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How Can We Create Effective Return-to-Running Protocols?
Todd Arnold, MD, medical officer for elite athlete care at USA Track & Field, and I discuss the complexities of return-to-running protocols. We explore the research on the nuances of creating individualized...
One of my favorite things to do is host a MedBridge live webinar, and the reason for that is we always leave time at the end to answer questions. And those questions are great because they're real world questions. They're questions on topics that maybe are a little more controversial...
I was having a conversation with a couple I had just met. They were telling me about their nephew who had torn his ACL in high school and subsequently tore it again. He then quit soccer permanently.
I was immediately saddened and frustrated that this happened to this young man. Now I certainly...
One of my favorite tests in early return to sport rehabilitation is the single leg heel raise test. We require the athlete to do 30 of them slow and controlled with full range of motion. This is going to tell me three different things. One, first off, obviously, the strength of the...
I was at a conference and one of the questions we discussed was: "What were the things that unlocked your career?" Here are some things I thought about.
1) 500 hours of continuing education in my first 5 years.
That was a game-changer for me. I learned so much, but more...
I remember him vividly.
He was a cantankerous old farmer. You know the type. Rough and rugged exterior but would do anything for anyone at the drop of a hat. At 72, he was still working on the farm daily.
He’d had a total hip replacement and was resistant to physical therapy from the...
Hey, everyone. I had a reader submitted question here about ACL reconstruction.
“Hello, I'm a PT and I've been really enjoying going through your med bridge courses. They've been super insightful, particularly with ACL reconstruction."
Thank you so much. I appreciate it. I love doing them....
My wife and I are athletic trainers, so we understand what a challenge it can be to get your CEUs completed in each reporting period. Fifty is a lot of CEUs and my wife does all of her continuing education through MedBridge. While getting the required CEUs is important, if I have to go through...
Knee extension ROM is essential after ACL reconstruction. We know we need to restore it (including full hyperextension) but sometimes it can be tricky. Using this hold relax technique can be a game changer especially when you combine it with an external rotation bias.
If you need a...
Best Courses for Athletic Trainers For Working with Athletes with Back or Neck Pain
As athletic trainers, historically our education on low back pain has left a lot to be desired. Since a lot of athletes and active individuals (e.g. factory workers) have low back pain, it is important that...
I'm often asked, "How do you get buy-in with a coach or a team in your group testing, your pre-participation physical testing?" I will tell you, this actually goes to getting buy-in in just about anything.
See, we're so excited about what we're doing, whether that's group testing or a...
The question is, "Why do you emphasize that you should achieve full knee hyperextension after ACL reconstruction?" And I tell you what, I am shocked at this being such a hot button issue. The amount of pushback, the number of questions, the amount of, "Wow, I didn't even know...
