Pitchers are constantly looking for the best way to recover after a long outing. Walk into any training room, and you will hear the hum of massage guns and see guys strapped to ice machines. We're seeing newer things too, like ESTIM machines and even BFR after an outing. We know pitching causes microtrauma and neuromuscular fatigue. The debate over how to pr ... Show More
Sep 10
How to Progressively Load the Rotator Cuff - #AMR395
If you've ever programmed rotator cuff work, you've probably hit the same wall this week's listener did. You start with the classic light band or dumbbell external rotations, everything progresses nicely for a few weeks, and then it just stops. Add a couple pounds and the movemen ... Show More
18m 14s
Aug 27
Is Hamstring Tightness Correlated to Low Back Pain in Young Athletes? - #AMR394
If you treat young athletes, you have seen this note a hundred times. A 14-year-old gets referred for low back pain, and somewhere in the orthopedic report is the phrase "hamstring tightness," presented as if it settles the question. Tight hamstrings, tilted pelvis, cranky back. ... Show More
14m 51s
Aug 13
Does PRP Actually Work for Hamstring Strains?
Hamstring strains are incredibly frustrating. You get an athlete feeling great, they go for a sprint, and the muscle grabs again. We have all been there. It is the most common time-loss injury we see in running and field sports.For years, sports medicine professionals have debate ... Show More
22m 4s
May 2025
2964: Pain vs. Soreness During and After Working Out and Muscle Scraping
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Episode 2964:
Dr. Neal explains that recognizing the difference between sharp pain and normal muscle soreness is crucial for safe ... Show More
11m 16s
Apr 2024
145. Rotator Cuff Repair Rehab w/ Terrance Sgroi
<p class="p1">Chris Hughen sat down with Terrance Sgroi to discuss all things Rotator Cuff Repair Rehab. We dive into early rehab priorities, addressing persistent pain and complications, range of motion goals, when and how to introduce isometrics, the importance of going slow an ... Show More
1h 3m