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...
Category: Knee
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....
Muscle Interventions After ACLR
So, I see a lot of athletes after ACL reconstruction (ACLR). I also often share my thoughts and opinions on rehab after ACLR. You could even attend one of my courses on the subject...
Why a Quad Index Matters
I test the quads on every knee patient who is returning to sport. Actually, I test a lot of things but it all starts with the quads. As I have said many, many times...
The False Dichotomy of Open vs Closed Kinetic Chain
Open kinetic chain (OKC) vs closed kinetic chain (CKC); we have heard it all before. There are arguments that OKC is more dangerous (it’s not) or that it puts more stress on the patellofemoral...
Understanding Valgus
If you have ever attended one of my courses, you will hear me refer to valgus as “the boogeyman of the knee”. We seem to blame it for a lot of issues and see...
Injury Prevention and Variation of Movement
There is a lot of talk in the media about preventing injuries during sports. A lot of that talk revolves around “fixing faulty mechanics” and “moving the right way” in order to prevent injuries,...
Using the Force to Understand Injuries
There has been a lot of talk lately about how mechanics can play a role in injuries. This is especially true in lower extremity injuries such as patellofemoral pain and ACL tears. I’m in...