Injury Recovery
Study: Traditional ‘Pitch Counts’ Aren’t Doing Enough to Help High School Pitchers
Too many pitches can be bad news for a young pitcher’s arm and shoulder health. That’s why pitch counts have become a trusted way to guard against overthrowing. However, a [...]
Why the Traditional Procedure for a Torn Meniscus Can Lead to a Lifetime of Pain (And The Smarter Approach Pro Athletes Favor)
Your meniscus is important. Two pads of cartilage wedged between your shin and thigh bones, the meniscus works to absorb shock, distribute load and provide stabilization in and around the [...]
Eliminate Ankle Sprains With This 3-Minute Daily Routine
The frustration and pain of spraining an ankle is very personal to me. I've sprained each ankle at least 20 times (I kid you not). Since becoming a Doctor of [...]
Trust the Process: 5 Things to Keep in Mind When Recovering From an Injury
Recently, I had to get surgery on a torn labrum in my shoulder. My doctor told me recovery time was four to six weeks with a sling, followed by two [...]
How to Handle an Acute Injury While Training
Working out is supposed to make you stronger, healthier and feel better. But it’s also an activity that can leave you vulnerable to injury. You’ll be working with heavy equipment, [...]
Golfers, Beat Low-Back Pain With This Program
Eighteen months ago I received a phone call from a local golf phenom, Derek Bard. He had just come off a stellar year, placing 2nd at the U.S. Amateur, earning [...]
Why Coaches, Athletic Trainers and Doctors Must Avoid Terminology That Downplays the Seriousness of a Concussion
In the athletic setting, injuries are a part of the game, there is no doubt about it. Strains, sprains, concussion, chronic overuse injuries, acute...
A Simple Spit Test May Revolutionize How We Diagnose Concussions
Diagnosing the severity of a concussion could soon be as simple as collecting a swab of saliva. New research from Penn State University has found that a select number of [...]
Fix Nagging Shin Splints With This Rehab Plan
Shin Splints – A Multifaceted Approach Todd Sabol MS, AT Almost 100% of the time, musculoskeletal issues are the result of multiple variables breaking...
The Missing Link in the Rehab Process
Neuro-motor training (NMT) is the crucial, usually under-valued missing link in the rehabilitation pathway to help get athletes moving better. A large...