Some knowledge, some opinions, some rants.
Written by the therapists who treat here — on training, rehab and the things people get told that are not true.
Most people arrive having already been told three different things by three different sources. These posts are our therapists answering the questions we actually get asked — what an injury is, why it keeps coming back, what the research says, and what to do on Monday.
Are Corticosteroid Injections Worth a Shot?
Cortisone shots can relieve pain and inflammation in the short term, but they don’t fix the underlying problem. Here’s how they work, the risks, and when they help.
Rotator Cuff Surgery: Returning to Sport.
85% of athletes return to sport after rotator cuff repair, at about 10.5 months on average. Here’s why highly competitive athletes are less likely to get back to the same level.
Operative vs. Non-Operative Treatment of Rotator Cuff Tears
Surgery or rehab for a torn rotator cuff? Long-term research found similar strength, motion, and function either way. Here’s what that means and when surgery makes sense.
ACL Surgery vs. Non-Operative Rehab: What the Research Says
Is ACL surgery always necessary? A 5-year study of 144 athletes found no clinically significant differences between reconstruction and non-operative rehab.
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