Conditions Apply
I really like that title. With my nerd status, you were probably thinking I would have made some kind of Star Wars reference like “Using the Force” or “The Force Awakens” but Star Wars...
Who Are We?
My early years as a physical therapist were marked by a lot of friction. So much friction that I started to question whether or not I even knew what physical therapy was. I guess...
Yet Another Inquest Into the Land of “Functional” vs. “Non-functional”
Guest post by Jarred Boyd, PT, DPT, MSAT, Director of Rehabilitation for the Memphis Grizzlies Over the years, contention has existed, and will likely persist into the foreseeable future, revolving around what is and...
The SAID Principle Always Applies
The SAID principle is an old acronym from the strength and conditioning world that many professionals refer to with a knowing nod. I’m not sure who first came up with the adage, but some...
Return to Running After ACLR
That has got to be the most pragmatic title to a blogpost that I have ever written. Usually I write some esoteric thing like “Biomechanics Matter Even When They Don’t” or just make a...
Special Tests Can Be Special
Healthcare providers have a love/hate relationship with orthopedic special tests. Some seem to be really useful while others seem not to hold up very well to scrutiny. Much of these conversations seem to focus...
Feedback Calibration Specialists
If you asked a bunch of physical therapists what it is that they do, you would get a lot of different answers. I think for most physical therapists, they see their job as “helping...
Cultural Influences on Injury Risk
If you have listened to my podcast or seen one of my lectures over the years, you have heard me give my opinions regarding why female athletes have a higher incidence of ACL injuries....