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Integrating Photobiomodulation into Acute Injury Treatment Plans: Impacts on Recovery Timelines

Mark Callanen, PT, DPT, OCS

October 1, 2024

How does photobiomodulation therapy fit into an overall treatment plan for acute injuries, and how does it impact expected recovery timelines?   Read More

   


Rehabilitation for Hamstring Injuries: How Do We Achieve Success?

John Boudreaux, EdD, PT, LAT, ATC, SCS

September 1, 2024

What are the common mechanisms of hamstring injuries and their impact on the recovery process?   Read More

  


Background of Photobiomodulation as a Treatment Modality

Mark Callanen, PT, DPT, OCS

July 15, 2024

What is the history behind light therapy, its development as a treatment modality and how does photobiomodulation work at the cellular level?   Read More

   


The Benefits of Integrating Resistance Training and HIIT for Individuals with Sarcopenia

Scott Cheatham, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, ATC, CSCS

June 1, 2024

How can integrating resistance training and HIIT benefit individuals with sarcopenia?   Read More

   


Youth Weight Training

Carol Mack, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS, PN-1

February 1, 2024

What are the considerations and benefits associated with weight training in children and adolescents, and what is an appropriate age for them to start such training?   Read More

 


Phases of Pitching Cycle Related to Potential Injury

Ryan Bitzel, MPT

January 1, 2024

What are the five phases of a pitching cycle, and which two phases are identified as critical in terms of potential injury to the UCL (ulnar collateral ligament)?   Read More

  


Heat Injury in Athletes

Heather Smith, PT, DPT, OCS

July 15, 2023

What is the difference between heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke?   Read More

  


Glenohumeral Dislocation: Patient Presentation

Rina Pandya, PT, DPT, PGCert LTHE, AFHEA

June 15, 2023

What is the difference in patient presentation in patients with anterior, posterior, or inferior glenohumeral dislocation?   Read More

  


Benefits and Complicating Factors of Exercise in Patients with Diabetes

Sarah Stillings, MA, PT, MPT, CHT

July 30, 2021

What are the benefits as well as the complicating factors of exercise for patients with diabetes?   Read More

      


Treating the Patient with Hemophilia

Katie O'Shea, PT, DPT, MBA, GCS, CDP

February 26, 2021

What is joint disease and hemophilia as well as the precautions and contraindication for treating an individual with hemophilia?   Read More

  


Proper Hydration in Athletes

Carol Mack, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS, PN-1

October 30, 2020

How do we estimate fluid needs and when do you recommend water versus sports drink to replenish electrolytes?   Read More

  


Mat Herpes and Return to Play

Ryan Musgrave, EdD, AT, ATC

December 24, 2019

Can you explain what mat herpes is and when it is safe to return to play?   Read More

   


On-field Examination for Concussion

Tamara McLeod, PhD, ATC, FNATA

February 28, 2018

What is included in an on-field examination for a concussion?   Read More

    


UCL Injury Prevention in Baseball Throwers

Ryan Bitzel, MPT

December 21, 2017

Is UCL reconstruction an epidemic for Major League Baseball?   Read More

  


Causes of Fatigue in Throwers

Ryan Bitzel, MPT

February 15, 2017

Evidence has shown that pitching when tired leads to poor performance and increased risk of injury. What are the causes of fatigue in pitchers?   Read More


Overtraining and Burnout Symptoms

Tamara McLeod, PhD, ATC, FNATA

January 11, 2017

What are the key symptoms of overtraining and burnout?   Read More

 


Recommendations to Prevent Overuse Injuries to the Shoulder or Elbow for Pitchers

Tamara McLeod, PhD, ATC, FNATA

January 4, 2017

What are some recommendations to help pitchers prevent overuse injuries to the shoulder or elbow?   Read More

 


Common Findings on Physical Exam for Distal Biceps Tendon Rupture

David Nolan, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, SCS, CSCS

November 30, 2016

What are the common finding on physical exam with distal biceps tendon rupture?   Read More

 


Management After Simple Dislocation of the Elbow

David Nolan, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, SCS, CSCS

October 26, 2016

What is they typical managment for a simple elbow dislocation?   Read More

 


Exercise and Metabolic Effects

Lori Sherlock, Ed.D, MS, ATRIC, AEA Fitness Specialist, CSCS

October 29, 2015

What if a patient has very limited strength and endurance, but is underweight? Is there any way to decrease the usually wonderful metabolic effects?   Read More

 


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