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.
Fear of Reinjury: The Psychological Response to Injury
Fear, anxiety, and self-doubt are common after a sports injury and can stall rehab. Seven practical steps to manage fear of reinjury and return to sport with confidence.
Why Oversimplifying Health Topics Leads to Misunderstanding
The California coastline is 840 or 3,427 miles, depending on how you measure. Health works the same way: the more a complex topic is simplified, the less accurate it gets.
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.
Social Media Fitness Advice and the Problem With Popularity
On social media, popularity often beats expertise. Why flashy fitness claims can’t make you injury-proof, and how to be a smarter consumer of health advice online.
Why “More for Less” Fails in Fitness, and What Works Instead
You don’t need hours in the gym. Even 10 to 59 minutes of exercise a week was linked to lower mortality. Why small, sustainable changes beat quick fixes.
Blood Flow Restriction Training: What It Is and Why It Works
Blood flow restriction training builds strength and muscle with much lighter loads than traditional lifting. How it works, how it’s performed, and who it can help.
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.
How to Find the Right Physical Therapist
Not sure how to pick a physical therapist? Seven things to check, from specialty and certifications to one-on-one care, insurance, and reviews.
A Quick Guide To Health Insurance
A plain-language guide to health insurance terms, including premiums, deductibles, co-pays, co-insurance and out-of-pocket maximums, plus how in-network and out-of-network care compare.
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