Attention all coaches, trainers, and other fitness coaches who work with youth athletes: We must do a better job of training the “landing” or eccentric phase of jumping as a majority of ACL injuries are NON contact. In the US alone, it is estimated that 20,000 to 80,000 high school female athletes experience ACL injuries [...]
Professional athletes, including Kobe and Alex Rodriguez have been doing it for years. Is it right for you? We are talking about PRP injections. Many of you may have heard of PRP- Platelet Rich Plasma - for the healing of many common musculoskeletal injuries like tendonitis, muscle strains, and ligament strains. But is the marketing [...]
After you've tried all of the above suggestions, talk to your PT about what else can be done. Let me know if you have any questions, Thanks, Ed Deboo, Physical Therapy Bellingham
Patient: Hey Ed, just started working with a local trainer and she's having me do wall squats while I squeeze a ball between my knees. I've heard I shouldn't do this exercises but I don't know why, help! Ed: Kudos for working with a trainer. I'm not a fan of this exercise because of the [...]
I received a question recently from a runner who was having knee pain: "Hey Ed, I'm a long distance runner and I'm having some knee pain but I don't want to stop running. What types of things do PT's look at during an evaluation? Thanks, Signed "must keep running" Hi "must keep running", I applaud [...]
Here's another way to work those lower leg muscles to decrease pain if you can't use a foam roller. This is what I have all my total knee replacement patients do before they do their exercises. Let me know if you have any questions, Ed Deboo, Physical Therapy Bellingham , WA https://youtu.be/NBTjvzbYYzs
Playing basketball for the last 25 years has been taxing on my knees at times, but I wouldn't trade it for the world. After having pain in both knees for about 6 months last year, I decided to take my own advise and started foam rolling my leg muscles daily. The daily rolling has helped [...]
Knee brace for Osteoarthritis: will it weaken my quads? I get that question often, patients who are concerned that if they wear a brace they will somehow "weaken" their quadriceps. Well, as recent studies show, rest assured that you CAN wear the brace without any significant change in your muscle strength. Think of it [...]
Use with Caution! Almost all gyms that have machines have the Knee extension machine for quadriceps strengthening, but is it a good exercise to do? Not in my opinion, especially if you have had an ACL repair.... It is not my favorite machine for a number of reasons: 1. Not a functional exercise, [...]
ACL tear and swelling after surgery 10 Things to consider before you have surgery. 1. Talk to different orthopedic surgeons and do your homework since each physician will have their preference on what type of graft to use which may not be your best option based on your age and activity level. 2. [...]